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community focus features 34 Markham

Mar 21 - Apr 4, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 06

Madison Homes

Coach House adds value and living space at Cornell Rouge

38 Pickering

Averton Homes

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

‘OUTDOOR LIVING’ IN YOUR NEW HOME

TOP 5 NEW-HOME WARRANTY QUESTIONS

FINDING THE HOME THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

ON THE COVER

p. 24

FIELDGATE HOMES

Your perfect GTA lifestyle starts with Fieldgate Homes

Main Street Seaton set to hold VIP preview opening this April

76 Sutton

Oxford Homes

Welcome home to The Fairgrounds in Sutton

regular and special features IN EVERY ISSUE

4 Editor’s Note 10 Contributors 110 Hot Dates 118 Ad Index COLUMNISTS

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92 Oakville

Mattamy Homes

Coming to The Preserve – new freehold townhome designs

20

BILD Report

National Home Show has something for everyone

by Bryan Tuckey

Fundamentally Speaking How are lowrise homes trending in the GTA?

by Wayne Karl

30

Tarion Report

The top five warranty questions

by Howard Bogach

32 36 50

Mortgage Advice

The Bank of Canada holds target rate – for now

by Alyssa Richard

Taxing Issues

Capital expenditures and deductible expenses

34

by Henry Choo Chong

Design Secrets

‘Outdoor living’ in your new home

by Jane Lockhart

54

Industry Outlook

Finding the new home that’s right for you

by Hugh Heron

56

Legally Speaking

The importance of the pre-delivery inspection

by Jayson Schwarz

58

Designer Advice

Bringing home MidCentury Modern design

by Yanic Simard

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

111 Resource Section

Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

38

115 GTA Hot Sheet

Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

IN THE NEWS

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Summerhill Homes

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Development Charges

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West Shore Beach Club presents donations to Skate to Great Higher fees loom for Ontario new-home buyers

Georgian International

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//EDITOR’S NOTE

Take advantage while you can Low interest rates still in your favour

T

SUSAN LEGGE

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Yellow Pages NextHome

he Bank of Canada’s most recent rate announcement – holding its interest rate target at 0.75 per cent – is the continuation of good news for prospective homebuyers and those otherwise in the market for a new mortgage.

There are many excellent mortgage products available from banks and brokers that will suit your individual needs, and could well be lower than posted bank rates, which are currently hovering around three per cent for a variable rate.

With a pre-approval in hand, you’re protected if rates rise; if they go down, you’ll likely get an even lower rate. A pre-approval can be a win-win situation for shoppers, since it means you don’t have to wait to get

financing approval on a home when you put in an offer. This is an especially good tool to have when markets are hot. Removing the “conditional on financing” clause could mean your offer is accepted first since you already have your financing in place.

So when will rates rise? It’s anyone’s guess, but most experts agree there could be some movement later this year.

However, we can’t assume that will be the case, and you shouldn’t wait too long to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

It can take a few days. Many lenders offer online pre-approvals to make the process faster and easier.

Start the spring busy season off right by taking advantage while you still can.

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

Good reasons to buy new, now One thing’s for certain: new home prices are not going down, no matter how much some buyers like to hope

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EDITOR Yellow Pages NextHome Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

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henever there’s a real estate slowdown or any lingering economic uncertainty, would-be buyers plunk themselves firmly on the fence to see how things unfold before jumping into the market.

Indeed, there’s plenty of news these days about sluggish sales and a withering economy, thanks to the recent tailspin in the oil and gas industry.

The problem for prospective newhome buyers in the GTA is, those conditions simply don’t apply here.

The housing market here is among the strongest in Canada, with homes in the city expected to lead price growth this year. As for the economy, Ontario will be among the leaders in growth this year, thanks to a surge in manufacturing, among other contributors, while Alberta and other oil-dependent provinces will take a back seat.

So, if you’re considering buying a home in the GTA, your finances and employment are solid and you’re preapproved for a mortgage, there’s really no reason to wait. At least, don’t let indecision cause you to delay, for doing so will likely only cost you more.

Why? A few reasons. First, it’s now officially spring (and thank heavens for that) – the official beginning of busy season in real estate. Especially in booming markets such as Toronto.

Second, proposed changes from the Ontario government (see page 70) are almost certain to result in higher Development Charges for new homes in the coming months.

And third, mortgage interest rates are staying put for now, but could well begin to rise later this year.

That fence may seem comfortable for now, but in the long run could cost you in terms of lost opportunities.

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Susan Legge

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Conni Robinson

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

Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung EDITOR

Wayne Karl 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

JAYSON SCHWARZ

Schwarz Law Barristers and Solicitors

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

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

HUGH HERON

Hugh Heron is principal and partner in the Heron Group of Companies and president of Heathwood Homes, as well as a former member of the board of directors of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and a past president of the Toronto Home Builders’ Association and the Ontario

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck, Elisa Krovblit Lydia McNutt SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Nina Downs nina.downs@ypnexthome.ca SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

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TARION REPORT

DESIGN SECRETS

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

is President and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. His column appears monthly in New Home Guide.

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//BILD REPORT

National Home Show has something for everyone » 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.

Every year, more than 200,000 visitors come to the National Home Show and with more than 750 exhibitors showcasing the best and newest home and renovation products and services – this is one show you won’t want to miss.

We’ve co-located again with Canada Blooms, which brings more than 50,000 sq. ft. of feature gardens under the same roof and the show runs from March 13 to 22 at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place.

On Monday, March 16, there will be family-friendly activities for the kids and all week long. BILD and RenoMark renovators and trade contractors will be volunteering at Destination Renovation and giving our free advice to homeowners. The booth features project boards from BILD’s Renovation and Custom Home Award finalists and winners since we will be giving out those awards at our annual Industry Luncheon on opening day of the show.

Speaking of free advice, if you have a design dilemma, celebrity designers are on hand to look at your photos, floorplans and paint samples and offer some guidance.

This year, we’re going to have two dream homes at the show! This is always a popular spot for people to stroll through and see what new and innovative design and technology has been used throughout the home.

Bonneville Homes will be building AEROLOFT, a new urban-inspired design that uses innovative architectural features and construction techniques.

The second home, NATUR-T, is an open-concept, 1,800-sq.-ft. home with

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Scandinavian-style decor – the details of which are magazine-worthy.

Another great feature at the show will be a live and interactive exhibit of the eight finalists for the 2015 BILD People’s Choice Award. You will be able to view the community details and renderings and vote on the spot for the GTA’s best new community. The winner will be announced on April 24 at our annual BILD Awards. I can’t wait to see the results and our members like to hear the results of the People’s Choice as well.

You can vote online anytime at bildpca.ca or you can visit the exhibit at the National Home Show and see the finalists’ communities on exhibit.

We’re going to have some of our Young BILDer committee members, who are some of our young leaders in the Association, volunteer at the exhibit to answer questions about the finalists, the awards and the industry in general.

Save $3 when you get your tickets online at nationalhomeshow.com and we hope to see you there!

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How are lowrise homes trending in the GTA? » by WAYNE KARL

WAYNE KARL

is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business.

In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property.

He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

Townhomes, semis, singles… What are the trends in lowrise homes in the GTA? Where can you buy, and for how much?

Location, location, location has always been the golden rule of real estate, but more and more, homebuyers are putting more stock into exactly what this means. Proximity to infrastructure and transit, for example, is becoming more important than ever.

“Especially with regard to the Millenials, in their 20s and early 30s, people who are very particular about where they want to live,” Dana Senagama, GTA senior market analyst for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., told New Home Guide. “Proximity to both work and play plays a role in their decision to live downtown.”

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There’s also more research providing valuable insight into the subject. Case in point, a recent report by the Pembina Institute and RBC that examined homebuyers’ preferences when it comes to home location in the GTA. The survey asked a series of questions to gauge respondents’ preferences for location-related attributes – such as walkability, commute times, home size, neighbourhood, home prices and transportation costs when making home location choices.

The survey shows that a large house and spacious lot – the dream of many homebuyers – are not as important as living in a neighbourhood that is walkable, includes mixed-use features, is transit-connected and offers shorter commute times.

GTA homebuyers would choose a more modestly sized home to enjoy these 20 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | JAN 24 - FEB 7, 2015

attributes, both in suburban and urban locations. In fact, the survey shows a clear preference for location-efficient suburbs over those that are car-dependent.

First-time homebuyers, according to Pembina and RBC, share these homebuying preferences. One key difference, understandably, is that costs matter more to them.

When cost is a factor, 50 per cent of first-time homebuyers would pay more for a smaller, location-efficient home, while 41 per cent would opt for a larger, cheaper, car-dependent home.

If you can afford a lowrise home as a first-time buyer, know that the market is a strong performer. In their Strategic Review of the GTA’s 2014 new home market, released in January, RealNet Canada Inc. and the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) confirmed that lowrise prices hit record highs last year. This is thanks to the popularity of the housing type, but also provincial government policy.

“Our analysis of the 2014 market and the story the numbers tell is frankly less about the year that just passed and more about a policy decision made by the provincial government a decade ago,” says George Carras, president of RealNet. “The desire to curb sprawl and encourage intensification has led to the continued condominium boom in the 416, spiking home prices and a widening price gap between lowrise and highrise housing product.”

The home price index for new lowrise homes in 2014 closed at a record high of $705,813 – an increase of eight per cent from 2013. By comparison, the highrise price index was $454,476 – up four per cent. The price disparity between low- and highrise homes widened to a record $251,337 in 2014.

WHERE TO BUY LOWRISE IN THE GTA

Given these challenges with availability and rising costs, “townhomes are becoming the new singles,” Senagama says.

Location is a personal preference with many factors, “but purely based on price, if you’re looking to buy a lowrise home, I would say the Durham region, especially in Oshawa and Whitby – those are areas where you’re still able to get in at a much more affordable price if you’re looking for a single-detached home.

“The beauty of the GTA is that you can choose between different municipalities,” she says. “If you want to live in the downtown core, the price points are far outreaching for a lot of young, first-time buyer families – but perhaps you could buy a property in Milton at a much lower price. The good news is that there’s product choice out there, and different regions to explore.”

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STONEY CREEK ON THE RIDGE 40’ and 35’ Singles from $468,990 Semi Detached Homes from $358,990 WATERDOWN WATERDOWN MEADOWS 35’ Singles from $474,990 BRAMPTON NEIGHBOURHOODS OF MOUNT PLEASANT 41’, 38’ & 30’ Singles from $514,990 Attached Singles and Freehold Towns from $409,990 BRAMPTON URBAN TOWNDOMINIUMS IN MOUNT PLEASANT Grand Opening Continues starting from $296,990 From 893 sq.ft to over 1,084sq.ft.

CALEDON LOTUS POINTE 36’ Singles from $614,990 2 & 3 Storey Freehold Towns from $459,990

Urban Towndominiums, Mount Pleasant, Brampton

HA•VEN: A PLACE OF SAFETY OR REFUGE

Seek haven from the common, the oh-so-typical, the average, the middle-of-the-road, the good-enough, the run-of-the-mill.

At Rosehaven, we will never be satisfied with anything less than the exceptional. Because we know you won’t.

Visit RosehavenHomes.com For directions, maps, hours and community information call our hotline (1-888/416) 410-0175

Prices and specifications correct at press time. Renderings are artist concept. E. & O.E. Prices quoted are in thousands except for Kleinburg & Randall pricing.

BRADFORD DREAMFIELDS 45’ & 36’ Singles from $519,990 COMING MAY 2015 OAKVILLE, WOODLAND TRAILS Singles, Semis and Freehold Towns Register at LiveInOakville.ca

OAKVILLE THE RANDALL RESIDENCES Only 14 remaining, suites from 1,900 to over 3,000 sq.ft.

Move in from $1.9 million.

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY KLEINBURG KLEINBURG HERITAGE ESTATES Only 9 Estate Singles remaining.

Move in from $1.5 million.

MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN ROSEHAVENPLATINUM.COM

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Your perfect GTA lifestyle starts with

FIELDGATE HOMES

LOCATION Brampton, Caledon, Kleinburg, Aurora HOUSING TYPE Brampton, single-detached homes; Caledon, single-detached homes; Kleinburg, freehold townhomes, semis and single-detached homes; Aurora, freehold townhomes, semi-detached homes and single-detached homes CONTACT fieldgatehomes.com

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hatever kind of home and lifestyle you’re looking for, Fieldgate Homes has something perfect for you and your family. With more than 55 years of home building experience and a steadfast commitment to quality construction and customer care, Fieldgate Homes has a number of popular GTA communities that you can discover this weekend to make your home dreams come true.

VALLEYLANDS – WEST BRAMPTON There’s an exciting New Release and Early Move-in Sales Event at Valleylands! Visit the community this weekend to be the first to see the new release and get up to $10,000 in free decor upgrades. Homebuyers are falling in love with the great selection of architecturally enhanced homes that are offered in this amazing

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FIELDGATE HOMES | Multi-Site

community. Located near the Mississauga border, Valleylands is a place that offers the perfect balance of nature in a new home community. There are 38-, 41-, 45-, 50- and 70-ft. singles – a great selection to suit anyone’s needs in a new home.

38- and 44-ft. singles, Impressions offers master-planned community living and a highly desirable Kleinburg location.

LOTUS POINTE – SOUTH CALEDON 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. Fieldgate’s homes at Lotus Pointe are all detached models situated on 38-, 41- and 43-ft. lots with traditional depth. These are positively luxurious family homes that boast an inspired combination of contemporary open-concept floorplans and an amazing selection of premium features and finishes that include hardwood flooring, oak staircases, granite kitchen countertops, tray ceilings in master bedrooms, free standing soaker tubs and separate showers in master ensuites and so much more. Plus, every home at Lotus Pointe comes with $5,000 in decor dollars that you can use at Fieldgate’s decor centre to personalize your new home. With numerous homes available with September to December 2015 closing dates, you can move in and start enjoying this amazing lifestyle in as little as six months!

AURORA TRAILS – AURORA Aurora Trails is a visionary masterplanned community that offers the best of town and country living at one exceptional location. Phase II of this community will be released soon, featuring a great selection of freehold townhomes, semi-detached homes, 38and 43-ft. singles nestled amongst the pristine forests of the surrounding area.

Surrounded by such natural majesty, it’s easy to forget that the many conveniences of downtown Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Vaughan are all just a short drive away.

IMPRESSIONS – KLEINBURG Kleinburg’s most popular master-planned community has never looked better, with two new designer-decorated model homes at Impressions. Fieldgate Homes has spared no expense, going above and beyond to showcase the truly extravagant lifestyle possible at Impressions. There’s also an Early Move-in Sales Event on for a limited time, so there’s never been a better opportunity to discover Impressions.

There’s still a variety of homes to choose from, so you’re sure to find the perfect home for you. A new phase of homes was recently released featuring a selection of freehold townhomes and semi-detached homes, some with two car garages, as well as 30-, 26 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAR 21 - APR 4, 2015

For more information on any of these remarkable communities, sales centre locations, pricing, phone numbers and floor plans, or to register for upcoming communities, visit fieldgatehomes.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Lotus Pointe C A L E D O N

“WE LOVE THIS LOCATION. IT’S GREAT FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE SURROUNDING SHOPS AND SCHOOLS ARE CLOSE AND CONVENIENT.” - THE BHACHU FAMILY

TOWNHOMES

FROM

MID

400’s*

$

AN INSPIRED NEW MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY WITH GREAT LEARNING POTENTIAL Lotus Pointe in Caledon is close to some of the region’s top schools. Rest assured that your children will not only enjoy the fresh air and green space in the area, but also grow academically. Enjoy convenient access to the GTA via Highway 410 and beautiful designs brought to you by four incredible

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Builders. This is your chance to Move Up To Caledon.

Old School Rd.

PRESENTATION CENTRES

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PRESENTATION CENTRES LOCATED AT

12891 HURONTARIO ST.

*Limited quantities available in some price ranges. To qualified purchasers. Prices & information correct at press time. Some lots may have premiums. Illustrations reflect artist’s impression.

Map not to scale. E. & O. E. Conditions may apply.

Dixie Rd.

500’s*

$

Hwy 410

FROM

UPPER

Kennedy Rd.

SINGLES

Hurontario St. / Hwy 10

Mayfield Rd.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 1PM - 8PM FRIDAY: CLOSED SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS: 11AM -6PM

Countryside Dr.

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MAGNIFICENT Gourmet-inspired kitchens with every convenience close at hand, like the one showcased here from The Windsor at Bloomington Woods, have become a hallmark of Geranium Homes’ award winning new home designs.

The Windsor, 5,023 Sq. Ft. Manor Home BILD 2014 P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR BILD 2012 HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR CHBA 2011 GRAND SAM AWARD WINNER

A WOODED ENCLAVE OF MANOR HOMES IN BLOOMINGTON

Aurora Rd

• 14 Manor Homes on 3/4 acre lots • Intimate enclave setting 2,990 – 6,000 sq. ft. from

Hwy 48

• Bungalow and two storey designs

Ninth Line

SALES CENTRE

$1.3 MILLION

SITE

Bloomington Rd

905-642-1900

BOUTIQUE CONDO LIVING IN DOWNTOWN STOUFFVILLE

LLOYD ST

404

BLAKE ST

• Steps to GO, dining, shopping, parks, culture and entertainment

MAIN ST

STOUFFVILLE RD

9TH LINE

• Sun-filled open concept designs

650 – 1,517 sq. ft. from

FREEL LN

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

PACE ON MAIN SALES CENTRE

SITE

OBRIEN AVE

S T O U F F V I L L E

BURKHOLDER ST

$329,900

407

905-591-1071

UPTOWNES

CONDO TOWNS IN STOUFFVILLE FINAL PHASE NOW SELLING!

AT C A R D I N A L P O I N T

John Davis Gate

• Only a few remain HWY 48

• Loft inspired designs with private rooftop terraces 1,412 – 1,639 sq. ft. from

MODELS & SALES CENTRE

Millard St.

Ninth Line

Glad Park Ave.

• 2 Decorated model homes

Main St.

$ 419,900

905-640-9999

1,322 – 2,188 sq. ft. from

$310,900

Marsh Rd

Toronto Rd

• Spring and fall occupancies available

HWY 115 / 35

• 42’ & 48’ Bungalow designs

White Dr

• Decorated model home

Harmony Rd

MOVE IN THIS YEAR IN PORT HOPE

HWY 401

SITE Jocelyn St

1-877-540-0555

Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Renderings are artistʼs concept. Maps not to scale. Brokers Protected. E.&O.E.

//TARION REPORT

The top five warranty questions » by HOWARD BOGACH

HOWARD BOGACH

is president and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp.

For more information about how Tarion helps new-home buyers, visit tarion.com or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/ TarionWarrantyCorp

In an effort to make it easier for new-home buyers to find out about their warranty, Tarion launched a new feature on ITS website last year called “Ask Tarion.” The goal is to provide you with the information you need as easily and quickly as possible. “Ask Tarion” provides the answers to hundreds of commonly asked questions instantly.

Another great part about this service is that we are able to track the questions to find out what information homebuyers are looking for. If you are a new-home buyer, you may be interested in finding out answers to our top five questions below.

How do I research a builder?

The Ontario Builder Directory, available on Tarion’s website, outlines a builder’s 10-year history, and includes: › The builder’s licensing status (active, expired, refused or revoked) › Contact information › Related companies and names of officers and directors › How many homes and the communities in which the builder has built › Chargeable conciliations › The dollar amount of certain claims paid by Tarion › Whether the builder was a Tarion Awards of Excellence finalist or winner › Coming soon: a notice of proposal to revoke or suspend a builder’s registration.

Can’t find your builder on this directory? Beware! He/she may be building illegally.

What does the new home warranty cover?

The new home warranty, provided by your builder on most new homes in Ontario, includes protection for deposits, protection against financial loss for contract homes, compensation for delays in closing or occupancy, and one, two and seven year warranties for certain construction deficiencies.

Warranty coverage begins on the date of possession and remains with the home no matter how many times it is sold before the warranty expires.

For most condominium projects, there is a warranty that covers the shared or common element areas of the building.

What is a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)?

The Pre-Delivery Inspection takes place before you take occupancy of your home, giving you the opportunity to view your new home before possession. Your builder will show you 30 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAR 21 - APR 4, 2015

how to use the systems in your home, and you will be able to identify things that are damaged, missing or incomplete.

This will serve as the official record of condition of your home before you move in and may be referred to afterwards for warranty purposes.

When and how do I make a warranty claim to Tarion?

The simplest way to make a warranty claim is by signing up for MyHome, Tarion’s online warranty portal, available at Tarion.com. Your warranty has specific timelines depending on your date of possession. A 30-Day Form may be submitted to Tarion during the first 30 days of possession. A Year-End Form may be submitted to Tarion during the last 30 days of the first year of possession. A Second-Year Form may be submitted to Tarion at any time during the second year of possession.

A Major Structural Defect Form may be submitted to Tarion at any time after the second year of possession but no later than seven years from the date of possession.

How can I find out if my items will be covered under the statutory warranty?

Tarion publishes the Construction Performance Guidelines on our website, which outline some of the most common deficiencies in new homes, residential condominium units and condominium common elements. These documents provide guidance to both homeowners and builders on what Tarion considers a warranted defect.

Last year, Ask Tarion answered an average of 240 questions a day. The answers above have been abbreviated, so if you have a question to ask Tarion, go to our website and give it a try!

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//MORTGAGE ADVICE

Bank of Canada holds target rate – for now » 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.

The Bank of Canada announced on March 4 it would leave its overnight lending rate at 0.75 per cent – for six more weeks, anyway. The rate has sat at this position only since Jan. 21, when the central bank made an unexpected rate cut, after holding it at one per cent for nearly 4.5 years.

The drop in 0.25 percentage points in January came as a surprise, as most economists had been predicting the opposite would occur some time in 2015. It was BoC’s way of attempting to shield highly indebted Canadians from the negative impacts in the energy sector, caused by the sharp drop in oil prices in the latter half of 2014. But it was also a signal for banks to drop their Prime rates, to stimulate the economy as a whole.

At the time, the banks expressed concern that dropping their rates would cause Canadians to take on more debt they couldn’t afford to repay, versus help those who were feeling the inch, so initially they chose not to budge. Eventually, they all dropped their Prime rates by 0.15 per cent, from three per cent to 2.85 per cent, but none have made a full 0.25-per-cent cut, as suggested by the central bank’s move.

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According to our mortgage calculator, the additional 0.10 per cent that’s missing could lower our best five-year variable rate from two per cent to 1.9 per cent, which would result in a savings of $18/month or $1,080 over five years on a $400,000 home (the average price in Canada), with 10 per cent down and a 25-year mortgage. That may not sound like much, but it hurts to think about, when you know the banks have control and are choosing not to do it.

All of this is to say that some people predicted the Bank of Canada would further cut the overnight lending rate today, potentially by an additional 0.25 per cent. However, Governor Stephen Poloz says data from 2014 suggests we’ll see stronger growth in non-energy exports and investments in 2015, and the central bank wants to wait and see how the economy responds to the first rate cut of the year, before making any further moves.

So, the overnight lending rate – and therefore Prime rates and your variable mortgage rates – are going to stay put.

For now. But if the economy declines, we may see another cut. And if things continue to get better, we may see it go back up to one per cent – or more.

DECORATED MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN

MARKHAM

THORNHILL

NEW RELEASE AND DESIGNS

Luxury homes on 60’ ravine lots from $1.8 Million

Freehold Townhomes from the low $600’s Singles on 30’, 36’ & 40’ lots from the $800’s

MARKHAM

GRAND OPENING

Luxury Bonus Package Singles on 36’, 41’ & 45’ lots from the high $900’s

SALES OFFICE 650 Valley Vista Drive (Dufferin at Major MacKenzie) 905-417-1203

SALES OFFICE 655 Cornell Centre Blvd. (at 16th Avenue) 905-472-7667

SALES OFFICE 4 Green Hollow Court (9th line and Bur Oak) 905-201-7700

madisonhomes.ca Get Social with us:

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*Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. See Sales Representative for details.

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//COMMUNITY FOCUS

The Juniper (artist’s concept)

MADISON HOMES IN MARKHAM’S CORNELL ROUGE:

Coach House adds value and living space

W

ith spring just around the corner, there is no better time to visit one of Markham’s most successful masterplanned communities – Cornell Rouge.

See for yourself why 1,000 families have made Cornell Rouge their new community of choice.

Cornell Rouge features distinctive home designs and a great selection of new freehold townhomes and detached homes, including the Juniper. With this model, you have the option to add an incredible 524-sq.-ft. second-storey Coach House above the attached two-car rear lane garage – perfect for additional living, working or entertaining. The Coach House comes with a parking pad and its own private entrance with interior staircase and your

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choice of three different floorplans: a finished loft with spacious floor space, a studio apartment and a full-one bedroom apartment, both featuring a selfcontained kitchen and bathroom. This added space will certainly add value to your Juniper home.

As for the rest of the Juniper, this bright and gorgeous 2,565-sq.-ft. corner home on a 12-metre lot was designed with growing families in mind. Having the garage at the back of the house means there is uninterrupted flow between the spacious family room, the gourmet kitchen and the dining/living room. The roomy four bedrooms are perfectly spaced out for ample privacy with the option for two or three bathrooms. From winter nights by the gas fireplace to summer afternoons on the large wrap around covered porch, the Juniper was meant for making memories.

Also available on a 12-metre lot is the Golden Oak model. At 3,237-sq.-ft., this detached home has it all, including a large family room, a bright kitchen, an airy master bedroom, a luxurious ensuite that boasts a cathedral ceiling and three additional bedrooms. The Golden Oak is one of four professionally decorated model homes in Cornell Rouge.

Set in the greenest corner of Markham, located on the east side of the Markham bypass and stretching north of Hwy. 7 up to 16th Avenue, Cornell Rouge is nestled beside the splendor of the Rouge Valley, a natural urban park consisting of thousands of acres. Take a walk or drive along the gently winding

MADISON HOMES | Cornell Rouge

Golden Oak model home

LOCATION Markham HOUSING TYPE Freehold townhomes and detached homes SALES CENTRE 655 Cornell Centre Boulevard (at 16th Avenue), open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekend and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays by appointment.

CONTACT 905.472.7667 crsales@madisongroup.ca madisonhomes.ca

Coach House (optional one-bedroom loft)

The Coach House comes with a parking pad and its own private entrance with interior staircase and your choice of three different floorplans: a finished loft with spacious floor space, a studio apartment and a fullone bedroom apartment, both featuring a self-contained kitchen and bathroom.

avenues and enjoy the pleasing curb appeal of this unique pedestrian-friendly community.

Just steps away are shopping amenities and the exceptional Cornell Community Centre and Library. The community centre’s impressive facilities include a triple gymnasium, aquatics centre, library, health and fitness centre, indoor track, indoor children’s playground and adult centre – all of this spanning more than 129,000 sq. ft.

Madison’s Cornell Rouge is “striking just the right chord with buyers looking to live in an ideal Markham location, close to both nature and modern amenities,” says Nelly Zagdanski of Madison Homes.

The Cornell Rouge sales office is located at 655 Cornell Centre Boulevard (at 16th Avenue). Sales office hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekend and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays by appointment. For more information, visit madisonhomes.ca, call 905.472.7667 or email crsales@madisongroup.ca MAR 21 - APR 4, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 35

//TAXING ISSUES

Capital expenditures & deductible expenses » by HENRY CHOO CHONG

Q

HENRY CHOO CHONG,

CGA, sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at 416.485.5225. Questions to Taxing Issues can be emailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca

. I recently purchased a rental investment property.

Fortunately, the home was rented quickly. However, last summer because of several days of heavy rainfall, the roof leaked terribly and our ceilings were partially water damaged. I had to reshingle and replace almost half of the entire roof and repair the ceiling and floors. It also cost me more than $1,200 for a new fridge and stove. I have an individual who prepares my income taxes who has advised me that these are capital items and I could not deduct them for my income taxes. I find that ridiculous to be out of pocket that amount of money and I cannot deduct it.

Sam, Toronto

A

. Real estate rental deductions are always contentious, and Canada Revenue Agency frowns on expenditures that should be capitalized as opposed to being expensed immediately.

As an accountant who deals with real estate investors on a regular basis, I can tell you your concern is not isolated. The Income Tax Act does provide guidance with regards to capital items and current expenses.

Capital expenditures – Generally, these are expenditures that will provide benefits and a useful life for several years – such as appliances, air conditioners and dishwashers. The Income Tax Act provides for Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) deduction for capital expenditures that can be expended over the useful life of the asset.

Deductible Expenses – Generally, these expenditures may be deducted in the year they are incurred. They would include all expenditures directly related to the property such as property taxes, insurance, utilities, mortgage interest, advertising cost, legal cost, accounting fees, and repairs and maintenance.

It would appear your repairs were performed to maintain the property to its original condition and would therefore be considered a current expense.

However, the fridge and stove must be capitalized.

Investors should always have a good accountant who deals with real estate investments on a regular basis to ensure the right advice is given.

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Q

. I recently started my own small business, which is registered as a non-incorporated business. It earned approximately $34,000, less expenses. Additionally, I am employed full-time, as is my wife.

What is my final date and can I choose my own year-end for my company?

Yves, Oakville

A

. Congrats on joining the ranks of entrepreneurs. Many individuals talk about starting their own business but are reluctant to do so for various reasons.

The primary obstacle is finances, followed by lack of knowledge about where to start.

Individuals who are strictly T4d – that is, employed full- or part-time – were to file their year’s personal tax return on or before April 30 of the following year.

Self-employed (including non-incorporated businesses) taxpayers and their spouse had to June 15 to file their tax return for the previous year. However, any income taxes owing would have to be remitted on or before April 30 of the filing year.

Therefore, you should have your tax returns prepared before the end of April to avoid any interest penalties.

PICKERING’S BEST PLACE TO LIVE! V.I.P. PREVIEW OPENING THIS APRIL! Register Today@Averton.ca

For today’s home buyers, Averton offers the affordable alternative – Main Street Seaton. An incredible new selection of Brownstone Townhomes including Coach Towns, Garden Towns and Urban Towns. All in a central Pickering location close to parks, shopping, schools and GO Transit.

COMING SOON Brownstone Townhomes Register Today @ from the high $200’s Averton.ca

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Bowmanville Luxurious detached homes with easy access to miles of trails winding down to the waterfront. from the low $400’s

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Niagara-on-the-Lake

A uniquely appealing collection of incredible detached homes on 33’ and 40’ lots in a spectacular Mount Albert setting. from the low 500’s

A beautiful and exclusive new residential enclave in Canada’s prettiest town, Niagara-On-The- Lake.

Luxury Condominiums from the low $300’s Only 20 Detached Bungalows from the low $600’s

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MAIN STREET SEATON

set to hold VIP preview opening this April

I

ntroducing innovative brownstones townhomes in central Pickering, Averton Homes will be launching one of the GTA’s most anticipated new home communities.

With a tremendous amount of advance interest in the community, Main Street Seaton will be opening its doors with exclusive VIP Sales Event this April.

Registrants will be given an incredible opportunity to be among the first to purchase a new townhome at Main Street Seaton, choosing from the best home selections and preview pricing.

With more than 2,000 registrants to date, potential homebuyers are encouraged to register online today to receive an exclusive invitation to the community’s VIP Preview Sales Event.

Priced from the high $200’s, and ranging in size from 788 to 1,418 sq. ft., Main Street Seaton is offering homebuyers an amazing collection of heritageinspired brownstone townhomes. Nestled within Pickering’s Seaton neighbourhood, the new master-planned community will consist of Urban Towns (contemporary stacked towns), Garden Towns (traditional, classic towns) and Coach Towns (back-to-back townhomes).

An alternative to highrise condo living, stacked townhomes offer units over top of each other in an interlocking fashion. With no shared corridors and elevators, towns at Main Street Seaton will include private staircases with access to the upper units.

Reminiscent of Victorian homes from the past, exteriors at Main Street Seaton will feature colour-coordinated brick detailing and/or vinyl siding, architecturally designed configurations and maintenance-free Low-E casement windows. Interiors 38 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAR 21 - APR 4, 2015

will include eight-ft. ceiling heights in main principal rooms, engineered laminate strip flooring, and front-loading stacked washers and dryers. Designerinspired kitchens will feature customquality cabinetry with choice of granite or quartz countertops, large kitchen islands and stainless steel appliances.

Located on Brock Road, just south of Taunton, Main Street Seaton will be surrounded by greenery providing residents with an outdoor oasis. At the heart of the community is the Village Green, a beautifully landscaped parkette.

Rich in art, history and culture, Pickering has quickly become one of the GTA’s premier cities. Residents will enjoy living close to the city’s bustling arts and cultural activities, as well as enjoy a variety of live entertainment throughout the year. Keeping active will also be easy at Main Street Seaton as a number of parks and recreational areas will be close by.

AVERTON HOMES | Main Street Seaton

In proximity to Hwys. 401, 407 and GO Transit, residents at Main Street Seaton will also have easy access to every big city amenity.

With a strong presence in both eastern and western Canada, Averton has become Canada’s elite national home builder, building on more than 50 years of experience. Averton has maintained a superior reputation for design, quality and customer service throughout the country’s residential building sector.

LOCATION Pickering HOUSING TYPE Brownstone townhomes CONTACT averton.ca

For more information on this fabulous new community, and for an opportunity to attend Main Street Seaton’s Preview Opening, register at averton.ca

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MEET OUR HERO

Gabriel

GABRIEL WAS SIX AND A HALF MONTHS OLD WHEN HE developed a fever and flu-like symptoms. After seeing his pediatrician, Gabriel went to a local hospital to undergo bloodwork which showed that his red blood cells were extremely low, and his white cell count, extremely high – an indication of blood cancer. Fearing leukemia, he was rushed by ambulance to the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). That night, April 23, 2012, Gabriel was diagnosed with infantile acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Gabriel spent the next six months almost entirely at SickKids since his condition required extremely close monitoring.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts.

Malignant, immature white blood cells continuously multiply and are overproduced in the bone marrow.

Normal cells like red blood and platelets are under produced which can ultimately result in organ failure and death if not detected early. ALL is the most common blood cancer in childhood with a peak incidence at two to five years of age and another peak in old age. Infant ALL represents about two per cent of all paediatric cancer and is much harder to treat than childhood leukemia.

Doctors told the family that Gabriel’s condition was extremely serious. Upon diagnosis he was already very sick. His healthcare team indicated that survival rates for this type of cancer are documented at less than 50%. Gabriel experienced several long and intensive chemotherapy cycles. The first four cycles included chemotherapy that could only be given in-hospital.

Upon completion, Gabriel was sent home to continue his treatment mostly as an outpatient.

Nearly one hundred days before Gabriel finished treatment, the cancer returned. He was readmitted to the hospital and spent eight months undergoing an even more intensive chemotherapy regimen including radiation.

In June 2014, Gabriel was fortunate enough to receive a bone marrow transplant from his older sibling. Since returning home in August, Gabriel has been in isolation due to his immune compromised state. Gabriel is making a slow and steady recovery. His kidneys, which suffered significant damage as a result of his life-saving treatment, have begun to heal, with the hopes that he will recover to optimal health.

“This has been a long journey and SickKids has been there every step of the way. The hospital became our home and the staff our extended family. It is a very lonely existence when you hear the words ‘your child is sick’, and SickKids took care of our entire family. The SickKids team enabled us to keep moving forward during a marathon that required a sprint finish. Gabriel’s team took a holistic approach to his care. While all were focussed on saving his life, it was never forgotten that Gabriel was still a child who needed normal childhood experiences.

SickKids is a place where Gabriel felt safe, where he made many friends and participated in fun programs and activities. SickKids hospital provided us with a community that we will always be part of.”

– Asaph, Gabriel’s dad.

WHY SICKKIDS? 1

In Canada, approximately 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer each year and leukemia is the most common form. Last year, SickKids provided care to approximately 100 children with leukemia.

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In 2011, Dr. David Malkin and his SickKids team developed a new approach for early cancer detection in patients at high risk for the disease. This “Toronto protocol” has so far led to a 100% survival rate among the patients and is now being used by doctors around the world.

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Now that we’re officially into spring, it’s time to start shifting your thoughts to your new outdoor space. While it may not feel like spring, what better way to raise your spirits than to start planning your outdoor living space in your new home?

As a new home or condo owner, you may be interested to know spending money on your outdoor space can improve the value of your home, as this is a large growing trend. In fact, for the first time, more builders are including ...continued on pg 52

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Clients are seeking outdoor living spaces and equally, outdoor kitchens. This trend has been growing steadily and is evident across North America. In fact, according to wrayward.com, 63 per cent of architects report outdoor living spaces are the most common special function room in home construction.

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Over the past five years, we have witnessed a significant shift to outdoor living. Clients are seeking outdoor living spaces and equally, outdoor kitchens. This trend has been growing steadily and is evident across North America. In fact, according to wrayward.com, 63 per cent of architects report outdoor living spaces are the most common special function room in home construction. With the increased progression to outdoor living, there are also new trends emerging in the category of outdoor furniture.

Most new-home owners are looking for more of an outdoor living room as opposed to the traditional outdoor eating areas. There are more conversation sets and outdoor sofas as a result. Emerging trends include brilliant outdoor furniture. I love seeing outdoor coffee tables, side tables and console tables pop up in my favourite furniture collections.

Another trend that is near and dear to my heart is colour. Look for bold punches of vibrant colours being brought to outdoor spaces. This trend far exceeds the usual umbrellas and cushions. We are seeing accessories come to life outdoors including vases, candles, toss cushions, outdoor carpets and more.

As our Canadian weather normally doesn’t allow us to stay comfortably outdoors for too long, trends are pushing towards ways to lengthen the outdoor season.

Great new products on the market include gas-fueled outdoor fireplaces, heating lamps and built-in displays.

Companies such as Napoleon Grills (napoleongrills.com) now offer beautifully designed pieces to create heat and compliment design while extending the outdoor season.

There is an increase in multi-purpose outdoor structures.

More and more homeowners are turning to pergolas, or covered structures that include lighting and fans installed in the ceiling and with curtains around the exterior. These structures give way to spending evenings outdoors while watching a beautiful rainstorm or when looking for shelter from humidity, wind or bugs. As a new homeowner, a project like this can add value to your new home!

Just beyond the pergola, deck or patio, in the garden is where the next trend emerges. A lot of our clients are trying their hand at gardening. There is an emphasis on organic and homegrown veggies that has found it’s way to Canadians. A lot more living walls or garden walls are evident in outdoor 52 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAR 21 - APR 4, 2015

living spaces. New homeowners may consider container gardening to get a head start!

The last trend we are seeing is a movement of technology to the outdoors.

New homeowners may consider investing in a WiFi outdoor access point to extend their WiFi connections. We are also seeing a movement of sound, televisions and projectors to the outdoors. Almost all conveniences of an indoor living space now have an outdoor counterpart.

If you are a new homeowner or considering buying, now is the perfect time to plan your ultimate outdoor living space. If you are not confident in your own ability to create this space, think about hiring a designer to help!

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Find the home that’s right for you » by HUGH HERON

HUGH HERON

is Principal and Partner in the Heron Group of Companies and President of Heathwood Homes, as well as a former Member of the Board of Directors of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and a Past President of the Toronto Home Builders’ Association and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association.

When you’re shopping for a new home, you can get information from a variety of sources such as magazines, newspapers, ads, websites, TV commercials, signage, sales centres and word of mouth. There are tremendous choices out there, and you may find your opinion being swayed as you gather more knowledge about your options from several places. Take time to think through all the parameters carefully, and avoid getting caught up in the excitement of the moment. The most important thing to remember is that when you sign on the bottom line, the new home you buy should be the right one for you.

Looking for a new home should be both fun and realistic. If this will be your first home purchase, get yourself pre-approved for a mortgage so you know exactly where you stand and what you can afford. Realize that your first home will not be your dream home, unless of course, you won the lottery.

For many first-time buyers, price dictates entering the market with a condominium, townhome or condo townhome. Then again, depending on location, you may be able to afford a semi-detached or fully detached home.

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Realize that your first home will not be your dream home, unless of course, you won the lottery.

The great news is that today’s standard features are of a higher quality than ever before, and you will certainly have thousands of choices when it comes to colours and finishes. If you really feel you need to upgrade, think it through and make sure you select items that will net you a good return on investment when you sell in the future. In addition, when you speak with your financial institution representative and sales representatives, ask about any available financial programs or incentives that might help with affordability.

On the subject of finances, make sure to find out exactly what your purchase price includes. What you don’t want on closing day is unexpected closing costs. Take your Agreement of Purchase and Sale to a lawyer who knows real estate so you know what will be expected of you financially on that day.

Be sure to keep the big picture in mind when you shop. I have seen people obsess over square footage, for example, to the exclusion of other elements that make a bigger difference in their lives. Today’s designs are so well thought out that smaller square footages live a lot larger than they may sound.

Look at layouts and how they will accommodate your needs.

Location is the major consideration, and once you start your search in the area you’ve chosen, compare, but be fair.

Again, look at the choices from all angles, and ask questions if there is anything at all you don’t understand. For example, if reading floorplans is new to you, ask what abbreviations such as w/d (washer/dryer) and LIN (linen closet) mean.

Better yet, tour model homes and suites whenever you can and notice how the floorplans for those models translate to reality. And remember that two homes of a similar size may be priced differently because one includes more or a higher level of standard features. Pay attention and keep track.

I always advise both first-time and seasoned new home shoppers to visit Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s website (cmhc.ca) and download the guide called Homebuying Step by Step. This publication contains information, a glossary of terms and worksheets to use during your search.

Remember that a home is likely one of the biggest financial investments you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s also one of the wisest. Do your homework, make an informed decision – and congratulations buying new.

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The pre-delivery inspection » by JAYSON SCHWARZ

JAYSON SCHWARZ

LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and senior partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. If you have a topic in mind, 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.

The pre-delivery inspection, or PDI, is a small but incredibly important part of the new-home buying process.

Included in the adjustments when you are closing your new home or condo (but not a conversion) is the cost of your Ontario New Home Warranty Program enrolment, which covers defects in the completion of your new home. Any item that is damaged, incomplete, missing or not operating properly should be noted on the builder’s PDI form to verify that these conditions existed prior to occupancy.

Most Agreements of Purchase and Sale make the deficiency list prepared as part of your final inspection the only basis for repairs, subject to the major items such as foundation cracks. What does this all mean?

When it’s time for the PDI, know that if you don’t list it, you may not be able to compel the builder to fix it. It’s critical to list everything!

The following list will help you make sure you are covered. Visit tarion.com for a more definitive checklist.

01 Insist on having enough time to do the inspection and allow yourself enough time with no need to be anywhere else.

02 Write everything down yourself. Don’t let the builder’s representative take charge.

03 If something has not been installed or completed, this should be noted.

04 Don’t rush! Do not let the builders representative push you. Insist on moving at you own speed.

05 Write everything down, no matter how seemingly small or insignificant.

06 Do not accept promises of repair during inspection. If something is not right, mark it down.

07 Try every light, socket, tap, drain, toilet, door, lock, window, appliance – everything that could be defective now or go wrong later.

08 Watch for stains on carpet, scratches on wood floors, cracks in paint or drywall, areas where they forgot a second coat of paint, etc.

09 Look for water stains or spots, and if you see them insist on knowing why they’re there, and where they came from.

10 Check out the condominium’s common areas – lobbies, garbage rooms, parking areas, gym, lockers, pool, tennis court. Remember, you own part of the common areas and if parts are incomplete, wrong or defective, list it!

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If something has not been installed or completed, this should be noted.

There is probably more, and I do not warrant that this list is complete, but I hope it helps. Remember, this inspection is extremely important to establish your position as it relates to deficiencies, so that no one can say a defect happened after possession. Make sure you check carefully.

On Tarion’s website, it says: “The PDI provides an opportunity to record your home’s condition before you move in. Any issues should be noted on a PDI Form and ideally your builder will correct them right away. The PDI Form does not represent a request for warranty service, so if you fail to note an item this does not necessarily impact your warranty coverage. However, if the problem concerns a damaged or missing item, it may be difficult to establish that this condition existed before you moved in if it is not noted on the PDI Form.”

Some readers ask what happens if the builder rushes them or something happened so they did not get the opportunity to finish their PDI. The answer is to immediately complete your list and send it to the builder and to Tarion. Don’t forget that you have an opportunity to raise these issues in Tarion’s 30-day form, which is submitted to Tarion during the first 30 days of possession. According to Tarion, “It should list any unresolved warranty items from the Pre-Delivery Inspection and any new items that have come up since you obtained possession of the home.”

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I knew right away that this space would host an eclectic mix of furnishings, including those inspired by the mid-century modern era.

When my firm Toronto Interior Design Group first came in, the white walls were bare and there was little furniture in the room. The possibilities were endless, as the clients allowed us to really let our imagination run wild with this project and trusted us completely with whatever we wanted to do. The first task was determining the floorplan and flow of the space. After the homeowners fell in love with the floorplan, it was time to create a design they would fall in love with, too.

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YANIC SIMARD We brought in a mix of chrome and brass, which really balanced out the entire look, while also adding the edge and sophistication. For a hint of exotic, a natural cowhide rug hugs the floor, while extremely textural horse sculptures linger in the background near the retro looking walnut lamp. But the element that we all felt really brought life to the room was this amazing art piece by world photographer Tony Koukos.

is the principal designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Simard often applies his signature high/ low and old/new combination design techniques in developing unique designs.

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Left to right, Judith Cox, Deputy Mayor, Severn Township; Frank Reiss, Partner, West Shore Beach Club; Sal Ruscica, President, Summerhill Homes; Evan Kosiner, Co-Founder, Skate to Great; Mike Burkett, Mayor, Severn Township

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PRESENTS DONATIONS TO SKATE TO GREAT On Saturday, March 7, West Shore Beach Club by Summerhill Homes presented Skate to Great with all donations that were collected to give kids in Orillia the chance to experience the joys of winter sports.

At this special event, Skate to Great Co-Founder Evan Kosiner accepted two barrels of new and gently used skates and hockey equipment that will be given to Orillia area children and youth.

“We’re really pleased to have partnered with and supported Skate to Great,” says Sal Ruscica, president of Summerhill Homes, a builder with homes across the GTA. “The organization’s mission to give every

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child in Canada the opportunity to skate, regardless of their economic or physical circumstances is a cause that we truly believe in at Summerhill Homes.”

Summerhill Homes’ West Shore Beach Club is a unique gated community of homes on the Lake Couchiching waterfront in Severn, just outside Orillia.

Founded in 2012, Skate to Great is an organization that provides new and gently used skates and equipment to children in need. To date, Skate to Great has collected and distributed upwards of 6,000 pairs of skates. The organization directly supports schools, programs and charities in Canada, which enable deserving kids and at-risk youth the opportunity to skate.

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Higher fees loom for Ontario new-home buyers » by WAYNE KARL

If you’re planning to buy a new home in Ontario, you might want to act sooner than later. Proposed changes from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing could result in higher Development Charges and other fees for new homes.

The provincial government is proposing reforms to the Planning Act and the Development Charges Act intended to “give residents a greater say in how their communities grow and would provide more opportunities to fund community services like transit and recycling.”

According to the Ministry, the proposed Planning Act changes, if passed, would: » Ensure residents are better consulted at the beginning of the planning process for new developments. » Encourage residents to provide feedback on the future of their communities. » Help municipalities resolve potential planning disputes earlier, reducing involvement of the Ontario Municipal Board in local disputes. » Extend the review of new municipal official plans to 10 years, instead of the current five-year cycle.

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though development charges, as well as section 37 of the Planning Act related to density bonusing and parkland dedication.

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), however, has a slightly different view of the proposed changes.

“Municipalities are going to pile on a new transit tax on new home buyers and businesses,” OHBA CEO Joe Vaccaro told New Home Guide. “Those new neighbours ultimately pay every new tax generated by government in the price of their new home.

“Municipalities collected almost $2 billion for new neighbours in 2013, and included in that are taxes for transportation, but this will allow them to further increase that tax on new-home buyers. This is a disproportionate placement of taxes on new-home buyers/new neighbours.”

OHBA is the voice of the building, land development and professional renovation industry in Ontario, representing 4,000 member companies in 31 local associations across the province.

The industry contributes more than $42 billion to Ontario’s economy, OHBA says, employing more than 325,000 people across the province.

“New neighbours deserve to know how their money is being used and municipalities have a responsibility to them,” says Vaccaro. “OHBA is advocating for fairness, transparency and accountability from municipalities on how these new revenue tools are being utilized, what projects they are moving forward with and timelines for completion.”

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Something remarkable is coming to Horseshoe Valley EXPERIENCE THE COUNTRY ESTATE, RETHOUGHT AT BRAESTONE A new and captivating story is beginning to unfold in Oro-Medonte.

Nestled in nature and masterfully planned, Georgian International’s Braestone brings the simple pleasures of times past to 229 homesteads, each encompassing a minimum 100-ft.wide lot on a half-acre or more, among a stunning landscape of highlands, valleys, forests and meadows.

The amenities at Braestone, deservedly called Remarkables, are truly inspiring and help fulfill the vision of a modern existence lived through an historic lens, where families play outside together, food comes fresh out of the ground, and each day brings a casual yet refined, deliberately chosen quality of life.

Braestone Farm and its equine residents are adjacent to the stone gates that welcome you home. This 108-acre working farm for the residents of Braestone will be your source for fresh berries, pumpkins, maple syrup, Christmas trees and honey. Healthy food timed with the natural cycle of the land – your family will experience planting, cultivation and harvest as each season waxes and wanes.

Starfall, Braestone’s hilltop observatory, offers up nightly celestial spectacle from its commanding location. By foot or by bike, on skis or on skates, the extensive Trail System winds through forests, alongside streams and ponds, letting residents experience the picturesque countryside each time they visit a neighbour.

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Healthy food timed with the natural cycle of the land – your family will experience planting, cultivation and harvest as each season waxes and wanes.

Braestone’s Artful Architecture is a strikingly modern interpretation of country style inspired by the farmhouses, barns and sheds of the region.

Driven by the natural topography, the large “brae” (a hill in Scottish parlance) that dominates the site provides the gift of your own toboggan hill, and three crystal-clear aquifer-fed ponds in the heart of the community becomes the skating ponds in winter. From a stroll through the breath-taking Red Pine Forest in the morning to an outdoor adventure at the Youngster’s Camp Site at night, Braestone is the foundation for new traditions that will resonate for decades to come.

Find out more about these and Braestone’s other Remarkables at braestone.ca Experience just how unique Braestone is and all it offers by reserving today for best lot selection and pricing prior to its public release this April.

the country estate, rethought.

welcome to braestone.

Braestone is an award-winning community located on 566 acres in the heart of the Horseshoe Valley. Inspired by the farmhouses, barns and sheds of the Oro-Medonte region, Braestone’s homesteads are an authentic reflection of refined country living with four seasons of outdoor activities at its doorstep. Hiking, skating, apple picking and maple sugar tapping are just a few of the many remarkable activities homeowners

down home, up country.

will experience living here.

Oro-Medonte’s last master-planned estate community is now selling. Preview pricing is being held over for a limited time, so visit braestone.ca and reserve today.

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Pape Ave.

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Goddard on the Valley

aristahomes.com •

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10 Fieldgate Homes

90 Niagara

416-981-0036

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17 Fieldgate Homes

Zigg

416-545-0223

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5 7B

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from $346,000

25 7H

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25 8F

Axiom Tower 2

fieldgatehomes.com •

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from $250,000

25 8H

22 Averton Homes

Evolution

averton.ca

• from $260,000

37 3G

86 Menkes

Humber Mews

416-259-2525

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from $550,000

7 3I

86 Menkes

Dwell City Town

416-259-2525

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from $420,000

7 3I

87 Menkes

Bloom Park Towns

416-730-1600

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from $690,000

7 8B

89 Decade Homes

Yorkdale Village Phase II

416-638-5656

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from $320,000

67 6D

2

National Homes

The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414

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from $1400,000

7G

3

Conservatory Group

Weston Village

416-748-7001

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from $490,000

4C

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Georgian Corporation

Lex Towns

416-428-3419

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from $495,000

12G

5

Tiffany Park Homes

Westhaven

416-792-6655

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from $633,000

3G

5

Graywood Developments Ltd

Westhaven

416-792-6655

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from $633,000

3G

6

Coventry Homes

Danforth’s Crossing

416-924-8338

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from $450,000

12G

7

Fieldgate Homes

The Brownstones at Westown

lidvest.com

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from $620,000

4E

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Emsatec Canada Inc.

The Brownstones 5

416-531-7760

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from $350,000

6G

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Lindvest Properties

The Brownstones at Westown

lindvest.com

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from $330,000

4C

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Lindvest Properties

Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com

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from $340,000

4C

9

Lindvest Properties

Corporate

lindvest.com

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•

4C

11 Tribute Communities

Canterbury

647-352-2130

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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 •

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from $650,000

17D

14 Dunpar Homes

The Ossington

416-253-5888

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from $700,000

7G

15 Mattamy Homes

Downsview Park

www.mattamyhomes.com

from $270,000

6C

16 Conservatory Group

Oakdale Village

416-243-0567

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from $429,000

5C

18 Fieldgate Homes

Axiom

fieldgatehomes.com •

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from $250,000

8H

19 Conservatory Group

Upper Beach Villas

416-698-7796

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from $415,000

11G

20 Beaverbrook Homes

Evolution

416-747-9691

• from $270,000

2G

21 Mattamy Homes

Heron Park

www.mattamyhomes.com

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28 Pemberton Group

Park Lake Residences

416-769-4343

34 H&R Developments

Westown

41 Monarch Corporation

17E

• from $180,000

5H

hr-newhomes.com •

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• from $190,000

5C

Evergreen

416-495-3526

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from $470,000

14F

43 Aspen Ridge Homes

Scenic On Eglinton

416-805-1781

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from $190,000

10F

49 Tribute Communities

RCMI

416-363-4800

• from $324,000

8H

50 Fieldgate Homes

Corktown Mews

corktownmews.ca

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77 Aspen Ridge Homes

Seventy Seven Charles

416-203-7034

• • from $2100,000

8G

78 Your Home Developments

Nature’s Path

647-340-6972

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from $280,000

17E

83 Arista Homes

Lilly Factory Towns

416-792-4872

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from $395,000

12G

90 Sundance Homes

Braeburn Lane

sundancehomes.ca •

from $430,000

15D

from $550,000

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Gates of Nobleton

647-633-3500

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from $550,000

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from $548,000

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Arista Homes

Vellore Woods

aristahomes.com •

from $750,000

5 8F

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Conservatory Group

Upper West Side

289-553-4156

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from $1099,000

31 14D

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Primont Homes

Renaissance Townes

905-417-3363

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from $595,000

12 8D

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Treasure Hill Homes

Moda Urban Village

treasurehill.com

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Rosebury Homes

Riverside in Pine Grove

416-746-1234

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from $400,000

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Andrin Homes

Claridge Gate

andrinhomes.com

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from $600,000

46 14D

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Vaughan Valley Estates

905-893-9500

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from $1199,000

25 8F

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Vaughan Valley Estates

aristahomes.com •

from $900,000

5 8F

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Chelsea Maple Station

905-553-0288

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from $620,000

47 11E

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Madison Homes

Thornhill

905-417-1203

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from $1800,000

33 13G

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Bathurst 9130

289-597-4381

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from $700,000

65 13G

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Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com •

4E

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Kleinburg Hills

aspenridgehomes.com •

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from $520,000

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Tiffany Park Homes

Valleybrooke Estates

905-303-1620

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from $870,000

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

14D

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Country Wide Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

14D

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Regal Crest Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

14D

5

Townwood Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

14D

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Lormel Homes

La Viva

lavivatowns.com •

from $350,000

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Fieldgate Homes

Kleinburg

905-893-9500

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from $523,000

4E

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Forest Hill Homes

Bridle Path of Thornhill

foresthillhomes.ca •

from $1690,000

13F

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Dunpar Homes

Riverside Village

416-253-5888

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from $519,000

46

Country Wide Homes

The Point at Woodbridge

905-907-1500

•

from $700,000

8E

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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

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Oskar Group

Le Sedici

lesedici.com

from $600,000

10E

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Heathwood Homes

Hampshire Mews

heathwood.com

from $485,000

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

8

Treasure Hill Homes

Urbantowns on Bayview

treasurehill.com

from $730,000

7Q

9

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Green

www.mattamyhomes.com •

•

9J

14 Arista Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

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from $586,000

4H

15 Madison Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $586,000

4H

15 Forest Hill Homes

Jefferson Forest

foresthillhomes.ca •

•

from $700,000

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 •

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2J

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Mattamy Homes

St. John Forest

www.mattamyhomes.com

from $650,000

9 14E

4

Fieldgate Homes

The New U

905-477-6464

from $593,000

25 5G

6

Primont Homes

Heirloom in Markham

905-201-2804

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from $510,000

12 7f

9

Brookfield Homes

The Arbors

905-503-0992

•

from $570,000

16 14F

11 Madison Homes

Greensborough

905-201-7700

•

•

from $990,000

33 7G

15 Fieldgate Homes

Aurora Trails

fieldgatehomes.com •

•

from $520,000

25 14E

15 Arista Homes

Aurora Trails

aristahomes.com •

•

20 Fieldgate Homes

BlueSky Stouffville

fieldgatehomes.com •

from $650,000

25 18f

22 Geranium Homes

Pace on Main

905-591-1071

• from $330,000

29 18F

23 Arista Homes

Boxgrove Markham

aristahomes.com

•

26 Geranium Homes

Bloomington Woods

905-642-1900

•

from $1300,000

• •

5 14E

5 7H 28-29 18D

30 Madison Homes

Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

•

•

from $600,000

11 & 33 8G

30 Forest Hill Homes

Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

•

from $600,000

11 8G

50 Geranium Homes

Uptownes at Cardinal Point

905-640-9999

•

•

from $420,000

29 7F

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Marydel Homes

Woodland Hills

905-898-7380

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from $400,000

10B

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Beaverbrook Homes

The Terrace On Rouge Creek

905-640-7360

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from $390,000

18F

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Arista Homes

The New U

905-534-1564

•

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from $490,000

5G

4

Paradise Homes

The New U

905-477-0317

•

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from $490,000

5G

4

Starlane Home Corporation The New U

905-534-0493

•

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from $490,000

5G

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Treasure Hill Homes

Accolades in Markham

416-798-7705

from $830,000

6F

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Bovaird Trail

905-640-7361

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from $2597,000

14H

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Wismer Commons

905-907-1500

•

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from $450,000

6G

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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

•

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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 •

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from $400,000

14E

15 OPUS HOMES

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

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from $400,000

14E

16 Lindvest Properties

Auroraglen

lindvest.com

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14E

17 Conservatory Group

Heritage Estates

905-640-2274

•

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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

•

6I

from $550,000 11D

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 •

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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

•

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from $495,000

7F

42 National Homes

Wismer Woods

416-746-1234

•

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from $680,000

6G

50 Geranium Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

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from $575,000

7F

50 Geranium Homes

Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999

•

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from $600,000

7F

50 Geranium Homes

Copperstone Ballantrae

905-640-9999

•

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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

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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 •

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8G

85 Orchard Ridge Homes

Prairiewood

orchardridgehomes.com •

from $800,000

19F

86 Cherrywood Homes

Glengrove on the Park

905-640-7571

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from $250,000

19F

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Summerlyn Village

905-775-3461

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from $550,000

43 8I

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Grand Central

905-778-0873

•

from $490,000

17 8I

20 Oxford Homes

The Fairgrounds in Sutton

905-235-7744

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from $310,000

75 9G

28 Democrat Homes

Maplewood

705-835-0354

•

from $430,000

66 8E

28 Georgian International

Braestone Horseshoe Valley

705-727-5656

•

from $450,000

73 8E

45 Rosehaven Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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from $490,000

64 8I

70 Far Sight Homes

Greenfields

1-855-299-7929

from $310,000

71 7I

71 Briarwood Homes

Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

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from $450,000

63 8J

71 Ballymore Homes

Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

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from $450,000

63 8J

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MarlLake Village

1-877-428-5115

•

from $210,000

5F

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Red Berry Homes

MarlLake Village

1-877-428-5115

•

from $210,000

5F

2

Delpark Homes

Cedar Ridge

905-722-7210

•

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from $275,000

10G

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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

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 •

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from $290,000

11F

17 Brookfield Homes

Grand Central

905-778-0873

•

from $515,000

18 Grandview Homes

Cromwell Place

705-735-0732

•

7G

19 Andrin Homes

Hillsborough

andrinhomes.com •

10H

20 Aspen Ridge Homes

Simcoe Landing Keswick

647-921-0381

•

from $490,000

9H

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

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

•

7I

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Treetops

1-855-590-3577

•

from $350,000

7I

44 Orchard Ridge Homes

Treetops

1-855-590-3577

•

from $350,000

7I

45 Regal Crest Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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from $490,000

8I

45 Country Wide Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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from $490,000

8I

45 Aspen Ridge Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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from $490,000

8I

46 Devonleigh Homes Inc.

Creekside

705-444-0555

•

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from $210,000

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Parkside by Devonleigh

705-435-9991

•

from $275,000

6h

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Brownley Meadows

705-423-9662

•

•

from $225,000

7G

55 Briarwood Homes

Briarwood Estates

705-294-2288

•

from $420,000

8G

58 Lakeview Homes

Greenbrook Village

519-306-0665

•

from $280,000

59 Brookfield Homes

Fieldstone

1-855-379-1495

•

from $600,000

5J

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Fieldstone

MyFieldstone.ca

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from $570,000

5J

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Pretty River Collingwood

1-888-257-1999

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from $310,000

3E

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Willow Glen Tottenham

905-406-1044

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Whether you’re renting or buying, finding your next home has never been so easy.

March 21 - April 4, 2015

Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s west region

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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Life just got better in these two communities

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

NOW OPEN! CONDOMINIUM TOWNS 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 • 9 MODELS TO TOUR • 1,100 to over 2,283 sq.ft.

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THE PRESERVE, MATTAMY’S PRESTIGIOUS OAKVILLE COMMUNITY Coming soon – new freehold townhome designs never before offered

LOCATION Oakville HOUSING TYPE Freehold townhomes, detached homes on 34- and 38-ft. lots SALES CENTRE 1388 Dundas St. W., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Model home hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 7:30 p.m., Friday 1 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

CONTACT 905.469.6238 mattamyhomes.com

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lways a bright spot of the GTA, Oakville has been attracting new residents for some time. A remarkable quality of life here continues to draw more residents with an interest in the finer things.

Whether it’s the abundance of indoor or outdoor recreational activities, excellent schools, great shopping, fine dining, first-rate theatre and music venues, life becomes continuously richer. One manifestation of this desire for quality is Mattamy Homes. A builder that has staked its reputation on high quality design and building standards, Mattamy is now expanding its presence in The Preserve. This highly desirable neighbourhood boasts dramatic woodlots, curved streets and striking architecture. You will find The Preserve fulfills the highest of expectations.

MATTAMY HOMES | The Preserve

EAST PRESERVE OFFERS A NEW

WAY TO EXPERIENCE ELEGANT LIVING IN OAKVILLE

NEW FREEHOLD TWO-STOREY TOWNHOME DESIGNS, NEVER BEFORE OFFERED

The timing couldn’t be better to consider living in The Preserve. A range of newly designed townhomes is about to be released. Never before offered, each promises to feature the most recent evolution of Mattamy’s continuous focus on modern design.

Of course, all Mattamy home designs reflect the style and sensibilities of today’s discriminating buyer.

In The Preserve, homeowners may select from a choice of sizes, thoughtful and sophisticated designs ensure that every space within is optimized for real family living. Windows are generous to admit gorgeous, natural light. Passageways are large and rooms are unobstructed by unnecessary barriers.

4 UNBELIEVABLE DETACHED MODEL HOMES OPEN TO TOUR

To showcase the architectural elan and craftsmanship of the available homes, the model homes are inarguably compelling and inspirational. Decorated by professional interior designers, you’ll notice how each home reflects current design trends. An interior examination will divulge a host of the distinctive features that make Mattamy Homes so well regarded throughout North America. You’ll find fireplaces, media niches and special design features tucked neatly away. You will be reminded that Mattamy offers Architect’s Choice options and Designer’s Choice packages that allow homeowners to personalize their home designs in a refreshingly simple manner.

Mattamy will soon introduce East Preserve, an entirely new community that proposes a refreshing alternative for those who choose make Oakville their home. Released shortly will be an impressive collection of freehold two-storey townhomes and 34- and 38-ft. fully detached designs. Located just east of the existing Preserve, close to retail and services on the Dundas corridor this new neighbourhood will bear the identical, impeccable standards of design, construction and customer service that have been a hallmark of Mattamy since its inception.

Mattamy was recently named GTA Builder of the Year for an unprecedented fifth time, by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).

If your expectations for a home and community exist beyond the norm, it’s worth your while to visit The Preserve. This proud community is a prime example of the notion that, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.”

The sales centre is one of the most engaging new home presentations.

Freehold townhomes from the $500’s. Detached homes from the $700’s.

The Preserve is located 1388 Dundas St. W., Oakville, 905.469.6238.

Presentation centre hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday 1 to 6 p.m.; weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Model home hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday 1 to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Derry Village Mississauga

foresthillhomes.ca

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IBC 6L

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Mayfield Village

905-230-2592

•

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from $360,000

IFC 11L

8

Queensgate Homes

Vales of the Humber

queensgateavalee.com •

from $600,000

55 11L

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Avalee

Vales of the Humber

queensgateavalee.com •

from $600,000

55 11L

9

Mattamy Homes

Mount Pleasant North

mattamyhomes.com

• • from $341,000

Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca

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11 Starlane Home Corporation Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca

11 Rosehaven Homes

Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca •

11 Fieldgate Homes

Lotus Pointe Caledon

905-838-2806

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9 7O

from $450,000

27 6M

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27 6M

from $450,000

27 6M

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from $450,000

43 10K

18 6M

12 Great Gulf

Westfield

905-866-6876

14 Treasure Hill Homes

Southfield Meadows

treasurehill.com

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16 Rosehaven Homes

Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com

• • from $295,000

21 Primont Homes

Centretown

905-495-5067

•

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from $386,000

12 6P

23 Heathwood Homes

Meadow Green

647-287-7042

•

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from $520,000

53 8R

48 Aspen Ridge Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

•

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from $850,000

21 8Q

48 Regal Crest Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

•

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from $850,000

21 8Q

48 Country Wide Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

•

from $850,000

21 8Q

55 Primont Homes

Newtowns at Mount Pleasant

www.primonthomes.com

•

from $340,000

13 6P

62 Fieldgate Homes

Valley Lands

905-457-0445

•

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from $577,000

25 9O

65 Great Gulf

Mount Pleasant

905-459-5772

•

from $640,000

43 6P

67 Primont Homes

Seasons in Caledon

www.primonthomes.com

• •

from $600,000

12 7M

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Tribute Communities

Landscapes

905-893-3331

• •

from $399,000

8M

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Coscorp Inc.

The Village of Southfields

thevillageofsouthfields.ca •

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3

Empire Communities

Lakeside

empirelakeside.com •

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from $350,000

7N

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VanMar Homes

Credit Ridge Estates

416-746-1234

•

from $550,000

8P

5

Tiffany Park Homes

The Estates of Spring Valley

905-216-5620

•

from $583,000

6P

6

Townwood Homes

Gates of Countryside

gatesofcountryside.ca •

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from $400,000

8M

6

Country Wide Homes

Gates of Countryside

905-907-1500

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from $400,000

8M

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Regal Crest Homes

Countryside Meadows

countrysidemeadows.ca

•

from $346,000

8M

6

Royal Cliff Homes

Gates of Countryside

gatesofcountryside.ca •

•

from $400,000

8M

6

Starlane Home Corporation Gates of Countryside

starlanehomes.com •

from $520,000

8M

8

Treasure Hill Homes

Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

•

from $780,000

11L

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Starlane Home Corporation Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

•

from $780,000

11L

8

Greenpark Homes

Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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from $780,000

11L

9

Mattamy Homes

Mount Pleasant Village

mattamyhomes.com •

• • from $255,000

7O

10 Starlane Home Corporation Mount Pleasant Meadows

meadowsbrampton.com

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from $464,000

6O

10 Valery Homes

Mount Pleasant Meadows

meadowsbrampton.com

•

from $464,000

6O

13 Stanford Homes

The Ravines of Credit Woods

905-453-4200

•

from $570,000

6P

15 Fieldgate Homes

Cobblestones

905-457-0445

•

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from $679,000

8Q

17 Pemberton Group

Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000

•

• • • from $190,000

8M

18 Saberwood Homes

Heart Lake Village

905-773-6549

8N

19 Mattamy Homes

Salisbury Square

mattamyhomes.com •

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from $314,000

10N

20 Landmart Homes

Casablanca

905-915-5227

•

from $730,000

9J

22 Townwood Homes

Marigold

townwoodhomes.com •

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from $475,000

11L

24 Conservatory Group

Trinity Village

905-846-2930

•

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from $440,000

7N

25 Heathwood Homes

Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741

•

from $430,000

9Q

32 Forest Hill Homes

Ravines of Castlemore

905-794-8875

•

from $650,000

8K

37 Oxford Homes

Adena Ridge

905-584-6444

from $600,000

37O

38 Andrin Homes

Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com

•

from $350,000

9M

45 Brookfield Homes

Pathways

905-584-2225

•

from $475,000

8K

51 Acorn Homes

Castlegate

acornhomes.ca

•

from $575,000

11K

55 Rosehaven Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175

•

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from $405,000

6P

55 Townwood Homes

The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

•

from $270,000

6P

55 Townwood Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

•

from $405,000

6P

58 Devonleigh Homes Inc.

Meadowlands

519-942-3312

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from $339,000

3C

60 Primont Homes

Castlemore

905-856-5777

• •

from $430,000

9K

64 Meridian Homes

Credit Valley Manors

905-216-5186

•

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from $400,000

8P

66 Ballantry Homes

Spring Valley Village

ballantryhomes.com

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from $420,000

9M

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Averton Homes

Averton Square

avertonsquare.com •

from $320,000

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Mattamy Homes

Hawthorne South Village

mattamyhomes.com

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from $380,000

9 9G

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Menkes

The Enclaves of Upper Canada

289-891-9103

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from $750,000

7 9C

out of range Homes by DeSantis

Lyon’s Creek

lyonscreekchippawa.com •

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from $290,000

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Lyon’s Creek

lyonscreekchippawa.com •

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Schuit Homes

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

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Beaverhall Homes

Forestwood

905-636-1365

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Great Gulf

Rolling Meadows

905-680-0841

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Branthaven Homes

Jazz Condos

jazzcondos.ca

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Tobyn Park Homes

Park City

parkliving.ca

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Heathwood Homes

The Village at Traditions

905-876-3140

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Conservatory Group

Jasper Village

905-636-1942

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1-800-479-9777

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from $194,000 12R

Park Place Village

905-690-7600

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from $250,000 8m

Eden Oak

Weaver’s Mill

weaversmill.com/nh

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from $336,000 6B

35

Phelps Homes

Jordan Village

phelpshomes.com

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from $345,000 8R

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Phelps Homes

Brookside

phelpshomes.com

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from $236,000 7R

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Phelps Homes

Streamside

phelpshomes.com •

from $316,000 6R

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Losani Homes

Ancaster Glen

289-239-7629

from $370,000 2Q

39

Losani Homes

The Fairgrounds

289-286-0928

from $250,000 2Q

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Losani Homes

Greenhill Glen

905-538-8752

from $270,000 4Q

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Losani Homes

Sherman Oaks

905-574-0828

from $290,000 3R

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Losani Homes

Paramount

905-560-2061

from $230,000 3R

43

Losani Homes

Orchard Park

905-930-9943

from $390,000 5Q

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Losani Homes

Discovery

905-563-0666

from $330,000 8R

45

Rosehaven Homes

On the Ridge

liveontheridge.ca •

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from $350,000 3R

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On the Ridge

liveontheridge.ca •

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from $350,000 3R

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The Preserve

mattamyhomes.com •

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Bronte Park Town Manors

416-746-1234

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from $590,000

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Great Gulf

Trafalgar Landing

greatgulf.com/trafalgartownhomes

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5C

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Oakvillage

oakvillage.ca

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from $410,000

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Oakvillage

oakvillage.ca

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from $410,000

5C

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Oakvillage

905-639-9006

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from $410,000

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Millstone On The Park

905-825-3619

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from $420,000

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Triumph

whitbytriumph.ca

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Main Street Seaton

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14 Heathwood Homes

Country Lane in Whitby

Heathwood.com •

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53 9G

15 Kantium Development & Construction Trafalgar Green

416-746-1234

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Old Taunton in Pickering

905-428-3434

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Tribute Communities

Charing Cross

905-571-1011

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from $390,000 14E

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Brookfield Homes

Hills of Harrowsmith

905-697-1681

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from $300,000 15G

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Great Gulf

Stonecrest

greatgulf.com

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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

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

47 Senator Homes

Harbourside Condominiums

905-493-3823

•

•

from $250,000 9J

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

• •

•

from $280,000

49 11I 104 5H

from $450,000

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from $796,000

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averton.ca

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from $420,000

37 13B

20 Geranium Homes

Verandas

905-885-0555

•

from $311,000

29 10I

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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

•

2I

4

Parkview Homes

Jackson Creek Meadows Townhomes 705-748-4663

•

2I

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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

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

•

•

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 $269,000 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 •

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from $210,000

5

Averton Homes

from $400,000 5C

• • from $260,000 14E

• from $189,000

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MAR 21-22

MAR 21-22

Motorcycle Springshow

Toronto Comicon

The Motorcycle Springshow will fill the halls of the International Centre with all things motorcycle.

On display are the latest models, including touring and cruising bikes, street bikes, sportbikes, offroad bikes, scooters, customs and more. There will also be various accessories for sale and a vintage Bikes of the Century display. A competition featuring the top customs will duke it out for over $20,000 in cash and awards. motorcyclespringshow.com

The Toronto Comicon is back at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

At this convention, there will various guest celebrities Q&As, autograph sessions, photo opportunities, a retailer section filled with products, cosplay, workshops, seminars and much more. Some of this year’s featured guests include Doctor Who's Karen Gillan, Firefly's Morena Baccarin and more. comicontoronto.com

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MAR 21-22

MAR 21-22

Disney On Ice: Frozen

National Home Show & Canada Blooms

ROGERS CENTRE

Disney brings an adaptation of its hit film Frozen to Toronto just in time for March Break. Fans of the film can enjoy a retelling of Elsa and Anna’s journey told through the medium of figure skating.

Audiences can enjoy the acrobatic performances of the skaters, while singing along to the Academy Award winning soundtrack.

Appearances by Mickey, Minnie and several other popular Disney characters are expected. disneyonice.com/shows

DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE

Discover North America's Largest Home and Garden Event. The co-location of two world class events, Canada Blooms the largest flower and garden festival and the National Home Show. Be inspired, informed and enlightened with helpful advice, thousands of solutions and the coolest new products. nationalhomeshow.com

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

CHART FIGURE

EXAMPLE: 5%

25 YEARS

5.82

MORTGAGE AMOUNT ÷ 1,000

MONTHLY PAYMENT

(MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)

125

Canadian mortgage payment factors Instructions:

01 02 03 04

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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$

Mortgage payment calculation chart %

INTEREST RATES

15 YEARS

2.50%

AMORTIZATION PERIODS 20 YEARS

25 YEARS

30 YEARS

$666

$529

$448

$394

2.75%

$678

$541

$461

$407

3.00%

$690

$554

$473

$421

3.25%

$702

$566

$486

$434

3.50%

$714

$579

$499

$448

3.75%

$726

$591

$513

$461

4.00%

$738

$604

$526

$476

4.25%

$750

$617

$540

$490

4.50%

$763

$630

$553

$504

4.75%

$775

$644

$567

$519

5.00%

$788

$657

$582

$534

5.25%

$801

$671

$596

$549

5.50%

$814

$684

$610

$564

5.75%

$827

$698

$625

$579

6.00%

$840

$712

$640

$595

6.25%

$853

$726

$655

$611

6.50%

$866

$741

$670

$626

6.75%

$880

$755

$685

$642

7.00%

$893

$769

$700

$659

Table provided by Calum Ross, Owner, President and Principal Broker at Calum Ross Mortgage. He can be reached at 416.410.9905, calum@calumross.com and calumross.com MAR 21 - APR 4, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 113

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

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

2.9 2.55

National Bank

n/a

President’s Choice Finan Royal Bank

2.5 2.85

TD Canada Trust

2.85

Tangerine

2.85

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

4 4.00op 4 6.30op 4 6.30op 4.55 6.45op 4 6.45op

2.94 4.00op 2.98 6.30op 2.89 6.30op 3.29 6.50op 3.14 6.30op 2.99 2.89 6.35op 3.15 3 3.50op 2.89 6.70op

2.64 4.00op 2.98

2.64

2.74

2.84

2.98

2.94

2.78

2.84

3.39

3.89

2.99

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.04

3.65

4.2

4.74

2.79 2.29

2.49 3.55

2.89 4.14

2.79 4.79

3.65 3.04

3.64 2.94

3.69 2.99

3.69 2.99

2.84

3.39

3.04

3.09

2.29 3.14

3.49 3.7

2.73 4.44

4.44 4.74

2.84

3.39

3.89

3.09

3.24

3.49

3.69

3.79

3.25 2.59

3.95 3.39

4.74 3.89

4.99 4.74

3.6

3.7

4.6

4.95

2.44 3.09

2.59 3.75

2.79 4.39

2.79 3.29

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.1

3.33

3.65

3.13

3.25

3.29

2.99

2.84

2.59 3.04

2.69 3.19

2.79 2.99

2.89 2.89

2.69 3.09

2.89 3.75

3.04 4.39

3.09 4.79

2.25

3.35

2.7

3.05

3.95 3.09

4.35 3.55

4.84 3.29

5.14 2.89

2.9

3

3.1

3.25

2.75

2.85

2.9

2.95

6.70op 4.45 4.4 6.70op

6.30op

3.14 6.30op 2.89 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

3.14 2.89 6.30op 3.45 6.30op 2.89 3.14 6.30op 3.29 6.50op

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

2.5

Steinbach Credit Union

2.4

6.2 6.40op 3.95 6.34op 4.2 6.50op

4

3.01 6.25op 2.89 6.30op 2.99 2.99 6.34op 2.99 3.14 6.30op 2.85 6.25op 3.6 3.09 6.30op 2.7 2.85op 2.65

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

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Averton Homes

Mount Albert – Victoria Highlands

Now open – community of bungalows and two-storey homes. victoriahighlands.com

GTA

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Arista Homes

North York – Goddard on the Valley

Model home now open for these semis and select number of detached homes. aristahomes.com Fieldgate Homes

Brampton – Valleylands on Chinguacousy

Grand opening – freehold towns, 28-ft. linked singles, 38- and 45-ft. detached singles. fieldgatehomes.com Mattamy Homes

Brampton – Mount Pleasant North

Andrin Homes

Vaughan – Maple Station

Now open – modern freehold townhomes from the low $600’s. chelseatowns.com Rosehaven Homes

Brampton – Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant

Grand Opening now on – collection of 64 spacious two- and three-bedroom Towndominiums. rosehavenurban.com Madison Homes

Markham – Greensborough

A limited number of detached 36-, 41- and 45-ft. lots. madisonhomes.ca Brookfield Residential

Uxbridge – Foxtrail

An exclusive enclave of 46 bungalow townhomes from the $400’s. brookfieldhomes.ca Treasure Hill Homes

Markham – Accolades

Now open – singles, semis and townhomes in Markham. treasurehill.com National Homes

Etobicoke – Richview

Freehold townhomes in the heart of Etobicoke from the $570’s. nationalhomes.com Tribute Communities

Nobleton – Gates of Nobleton

Grand opening now on – luxurious detached homes on 50-, 60- and 70-ft. lots. mytribute.ca Tribute Communities

Oshawa – U.C.

Grand opening of this new master-planned community in north Oshawa. mytribute.ca

New phase of two- and three-storey upscale townhomes in a master-planned community. brookfieldhomes.ca Brookfield Residential

Tottenham – Willow Glen

Phase II now open – 36, 43- and 50-ft. designs. brookfieldhomes.ca Brookfield Residential

Alliston – Treetops

Phase 2 now open – 32-, 36- and 45-ft. single-family homesites. brookfieldhomes.ca Fieldgate Homes

Etobicoke – Humber Mews

Now open – this selection of three-storey townhomes and detached homes on 30-, 38and 45-ft. lots. mattamyhomes.com

New release of urban townhomes and new balcony suites. fieldgatehomes.com

Fieldgate Homes

Etobicoke – Humber Mews

Menkes

Richmond Hill – The Humberlands

New release of townhomes with basement and garage access, from $559,990. menkes.com

Aspen Ridge Homes & Great Gulf Homes

Brampton – Lakeside

Grand opening – 30-, 36- and 50-ft. singles close to parks, schools, shopping and more. fieldgatehomes.com

King City – King Oaks

NEW OPENINGS

Brookfield Residential

Aurora – The Arbors

Now open – designer-furnished models of 70-, 80- and 90-ft. estate lot homes on the Oak Ridges Moraine. aspenridgehomes.com & greatgulfhomes.com Aspen Ridge Homes

Richmond Hill – Kettle Lakes Club

Now open in Richmond Hill – a collection of executive townhomes on a protected ravine. aspenridgehomes.com National Homes

Empire Communities

New 38-ft. designs in a community of townhomes, semis and detached homes. empirelakeside.com Rosehaven Homes & Townwood Homes

Brampton – Mount Pleasant

New release of freehold towns, attached singles and detached homes on 30-, 38-, 41- and 45-ft. lots. lovemountpleasant.com Mattamy Homes

Oakville – The Preserve

Forest Hill – The Churchill Collection

A new release of Village Homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com

Rosehaven Homes

Markham – Cornell Rouge

Now open at Spadina and St. Clair, refined townhome residences. churchillcollection.ca

Kleinburg – Kleinburg Heritage Estates

Now open – homes of distinction on unique 60-to 70-ft. lots. kleinburgheritageestates.com

Forest Hill Homes & Madison Homes

New release of freehold towns and singles on 30-, 36- and 40-ft. lots. cornellrouge.com Ballantry Homes

Brampton – Spring Valley Village

NEW RELEASES Menkes

New release of semi-detached and detached homes surrounded by valley lands. ballantryhomes.com Tribute Communities

Etobicoke – Dwell City Towns

Oshawa – Park Ridge

Rosehaven Homes

Aspen Ridge Homes

Limited release of 45- and 36-ft. singles from 1,800 to 3,384 sq. ft. rosehavenhomes.com

New release now available – semis and detached homes on 30-ft. lots. aspenridgehomes.com

New release of urban townhomes in the heart of Etobicoke. menkes.com

Bradford – Dream Fields

Ballymore Homes/Briarwood Homes

Tottenham – Mill Street Village

Towns, semis and detached homes on 33- and 40-ft. lots. millstreethomes.com Ballymore Homes/Briarwood Homes

New 40-, 50- and never before seen 36-ft. designs on extra deep lots. mytribute.ca

Markham – Upper Cornell

Great Gulf Homes

Bradford – Summerlyn Village

Limited edition detached homes on premium conservation lots. greatgulf.com

Sutton – Jubilee

Singles on 36-, 40- and 50-ft. lots from the $300’s. myjubilee.ca

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Queensville – Newmarket

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MAR 21 - APR 4, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 117

advertiserindex Andrin Homes - Chelsea Maple Station

47

Country Wide Homes - Credit Manor Heights

21

Andrin Homes - Claridge Gate

46

Decade Homes - Yorkdale Village Phase II

67

Arista Homes - Aurora Trails

5

Democrat Homes - Maplewood

66

Arista Homes - Boxgrove Markham

5

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74

Arista Homes - Goddard on the Valley

5

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116

Arista Homes - IMPRESSIONS

5

Far Sight Homes - Greenfields

71

Arista Homes - Vaughan Valley Estates

5

Fieldgate Homes - 90 Niagara

25

Arista Homes - Vellore Woods

5

Fieldgate Homes - Aurora Trails

25

Aspen Ridge Homes - Corporate

1

Fieldgate Homes - Axiom Tower 2

25

Fieldgate Homes - BlueSky Stouffville

25

Fieldgate Homes - IMPRESSIONS

25

Aspen Ridge Homes - Credit Manor Heights Aspen Ridge Homes - Mayfield Village

21 IFC

Avalee - Vales of the Humber

55

Fieldgate Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon

Averton Homes - Averton Common

37

Fieldgate Homes - The New U

25

Averton Homes - Averton Square

37

Fieldgate Homes - Valley Lands

25

Averton Homes - Beacon Hill Bowmanville

37

Fieldgate Homes - Vaughan Valley Estates

25

Averton Homes - Evolution

37

Fieldgate Homes - Zigg

25

Averton Homes - Main Street Seaton

37

Forest Hill Homes - Cornell Rouge

11

Averton Homes - Victoria Highlands

37

Georgian International - Braestone Horseshoe Valley

73

Ballymore Homes - Jubilee

69

Geranium Homes - Bloomington Woods

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63

Geranium Homes - Pace on Main

29

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29

BILD - Promo

102

25 & 27

28-29

Briarwood Homes - Jubilee

69

Geranium Homes - Verandas

29

Briarwood Homes - Mill Street Village

63

Great Gulf - Model Home of the Month

42

Brookfield Homes - Grand Central

17

Great Gulf - Mount Pleasant

43

Brookfield Homes - The Arbors

16

Great Gulf - Summerlyn Village

43

Conservatory Group - Upper West Side

31

Great Gulf - Westfield

43

Greenpark Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon

27

Country Wide Homes - Corporate

118 New home guide GTA | Mar 21 - apr 4, 2015

44-45

Heathwood Homes - Country Lane in Whitby

53

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48

Heathwood Homes - Hampshire Mews

53

Oxford Homes - The Fairgrounds in Sutton

75

Heathwood Homes - Meadow Green

53

Plaza Premium Lounge - Promo

60

Primont Homes - Centretown

12

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12

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12

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13

Primont Homes - Renaissance Townes

12

Primont Homes - Seasons in Caledon

12

Queensgate Homes - Vales of the Humber

55

Regal Crest Homes - Credit Manor Heights

21

Rosebury Homes - Riverside in Pine Grove

51

Rosehaven Homes - Corporate

23

Rosehaven Homes - Dreamfields in Bradford

64

Rosehaven Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon

27

Rosehaven Homes - Lyon’s Creek

90

Rosehaven Homes - Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant

22

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57

Senator Homes - Bathurst 9130

65

Highmark Homes - Triumph

105

Homes by DeSantis - Lyon’s Creek

90

Kantium Development & Construction - Trafalgar Green

49

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104 91 11 & 33

Madison Homes - Greensborough

33

Madison Homes - Thornhill

33

Mattamy Homes - Corporate

8

Mattamy Homes - Hawthorne South Village

9

Mattamy Homes - Mount Pleasant North

9

Mattamy Homes - St. John Forest

9

Mattamy Homes - The Preserve

9 & BC

Menkes - Bloom Park Towns

7

Menkes - Corporate

6

Menkes - Dwell City Town

7

Menkes - Humber Mews

7

Menkes - The Enclaves of Upper Canada

7

Mobile App - Promo

62

Sick kids - Corporate

40-41

Starlane Home Corporation - Lotus Pointe Caledon

27

Monarch Corporation - Bennett

120

Treasure Hill Homes - Moda Urban Village

19

Monarch Corporation - Kleinburg Crown Estates

IBC

Treasure Hill Homes - Southfield Meadows

18

Monarch Corporation - Parkwood

120

Treasure Hill Homes - Tiara Estate Collection

18

Monarch Corporation - The Village of Southfields

IBC

Treasure Hill Homes - Victory Heights

18

Monarch Corporation - Topper Woods

IBC

Tribute Communities - Gates of Nobleton

15

Mar 21 - apr 4, 2015 | New home guide GTA 119

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