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POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING A MORTGAGE

PLANNING YOUR NEW HOME BEFORE YOU BUY

HOW NEW HOMES EXCEL AT ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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FEBRUARY 21 – MARCH 7, 2015 || VOLUME 23 ISSUE 4

community focus features 24 Caledon

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Crowning Glories.

New Release at Kleinburg Crown Estates INSIDE THIS ISSUE

POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING A MORTGAGE

PLANNING YOUR NEW HOME BEFORE YOU BUY

HOW NEW HOMES EXCEL AT ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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20 years of building homes, communities and relationships

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Carefree and affordable condominium townhome living

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BILD Report

New homes today excel at energy efficiency

by Bryan Tuckey

Fundamentally Speaking What the Bank of Canada’s rate cut means for buyers

by Wayne Karl

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Taxing Issues

Pooling financial resources

by Henry Choo Chong

Mortgage Advice

What to consider before getting a mortgage this year

by Alyssa Richard

Home Sweet Home

Welcome to the world’s “most livable city”

by Lydia McNutt

Legally Speaking

When buying your first home, do your due diligence

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by Jayson Schwarz

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Money Matters

RRSPs: they’re not just for retirement anymore

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

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Design Secrets

What the pros say you should do before moving in

by Jane Lockhart

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

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Tax Time Tips

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Resource Section

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Tips to ease the pain of this big-ticket purchase Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

GTA Hot Sheet

Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

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IN THE NEWS

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Housing Starts

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Mattamy Homes

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Ontario starts to rise this year, dip slightly in 2016 EnerQuality recognizes Peter Gilgan with Hall of Fame Award

Property Taxes

Toronto homeowners prepare for property tax increase

Building Code

Industry discusses six-storey wood structures at forum

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//EDITOR’S NOTE

Three simple steps to success Consider these pointers before heading out on your search

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SUSAN LEGGE

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media

hopping for a home online is a great way to narrow your search, but there’s nothing like visiting the sites, models and sales offices to get down to the nitty-gritty. Before you venture out, here are some pointers: First, be clear about what you want and expect in a new home and in your builder.

Remember, the range of prices in the new-home market generally reflects differences in location, features and home styles. There’s no magic involved.

If a builder’s pricing seems out of whack with others in the area, ask for an explanation. Higher prices could mean better quality materials, finishings, features and service. Make sure that

the price you are paying will deliver the quality you want.

Second, understand exactly what is included with the home you are buying and what is optional. Ask the sales representative to show you samples, and request a “spec” sheet that clearly lists what is included, as well as any upgrade options.

Third, evaluate any promises that have been made during your visit. Is the builder prepared to put them in writing? Hearsay comments should not be included as part of your evaluation process. Sit down with your sales representative, ask questions and discuss your Agreement of Purchase and Sale in detail – then take it to a lawyer before it’s finalized.

Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

Tax time – embrace it Preparing for this unsavoury topic earlier helps reduce the sting at deadline time

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WAYNE KARL

EDITOR Wall2Wall Media Wayne.Karl@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

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e’re deep in a February freeze – a period we often associate with blahs, but also a month worth celebrating, given that it’s the shortest of the year, and March and spring soon follow.

And while the deadline for 2014 Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions isn’t until March 2, and April 30 for filing your 2014 income tax return, perhaps we need to start thinking of February in a different light altogether.

Indeed, in our Tax Time Tips content this issue, the idea was to explore this topic in advance of filing

deadlines, to help readers learn about opportunities to take advantage of while they still can.

But, heeding the advice of experts, perhaps “tax time” should instead be a year-round task. From making regular RRSP contributions to comparing RRSPs and tax-free savings accounts to learning of the various credits available, tax planning for some is as necessary as the inevitable taxes themselves.

Preparing as best you can throughout the year might help minimize the sting come deadline time – and help you learn to embrace the opportunities to save, not just fear what you have to pay.

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PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline Hill

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge

DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Josh Heppner

SALES MANAGER NEW HOME GUIDE GTA, NEW CONDO GUIDE, HOME DÉCOR & RENOVATIONS

Conni Robinson

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO, LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES

Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung EDITOR

Wayne Karl CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

BILD REPORT

BRYAN TUCKEY

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

TAXING ISSUES

HENRY CHOO CHONG, CGA

Henry Choo Chong is a certified general accountant. Henry sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax advice to individuals and businesses in the GTA. Send your tax questions via email to Taxing Issues at: choochonghcga@ yahoo.ca

LEGALLY SPEAKING

Sara Duck, Elisa Krovblit Lydia McNutt

Schwarz Law Barristers and Solicitors

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Nina Downs nina.downs@wall2wallmedia.com

JAYSON SCHWARZ

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. He can be reached by visiting schwarzlaw. ca or by email at info@schwarzlaw.ca or phone at 416.486.2040

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Dionne Fraser dionne.fraser@wall2wallmedia.com SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Terry Bassett

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MORTGAGE ADVICE

ALYSSA RICHARD

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

MONEY MATTERS

GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

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

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//BILD REPORT

How new homes today excel at energy efficiency » by BRYAN TUCKEY

BRYAN TUCKEY

is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments.

Follow him on Twitter @ bildgta, facebook.com/ bildgta, and bildblogs.ca.

It’s that time of year when everyone’s suffering from the February blahs.

The winter weather is getting tiresome and people are itching to get outside without bundling up.

In our industry, the professionals who specialize in making your home more energy efficient would also say that it’s the time of year when people are often shocked by their heating bills.

So I went to a few of our experts to ask about three things homeowners can do to improve the energy efficiency of their home – and not just in the wintertime, but all year long.

The first suggestion is to seal holes, cracks and seams in your home. Air leakage through a home’s exterior can be a major source of energy and heat loss and you can easily seal window and door frames with caulking. For a more vigorous inspection, you can hire a qualified technician to do an energy assessment, or a blower door test.

Interestingly, if all of the holes, cracks and seams in the typical home built in 1975 were brought together, they would add up to 350 sq. in. – or a round hole more than 21 in. in diameter. In the same home built to the 2012 Ontario Building Code, the air leakage area would be reduced by more than two-thirds. This speaks volumes.

We are building quality homes that meet the strictest of standards.

The second suggestion is to replace outdated furnaces, appliances and windows. Today’s building products and equipment deliver vastly improved energy efficiency, especially those with an Energy Star symbol identifying certified products that meet strict technical specifications for energy performance.

The third energy saving strategy can be applied in a lowrise or a highrise home, because in highrise homes, water consumption is how homeowners can really make a difference. Replacing showerheads and faucets, which are the second and third largest water-using fixtures, can reduce water and energy consumption.

Showerheads account for 17 to 22 per cent and faucets account for 10 to 15 per cent of total indoor water use, according to a recent study by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Installing low flow showerheads and faucet aerators could save about 12,000 litres of water per person annually, the study found.

It’s important to remember that every home is different, and the cost-effective energy-saving potential will vary by house type, age, condition and the climate – but even doing something small can make a big improvement in the comfort and efficiency of your home.

Greenhouse gas emissions From 1990 to 2010, the number of homes in Canada grew by over 35%.

Due to constant improvement in the energy efficiency of both existing and newly-built homes, total greenhouse gas emissions from all homes fell by 6% over the same period.

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What the Bank of Canada’s RECENT RATE CUT MEANS FOR HOMEBUYERS » by WAYNE KARL

Wayne Karl is an awardwinning 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

The Bank of Canada made a surprise move recently by announcing a rate cut to its overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 0.75 per cent. Most economists expected the Bank, if anything, to increase the rate, which had sat at one per cent since September 2010. Instead, it lowered the rate in response to the recent sharp drop in oil prices, which is acting as a drag on economic growth.

“What the Bank of Canada is essentially telling us is that they are more concerned about the global demand for oil and the economic implications for the country, than they are about the elevated housing prices – to them, housing value is essentially the lesser of two evils,” Calum Ross, mortgage broker, told New Home Guide.

“What consumers need to realize is that any time interest rates go down, real asset prices go up (especially real estate).

It’s always important to keep in mind – people buy payment, not house prices. What we are seeing right now is that the bond markets – the Government of Canada bond markets, more specifically – which is what interest rate mortgages are

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priced off of, have had a significant three-day slide.”

The question then became whether Canada’s major banks would follow suit with their own mortgage rate cuts – and some did in the days following. The BoC’s action supports the continuation of ultra-low mortgage rates, when many experts expected rates to inch up with this latest announcement.

Variable-rate mortgages are determined by the prime interest rate, which is linked to the BoC’s overnight rate. Th is time, the major banks seem to be weighing overall economic health, as well as competitive factors, more so than usual before dropping their rates.

BoC is now forecasting real GDP growth will slow to about 1.5 per cent in the fi rst half of 2015, before Canada’s economy gradually strengthens in the second half of the year. The bank is projecting real GDP growth will average 2.1 per cent in 2015 and 2.4 per cent in 2016.

The economy is expected to return to full capacity around the end of 2016.

Although there is considerable uncertainty around the outlook, the Bank is projecting the negative impact of lower oil prices will gradually be mitigated by a stronger U.S. economy, a weaker Canadian dollar, and the Bank’s monetary policy response.

The oil price shock is occurring against a backdrop of solid and more broadly-based growth in Canada in recent quarters, BoC says.

“Outside the energy sector, we are beginning to see the anticipated sequence of increased foreign demand, stronger exports, improved business confidence and investment and employment growth.”

The Bank’s next rate announcement is March 4.

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Pooling financial resources » by HENRY CHOO CHONG

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My wife and I would like to purchase a home but the initial down payment is an issue. My mother and uncle are new immigrants to Canada and have approached us to buy a home together. What do you think of buying a home with family members? Tse, Scarborough

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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 emailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca

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The pride of homeownership is a dream for most Canadians.

Unfortunately, this may only be a dream for many and may never become a reality.

Some individuals may have difficulty qualifying for a mortgage, even with the creativity of many financial lenders. Rule number 1: Buy what you can afford, not what you can borrow. Price increases in the Toronto real estate market easily outpace the marginal increases in salaries of the average Toronto household.

Pooling the financial resources of several family members can be an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers to get into a home. Eventually, you can save sufficient equity to have your own dream home. Obviously, this does not come without making sacrifices and concessions. A dream home can quickly become a nightmare, particularly when your mother-in-law may not be your first choice in house mates.

Buy what you can afford, not what you can borrow.

Extended family arrangements are not uncommon for many immigrant families that have three generations under one roof. For some cultures, this is the norm. However, this form of living arrangement is not for everyone. Most couples marry to start a family, not to inherit two generations of families.

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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 write things down and not have regrets later. Make no mistake, this is a business relationship. ›› Family financial resource pooling can be very successful for real estate and stock investments. Some of Canada’s wealthiest owners of real estate and public companies are family owned.

It sometimes pays to keep it “all in the family.” ›› Your tax adviser can explain some pros and cons of pooling from a tax perspective. Compare the tax advantages of having extended families under one roof, with the loss of other tax credits and government programs. ›› How is the credit rating of the other family members? Pooling can help family members with less than excellent credit re-establish themselves.

Family dynamics are an important ingredient when families pool their financial resources. Real estate prices will always rise and fall, but families are priceless.

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t Lotus Pointe, GTA homebuyers have a rare opportunity to live in a spectacular family home community in one of the last true country towns remaining in the GTA. Located just 30 minutes northwest of Toronto, Caledon is famous throughout the region for its many hobby farms, its magnificent golf courses and its all-round spectacular country lifestyle. This is a community where life moves at a slower pace, a place where you’re just as likely to get your groceries from a farmers’ market as you are from a supermarket.

This ideal setting lets you enjoy the simple pleasures of country life with big city conveniences of Brampton just moments south. Featuring the region’s best selection of homes, you’re sure to find everything you’ve been searching for when you arrive at Lotus Pointe. Now, with numerous homes available with September-December, 2015 closing dates, you can move-in and start enjoying this amazing lifestyle in as little as seven months! ...continued on pg 26

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Fieldgate’s homes at Lotus Pointe are all detached models situated on 38-, 41- and 43-ft. traditional depth lots. These are positively luxurious family homes that boast an inspired combination of contemporary open-concept floorplans and classic countryside charm. The homes boast stunning brick and stone elevations, large windows, two-car garages and charming covered porches. Luxury is in no short supply inside these homes either, with 3.5 bathrooms in most homes, hardwood flooring, freestanding soaker tubs and separate showers in the master ensuites and a whole host of other spectacular premium features and finishes. The Lotus Pointe community also offers easy access to pristine greenbelt lands, with hiking and cycling trails just steps away. Homes are priced from just $594,990.

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FIELDGATE HOMES | Lotus Pointe

Fieldgate Homes has been known for building architecturally unique homes in distinctive neighbourhoods that become excellent investments and showpieces of craftsmanship and distinction. you prefer to do your shopping at a supermarket or a farmers’ market, Lotus Pointe is the perfect place for you. The many big name shops and amenities of Brampton can be found just minutes south, and there are a number of well regarded elementary and secondary schools right in the area.

Of course, the most amazing aspect of life in Caledon is the wonderful selection of outdoor amenities, with numerous parks, golf courses and conservation areas all nearby. For convenient access to Toronto and other popular GTA destinations, Hwys. 410, 407 and 401 are just waiting to take you wherever you want to go.

Fieldgate Homes has been known for building architecturally unique homes in distinctive neighbourhoods that become excellent investments and showpieces of craftsmanship and distinction. Nobody has a greater appreciation for Fieldgate’s wonderful reputation than the 20,000 plus satisfied customers who have purchased a Fieldgate home over the past 55 years.

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Monarch’s stunning models the jewels of KLEINBURG CROWN ESTATES LOCATION Kleinburg HOUSING TYPE Detached homes SALES CENTRE 165 Timber Creek Blvd.

CONTACT 416.495.3513 monarchgroup.net

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xperience style and allure as you tour Monarch’s impressive model homes at Kleinburg Crown Estates. From the quality features and finishes displayed in the Hampshire to the exceptional Essex model, complete with a theatre room, wine cellar, lower level lounge, gourmet kitchen, loggia and a gym with rubberized floor, discover what life can be like in one of Kleinburg’s most remarkable communities.

Minutes from the charming Village of Kleinburg in a picturesque setting, Kleinburg Crown Estates is a masterplanned community of spectacular all detached homes that perfectly blends the old with the new, the historic with the

modern. Monarch is offering a wide selection of designs, including a popular bungalow with loft plan, starting at 2,095 sq. ft.

These magnificent detached homes are set on traditional deep 42- and 50-ft. lots. Spacious four- and five-bedroom designs up to 4,486 sq. ft. with gracious brick, stone, stucco and Renaissance stone exteriors, and impressive eight-ft. high front doors. Many designs are set off by deep front porches where families can gather together and greet passing neighbours.

Each manor-inspired residence is highlighted by an impressive list of features including granite kitchen countertops, hardwood floors, oak

MONARCH | Kleinburg Crown Estates

Monarch offers purchasers the ability to customize elements of their new home to ensure that life at Kleinburg Crown Estates will be exceptional in every way imaginable.

staircases, metal pickets, central vacuum systems, central air conditioning, cold cellars, coffered, waffle and vaulted ceilings, smooth ceilings on main level, interlocking driveways, 200 amp service, maple cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, Grohe fixtures and gas fireplaces – as per plan – and more.

Monarch offers purchasers the ability to customize elements of their new home to ensure that life at Kleinburg Crown Estates will be exceptional in every way imaginable. With a brand new release now available, please visit us today.

MONARCH. FIRST. Since 1917, Canadian families have trusted Monarch, and made the name synonymous with dependability before the 1980s ushered in the electronic age, before the 1960s boomer generation changed our views and even before the

roaring 1920s got us dancing. As Canada grew, many of the most sought-after communities and inspired condominiums were built by Monarch and are now woven into the country’s fabric, neighbourhoods where homes are cherished and memories are made.

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

Monarch builds and develops single-family detached and attached homes in Toronto and Ottawa and builds highrise condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area. Monarch focuses on style, design, quality and livability in all of its homes.

For Monarch’s Kleinburg Crown Estates, visit the sales office and model homes located at 165 Timber Creek Blvd., or call 416.495.3513.

For more information on Monarch, please visit: monarchgroup.net twitter.com@monarch_group facebook.com/monarchcorp kleinburgcrown@monarchgroup.net FEB 21 - MAR 7, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 29

//MORTGAGE ADVICE

What to consider before getting a mortgage this year » by ALYSSA RICHARD

ALYSSA RICHARD

is the Founder and CEO of RateHub.ca – a financial product comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.

As another new year begins, some of the most common resolutions people make revolve around personal finances.

You may want to get out of debt, save more money or even buy your first home. If you’re thinking about the latter, a plethora of new financial tasks awaits you in 2015. You’ll need to get your down payment ready, hire a home inspector and a real estate lawyer, and, of course, find the home you want to buy. But before you can do any of that, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

Once you’ve been pre-approved, remember that this is the absolute maximum amount a bank or mortgage broker would be willing to give you – and the mortgage payment at that top price is often outside of people’s comfort zones, when it comes to their personal budgets. To ensure you’re not strapped for cash and become house poor, try to buy something at a lower price point. Your budget will especially thank you when – not if, when – interest rates go up.

Finance officials and economists have said an interest rate hike was on the horizon for years, but all signs point to it finally happening in 2015. Since our economy follows the U.S.’s, the Bank of Canada will watch what the Federal Reserve does then go from there. It’s predicted that our prime

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rate could go up by as much as 1.25 to 1.50 per cent, though, which would affect anyone who had a loan attached to prime (variable mortgage, bank loan or line of credit). If you’re thinking of taking advantage of a low variable mortgage rate this year, you should first run the numbers to see if you could afford this potential increase.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the average home price in Canada is slightly more than $413,000. If we plug that number into a mortgage calculator, put down 20 per cent and choose the current best five-year variable rate in Toronto (2.09 per cent), your monthly mortgage payment would be $1,413.

Now, if prime went up by 1.50 per cent, so would your mortgage rate. If yours went up from 2.09 per cent to 3.59 per cent, your monthly mortgage payment would go up to $1,665 – that’s $252 per month or $3,024 per year extra that you’d need to find in your budget.

Imagine how difficult that would be to come up with, if you’d already purchased something at the top of your max budget. And fixed rate mortgage holders won’t be immune to the interest rate increase, either – those will likely go up, too, but you’d be protected from that until your mortgage came up for renewal. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more people go fixed this year, in light of this potential interest rate increase. Even if it weren’t on the horizon, it’s always best to stress test a mortgage before you buy. A good rule of thumb: if you can’t afford a two-percent interest rate hike, you may want to look at a home within a more appropriate price range.

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ARISTA HOMES

More than 20 years of building homes, communities and relationships

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rista Homes is about much more than building homes.

Arista Homes is driven by a corporate philosophy that begins with clients and extends to the culture and experience that encompasses the Arista brand. The company is as much about building communities and relationships as it is about constructing homes.

Founded by Michael DeGasperis, Arista Homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary as one of the GTA’s premier home builders. In this relatively short period of time this award-winning company has proudly built more than 8,500 new homes across the GTA, following the mandate to deliver value-rich features to clients, combined with uncompromised building efficiency and quality.

Arista Homes recognizes that it is sharing in the most important decision in any family’s life, and it takes this involvement seriously. The company strives to work with its customers to create the best possible homebuying experience. With exceptional floorplans, attractive streetscapes, dedicated client care and master-planned communities. Arista works continually to exceed expectations and fulfill dreams.

Arista’s mission statement has always mandated the “development of our exceptional people.” Its team of dedicated professionals is continually learning and collaborating, with the goal to improve its processes. This innovative approach begins in the design stage, but is entrenched in every decision and aspect of the construction process to build better homes. The Arista “A-team” is focused on developing team-building initiatives to strengthen relationships with each other and with homeowners.

Achievements in energy efficiency, client-focused sales processes, technological integration and unparalleled customer care are some of the ways Arista is working towards continually improving the home buying process. Each and every Arista Home is not only built for its clients, but for future generations that will one day make these houses their homes. The company 32 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | FEB 21 - MAR 7, 2015

is dedicated to finding the best locations to build homes, and create sustainable master-planned communities that municipalities are proud to welcome and support.

Known for its superior construction practices and intricate exterior elevations, the Arista mandate has always been that of delivering a zero deficiency home at time of closing. Although such a goal has its challenges, every Arista “A” Team member has embraced this mandate and works very hard to deliver a quality built home that exceeds industry standards.

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However, the builder-buyer relationship doesn’t just begin and end with the actual sales transaction. Arista is well recognized for exceptional client care, and is dedicated to improving customer service beyond the typical expectations of many homeowners. As such, Arista has a 24-hour HomeCare hotline, which makes it easier for every purchaser to be part of the company’s ultimate goal – that of providing unparalleled customer service.

Other new innovations include the Arista Academy, well-attended and appreciated sessions where homebuyers are invited to meet their neighbours in a classroom setting as key management personnel establish expectations, timelines and provide useful tips to enhance the overall buying experience.

Of course, the ultimate compliment for any home builder is a referral – a sure sign that Arista is doing its job and pleasing its clients. Every year, more and more satisfied Arista homeowners in master-planned communities across the GTA and southern Ontario, recommend the Arista brand to family and friends.

As the GTA continues to grow, Arista recognizes that proximity to infrastructure and transit are increasingly becoming determining factors for homebuyers today. Such amenities are key to the overwhelming success of Arista’s newest communities in Vaughan, Markham and Aurora.

Arista works closely with municipalities, transportation authorities and local authorities to ensure that all of its communities are well serviced and that plans for future growth do not go unattended.

The company has earned praise, not just from clients, but also municipal officials, Tarion Warranty Corporation, the Building Industry and Land Development Association, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce and many more.

The latest example of Arista’s home building excellence can be seen in the Impressions of Kleinburg community.

This master-planned community of freehold townhomes, semis and singles was recently recognized as BILD’S People’s Choice Community of the Year and is fast becoming the community of choice within the Vaughan marketplace. Innovative f loorplans, exceptional exteriors, panelized construction and energy saving features built into every home have all contributed to hundreds of new families calling Impressions of Kleinburg “home.” With models now open and closings available as early as within 120 days, there may be no better time to visit this exceptional Arista community.

This year will see Arista launch new communities in Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora and Whitby, where the company will apply the same approach to home building design and excellence it is known for.

Following its philosophy to develop exceptional people, build exceptional communities and deliver exceptional new homes, Arista Homes can safely say “mission accomplished”…

However, always endeavoring to improve.

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//IN THE NEWS

Ontario housing STARTS TO RISE IN 2015, DIP IN 2016 Ontario’s housing market will continue its steady rise in 2015 before taking a dip in 2016, according to the First Quarter 2015 CMHC Housing Market Outlook released recently by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

(CMHC).

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Ontario annual home starts will grow to 63,200 in 2015 before easing to 60,500 units in 2016. Ontario home starts will range between 54,800 and 68,100 units this year.

“An improving economy will be more supportive of the Ontario housing

market in 2015 than it has been in the recent past. However, as home prices continue to grow, particularly for single-family homes, demand will increasingly shift to more affordable housing by 2016,” says Ted Tsiakopoulos, CMHC’s Ontario regional economist. “Neighbouring resale markets surrounding the GTA, higher density dwellings and rental over ownership tenure will benefit most from the shift in buying patterns,” Tsiakopoulos adds.

Ontario existing home sales will gradually lead the market higher with Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales growing to 209,700 units in 2015 before slowing to 202,700 units in 2016.

MLS sales will range between 188,800 to 220,500 units in 2015. Ontario home prices will grow at a slower rate over the forecast horizon.

The provincial outlook echoes the national outlook, which “calls for gradual moderation in the pace of new home construction over the next couple of years as employment, disposable income and high net migration continue to support the market,” says Bob Dugan, chief economist for CMHC. “However, downside risks have increased since the previous forecast due mainly to recent declines in oil prices. Lower oil prices will negatively affect oil-producing economies like Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador, which will only be partly offset by the positive effects of lower exchange rates and interest rates across all provinces. We have widened the forecast ranges for housing starts, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales and average MLS prices to reflect these risks.”

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//COMMUNITY FOCUS

MADISON HOMES’

Final release in Greensborough Markham

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on’t miss out on your last chance to live in the unique and vibrant community of Greensborough when Madison Homes releases its final 15 lots on Feb. 28, 2015. Greensborough is a charming, established Markham neighbourhood, close to many amenities and modern conveniences.

Situated at Ninth Line just north of 16th Avenue, the community has been designed within a master plan, featuring a village “town centre” with streets arching around creating cul-de-sacs and winding crescents, pleasing streetscapes with grassy landscaped medians, soccer fields, parks and walking trails.

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Madison Homes’ collection will offer its most enduring and popular detached 36-, 41- and 45- models. The 36-ft. series include the Silkwood (2,521 sq. ft.) and the Willowood (2,915 sq. ft.) models delivering superb layouts and fantastic curb appeal with classic brick or stone elevations, front porches, grand windows and attached double-car garages tucked around the back.

The 41- and 45-ft. models ranging in size from 2,519 to 3,237 sq. ft. offer a variety of functional open-concept layouts with living space flowing easily and elegantly from room to room. Optional layouts are available adding bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor. Fall in love with the spacious bright kitchens complete with island and breakfast bars, the family room with a cosy fireplace and the dining and living areas perfect for entertaining and everyday living.

Be inspired by the numerous decor finishes Madison Homes has to offer, and customize your new home to reflect your personal style. Luxury features offered will include soaring 10-ft. ceilings on the main floor and grand nine-ft. ceilings on the second floor, granite kitchen countertops with double bowl undermount sink, upgraded kitchen cabinetry with extended height uppers, stained oak strip hardwood flooring (3.25 by 0.75 in.) on the main floor, stained oak stairs and pickets and much, much more.

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LOCATION: Markham HOUSING TYPE: Detached homes on 36-, 41- and 45-ft. lots SALES CENTRE: 4 Green Hollow Court, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday by appointment, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CONTACT: madisonhomes.ca

A true community is more than just a collection of homes, it reflects the spirit of its residents and the dynamics of the environment. Greensborough has become one such community over the years, steadily becoming home to over a thousand families, offering the best of modern life and urban conveniences. The natural beauty of nearby greenspaces, parks, playing fields, woodlots and biking trails add charm and character so rare in modern residential neighbourhoods.

The many and diverse local businesses and services, restaurants, retail stores, schools, transit, Mount Joy Go station and major thoroughfares have contributed to the vitality of the community. Madison Homes’ vision of this

spectacular master-planned town began more than a decade ago, and today Greensborough is a highly desired and thriving residential community within the city of Markham.

For more information on Greensborough, visit the sales oďŹƒce and model home at 4 Green Hollow Court in Markham, open Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., Friday by appointment, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit madisonhomes.ca to register for priority updates and receive more information on this exciting new release coming Feb. 28, 2015.

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//TAX TIME TIPS

Tax tips for the homebuyer TAX CREDITS TO EASE THE PAIN OF THIS BIG-TICKET PURCHASE Buying a home is a big investment and a financial commitment – especially as a first-time homebuyer.

Many first-time homebuyers are generally recovering from the first year of moving into their dream home, and

all the associated fees, unanticipated closing costs and expenses to maintain the home.

There are a couple of tax credits that homeowners should be aware of when filing their 2014 tax returns. ...continued on pg 42

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The HBTC is a federal tax credit available to qualified first-time homebuyers or homeowners who have not owned a home in the previous four years THE HOME BUYERS’ PLAN (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to buy a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability.

RRSPs aren’t just for retirement anymore. This plan lets first-time homebuyers access their retirement savings tax-free, to increase their down payment and decrease their mortgage amount – and interest paid.

The HBP withdrawal limit is $25,000 – tax-free – for each you and your spouse, for a combined total of up to $50,000 toward your down payment or other home-purchase related costs.

In order to take advantage of this plan, your RRSP contributions must remain in the RRSP for at least 90 days before you can withdraw them under the HBP. Generally, you will be required to repay all the withdrawals to your RRSPs within a period 15 years to avoid paying tax on that sum. You will have to repay an amount to your RRSP each year until your HBP balance is zero. If you do not repay the amount due for a year, that amount will have to be included in your income for that year, and you will be taxed.

THE HOMEBUYER’S TAX CREDIT (HBTC) is a federal tax credit of up to $750 is available to qualified first-time homebuyers or homeowners who have not owned a home in the previous four years. This tax credit was introduced in 2009 to ease the burden of closing costs for first-time buyers.

Do you qualify for the HBTC?

» Neither you, your spouse or common-law partner may have lived in a house that either of you owned in the year of purchase or any of the four preceding years. » If you are a person with a disability or are buying a house for a relative with a disability, you don’t have to be a first-time homebuyer to qualify. However, the home must be purchased to allow the person with a disability to live in a more accessible dwelling or in an environment better suited to their needs and care. » A qualifying home is a housing unit located in Canada that already exists or is being built. » A share in a co-operative housing corporation that entitles you to possess, and that gives you an equity interest in a housing unit located in Canada, also qualifies.

However, a share that only provides you with a right to tenancy in the housing unit does not qualify.

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Why the Home Buyers’ Tax Credit is good for Canada The federal government introduced the HBTC to give Canadians some much-needed tax relief.

As part of the Government of Canada’s $62-billion economic stimulus announced in the Economic Action Plan, first-time homebuyers can get this nonrefundable tax credit to help offset legal fees, disbursements and land transfer taxes.

People with disabilities who move to a more accessible home may also qualify for the tax credit.

The HBTC makes it a little easier to make one of the largest purchases of our lives – a new home.

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EnerQuality recognizes Mattamy Homes’ Peter Gilgan WITH HALL OF FAME AWARD This year marks the 10th anniversary of Energy Star for New Homes, the most successful Green building program in Canada. Since the program launched in 2005, it has been at the centre of the residential construction industry’s adoption of energy efficient building practices in Canada.

In 2014, 32 per cent of all homes built in Ontario were Energy Star qualified. More Ontario homes are being built as part of the program than ever before.

In recognition of this success, EnerQuality celebrated the anniversary at the Housing Innovation Forum and EQ Awards in Toronto on Feb. 19. The ceremony recognized key innovators and influencers in the building community.

Foremost among those recognized will be Peter Gilgan, founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes, who received the 2014 EnerQuality Hall of Fame award. The prestigious award is presented annually to an individual who, over the course of his or her career, has made a lasting impact on energy efficiency and green building in the housing industry.

Mattamy Homes, under the direction of Gilgan, was one of Canada’s first homebuilders to enroll homes in the program and also builds Energy Star qualified homes in three U.S. states. Previously, the company was twice awarded Energy Star for New Homes Builder of the Year (Large Volume) and Best Green Marketing Campaign by EnerQuality, as well as the Ontario Home Builder of the Year three times in the last five years by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, and Home Builder of the Year five times in the last 10 years by the Building Industry and Land Development Association.

“We are extremely proud to present this year’s EnerQuality Hall of Fame award to Peter Gilgan,” says Corey McBurney, president of EnerQuality. “Real leaders are defined as much by what they do as what they are able to influence others to do. Peter’s commitment to building Energy Star homes combined with Mattamy’s market leadership has moved the home building industry as a whole forward.”

“All Mattamy communities are thoughtfully planned and for us that extends to ensuring the homes we build are as energy efficient as possible, meeting the needs of all our stakeholders,” says Gilgan. “Sustainability is an important

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consideration for our purchasers, the communities where we build and for Canada as a whole. I’m proud of the leadership our family at Mattamy has shown in helping Green building become more the standard, and hope the industry remains committed to building high-quality energy-efficient homes through progressive programs such as Energy Star.”

For a complete list of winners of the EnerQuality Awards of Excellence, check the March 7 issue of New Home Guide.

// HOME SWEET HOME

Welcome to the world’s “most livable city” » by LYDIA MCNUTT

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Toronto is the biggest Canadian city, and arguably the best – and the proof is in the maple-flavoured pudding, with Toronto’s ranking as the most livable city in the world, according to The Economist. Our economy, real estate market, and Raptors are all winners. We love the lit-up skyline, the bustling social scene, and the amazing diversity that is the definition of “Torontonian.”

Toronto made The Economist‘s short list of top 50 international cities, and bested them all when averaging more than 40 quantitative and qualitative indicators like livability (Toronto ranked #4), business (#4), safety (#8), democracy (#8), global food security (#8) and worldwide cost of living (#70 – that last one is no surprise, but we’ll come back to that). The results were published in the Safe Cities Index 2015, a new report by The Economist Intelligence Unit that evaluates urban safety around the world. The report names Tokyo as the world’s safest city.

Montreal – the only other Canadian city to make the list – scored second place, ranking #16 for livability, #14 for safety, #4 for business, #8 for democracy, #8 for food security, and #86 for worldwide cost of living. Rounding out the top five cities are Stockholm in third place, Amsterdam in fourth, and San Francisco in fifth.

“Safe cities are those that can support a vibrant cultural life and a dynamic entrepreneurial environment in which everyone can thrive,” the report says. “The best examples of these will be at the forefront of economic and commercial growth for years to come.”

“Toronto in Canada is a consistent performer across the five other indexes, putting it top overall,” according to the report.

“Deciding where to live is a personal choice for many city residents. For some, safety will be paramount. Others will prioritize culture and creativity. Two neighbours may hold opposite views on democracy and the cost of living. But often choice will be based on a mixture of reasons.”

So, what drives your decision when it comes to location? If you’re on the home hunt, then you’re likely in the thick of that dilemma, carefully weighing factors like cost, convenience and of course, commute times – we are talking the GTA, after all.

Do you have kids, or are you planning to? Are you a workaholic? Shopaholic? Outdoor aficionado? Where you choose to buy a home will impact your lifestyle while you live there, and it could affect the resale value when you sell the place one day. Location is also the one thing you

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Safe cities are those that can support a vibrant cultural life and a dynamic entrepreneurial environment in which everyone can thrive. can’t change about your home, so choose carefully.

Of course, cost is a key determining factor in the location debate. Live-workplay locations, which are often downtown or in major suburban hubs, are often thought to be out of financial reach for many homebuyers, who find more bang for their buck in the ‘burbs.

Interestingly, a recent study by Pembina Institute and RBC showed that 81 per cent of GTA residents prefer to live in a walkable, transit-friendly neighbourhood over a car-dependent location. Pembina Institute and RBC also found that residents spend an average of $10,000 a year on car ownership. In a locationefficient, walkable, car-optional neighbourhood, they would save a minimum of $200,000 over 25 years.

That extra money could cover the cost of living in a more expensive, more central community.

Do your research and consider your options – and finances – carefully. A downtown home in the world’s most livable city could be well within reach.

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When buying your first home, do your due diligence » by JAYSON SCHWARZ

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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, mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to the firm, email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

Purchasing your first home will likely be the largest investment you ever make. Think about that. Why, you ask?

In my 35 years of practicing law, I have seen young couples spend more time researching a new telephone than a new home!

If you take anything from this article, it is this: research everything ahead of time, like home builders, areas, amenities, property taxes, lawyers, zoning, bylaws and neighbours.

And don’t let yourself be pressured by anyone.

WHAT CAN YOU AFFORD? Review your available cash for deposit, and your annual income to pay a mortgage and expenses. Then, speak to the mortgage specialists at the bank you deal with and speak to a reputable mortgage broker. Find out how much money you can borrow and how much of a deposit you’ll need to put down.

This will let you focus on homes you can afford. Get a pre-approval in writing so you have something to rely on, because especially today, it is critical that you do not get caught up in the rush of buying a home that is beyond your budget.

CONDO VERSUS FREEHOLD Condo living provides a carefree lifestyle – someone else cuts the grass and shovels the snow – but you pay monthly maintenance fees and sometimes others determine how the amenities, if not your unit itself, can be used.

Freehold ownership means freedom to do what you want, but maintenance and upkeep fall on your shoulders.

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NEW VERSUS RESALE Once you determine what type of home you want, you need to decide between new or resale. If new, the offers are long and filled with clauses that could cost you money or result in long delays. Be sure to see an experienced real estate lawyer familiar with these kinds of purchases before the agreement is final and no longer conditional. Research the builder, visit completed communities by the builder you’re considering, and ask people about quality and after-sales service.

FIND THE RIGHT LAW YER A lawyer must advise you at the time you make your offer, to guide you in understanding the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. The right lawyer will explain how real estate agents work, what documents you will sign, and what is to be included in the offer. It is important that your lawyer explains all the potential costs you will face and what you may encounter.

Ensure that you have a pre-agreed fee with the solicitor. Then, have your lawyer provide a list of disbursements – those monies expended on your behalf necessary to properly search and close the transaction.

This is where some lawyers may try to charge large fax, mail and photocopy fees. Make your lawyer justify all expenditures that don’t make sense.

MISCELLANEOUS Do you have a will? Is it up to date, and does it represent your current situation and state of affairs? A will prevents sibling disputes, clarifies who will look after children, keeps the government out of your affairs, allows for an orderly disposition of everything from possessions to your realty, stocks and bonds, and will help guide your funeral arrangements.

You will also need insurance for the home. This is the right time to look at life and disability insurance, to determine if you should be insuring your mortgage in case something happens to the major wage-earner.

As you can see, there is a lot to consider when buying your first home. Being prepared will help you enjoy the experience and find that dream home.

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The annual Bloor-Yorkville IceFest is back with ice sculpture displays, events and more. Artists will complete an ice sculpture winter scene make from 35,000 pounds of ice. This year’s ice display theme is “Frozen in Time,” with historical and hieroglyphic-inspired carvings.

The fest also includes ice carving demonstrations and street performers, and the Annual Sassafraz Ice Carving Competition, where ice carvers will create sculptures to be voted on by the public. bloor-yorkville.com FEB 21-22

Toronto Golf and Travel Show

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A show for fans of the links, and in a city not exactly rife with golf course options, it also includes travel planning to create a golf themed vacation. On display is golf equipment, golf courses, travel options, demonstrations and onsite lessons to create a full golfing experience for fans in the city. With the golf season beginning soon after, this show is a good primer for anyone planing to make the most out of the sport during the warmer parts of the year. torontogolfshow.com

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

The Outdoor Adventure Show provides all the steps and know-how to plan high-adrenaline, naturethemed vacations. Attendees learn about the best destinations for zip-lining, dog sledding, ice climbing and more from representatives from Ontario Tourism. Highlights include a Canoe and Kayak Expo, Camping Showcase and Scuba World dive tank. There is also a Health and Wellness Pavilion, an international Adventure Travel Pavilion and other educational activities. outdooradventureshow.ca FEB 21-22

The Motorcycle Show

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Featuring guest speakers, manufacturers, prizes, seminars and more, the Toronto Motorcycle Show has everything for all motorcycle lovers. Events in previous years has included the Yamaha Riding Academy for Kids, the HarleyDavidson Autograph Session, the riders marketplace, and the Full Throttle Celebrity Stage and Lounge. torontomotorcycleshow.ca

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//MONEY MATTERS

RRSPS:

They’re not just for retirement anymore » by GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

With tax season just around the corner, you may be thinking about your RRSP contribution. There was a

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time when the only thing an RRSP was used for was saving for retirement, but this is no longer the case.

These days, you can use your RRSP as a savings plan for a down payment on a home, among other things. It’s fair to say that the RRSP has become Canadians’ favourite savings account.

The problem with RRSPs being all things to all people is that its wider scope, its greater flexibility, its move from a hands-off-don’t-ever-touch-this-money retirement plan to a you-can-use-it-whenever-you-can-justify-it savings account is that the process of identifying your investment strategy has become more complex. Most people say they don’t have enough money to maximize their RRSP and set aside a non-registered emergency fund, which explains the overlap between retirement savings and other types of savings that take place within an RRSP.

The first question to ask yourself when choosing investments for your RRSP is, “When am I going to use this money?” If you’re using a portion of your RRSP savings as your emergency fund, then keep that portion of the RRSP assets fairly liquid so you can access the money in an emergency. If you’re tapping into your RRSP to buy a home, you’ve got a short- to mediumterm investment horizon and must choose investments that suit. So you’ll have to forgo equities in favour of a more-conservative investment portfolio.

Since you don’t have the time to wait out the bumps in the road that are part of the equity-investment experience, you have to settle for less return. ...continued on pg 42

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The first question to ask yourself when choosing investments for your RRSP is, “When am I going to use this money?”

Being clear on how you plan to use your RRSP dollars is especially important when those dollars are being contributed to a spousal plan or the contributing spouse could find money withdrawn from that plan taxed in his or her hands.

The rules for withdrawals from a spousal RRSP state that if money is taken from a spousal plan within three calendar years of a contribution, that money could be taxable at the hands of the original contributor, defeating the original income-averaging strategy.

Make spousal contributions by the end of the calendar year as opposed to in the first 60 days of the new year, since spousal contributions are measured on a calendar-year basis.

If you delay your contribution, you’ll end up extending the withdrawal period by another calendar year.

Perhaps the toughest part about using your RRSP for myriad purposes is keeping track of which of your RRSP dollars is for what. Here, consolidation may work against you.

Instead, consider opening a separate RRSP for each of your purposes and file your statements based on what you’re trying to accomplish. Separate accounts will not only help you stay 54 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | FEB 21 - MAR 7, 2015

focused on the purpose for which you are saving, it will allow you to keep your time horizon in perspective.

While the money in your RRSP is yours and you decide how to spend it, don’t sacrifice your long-term goals for short-term ones. It’s easy to get focused on a single objective to the exclusion of all others. To be balanced, look at what you want your savings to do for you long-term, medium-term and shortterm. If you’re saving for a home, instead of putting this year’s total RRSP contribution into your “Home Ownership RRSP,” consider dividing it equally between home ownership and retirement. It will take a little longer to get into your dream home, but when you do, you won’t be behind in terms of retirement planning.

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increase in property taxes Homeowners in Toronto could be on the hook for a 2.25-per-cent increase in property taxes if Mayor John Tory’s first budget passes in March.

The City of Toronto’s Budget Committee recently began the budget process to review the 2015 staff-recommended, taxsupported and rate-supported budgets. The goal of the budgets is to deliver service improvements in areas such as transit, poverty reduction and public safety, the City says.

“Toronto’s 2015 budget is focused on getting Toronto moving, putting families first and keeping taxes low,” Tory said in presenting the budget. “This budget is about investing in better transit, better housing, more jobs and an end to the gridlock that is choking our streets – all while maintaining property taxes below the rate of inflation.”

The proposed operating budget is $11.5 billion, with a proposed budget tax increase of 2.25 per cent. The budget is dependent on $86 million in provincial assistance related to the loss of provincial housing grants. The City continues to have discussions with the Province to secure the necessary funding in the coming weeks.

The 2015 Staff Recommended Capital Budget and Plan 58 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | FEB 21 - MAR 7, 2015

is $31.7 billion and includes $1.6 billion in new capital investments to maintain the city’s transportation network, public transit and shelter, support and housing. The capital budget and plan continues to fund the two largest transit investments, the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension and the Scarborough Subway Extension.

For homeowners, the increase in property taxes will amount to an additional $58.66 per household, based on the average house assessment of $524,833.

Even with the proposed increase, residential property taxes in Toronto are the lowest among large urban centres in Ontario, the City says.

The budget is to be put to a final vote

by City Council on March 10 and 11.

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416-531-7760

•

•

from $350,000

6G

9

Lindvest Properties

The Brownstones at Westown

lindvest.com

•

•

from $330,000

4C

9

Lindvest Properties

Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com

•

•

from $340,000

4C

9

Lindvest Properties

Corporate

lindvest.com

•

•

4C

11 Tribute Communities

Canterbury

647-352-2130

•

from $767,000

9E

12 National Homes

The Townes of Richview

416-746-1234

•

from $570,000

3E

13 Insoho Developments

Highland Creek Collection

ownhighlandcreek.com •

•

from $650,000

17D

14 Dunpar Homes

The Ossington

416-253-5888

•

from $700,000

7G

15 Mattamy Homes

Downsview Park

www.mattamyhomes.com

from $270,000

6C

16 Conservatory Group

Oakdale Village

416-243-0567

•

from $429,000

5C

19 Conservatory Group

Upper Beach Villas

416-698-7796

•

from $415,000

11G

20 Beaverbrook Homes

Evolution

416-747-9691

• from $270,000

2G

21 Mattamy Homes

Heron Park

www.mattamyhomes.com

• •

28 Pemberton Group

Park Lake Residences

416-769-4343

34 H&R Developments

Westown

41 Monarch Corporation

Builder

Site

Tel

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Page No.

17E

• from $180,000

5H

hr-newhomes.com •

•

• from $190,000

5C

Evergreen

416-495-3526

•

from $470,000

14F

43 Aspen Ridge Homes

Scenic On Eglinton

416-805-1781

•

•

from $190,000

10F

49 Tribute Communities

RCMI

416-363-4800

• from $324,000

8H

50 Fieldgate Homes

Corktown Mews

corktownmews.ca

•

77 Aspen Ridge Homes

Seventy Seven Charles

416-203-7034

• • from $2100,000

8G

78 Your Home Developments

Nature’s Path

647-340-6972

•

from $280,000

17E

83 Arista Homes

Lilly Factory Towns

416-792-4872

• •

from $395,000

12G

90 Sundance Homes

Braeburn Lane

sundancehomes.ca •

from $430,000

15D

from $550,000

9H

central region:

Arista Homes

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

Fi Map nd er

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10

Rutherford Rd

Maple

7

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Centre St

Langstaff Rd

32

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11

Keele St

G

7

King-Vaughan Rd

6

Cr

City of Vaughan

1

8

Kirby Rd

5

7

14

5

Thornhill

47

Clark Ave W

10

56

13

Dufferin St

F

3

2

4

Pine Valley

E

3

Nashville Rd

2

Jane St

D

1

Cold Creek

C

B

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central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill

Hwy. 27

62

Bathurst St

Weston Rd

Rd

50

12 Line R

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16

17

18

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Arista Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

from $550,000

31 4E

3

Fieldgate Homes

IMPRESSIONS

905-893-9500

• •

from $548,000

Insert & 25 4E

4

Arista Homes

Vellore Woods

aristahomes.com •

from $750,000

31 8F

5

Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

5 14D

5

Conservatory Group

Upper West Side

289-553-4156

•

from $1099,000

5 14D

5

Country Wide Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

5 14D

5

Regal Crest Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

5 14D

5

Townwood Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

5 14D

6

Primont Homes

Renaissance Townes

905-417-3363

•

from $585,000

12 8D

10

Forest Hill Homes

Bridle Path of Thornhill

foresthillhomes.ca •

from $1400,000

39 13F

12

Rosebury Homes

Riverside in Pine Grove

416-746-1234

•

from $400,000

43 6I

24

Fieldgate Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-893-9500

•

from $1199,000

24

Arista Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

aristahomes.com •

from $900,000

31 8F

32

Andrin Homes

Chelsea Maple Station

905-553-0288

•

from $620,000

53 11E

44

Madison Homes

Thornhill

905-417-1203

•

from $1800,000

35 13G

1

Country Wide Homes

Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com •

4E

1

Aspen Ridge Homes

Kleinburg Hills

aspenridgehomes.com •

4E

2

Tribute Communities

Gates of Nobleton

647-633-3500

•

from $920,000

4A

3

Paradise Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

from $520,000

4E

3

Tiffany Park Homes

Valleybrooke Estates

905-303-1620

•

from $870,000

8E

7

Lormel Homes

La Viva

lavivatowns.com •

from $350,000

5J

8

Fieldgate Homes

Kleinburg

905-893-9500

•

from $523,000

4E

9

Treasure Hill Homes

Moda Urban Village

treasurehill.com

•

8E

42

Dunpar Homes

Riverside Village

416-253-5888

•

from $519,000

46

Country Wide Homes

The Point at Woodbridge

905-907-1500

•

from $700,000

8E

47

Country Wide Homes

Upper Thornhill Estates

905-907-1500

•

from $900,000

14E

48

Beaverhall Homes

Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1301,000

6H

48

Graywood Developments Ltd Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1250,000

6H

51

Aspen Ridge Homes

King Oaks

905-539-0181

•

from $1100,000

11B

51

Great Gulf

King Oaks

905-833-6413

•

from $1300,000

11B

52

Zancor Homes

Royal Collection

905-833-0883

•

•

from $550,000

12A

53

Treasure Hill Homes

Thornhill Woods

treasurehill.com •

from $950,000

13g

54

Fieldgate Homes

Rivers Edge

905-320-5642

•

• •

from $730,000

8E

55

Oskar Group

Le Sedici

lesedici.com

from $600,000

10E

56

Senator Homes

Bathurst 9130

289-597-4381

•

•

from $700,000

13G

•

•

Insert & 25 8F

5I

central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill

Site

M Fi ap nd er

Builder

De ta Se che m d To i w n Co hom nd e o

# Si te

63

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4

5

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Mill

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28

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3

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Heathwood Homes

Hampshire Mews

heathwood.com

from $480,000

41 5I

8

Treasure Hill Homes

Urbantowns on Bayview

treasurehill.com

from $730,000

19 7Q

15 Forest Hill Homes

Jefferson Forest

foresthillhomes.ca •

•

from $700,000

39 4H

3

Centra Homes

The Mills Collections

416-238-2404

•

from $940,000

5J

4

Aspen Ridge Homes

Kettle Lakes Club

289-231-2849

•

from $550,000

6D

5

St. Regis Homes

Mission Hill on Bayview

905-884-8885

from $850,000 6C

6

Fieldgate Homes

The Humberlands

905-773-7738

•

from $850,000

2C

7

Highmark Homes

Nuvo

647-206-2276

•

from $1100,000

2E

9

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Green

www.mattamyhomes.com •

•

9J

14 Arista Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $586,000

4H

15 Madison Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $586,000

4H

16 Fieldgate Homes

Jefferson Forest

905-884-8017

•

•

from $586,000

4H

20 North Star Homes

King’s Crossing

416-291-9666

•

from $530,000

2E

22 Yorkwood Homes

Hillside Manors

905-770-4662

•

from $472,000

4I

26 Arten Development Group

The Manors of Roseview Grand

roseviewgrand.com

• •

from $650,000

4L

27 Acorn Homes

Oak Knoll

acornhomes.ca

•

from $650,000

3C

28 Senator Homes

Richvale

senatorhomes.com •

•

2J

Richmond Hill

Tel

central region:

Site

Fi M ap nd er

Builder

De ta Se che m d To i w n Co ho n d me o

# Si te IFC-Inside front cover

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Town of Aurora

3

Town of Markham

Town of WhitechurchStouffville

2

Thornhill

Town of Newmarket

1

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

central region: Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville 12

13

14

17

18

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16

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4

Fieldgate Homes

The New U

905-477-6464

• •

from $593,000

Insert & 25 5G

5

Treasure Hill Homes

Accolades in Markham

416-798-7705

•

from $830,000

19 6F

6

Primont Homes

Heirloom in Markham

905-201-2804

• •

from $510,000

12 7f

11 Madison Homes

Greensborough

905-201-7700

•

•

from $900,000

35 7G

15 Fieldgate Homes

Aurora Trails

fieldgatehomes.com •

•

from $520,000

Insert & 25 14E

15 Arista Homes

Aurora Trails

aristahomes.com •

•

20 Fieldgate Homes

BlueSky Stouffville

fieldgatehomes.com •

•

23 Arista Homes

Boxgrove Markham

aristahomes.com

30 Madison Homes

Cornell Rouge

905-472-7667

•

30 Forest Hill Homes

Cornell Rouge

cornellrouge.com

1

Marydel Homes

Woodland Hills

905-898-7380

•

2

Beaverbrook Homes

The Terrace On Rouge Creek

905-640-7360

3

Mattamy Homes

St. John Forest

4

Arista Homes

4

Paradise Homes

•

31 14E Insert & 25 18f 31 7H

from $590,000

11 & 35 8G

•

from $590,000

11 & 39 8G

from $400,000

10B

• •

from $390,000

18F

www.mattamyhomes.com

from $400,000

14E

The New U

905-534-1564

•

• •

from $490,000

5G

The New U

905-477-0317

•

• •

from $490,000

5G

4

Starlane Home Corporation The New U

905-534-0493

•

• •

from $490,000

5G

7

LeBovic Homes

Bovaird Trail

905-640-7361

•

• •

from $2597,000

14H

8

Country Wide Homes

Wismer Commons

905-907-1500

•

•

from $450,000

6G

9

Brookfield Homes

The Arbors

AuroraBrookfield.ca •

14F

9

Country Wide Homes

The Arbors

905-907-1500

•

from $720,000

14F

10 Briarwood Homes

Havelock Town Manors

289-301-0077

•

from $560,000

12 Laurier Homes

windsong

905-201-5979

•

•

from $495,000

6G

12 Laurier Homes

Windsong North

905-201-5979

•

from $598,000

6G

13 National Homes

Stonehaven

416-746-1234

•

from $730,000

13D

13 National Homes

Stonehaven

416-746-1234

•

from $730,000

13D

14 Aspen Ridge Homes

Woodland Hills

416-270-9484

•

from $450,000

9C

15 Paradise Homes

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

•

from $400,000

14E

15 OPUS HOMES

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

•

from $400,000

14E

16 Lindvest Properties

Auroraglen

lindvest.com

•

•

14E

17 Conservatory Group

Heritage Estates

905-640-2274

•

•

from $283,000

18F

18 Kylemore Communities

Angus Glen West Village

905-887-9950

•

from $2000,000

4G

19 New Era Homes

Landmark Estates

905-953-9046

from $550,000

11D

from $650,000

6I

20 Starlane Home Corporation BlueSky Stouffville

starlanehomes.com •

from $434,000

18F

21 Andrin Homes

Glenway

andrinhomes.com •

10E

22 Conservatory Group

Heritage Collection

905-640-2274

•

from $680,000

18F

24 Ballantry Homes

Cornell

ballantryhomes.com •

•

from $520,000

8g

28 Preston Homes

Copper Hills

905-954-4050

from $500,000

14E

30 Madison Homes

Forest Hill

cornellrouge.com

•

from $400,000

8G

41 Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper Cornell

905-554-3446

•

•

from $495,000

7F

42 National Homes

Wismer Woods

416-746-1234

•

• •

from $680,000

6G

50 Geranium Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

•

from $575,000

7F

50 Geranium Homes

Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999

•

•

from $600,000

7F

50 Geranium Homes

Uptownes at Cardinal Point

905-640-9999

•

•

from $400,000

7F

50 Geranium Homes

Copperstone Ballantrae

905-640-9999

•

•

from $1.1,000

7F

51 Oxford Homes

Coventry Valley

905-836-8902

from $600,000

10D

52 Fieldgate Homes

Potter’s Bend

905-294-3125

•

•

from $700,000

6G

53 H&R Developments

Castle Square

hr-newhomes.com

•

6g

54 Beaverbrook Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-924-0110

•

from $450,000

10H

55 Country Wide Homes

Woodland Hills

905-907-1500

•

10C

59 Primont Homes

Harmony

905-305-8871

•

62 North Star Homes

Mill Fair Village

NorttStarHomesInc.com

•

from $500,000

5T

• •

5I

64 Starlane Home Corporation Upper Unionville

905-534-0493

•

• •

from $520,000

5G

64 Paradise Homes

Upper Unionville

905-477-6464

•

•

from $520,000

5G

65 Fieldgate Homes

Victoria Manor

905-294-3125

•

from $896,000

3G

66 Treasure Hill Homes

Aurora Woods on Bayview

905-727-5794

•

from $769,000

13H

70 Mattamy Homes

Cornell

mattamyhomes.com •

•

8G

85 Orchard Ridge Homes

Prairiewood

orchardridgehomes.com •

from $800,000

19F

86 Cherrywood Homes

Glengrove on the Park

905-640-7571

• •

from $250,000

19F

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

Site

M Fi ap nd er

Builder

De ta Se che m d To i w n Co hom nd e o

# Si te

67

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59

Mono

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Adjala

42

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Schomberg

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12

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Tosorontio Everett

1

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89

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Uxbridge

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•

from $520,000

15 10H

16 Great Gulf

Summerlyn Village

905-775-3461

•

from $550,000

27 8I

65 Brookfield Homes

Willow Glen Tottenham

905-406-1044

•

from $330,000

17 7J

1

Pacific Homes Limited

MarlLake Village

1-877-428-5115

•

from $210,000

5F

1

Red Berry Homes

MarlLake Village

1-877-428-5115

•

from $210,000

5F

2

Delpark Homes

Cedar Ridge

905-722-7210

•

• •

from $275,000

10G

3

Losani Homes

Summit Shores

losanihomes.com/readybuilt

from $390,000

2E

4

Mancini Homes

Princeton Woods

705-730-1978

•

from $330,000

14E

5

National Homes

The Forest

416-746-1234

•

from $480,000

6

Mariposa Homes

Trailside

705-329-3330

•

•

from $249,000

8C

6

Mancini Homes

West Ridge Place Orillia

905-773-9997

•

8C

7

Grandview Homes

Mayberry Estates

705-735-0732

•

from $460,000

9G

8

Fandor Homes

Hamptons on Big Bay Point

705-792-6807

•

from $250,000

18E

9

Grandview Homes

Big Bay Point

705-735-0732

•

from $355,000

13E

10 Summerhill Homes

West Shore Lakeside Community

705-689-0001

• •

from $350,000

9c

7I

11 Ballymore Homes

Lakeside Meadows

1-877-455-0201

•

•

from $290,000

9g

11 Ballymore Homes

Lakeside Meadows

1-877-455-0201

•

from $293,000

9g

12 Previn Court Homes

Victorian Village

1-855-777-3846

•

•

from $335,000

13 Rosehaven Homes

Victoria Highlands

905-473-3225

•

9H

14 Rosehaven Homes

King Country Estates

905-558-0098

•

from $700,000

7k

14 Aspen Ridge Homes

King Country Estates

905-558-0255

•

from $780,000

7k

14 Country Wide Homes

King Country Estates

905-907-1500

•

from $750,000

7k

15 Marydel Homes

Seven Meadows

marydelhomes.com •

•

from $290,000

11F

17 Brookfield Homes

Grand Central

905-778-0873

•

from $570,000

8I

17 Brookfield Homes

Grand Central

905-778-0873

•

from $515,000

8I

18 Grandview Homes

Cromwell Place

705-735-0732

•

7G

19 Andrin Homes

Hillsborough

andrinhomes.com •

10H

24 Kaitlin Corporation

Blue Shores

1-866-625-2583

•

from $380,000

3E

32 Country Homes

Alcona by the Lake

1-866-531-3424

•

•

from $300,000

7H

33 Sandiego Homes

Lakeside Living in Innisfil

705-436-5445

•

•

from $285,000

8G

37 Pristine Homes

Pebbleshores

705-436-5547

•

from $240,000

7G

39 Stonebridge Building Group Stonebridge by The Bay

1-877-420-0880

•

from $200,000

5E

6I

40 Royalpark Homes

Emerald Forest

royalpark.com

•

•

from $200,000

6H

41 Delpark Homes

Pretty River on Georgian Bay

1-888-257-1999

from $298,000

3E

42 RAYMAC Homes

Brennan Enclave

705-516-0681

•

from $252,000

6H

43 Bremont Homes

Centretown

1-877-855-1122

•

from $234,000

5E

44 Brookfield Homes

Treetops

1-855-590-3577

•

from $350,000

7I

44 Orchard Ridge Homes

Treetops

1-855-590-3577

•

from $350,000

7I

45 Rosehaven Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

•

from $490,000

8I

45 Regal Crest Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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705-444-0555

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Parkside by Devonleigh

705-435-9991

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from $275,000

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Brownley Meadows

705-423-9662

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Briarwood Estates

705-294-2288

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from $420,000

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Greenbrook Village

519-306-0665

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from $280,000

59 Brookfield Homes

Fieldstone

1-855-379-1495

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from $600,000

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Fieldstone MyFieldstone.ca

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from $570,000

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Pretty River Collingwood

1-888-257-1999

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Greenfields

1-855-299-7929

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from $309,000

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Mill Street Village

1-855-232-8100

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Mill Street Village

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IN THIS SECTION

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

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//IN THE NEWS

Building officials discuss six-storey wood structures AT BURLINGTON FORUM The City of Burlington recently hosted the first official forum on mid-rise, wood-frame construction since the provincial government amended the Building Code to permit six-storey wood buildings in Ontario as of Jan. 1, 2015. The building industry has long advocated for the province to adopt an Ontario Building Code six-storey wood standard to support intensification, provide builders a new building option and create more choice for new home buyers.

“As part of our ongoing collaboration with the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) we decided the next logical step was to bring all the stakeholders together to have an open discussion about the opportunities and challenges this innovative building practice brings to the community,” says Jason SchmidtShoukri, chief building official and manager of building permit and inspection services for the City of

As a city that is focusing on intensification, sustainability and affordability, six-storey wood could be a viable building option that supports growth in the community and complements future city building plans for Burlington.

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Burlington. “As a city that is focusing on intensification, sustainability and affordability, six-storey wood could be a viable building option that supports growth in the community and complements future city building plans for Burlington.”

The forum brought together all aspects of the building industry including the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Tarion Warranty Corp., Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association, BILD, RESCON, the Ontario Building Officials’ Association and the Canadian Wood Council to discuss the opportunities available and what challenges may develop during the implementation process. Bringing these parties together allowed for a well- rounded discussion on the positive impacts this new option will have for new home buyers and the communities they will enhance.

“This is about building consumer confidence. By bringing everyone together – the Chief Building Official, engineers, architects, suppliers, builders and the Tarion Warranty Program – and collaborating to deliver six-storey wood buildings to Ontario, consumers can feel confident that this is a safe, affordable and sustainable choice for new home buyers,” says Joe Vaccaro, CEO of OHBA. “As an industry, we look forward to seeing construction on the first mid-rise wood-frame building in Ontario within the year.”

“Lindvest”, the Lindvest logo, and “Life Happens Here” are trademarks of Lindvest Marketing Limited and are used under license. Reproduction in any form without prior written permission of Lindvest Marketing Limited is strictly prohibited. Pricing, specifications and availability subject to change without notice. E.& O.E.

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//COMMUNITY FOCUS

CAREFREE AND AFFORDABLE condominium townhome living in two of Rosehaven’s most popular communities

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n Feb. 28, Rosehaven will be introducing two new condominium townhome projects in Brampton and in Chippawa/Niagara. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a superior-quality Rosehaven Home, with a carefree and affordable condominium lifestyle.

Urban Towndominiums are coming to the Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant in Brampton.

Purchasers will see stylish, contemporary architecture within a nature-inspired setting, consisting of an intimate collection of 124 spacious two- and three-bedroom, fully-contained single level and two-storey units. With six unique designs, ranging from 893 sq. ft. to more than 1,200 sq. ft., Urban Towndominiums offer all the conveniences right at your fingertips.

Shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation, education and a neighbourhood that is bustling with excitement, Urban Towndominiums offer homebuyers the chance to live in an exceptional, established neighbourhood with all of the convenience of condominium living – this is maintenance-free, lock and leave living at its finest! Quick access to GO transit and ZUM, Longo’s and Starbucks all at your doorstep.

So, wake up and smell the coffee, because Urban Towndominiums offer a unique balance – urban townhome design with the ease of living that a condominium provides.

Don’t miss this opportunity, visit the presentation centre, located at Mississauga Rd. and Sandalwood Pkwy. on Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. sharp.

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n Chippawa, a first for the Lyon’s Creek Community, stunning condominium townhomes will be available in two bungalow designs from 1,200 sq. ft., up to 1,846 sq. ft. with loft. This enclave community backs onto natural valley lands and has its own private park – in the heart of everything that you love about Niagara living. Live in Chippawa’s finest location, five minutes from the QEW for trips to the big city and easy access to the border for shopping and air travel. It’s the best of both worlds; a beautiful home at the Ravines at Lyon’s Creek and the worry-free lifestyle.

Lyons Creek in Chippawa is near everything you love about the Niagara lifestyle. Whether it’s the wineries, the night life, hiking, biking, golfing or shopping, your luxury new condominium townhome offers the ultimate in design, finishes and location.

Visit the presentation centre and model home, located at 4382 Mann St. in Chippawa, on Feb. 28 at noon sharp.

This is your chance to seek haven from the ordinary, the common, the middle-of-the-road. For directions, maps and more information about any of our fabulous communities, visit rosehavenhomes.com Also building in communities across Southwestern Ontario and the GTA - Niagara/Chippawa, Thorold, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Oakville, Brampton, Caledon and Bradford.

Life just got better in these two communities

by Rosehaven Homes & Homes by DeSantis You can afford the Niagara Lifestyle!

GRAND OPENING SAT. FEB. 28TH OF NEW CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOMES STARTING FROM THE $270’S Also, 36’ & 30’ singles and 36’ wide freehold townes starting from the high $200’s • Limited selection of all designs • Bungalow & two-storey designs to choose from • 9’ main floor ceilings • gourmet kitchens • luxurious ensuites • 1,100 to over 2,283 sq.ft.

• RAVINE/PARK/GREEN SPACE LOTS AVAILABLE

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Walk, Bike & Play IN STONEY CREEK’S FAMILY FRIENDLY COMMUNITY Discover your new home at on The Ridge. An exciting new enclave of 40’ & 35’ Singles, Semis and Towns within an established and sought-after neighbourhood in Stoney Creek. Surrounded by fun for the whole family – hiking, biking, swimming and all the attractions of Niagara. It’s the lifestyle you want for your family... a touch above!

Semis from the mid $ 300’s Singles from the mid $400’s HOMES BY DESANTIS

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705-435-9991

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Park View Trail

416-253-5888

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Mount Pleasant North

mattamyhomes.com

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LotusPointeCaledon.ca

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LotusPointeCaledon.ca

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Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca •

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Lotus Pointe Caledon

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905-866-6876

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Cobblestones

905-457-0445

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Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com

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Centretown

905-495-5067

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from $376,000

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Meadow Green

647-287-7042

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Pathways

905-584-2225

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Newtowns at Mount Pleasant

www.primonthomes.com

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from $340,000

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Valley Lands

905-457-0445

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Mount Pleasant

905-459-5772

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905-893-3331

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The Village of Southfields

thevillageofsouthfields.ca •

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Lakeside

empirelakeside.com •

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Credit Ridge Estates

416-746-1234

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from $550,000

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The Estates of Spring Valley

905-216-5620

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Gates of Countryside

gatesofcountryside.ca •

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Gates of Countryside

905-907-1500

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Countryside Meadows

countrysidemeadows.ca

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Gates of Countryside

gatesofcountryside.ca •

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starlanehomes.com •

from $520,000

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Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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from $780,000

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valesofthehumber.com

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Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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Mount Pleasant Village

mattamyhomes.com •

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meadowsbrampton.com

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Mount Pleasant Meadows

meadowsbrampton.com

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from $464,000

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The Ravines of Credit Woods

905-453-4200

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from $570,000

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Southfield Meadows

treasurehill.com

6M

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Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000

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Heart Lake Village

905-773-6549

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Salisbury Square

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905-915-5227

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Marigold

townwoodhomes.com •

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from $475,000

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Trinity Village

905-846-2930

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Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741

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from $430,000

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Ravines of Castlemore

905-794-8875

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Adena Ridge

905-584-6444

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Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com

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Credit Manor Heights

905-216-5155

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8Q

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Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

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8Q

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Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

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from $850,000

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Castlegate

acornhomes.ca

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from $575,000

11K

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The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175

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The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

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from $270,000

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The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

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from $405,000

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Meadowlands

519-942-3312

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Castlemore

905-856-5777

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from $430,000

9K

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Credit Valley Manors

905-216-5186

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8P

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Mount Pleasant

905-459-5772

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from $530,000

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Spring Valley Village

ballantryhomes.com

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289-891-9103

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Lyon’s Creek

lyonscreekchippawa.com •

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from $290,000

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Rosehaven Homes

On the Ridge

liveontheridge.ca •

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from $350,000

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On the Ridge

liveontheridge.ca •

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Perth Park

905-628-9559

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Great Gulf

Edgewood

905-356-9408

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Spallacci Homes

Simona Place

spallaccihomes.com • 2Q

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Spallacci Homes

Eden Park

905-381-4280

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from $320,000 2Q

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Spallacci Homes

Eden Park

www.spallaccihomes.com •

from $320,000 2Q

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Arista Homes

Milton Trails

905-864-3306

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Country Green Homes

The Uptowns of waterdown

905-690-7600

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from $250,000 10K

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Lakeview Homes

Cannery Park

1800-565-5150

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from $320,000 9G

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Mattamy Homes

Cranberry Hill

www.mattamyhomes.com 8M

9

Beaverhall Homes

Forestwood

905-636-1365

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Great Gulf

Rolling Meadows

905-680-0841

11

Branthaven Homes

Jazz Condos

jazzcondos.ca

12

Tobyn Park Homes

Park City

parkliving.ca

13

Heathwood Homes

The Village at Traditions

905-876-3140

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from $441,000 8h

17

Mattamy Homes

Hawthorne South Village

mattamyhomes.com

•

from $380,000 9G

19

Conservatory Group

Jasper Village

905-636-1942

•

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from $520,000 10G

20

Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Cherry Hill at Vineland

1-800-479-9777

•

from $194,000 12R

22

Country Green Homes

Park Place Village

905-690-7600

•

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from $250,000 8m

26

Eden Oak

Weaver’s Mill

weaversmill.com/nh

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from $336,000 6B

35 Phelps Homes

Jordan Village

phelpshomes.com

•

from $345,000 8R

36 Phelps Homes

Brookside

phelpshomes.com

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from $236,000 7R

37 Phelps Homes

Streamside

phelpshomes.com •

from $316,000 6R

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from $305,000 11Q

from $518,000 9G

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Ancaster Glen

289-239-7629

from $370,000 2Q

39

Losani Homes

The Fairgrounds

289-286-0928

from $250,000 2Q

40

Losani Homes

Greenhill Glen

905-538-8752

from $270,000 4Q

41

Losani Homes

Sherman Oaks

905-574-0828

from $290,000 3R

42

Losani Homes

Paramount

905-560-2061

from $230,000 3R

43

Losani Homes

Orchard Park

905-930-9943

from $390,000 5Q

44

Losani Homes

Discovery

905-563-0666

from $330,000 8R

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mattamyhomes.com •

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Oakvillage

oakvillage.ca

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from $410,000

5C

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Markay Homes

Bronte Park Town Manors

416-746-1234

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from $590,000

3H

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Trafalgar Landing

greatgulf.com/trafalgartownhomes

• from $450,000

5C

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Oakvillage

oakvillage.ca

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from $410,000

5C

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Oakvillage

905-639-9006

•

from $410,000

5C

15

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Millstone On The Park

905-825-3619

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from $420,000

3G

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I BUILD CONFIDENCE. “They say you only get out of something what you put into it. This has certainly been my experience with BILD; the more engaged I am, the more I benefit personally and professionally. Being a member has allowed us to contribute to BILD’s overall growth and direction. As a board member, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and learn a great deal.”

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February 21 - March 7, 2015

Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s east region

IN THIS SECTION

>> 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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86 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | FEB 21 - MAR 7, 2015

//DESIGN SECRETS SPEND THE EXTR A MONEY TO GET PREMIUM PAINT IN THE COLOURS YOU WANT Most of us are more than familiar with the term, “builder beige.” It is the dreaded colour we are left with after buying a new home. As new homeowners, you are given a sheet of colours, from white to beige, to choose for your new walls. If you are lucky, you may be able to choose different colours for the bedrooms. These colours may be different, but they are still basically shades of white.

Some builders are known to give their buyers the opportunity to supply their own paint or even painters. If you’re given this chance, take it! This will allow you to choose high quality paint in the colours that will complement your furniture, fabrics and decor right from the start.

What the pros say you should do before moving into your new space » by JANE LOCKHART 88 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | FEB 21 - MAR 7, 2015

USE FLOOR PLANNER APPS TO PLAN YOUR SPACE BEFORE YOU MOVE IN In this age of technical living, there are many tools available to use to your advantage. There are multiple apps out there, where you can input the dimensions of your space and the sizes of your furniture and then place them in your room exploring the configuration that makes the most sense. You are also able to easily move, shift or delete these items to suit your preference, and what fits your family’s lifestyle. The great advantage of this process is printing them off to have when you move in. This will eliminate a lot of confusion on moving day as you can direct movers to where each item is to be placed.

BREATHE EASY IN YOUR NEW HOME Purchase and run air purifiers prior to moving in and during the first six months to a year of occupancy. A new home is wonderful and beautiful, but it often takes a while for the dust to

OPPOSITE Bathroom at Kylemore Communities’ Peyton model home in Markham, painted in Benjamin Moore’s Stained Glass.

RIGHT Detailing with upgraded tile makes a strong addition to the foyer at Kylemore Communities’ Peyton model home in Markham.

Rooms designed by Jane Lockhart janelockhart.com Photos by Gillian Jackson gillianjackson.ca Photos courtesy Kylemore Communities kylemorecommunities.com settle. This will ensure you are not breathing in drywall dust or the potential toxins from paint, glues and building materials.

Remember to buy lots of furnace filters. A new-built home should have the furnace filter changed more often than an older home. There will be a lot of dust in your ducts that you don’t want clogging up your brand new furnace.

GET THE UPGR ADES WHILE YOU CAN When buying a new home, it can be both a wonderful and stressful undertaking. When faced with the task of picking what options you want upgraded, it can seem like you are slowly watching your bank account dwindle. That being said, the best time

to upgrade is before you move in!

Depending on the builder, it can be more cost effective to get the upgrades you want while your house is still in the building process than it is to try to implement certain things after you have moved in.

KNOW YOUR WARR ANTY Different builders have different warranties. Make sure you read your warranty thoroughly and know what you are entitled to. During the first year of living in your home, it will adjust and settle and as it does this, there may be structural or superficial imperfections. Know what your builder will be responsible for and how long.

And remember to finally enjoy your new home once you are in it.

JANE LOCKHART

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

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Need to update existing information? Please fax the details to (416) 789-9554

* Due to scale restrictions locators are approximate.

Please see builder’s ads for exact locations.

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14 Heathwood Homes

Country Lane in Whitby

Heathwood.com •

from $290,000

• •

15 4F 41 9G

15 Kantium Development & Construction Trafalgar Green

416-476-1234

•

from $320,000

47 11I

47 Senator Homes

Harbourside Condominiums

905-493-3823

•

from $250,000

87 9J

90 LeBovic Homes

Old Taunton in Pickering

905-428-3434

•

1

Tribute Communities

Charing Cross

905-571-1011

•

from $390,000 14E

2

Brookfield Homes

Hills of Harrowsmith

905-697-1681

•

from $300,000 15G

3

Great Gulf

Stonecrest

greatgulf.com

•

•

from $298,000 14G

4

Menkes

Somerset

905-428-0500

•

from $690,000 7G

5

Tribute Communities

The Village of Brooklin West

905-425-0539

•

from $400,000 11D

6

Emery Homes

Town Central

1-877-953-6379

•

from $350,000 4J

7

Highmark Homes

Triumph

whitbytriumph.ca •

from $350,000 10G

8

Lakeview Homes

The Forest of Lyndebrook

416-746-1234

•

from $490,000 10F

9

Stafford Homes

Elements Townhomes

elementsajax.com

from $390,000 7H

10 Fernbrook Homes

Altona Woods

fernbrookhomes.com

11 Mattamy Homes

Seaton

www.mattamyhomes.com •

13 Lifetime Homes

Folkstone

1-877-365-9555

•

•

from $335,000 10G

21 Great Gulf

Grandview Oshawa

1-888-579-7235

•

from $334,000 14F

31 Preston Homes

Prestonvale Heights

905-432-2800

•

•

from $350,000 15J

34 Tribute Communities

The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344

•

from $339,000 15G

45 Sundial Homes Limited

Mulberry Meadows

905-427-8255

•

from $560,000 6J

48 Senator Homes

Whitby by the Lake

senatorhomes.com •

•

from $250,000 10J

54 Baycliffe Homes

The Gates of Whitby

905-668-9828

•

•

from $250,000 9G

60 greycrest homes

the fields of conlin

905-725-4539

•

from $310,000 15G

66 Monarch Corporation

Tran Quility

monarchgroup.net •

from $550,000 7G

67 Midhaven Homes

Breeze

1-877-773-6888

•

•

from $300,000 15F

68 Storybook Homes

Brookstone Estates

905-438-9516

•

from $1050,000 11C

91 Sundance Homes

The Towns of Nichol Green Phase 2 905-441-3312

•

from $350,000 11J

92 Glen Rouge Homes

The Cornerstone

905-415-2710

•

• •

•

86 5H

from $450,000

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from $796,000

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Beacon Hill Bowmanville

averton.ca

•

from $420,000

1

Mason Homes

Port Hope Lakeside Village

905-885-6565

•

from $229,000 15J

2

Far Sight Homes

King’s Bay Golf & Country Club Estates 905-642-8383

•

from $460,000 16B

3

Far Sight Homes

The Estates at Sunset Ridge

905-642-9015

•

from $930,000 2E

4

Parkview Homes

Jackson Creek Meadows

705-748-4663

•

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Jackson Creek Meadows Townhomes 705-748-4663

•

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Brookfield Homes

Foxtrail

foxtraillife.ca

•

8

Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Port of Newcastle

1-800-305-6849

•

8

Kylemore Communities

Port of Newcastle

905-987-5146

•

from $479,000 14E

8

Storybook Homes

Bond Head Estates

905-438-9516

•

from $850,000 14E

9

Parkview Homes

Harmony Condominiums

705-748-4663

14 Rice Developments

Willmot Creek On The Lake

905-697-5806

•

from $225,000 11D

18 B.G. Schickedanz

Lake Scugog Estates

1-888-894-9888

•

from $330,000 18B

20 Geranium Homes

Verandas

905-885-0555

•

from $266,000 10I

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

1-866-514-3573

•

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from $300,000 10c

30 Empire Communities

Estates of Wyndance

905-649-8197

•

from $900,000 3e

34 Carrington Homes

Woodlands of Upper Courtice

905-787-0963

•

from $260,000

35 Mason Homes

Parklands

1-866-443-7900

•

from $238,000 3H

39 H&R Developments

Gracefields

hr-newhomes.com •

from $322,000 4C

39 Thornridge Homes

Gracefields

1-877-361-4226

•

from $320,000 4C

39 Lindvest Properties

Gracefields

1-877-361-4226

•

from $320,000 4C

45 Highcastle Homes

Northglen

northglen.ca

•

•

from $221,000 11B

45 Delpark Homes

Northglen

905-419-7222

•

• •

from $221,000 11B

45 Esquire Homes

Northglen

northglen.ca

from $245,000 11B

48 Brookfield Homes

BrookHill

905-697-1681

•

• •

from $350,000 10B

48 Jeffery Homes

BrookHill

905-697-0765

•

• •

from $300,000 10B

72 Vandyk Communities

West Park Village

vandykcommunities.com •

• •

from $210,000

15 13B

from $400,000 5C

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Model Home Rendering Compliments of Primont Homes.

Consider Yourself at Home

www.primonthomes.com

Primont Centretown (Mount Pleasant) Kitchen and Living Room.

FEBRUARY2015 Primont has been featured as “MODEL SUITE OF THE MONTH” as seen in the New Home Guide model home calendar

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP//

Homebuyers’ Resource Section You love the home, see what you can afford! » 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

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Determine the appropriate 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate, which is easiest to qualify for.

Run your finger down the left column of the table below to find the rate (round to the nearest 1/4%).

Choose your desired amortization period across the top of the table (25 years has lowest payment and is easiest to qualify for first-time buyers).

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

» Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. 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.

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$407

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$434

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$617

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$644

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$671

$596

$549

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$684

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$698

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$712

$640

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$726

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$700

$659

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Variable

ATB Financial

2.35

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk

2.45

Bank of Montreal

2.85

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.85

Canadian Western Bank CFF Bank CIBC

2.85

ICICI Bank Canada Manulife Bank

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n/a

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TD Canada Trust

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Tangerine

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5 years

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2.79

2.84

2.94

2.98

2.94

2.98

3.04

3.8

4.39

3.09

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.04

3.65

4.2

4.99

2.79 2.49

2.69 3.55

2.89 3.04

2.79 4.79

3.65 3.04

3.64 2.94

3.69 2.99

3.69 2.99

3.04

3.75

3.04

3.14

2.29 3.14

3.49 3.8

2.99 4.54

4.44 4.74

2.94

3.44

3.94

3.09

3.24

3.49

3.69

3.79

3.25 2.59

3.95 3.44

4.74 3.94

4.99 4.79

3.6

3.7

4.6

4.95

2.69 3.14

2.79 3.75

2.79 4.39

2.84 3.29

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.1

3.33

3.65

3.13

3.25

3.29

2.99

2.99

2.59 3.04

2.69 3.19

2.79 2.99

2.89 2.99

2.69 3.14

2.89 3.75

3.04 4.39

3.09 4.79

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3.35

2.95

3.05

3.95 3.09

4.35 3.55

4.84 3.29

5.14 2.99

3.05

3.15

3.25

3.4

2.75

2.85

2.9

2.95

6.70op 4.45 4.4 6.70op

6.30op

3.14 6.30op 2.99 6.30op 3.19

TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust Concentra Financial

n/a n/a

Effort Trust

n/a

Home Trust Company Investors Group Trust

2.35 n/a

MTCC

2.85

6.5 5 6.70op 4.45 6.30op 3.95 4.2 6.50op 4.55 6.45op

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OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U.

4

Comtech Credit Union

2.95

First National Fin. LP FirstOntario C.U.

2.85

IC Savings London Life

n/a

Luminus Financial

2.45

MCAP Meridian Credit Union

2.35 2.65

Parama Credit Union

2.6

Steinbach Credit Union

2.4

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4

3.01 6.25op 2.99 6.30op 2.99 2.99 6.34op 2.99 3.14 6.30op 2.85 6.25op 3.6 3.09 6.30op 2.85 3.00op 2.65

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Decade Homes - Yorkdale Village Phase II

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Great Gulf - Mount Pleasant

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29

Country Wide Homes - Corporate

30-31

11 & 39

Country Wide Homes - Dreamfields in Bradford

55

Great Gulf - Westfield

29

Country Wide Homes - Queensville

57

Greenpark Homes - Vales of the Humber Estates

21

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45

Primont Homes - Jadegarden at Cornell

12

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45

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13

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Mattamy Homes - Corporate

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Mattamy Homes - St. John Forest

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9

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7

The GTA Home & Reno show - PROMO

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6

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41

Menkes - Dwell City Town

7

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19

Menkes - Humber Mews

7

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19

Menkes - The Enclaves of Upper Canada

7

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19

MINTO - Oakvillage

71

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19

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38

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Treasure Hill Homes - Urbantowns on Bayview

19

Monarch Corporation - Corporate

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12

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12

Treasure Hill Homes - Victory Heights

19

Primont Homes - Model Home of the Month

36

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ASPIRE to loving your Community. great care has been taken to preserve the natural features of the area. a naturalized water channel is the centrepiece of the community. in addition, six new local parks will offer playground space and playing fields for active families.

PRESENTATION CENTRE NOW OPEN 4575 Mayfield Road, Brampton Towns from the $340’s Semis from the $490’s | Singles from the $650’s 905.230.2592 | aspenridgehomes.com Aspire to great design.

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The Orchid Model Home In The Preserve, Oakville

Coming Soon, Never Before Offered.

New 2-Storey Townhomes In The Preserve.

Register For This Exciting New Release Of Splendid Designs.

38' Home, The Honeysuckle Corner, Elev. ‘C’, 2,492 Sq.Ft., $843,990

OAKVILLE

3 HW Y 40

3rd Line

Detached Homes From The $700’s

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Freehold Townhomes From The $500’s

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Hwy 5

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Neyagawa

34' Home, The Waterleaf, Elev. ‘E’, 2,711 Sq.Ft., $773,990

1388 Dundas Street West

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COMMUNITIES REGISTER AT MATTAMYHOMES.COM Follow us: SALES CENTRE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 1pm-8pm; Friday 1pm-6pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am-6pm MODEL HOME HOURS: Monday - Thursday 1pm-7:30pm; Friday 1pm-5:30pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am-5:30pm All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.