GTA New Home Guide - Sep 05 2015

SEPT 5 - 19, 2015 VOLUME 23, ISSUE 16, FREE

GTA EDITION

Improving your standard of living across the GTA

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

HOW OUTDOOR SPACES ENHANCE A COMMUNITY

TARION HAS YOUR BACK AS A NEW-HOME BUYER

OPTIONS TO SAVE FOR BUYING A HOME

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KLEINBURG Kleinburg Hills Presentation Centre & 2 Model Homes 905.552.0678

MARKHAM Union Presentation Centre 905.554.3446

NOBLETON King Country Estates Presentation Centre & 2 Model Homes 905.558.0255

QUEENSVILLE Queensville Presentation Centre 905.589.0399

WATERDOWN Waterdown Meadows Presentation Centre 905.690.2224

VAUGHAN Chelsea Presentation Centre & Model Homes 289.553.3147

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contents SEPT 5 - 19, 2015 | VOLUME 23 ISSUE 16

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Mattamy Homes + online NEIGHBOURHOOD

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Consider moving up to an exceptional community property profiles

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20 New Home Prices

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30 OHBA Awards

New release of 38- and 44ft. lots at Impressions

Madison Homes

Cornell Rouge – a variety of new designs in Markham

GTA new homes set record price growth in July GTA builders shine as OHBA names awards finalists

56 Arista Homes

40 Aspen Ridge Homes

60 Sterling Homes

84 Branthaven Homes

2015 Energy Star Home Builder of the Year Blue Horizon Homes just a stroll from the slopes

Models showcase sophisticated design

Everyday life is ‘O’ so enjoyable at Oakvillage

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inspiration

58 The Scoop

Decor and reno news, inspiration, style and more

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76

advice

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BILD Report

How outdoor space enhances a community

by Bryan Tuckey

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46

Designer Advice

Cottage country in the city

Fundamentally Speaking

First-time buyers may get an important boost

by Wayne Karl

28 Tarion Report

Your new home comes with a Tarion-backed warranty

by Howard Bogach

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44 Legally Speaking Closing costs 101

by Jayson Schwarz

46 Homes Sweet Home

Canadians carrying more debt – but it’s ‘good’ debt

by Lydia McNutt

48 Taxing Issues

Determining your deductions

by Henry Choo Chong

54 Make Your Move

56

To pack or not to pack?

by Chuck Resnick

buyers’ resource section

96 Mortgage Rates 99 Hot Properties

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New releases and grand openings

101 Hot Properties

Preview registration

in every issue

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Editor’s Note

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Contributors

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Editors' Notes

EXPLORE ST. LAWRENCE MARKET

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Susan Legge Editor-in-Chief / Director of Content Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @SusanLegge

The intent behind the redesign of our magazines and website was simple – to make finding your next home easier. In fact, you’ll see more yellow street boxes and racks popping up across Canada over the next 16 months with our new YPNextHome branding.

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Buying a home is an exciting experience. Years of saving, months of planning, weeks of searching and days of executing a purchase usually lead to countless hours of anticipation for newcomers to the process. For many, however, it can also mean trepidation.

Relax, though, you’re not alone. Indeed, more and more homebuyers realize

the importance of preparing for their new home purchase.

While homeownership affordability is holding its own and interest rates remain low, increasing governmentimposed fees and other factors are contributing to rising prices in the new home category. With mortgage rates to eventually increase, additional preparation to make smart, wise homebuying choices is essential.

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ARISTA HOMES HOMES ARISTA ® 2015 Energy Star ® Builder of the Year 2015 Energy Star Builder of the Year

Impressions Impressions Kleinburg Kleinburg Semis and Singles

Semis and Singles in Charming inKleinburg.

Charming Kleinburg. from the $600’s from 3the $600’s Phase Now Open.

Phase 3 Now Open.

Model Home.

Home.

EarlyModel Closings Available.

Early Closings Available.

Aurora Trails Aurora Trails Aurora Aurora Towns, Semis,

Towns, Semis, and Singles are and are stillSingles available. stillfrom available. the from$500’s the upper upper New Lot$500’s Release

Goddard onGoddard the Valley on the Toronto Valley Central Central Toronto Only 2 Singles Remaining

Only 2 Singles Remaining Located at Located at Sheppard and Sheppard and Bathurst.

Bathurst. from $1,149,990 from New Lot Release up to $1,149,990 3,604 sq.ft.

SEPTEMBER 12TH up to 3,604 sq.ft.

SEPTEMBER 12TH

Vaughan Vaughan Valley Estates Valley Estates Vaughan Vaughan Final Final opportunity opportunity from 1.4 million from million Now1.4 Selling.

Now Selling.

Decorated Decorated Model Homes.

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Vellore Woods Vellore Woods Vaughan Vaughan Beautiful detached

Beautiful detached family homes family homes in Vaughan. frominthe mid $700’s Vaughan. from the mid $700’s Final opportunity Final opportunity Now under Now under construction. construction.

Boxgrove | Markham

| Markham REGISTER NOW. Live/work townsBoxgrove and freehold townhomes in an established master planned REGISTER NOW. Live/work towns and freehold townhomes in anThis established master planned Fall • Register Now community in Markham located at Hwy 407 & 9th Line. Coming community in Markham located at Hwy 407 & 9th Line. Coming This Fall • Register Now Whitby

Taunton RoadWhitby and Coronation Road.

Taunton Road and Coronation Road.

Towns, Semis and Singles.

Register Now Towns, Semis and Singles. Register Now

Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill Leslie Street and Elgin Mills Road.

LeslieSemis Street and Elgin Mills Road.

Towns, and Singles.

Register Now Towns, Semis and Singles. Register Now

W W W. AR I STAH O M ES .CO M W W W. AR I STAH O M ES .CO M *Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. See sales representative for details. E. & O.E. *Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. See sales representative for details. E. & O.E.

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Home to all life’s sweetest moments From the first notes of birdsong outside your bedroom window to

How will you keep the family entertained and inspired?

nights filled with sweet dreams, home is where we enjoy so many of life’s finest moments.

Make every minute count with open-concept interiors that bring the family closer together, and perfectly situated communities that put everything you need just outside your front door.

Today’s

Life Storey Start your day with the perfect cup Trips to the local library, swimming pools, skating rinks and more 6

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Take the kids grocery shopping

Dwell – Etobicoke New Release Burnhamthorpe Rd. & West Mall 416.259.2525 Starting from the mid $500’s

Humber Mews – Etobicoke Under Construction Brown’s Line & Evans Ave. 416.259.2525 Starting from the mid $500’s

The Enclaves of Upper Canada – Georgetown New Release Guelph St. & MacFarlane Dr. 289.891.9103 Starting from the high $400’s

Make sure the kids brush their teeth before they go to bed!

Hometown Sharon Village – East Gwillimbury

A family dinner that is simply delicious

Coming Soon Leslie St. & Green Lane Register now at menkes.com

A lifetime of happiness For over 60 years, Menkes has focused on growing smart and successful communities perfectly suited to the ways modern families, singles and couples want to live. Come home to Menkes today, where every day in your Life Storey begins and ends with total customer satisfaction.

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Prices and specifications are subject to change. E.&O.E. September 2015.

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Property Profile | MATTAMY HOMES

cover story

Consider moving up to an exceptional community from

The BILD Home Builder of the Year FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED sixth time, Mattamy Homes has been named BILD’s Builder of the Year. Which is spectacular news for anyone considering a move to the east, west, north or south GTA. Mattamy homeowners rated their builder highest at the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) awards.

Brampton Modern living for modern families is found in Brampton’s Mount Pleasant North Mattamy has just released an intriguing selection of highly desirable 30-, 38- and 45-ft. detached home

designs. Visit the sales centre at 6 Worthington Ave., Brampton, 905.846.3172.

Caledon Southfields in Caledon offers the allure of country with a modern touch Southfields now offers a variety of detached homes with a range of townhomes upcoming. The sales centre is located at 12515 Old Kennedy Rd., Caledon, 905.843.0707.

Kitchener Highly desirable detached living is available in popular Topper Woods

Topper Woods is offering an impressive selection of handsome 43-ft. and a select number of grand 50-ft. detached home designs.

The sales centre is located at 7 Wetland Way, Kitchener, 519.894.8222.

Oakville The Preserve in Oakville remains among the most prestigious of GTA communities Freehold townhomes now available that offer an innovative way to live in surprisingly inviting elegance.

The Mattamy Sales Centre is located at 1388 Dundas St. W., Oakville, 905.469.6238.

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Caledon Southfields calls with an innovative approach to contemporary country living Mattamy will soon introduce an inspiring collection of modern, family-sized two-storey townhomes.

Cornell A most popular pick in very well established Markham community The community of Cornell has long been established as the place to live in Markham. This master-planned community will soon offer a variety of new Mattamy townhomes in a variety of styles and sizes.

KITCHENER – Mattamy’s most popular Kitchener community will soon be in full bloom Wildflowers will soon open with a fresh new collection of Garden and Village Suites, two-storey towns and new Village Homes

MORE PHOTOS ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/topbuilderGTA

UPCOMING MATTAMY COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GTA

new selection of townhomes, 30and 36-ft. homes.

Scarborough

Pickering

Modern living with the conveniences of an established neighbourhood in Heron Park

A new neighbourhood of Seaton Taunton will accentuate the attractive outdoor aspects of homeownership

Mattamy will offer an inviting selection of Townhomes suited to modern city living.

Scarborough Upper Summerside offers the conveniences of the city adjacent to an established Mattamy community

With Mattamy’s reputation for providing homeowners with abundance of choice, we can expect a full complement of townhomes and detached designs in this masterplanned community.

Minutes from the TTC subway and bus service, Upper Summerside will offer an invigorating selection of innovative Townhome Designs.

Aurora

Waterdown

Mattamy will soon be releasing new 45- and 50-ft. detached designs in a private enclave that will surely draw new eyes.

Cranberry Hill will soon open with a fresh new appeal The new phase is already eagerly anticipated, as it will reopen with a

St. John’s Forest – modern living with the conveniences of an established neighbourhood in Aurora

MILTON – The most desirable community in Milton will soon be open again Hawthornve South Village will soon open with a new offering of 30-, 36and 43-ft. detached homes.

RICHMOND HILL promises to be the new home to modern active families Look for upscale townhomes and detached homes in a variety of sizes.

For more information and to register for these current and upcoming communities visit mattamyhomes.com Sales centre hours are Monday to Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 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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Contributors

TARION REPORT

HOWARD BOGACH Howard Bogach is President and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. His column appears monthly in New Home Guide. For more information about how Tarion helps new-home buyers, visit tarion.com or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Moe Lalani SALES MANAGER NEW HOME GUIDE GTA, NEW CONDO GUIDE, HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS

Conni Robinson

TAXING ISSUES

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO

HENRY CHOO CHONG

Susan Maxwell

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

ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung

EDITOR

Wayne Karl CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

MORTGAGE ADVICE

Sara Duck (on leave), Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt

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

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Nina Downs nina.downs@ypnexthome.ca SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Dionne Fraser dionne.fraser@ypnexthome.ca

LEGALLY SPEAKING

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

SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Antoinette Jackson DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Sarah Khan NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

John Jenkins

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan

BILD REPORT

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

BRYAN TUCKEY

Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic

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)

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Advice | BILD REPORT

How outdoor space enhances a community

By Bryan Tuckey YOU ARE LIKELY experiencing the

wonder and significance of landscape architecture and not realizing it.

Think of an exceptional outdoor space in your neighbourhood. One that has an inviting entryway, a beautiful tree canopy, different paving surfaces or cobblestone streets and lighting embedded in a landscape of plants and flowers. Perhaps this space is connecting buildings, homes and businesses to the street below or it’s creating a bridge between two neighbourhoods.

There is a science behind designing these special outdoor spaces for people to enjoy.

Landscaping and public spaces are an essential part of building complete communities and in

the land development and home building industry, we recognize that communities are made up of more than just the buildings and landscape architecture is often what brings everything together.

It is also valuable to the economy, with the impact of the Canadian horticulture sector pegged at close to $15 billion and Ontario the largest contributor, according to a Landscape Ontario study.

Landscaping and designing outdoor space around buildings is increasingly being viewed as a way to activate the public realm and a creative way to integrate new spaces into existing communities.

One unique example, designed

by BILD member The Planning

Partnership, is Underpass Park in Toronto’s east end. The 2.5-acre space was an inhospitable, derelict, unused space underneath the Eastern Avenue, Richmond and Adelaide Streets overpasses. Now, it is a welcoming neighbourhood amenity featuring a mirrored ceiling and a children’s playground. There are benches, innovative lighting and public art, areas for skateboarding and basketball as well as open space for community gatherings. Most importantly, the park has created a connection for neighbourhoods that were previously divided and isolated by three major overpasses.

There are many examples of these important urban resources across the GTA and it’s the development industry that designs, constructs and maintains these spaces that connect to the larger community for use by local residents and the public.

One example is the large leafy courtyard nestled in between the two condominium towers on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue built by BILD member Minto Communities.

Anyone, not just the residents, can enjoy the courtyard’s fountain, have a seat on one of the benches or use the walkways encircling the space.

Often the landscape serves many functions. For example, the water feature animates the space in between the Minto towers providing sound and movement. It centres the courtyard, has a cooling effect, provides privacy and masks the sound of traffic.

As well, landscape elements not only improve the aesthetic, they can also help communities be more environmentally friendly by using innovative solutions to improve water conservation, capture rain run-off and use plants to help clean the air.

Bryan Tuckey is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and is a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter (twitter.com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

First-time buyers may get an important boost

By Wayne Karl FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS –

particularly those in expensive markets such as the GTA – you have a powerful friend in your corner: Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Seeking re-election in the upcoming federal election on Oct. 19, Harper is proposing a few changes to help make your homeownership dreams come true.

“For many Canadians, owning a home is their most important investment and the achievement of a key life goal,” Harper says. “We want to help more Canadian families

purchase their first dream home.”

A re-elected Harper government will do this by making improvements to the Home Buyers’ Plan. Under the HBP, aspiring homeowners can make tax-free withdrawals from their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) to finance the purchase or new construction of their first home.

In 2009, Harper raised the withdrawal limit to $25,000 from $20,000. Now he is proposing to increased it further, to $35,000.

This is music to the ears, of course, of those in the industry – home

builders, realtors and mortgage lenders – whose official governing bodies all issued statements supporting Harper’s plan.

It should also be welcomed news to you. Housing costs in the GTA are rising (which is a good thing, once you own a home, as it’s an indication of market health). But saving and otherwise obtaining the funds to take that important first homebuying step are becoming increasingly difficult.

This is where the HBP and other initiatives, as noted in Alyssa Richard’s mortgage column on page 49, prove their value.

A re-elected Harper government also plans to: » Collect data on foreign buyer activity in Canada’s housing market and, as necessary, take action in coordination with provinces to curb foreign speculation in Canada’s residential real estate market. » Maintain the enhancement to TaxFree Savings Accounts so Canadians can save and invest more of their hard-earned money tax-free. » Establish a new permanent Home Renovation Tax Credit for substantial home renovation expenses between $1,000 and $5,000, so young homeowners can renovate and upgrade their homes.

Over the next six weeks or so as we edge toward election date, we may hear other campaign promises aimed at addressing these and other important issues related to homeownership.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an existing homeowner looking for your next home, take note of these potential opportunities to help you realize your homebuying plans.

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

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Trending

GTA new homes set record price growth in July MONTHLY NEW-HOME SALES BY MUNICIPALITY

July ’15

Lowrise

Highrise

Total

Region

2013

2014

2015

2013

2014

2015

2013

2014

2015

Durham

209

251

186

6

25

21

215

276

207

55

229

177

73

282

78

128

511

255

Peel

228

391

473

65

47

87

293

438

560

Toronto

26

82

41

876

925

854

902

1,007

895

York

299

354

428

75

271

296

374

625

724

GTA

817

1,307

1,305

1,095

1,550

1,336

1,912

2,857

2,641

6,872

11,199

13,259

8,477

12,712

12,269

15,349

23,911

25,528

Halton

Jan-July

THE COST OF HOMES in the GTA

keeps rising. Both brand new lowrise and highrise prices hit an all-time high in July. What’s trending downward, however, is the size of new condos, which hit a record low, according to the latest figures released by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).

The average price of a new lowrise home in the GTA hit an unprecedented $806,391 in July, according to the RealNet New Home Price Index. Prices in the lowrise market, which include detached and semi-detached homes as well as townhomes, have increased by 109 per cent in the last decade.

“In July 2005, the average price of a ground-related home in the GTA was $386,133. Today it is more than double that,” says BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “This means that many first-time buyers have been priced out of the lowrise market.”

New highrise prices have also increased 57 per cent since July 2005, when the average price was $284,598. In July 2015, it was $446,398.

The price per sq. ft. for highrise homes reached a record high $570 in July, while average unit size fell to a record-low 783 sq. ft.

“The industry is using innovating architectural design to make new homes more affordable,” Tuckey explains. “By maximizing living space and reducing overall suite size, our members are able to keep prices within reach for many first-time buyers.”

The price gap between brand new highrise and lowrise homes has grown to $359,997, which BILD attributes to limited supply of new ground-related homes due to lack of development-ready, serviced land across the region.

“Homes are being purchased faster than they can be brought to market,” Tuckey says.

“Sales have been strong but a lot of them are coming from older, unsold inventory because new project launches can’t satisfy demand.”

There were 13,259 lowrise homes sold across the GTA so far this year, while remaining inventory of lowrise homes fell to 4,550 – a new record low.

“Lowrise inventory has fallen below record low levels several times this year and will continue to do so until we have an adequate supply of serviced land designated for development.”

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From Bowmanville to Niagara-on-the Lake, every detail of every Averton home is created with the highest regard for design integrity and value. Offering inspired townhomes from the high $200’s to breathtaking suites over $1 million, Averton has a home designed for you.

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Signature quality and design Pickering An incredible new selection of Brownstone Townhomes including Coach Towns, Garden Towns, and Urban Towns.

From the 280’s

Bowmanville Charming detached homes and bungalows with easy access to miles of trails winding down to the waterfront.

From the low $400’s

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

From the mid 500’s

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Etobicoke Superb selection of quick move-in ready suites in this spectacular completed boutique condominium.

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Property Profile | FIELDGATE HOMES

A new release of 38- and 44-ft. lots at Impressions in Kleinburg Visit Impressions this weekend to see what is new from Fieldgate Homes ABOVE

FIELDGATE HOMES’ just released a collection of new lots at

Location

The 30-ft. threebedroom Berman Elevation B has many in-demand features, such as a second floor laundry room, lavish master suite and more.

Impressions. There is a long list of reasons why Impressions – winner of BILD’s prestigious 2014 People’s Choice Award for Community of the Year – is among the GTA’s most popular family communities. This breathtaking master-planned community features more than 70 acres of greenspace, community parks, ponds and two proposed community schools. Featuring stunning homes in an ideal location minutes from the heart of the historic village of Kleinburg.

The current release features 38-ft. detached homes from the mid $800’s and 44-ft. from the low $900’s. There’s such an abundance of selection that homebuyers are sure to find something that matches their families’ lifestyle and needs. With construction already underway, Impressions is certainly taking

Kleinburg Housing Type

Detached homes 30-ft. from the upper $600’s, 38-ft. from the mid $800’s, 44-ft. from the low $900’s Contact

905.893.9500 fieldgatehomes.com

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Perfectly nestled between the east and west branches of the Humber River, Kleinburg offers all the pleasures of small town life just minutes from the big city conveniences of Vaughan and the surrounding area.

ABOVE

The 30-ft. three-bedroom Berman Elevation B has many in-demand features, such as a second floor laundry room, lavish master suite and more.

shape, and you won’t have to wait long to start enjoying life in this exquisite family home community.

One of the many fine designs that homebuyers can have the pleasure of discovering Impressions this weekend is the 30-ft. singledetached Berman Elevation B. With 1,836 sq. ft. of stylish interior living space, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a single-car garage, this home offers an abundance of today’s most in-demand features. The exterior of the home is of distinguished brick construction, with a large covered porch welcoming you into a world of beauty and comfort. Inside, the highly functional contemporary floorplan creates an attractive and highly convenient living environment for the whole family. The main floor boasts a free flowing, open concept design that includes a large formal room, gourmet kitchen and inviting family room with gas fireplace. Upstairs, homebuyers will be pleased to discover a second

floor laundry room, a lavish master suite with walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom that includes an oval soaker tub and separate glass shower, two additional large bedrooms and a spacious main bathroom. The Berman is priced in the upper $600’s.

Throughout all of the GTA, there’s no place quite like the Village of Kleinburg.

Perfectly nestled between the east and west branches of the Humber River, Kleinburg offers all the pleasures of small town life just minutes from the big city conveniences of Vaughan and the surrounding area. This is a place where the old and the new are weaved together to create a vibrant tapestry of inspired community living – a place that celebrates arts and culture; a place that celebrates family and friends.

Kleinburg’s main street is the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon stroll past charming boutiques, cafes and restaurants. This is also a community that celebrates our nation’s rich cultural heritage –

the village is famously home to The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, an exclusive showcase for Canadian art. For nature lovers, the Kortright Centre for Conservation – renown for its hiking, bird watching and outdoor education programs – is just minutes away, along with Bindertwine Park’s breathtaking walking trails, and Copper Creek, one of the GTA’s premier golf clubs.

The impressive selection of nearby amenities extends well beyond Kleinburg’s quaint village setting. Vaughan’s many other charming neighbourhoods also offer convenient shopping destinations – such as Vaughan Mills – boasting a host of major retailers and top name brands. Commuting is made easy with Hwys. 27, 400, 427 and 407 all just minutes away.

To learn more about Impressions, visit fieldgatehomes.com today or call 905.893.9500 to speak with a sales representative.

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Advice | TARION REPORT

Remember:

Your new home likely comes with a Tarion-backed warranty

By Howard Bogach

Some of the things to look for are cracks in flooring, drywall or outside cladding, missing roof shingles and home finishes. Electrical and plumbing fixtures, heating and air conditioning systems are warranted only in the first year, so if these aren’t working properly, take note immediately.

The two-year warranty This protects against defects in materials such as windows, doors and caulking. This warranty also covers defects in electrical, plumbing and heating delivery and distribution systems and exterior cladding.

Within the first two years, inspect your home regularly to ensure there is no water seeping in.

ONE OF THE GREATEST ADVANTAGES

of buying a new house or condo, is that almost all new homes in Ontario come with a warranty. Your builder must stand behind the workmanship in your new home.

For 40 years, Tarion has been protecting the rights of new-home buyers by administering Ontario’s mandatory new-home warranty program and regulating builders. The warranty includes delayed closing and deposit protection, as well as coverage for workmanship, plumbing, heating and cooling systems and major

structural defects. Different items are covered for varying periods, but the warranty typically starts at possession and ends up to seven years later.

Here are a few tips on what to look for and when: The one-year warranty In the first year, your warranty covers defects in work and materials, ensures that it has been constructed according to the Ontario Building Code and is fit for habitation. It includes almost everything that was provided by the builder.

The seven-year warranty Finally, the seven-year warranty covers your home from major structural defects. This includes the failure of a load-bearing portion of your home. Look for major cracks in the foundation or exterior cladding, interior separation of drywall between ceilings, walls and floors or movement in the basement floor.

Once you move in, inspect your home’s condition regularly. If there are issues that fall under the warranty, your builder is responsible for fixing a defect. If they don’t, Tarion will step in. If you are a new-home owner, sign up for Tarion’s online warranty service called MyHome at tarion.com. It’s the easiest way to keep on top of all your warranty deadlines.

Howard Bogach is President and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. His column appears monthly in New Home Guide. For more information about how Tarion helps new-home buyers, visit tarion.com or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

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GTA builders shine as OHBA announces finalists for 2015 Awards of Distinction THE ONTARIO HOME Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announced the finalists for its 2015 Awards of Distinction, and builders in the GTA have made a fine showing.

Encompassing 39 categories of building, design, sales and marketing, the Awards of Distinction will be announced on Sept. 28 at the Deerhurst Resort in Hunstville during the 2015 OHBA Conference.

“The Awards of Distinction program is an opportunity to pay tribute and honour the creativity, innovation and talent of builders, renovators, designers and marketers within the new home building and renovation industry,” says OHBA President Vince Molinaro. “The building industry continues to be a major driving force in our province’s economy and the Awards of Distinction celebrates this dynamic sector.”

Following is a partial list of finalists: Prestige Awards Project of the Year - Lowrise (Model homes must be open to the public) Aspen Ridge Homes: Upper West Side – Thornhill Granite Homes Inc.: Arkell Lofts – Guelph Marz Homes Holdings Inc.: South Coast Village – Crystal Beach Project of the Year – High or Midrise (Must be 50 per cent pre-sold) Fusion Homes: The Metalworks – Guelph New Horizon Development Group: Bridgewater Residences on the Lake – Burlington Signature Communities: East United – Toronto

OHBA People’s Choice Award Aspen Ridge Homes: Upper West Side – Thornhill Fusion Homes: The Metalworks – Guelph Granite Homes Inc.: Arkell Lofts – Guelph Marz Homes Holdings Inc.: South Coast Village – Crystal Beach New Horizon Development Group: Bridgewater Residences on the Lake – Burlington Signature Communities: East United – Toronto

OHBA Ontario Home Builder of the Year Empire Communities – BILD/ Brantford HBA/ Durham Region HBA/ Hamilton-Halton HBA/ Niagara HBA/ Waterloo Region HBA Mattamy Homes Ltd. – BILD/ Hamilton-Halton HBA/ Greater Ottawa HBA/ Waterloo Region HBA Minto Communities – BILD/ Durham Region HBA/ Greater Ottawa HBA 30 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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Most Outstanding Production Built Home (Two storeys 2501 sq. ft. and over) Aspen Ridge Homes: Upper West Side “Koolhaus” – Thornhill Brookfield Residential: Fieldstone “Preston” – Mono Mattamy Homes Limited: St. John’s Forest “The Snapdragon” – Aurora Most Outstanding Midrise Building (4 - 10 storeys) Branthaven Homes: Jazz Condos – Burlington Tribute Communities: Varley Condominium Residences – Unionville Most Outstanding Highrise Building (11+ storeys) Freed Developments / Capital Developments: Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos – Toronto Great Gulf: One Bloor – Toronto Signature Communities: East United – Toronto

Best Website (Builder or Renovator) Empire Communities: Eau Du Soleil Freed Developments/Capital Developments: Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos Signature Communities: East United Best Lowrise Ad Campaign (1-3 Storeys) Branthaven Homes/Minto Communities: Oakvillage – Oakville Sorbara Group of Companies: Fairwater Estates – Pickering Best High or Midrise Ad Campaign (4+ Storeys) Concert Properties Ltd.: The Kip District: One – Etobicoke Signature Communities: East United – Toronto Best Project Logo Branding (For individual community logo) Concert Properties Ltd.: The Kip District: One – Etobicoke

On-Site Sales Presentation Most Outstanding High or Midrise Condo Suite (4+ storeys up to 800 sq. ft.)

FRAM Building Group: 150 Fairview Mall Soul Condos “soul 5” – Toronto Minto Communities & North Drive: Minto Yorkville Park “Grant” – Toronto

Best New Home Sales Office (Up to 1500 sq. ft.)

Concert Properties Ltd.: The Kip District: One – Etobicoke

Most Outstanding High or Midrise Condo Suite (4+ storeys 801 sq. ft. and over) New Horizon Development Group: Bridgewater Residences on the Lake “1559 Sq.Ft.” – Burlington Queenscorp Group: Watermark “711” – Toronto

Best Design/Decor Centre Empire Communities: Empire Decor Centre – Toronto Great Gulf: Corporate Decor Centre – Etobicoke

Most Outstanding High or Midrise Condo Suite Kitchen Great Gulf for: Twenty Lombard – Toronto Minto Communities & North Drive: Minto Yorkville Park – Toronto New Horizon Development Group: Bridgewater Residences on the Lake – Burlington

Project Image & Advertising Best Video Lowrise Project (1-3 storeys) Great Gulf: Trafalgar Landing – Oakville Best Video High or Midrise Project (4+ storeys) Concert Properties Ltd. for: The Kip District – Toronto Empire Communities: Eau Du Soleil – Toronto Minto Communities: Minto Westside – Toronto Best Use of Social Media Branthaven Homes/Minto Communities for: Oakvillage – Oakville Fusion Homes for: The Metalworks – Guelph Geranium Homes

Best New Home Sales Office (1501 sq. ft. and over) Minto Communities: Minto Westside – Toronto Signature Communities: East United – Toronto

Best Interior Decorating - Model Home/Suite (Up to 2000 sq. ft.)

Geranium Homes: Uptownes at Cardinal Point – Whitchurch-Stouffville New Horizon Development Group: Bridgewater Residences on the Lake – Burlington Best Interior Decorating - Model Home/Suite (2001 sq. ft. and over) Aspen Ridge Homes: Upper West Side “Koolhaus” – Thornhill Aspen Ridge Homes: Upper West Side “Winden” – Thornhill Best Lowrise Project Sales Brochure (1-3 Storeys) Aspen Ridge Homes/CountryWide Homes/Lakeview Homes: Queensville – East Gwillimbury Georgian International: Braestone in the Horseshoe Valley – Oro-Medonte Minto Communities: Minto Oakvillage – Oakville Best High or Midrise Project Sales Brochure (4+ storeys) Empire Communities: Eau Du Soleil – Toronto Minto Communities: Minto Westside – Toronto SEPTEMBER 5 - 19, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE 31

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Property Profile | MADISON HOMES

Cornell Rouge A variety of home designs in one of Markham’s most desirable neighbourhoods Location

Markham, east of Cornell Centre Boulevard, north of Hwy. 7 to 16th Avenue Builder

Madison Homes Development

Cornell Rouge Home Type

Townhomes and detached homes Sales Centre

Open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends and holiday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays by appointment Contact

905.472.7667 madisonhomes.ca

CORNELL ROUGE by Madison Homes is a community unlike any other.

Located just east of Cornell Centre Boulevard and stretching north of Hwy. 7 up to 16th Avenue, Cornell Rouge embodies the success of new urbanism with more than 1,000 families calling this community their home. Drive or take a stroll along gently winding avenues as you enjoy the pleasing curb appeal of this uniquely pedestrian-friendly, masterplanned community, where garages are tucked around back but yet attached to some of the homes and accessed via laneways.

Cornell Rouge is offering a wide range of home designs to those that want to be part of one of Markham’s most desirable neighbourhoods, including townhomes and detached

homes. In keeping with the communities of old, many of these homes also feature delightful covered porches for long, summer chats with neighbours. Simply put, Cornell Rouge offers classic homes with all the right amenities in a streetscape featuring families, rather than family cars.

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

Nestled carefully beside the natural beauty of Rouge Park – a 12,000-acre natural urban park – Cornell Rouge is rich in natural beauty, providing residents with a community that is nurtured by nature and peaceful tranquility.

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Cornell Rouge enjoys a splendid locale with highways, schools, shopping, a hospital, business and services, all mere minutes away.

With three large woodlots and a multi-purpose park within the immediate master-planned community, Cornell Rouge is sure to please the entire family.

Residents will also be steps away from the neighbourhood’s exceptional new 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 129,000 sq. ft.

Madison has also recently released Phase 5, which is adjacent to one of

the large woodlots with walking trails and a parkette. Madison Homes is currently offering a luxurious upgrade package, which includes hardwood floors on the main floor, granite kitchen countertops and taller kitchen cabinetry with decor dollars.

You have the option in some models to add an incredible 524 sq. ft. second-storey Coach House above your attached two-car garage.

With our choice of three different floorplans (finished loft, a studio apartment or a full-one bedroom apartment), your Coach House will provide you with additional living, working or entertaining space. Each Coach House comes with a parking pad and its own private entrance with interior staircase.

Homes range in size from 2,350

to 3,237 sq. ft. on 30-, 36- and 40-ft. wide lots priced from the $900’s.

Townhomes range in size from 1,881 to 2,262 sq. ft. priced from the high $600’s. Come view the Cornell Rouge presentation centre where four fully furnished and decorated models allow you to truly appreciate the designs of a well-crafted Madison home.

For more information, visit madisonhomes.ca or call 905.472.7667. Cornell Rouge sales office hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends and holiday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays by appointment. Sales office located at the southeast corner of Cornell Centre Boulevard and 16th Avenue.

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A LIMITED COLLECTION OF FREEHOLD TOWNS AND SINGLE FAMILY RAVINE HOMES ARE COMING THIS FALL TO STOUFFVILLE Weekend trailblazing with the family. The joyful laughter of children playing. Dogs chasing Frisbees in the park.

This is life in Trails at Cardinal Point.

Our award-winning Cardinal Point community is growing again!

Coming to the highly sought-after Stouffville area, discover a limited collection of freehold towns and family-sized detached homes on 38 and 42 foot lots, many backing onto the preserved natural ravine and trail system.

Named BILD’s “Places to Grow Community of the Year”, join the hundreds of families already enjoying life at Cardinal Point!

STOUFFVILLE’S ULTIMATE NEW ADDRESS REGISTER TODAY AT GERANIUMHOMES.COM/TRAILS BILD 2014 P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR BILD 2012 HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR CHBA 2011 GRAND SAM AWARD WINNER

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ONLY ONE LEFT - ESTATE HOMES ON 3/4 ACRE COUNTRY LOTS Discover a place where just 14 exclusive estate homes are nestled in a one-of-a-kind wooded setting. Where country living is just minutes from modern convenience, creating an unparalleled lifestyle. And where the indoor spaces are as spectacular as the outdoor.

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Neighbourhood Profile

Mimico This ‘area in transition’ is showing real progress

By Wayne Karl

MIMICO GETS a bad rep. From Kipling Avenue on the west, to the Gardiner Expressway on the north, Lakeshore to the south and to where Lakeshore and Gardiner intersect on the east, this historic community has long been “blue collar.” From the Goodyear factory (1917-87) to Campbell Soup (1930-present), Mimico wears this heritage on its sleeve. It’s been an “area in transition” for decades, but is now showing real progress.

The vibe Mimico shows its age in spots, particularly along Lakeshore, where

you will find lowrise rentals mixed with small retailers. But residential development – condos and townhomes on the former Goodyear site and several new highrises on the east, is breathing new life into the area. Though still in transition, Mimico, given its proximity to downtown and higher priced areas, is a comparative bargain.

Meet the neighbours The majority of residents are working age (25 to 64), with a sizeable seniors population. Condos and townhomes are the most prevalent housing type,

including the new highrises around Lakeshore and Park Lawn Road, as well as lowrise apartments built in the 1950s and 60s. Head north off Lakeshore into neighbourhood streets around Royal York, and you’ll find plenty of character homes, 1940s-era bungalows and some larger all-brick homes.

In the area This is where Mimico proves its mettle. With average prices about $433,000, Mimico is a bargain. Don’t expect huge lots and ultra-modern features in existing homes, but

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Fast facts

MORE PHOTOS ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/neighbourhoods

Average household income

$74,626 you’ll be surprised by the variety and affordability. Combined with new condo and townhome options, buyers can easily get in the market under the average price. And there’s plenty of affordable options for renters.

Planes, trains and automobiles TTC streetcar service along Lakeshore is among the oldest and most established in the city, and GO Train’s Mimico stop on the Lakeshore West line is at Royal York.

For those who must drive, the QEW/ Gardiner is right there, affording quick access into the city or west to the burbs. Noted traffic issues permitting, of course.

Dollars and sense Proximity to the lake, Lakeshore Boulevard and the Gardiner/ QEW make Mimico an appealing, convenient location with good buyer value. But the transition, or shall we

“Condos and townhomes are the most prevalent housing type, including the new highrises around Lakeshore and Park Lawn Road, as well as lowrise apartments built in the 1950s and 60s.” say “modernization” of Mimico, will require patience. Some areas along the Lakeshore are, to put it gently, aged. And traffic? Just imagine when all those new condos are completed, and thousands of new residents move into the area.

Family structure

FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

35%

28%

37%

Own vs. rent

65% OWN

35% RENT

On tap

22%

CORONA

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HEINEKEN

COORS LIGHT

Visit ypnexthome.ca for more photos and neighbourhoods online

SOURCE: ENVIRONICS

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

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

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Among the standard features (all as per plan) are nine-ft. ceiling heights; stained oak veneer staircase, oak pickets and handrails; smooth ceilings; ceramic and/or porcelain tile and pre-finished stained oak engineered flooring; and kitchens with granite or quartz countertops.

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The Chelsea Maple Station Presentation Centre is located at 18 Hill St., northeast of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Keele Street. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Friday.

Call 289.553.3147 or visit aspenridgehomes.com

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Closing costs 101

By Jayson Schwarz WHEN YOU CLOSE on your new home, there are three groups who will come a-knocking, looking for payment – the builder, the government and the lawyer.

Your lawyer generally collects all of the necessary money from you and your mortgage company, doles it out to the builder and government, and keeps his cut.

The builder will get paid the purchase price of the property from your mortgage company, less the deposit – which you’ve already paid.

You may even get a credit for certain items, called “adjustments” which will be reflected on a document called the Statement of Adjustments, like HST payable, the original purchase price on the property, real estate

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taxes, hydro expenses, common expenses and maintenance fees (as applicable), connection costs, levies and charges, to name but a few.

Review this document carefully and ensure you understand all the charges that you are required to pay. This is the final figure owed to the builder.

The Ontario and City of Toronto governments also want their share, in the form of Land Transfer Taxes and sales tax. There are many other items, but they usually show up on your lawyer’s disbursement account or trust reconciliation, as do many

of the municipal compliance request charges.

Speaking of the lawyer’s account...

First of all, you have to pay the legal fee, whatever the amount you agreed to. You did have a pre-agreed fee, didn’t you? Then come disbursements, those monies expended by your lawyer on your behalf necessary to close the transaction, like registration charges, title insurance, couriers and searches.

Be careful – it is here that someone may try to take advantage of you by charging large fax, mail and photocopy fees. Have your lawyer justify all expenditures that don’t make sense.

Remember, a large part of your closing costs is based on what you negotiate at the beginning of the purchase process.

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

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Canadians taking on more debt, but relax – it’s “good debt”

By Lydia McNutt ABOUT 80 PER CENT OF CANADIANS

are carrying some kind of debt – and given today’s low lending rate environment, it’s not surprising that the amount of debt we’re taking on is on the rise. The results of the 2015 annual debt poll released recently by BMO and conducted by Pollara show Canadians owe on average $93,000 – up from $76,140 in 2014, and $72,045 in 2013.

While this sounds like a hefty number, particularly compared to

just two years ago, Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, notes that it is “good debt” – investment debt that creates value. Topping the list were home purchases, home renovations and education expenses.

“Given the angst about high debt burdens, it’s somewhat comforting to know that Canadians are generally accumulating good debt to finance investments in their homes and educations, as opposed to bad debt

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Can Canadians handle their debt?

Half of Canadians (49 per cent) said buying a home was a major contributor to their debt. Thirty-four per cent said it was the main factor.

Indeed, home sales have been up across the country, with the Canadian Real Estate Association recently reporting a 3.4-per-cent increase in sales in July year-over-year, marking the second-highest July sales stat on record since 2009. Activity stood 12.6 per cent above the 10-year average for July.

Today’s low interest rates have prompted many who have been sitting on the sidelines to jump into home ownership, while those who weren’t able to carry a mortgage at a higher rate can now do so with the hardto-resist rates offered by mortgage lenders today. And therein lies the potential problem.

“Rapidly rising house prices in [Toronto and Vancouver] could encourage some households to take on larger mortgages than they can handle when interest rates rise,” Guatieri says.

Note he said “when,” not “if.”

So, what can you do to insulate yourself from this looming threat?

It comes down to common sense.

Here are some tips: » Stress-test your mortgage against a higher rate. If you can’t afford an interest rate hike of two or three per cent, then decrease your homebuying budget. » Don’t spend the maximum you get approved for by your mortgage lender. This will be the top end of your budget. » Factor your other debts and lifestyle into your budget. You want to live in your house, not live for your house.

Lydia McNutt is an award-winning writer and editor of New Condo Guide. Lydia’s love of architecture, interior design and the written word have landed her happily at home at Yellow Pages NextHome, where real estate rules. Email Lydia.McNutt@ypnexthome.ca, and follow her on Twitter @LydiasTweets

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Determining your deductions

By Henry Choo Chong

and claimed by the lower income spouse. A receipt must be provided by the school for the portion of the fees that are considered “childcare.”

Additionally, depending if there is some religious affiliation, part of the fees may be allocated as a charitable donation. Again, the institution must provide receipts and qualify for charitable status.

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recently sold a real estate investment property. How much income tax will I pay? I calculated I made approximately $80,000. Karim, Mississauga

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My wife and I recently welcomed her elderly parents into our home. They lived in north Simcoe and we are in Richmond Hill.

They loved their home; unfortunately they can no longer maintain it on their own. We can financially and physically help them in their senior years. Can we deduct the money we give them for living expenses? Where and how on our tax return?

Ron and Beth, Richmond Hill

amount. This will reduce your federal and provincial income taxes by $633 and $210 respectively.

You should note, parents must be at least 65 years old and mentally or physically dependent on adult children.

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The Baby Boomer generation may have to put condo living on hold for several years.

Many boomers have the financial responsibility of not just university kids but aging parents too. Our generation (myself included) is blessed with having the people most close to us at home – children and parents.

Unfortunately, neither Ottawa nor Ontario provide a deduction for your financial assistance. However, they do provide a “caregiver” tax credit. You may qualify to claim a $4,223 federal tax credit and a similar provincial

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My kids attend pre-school and elementary private institutions. The cost is astronomical but my wife and I believe it is best for our kids. How much of the tuition may I deduct and how?

Wong, Markham

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Generally, private school tuition is not tax deductible.

An attempt was made several years past to deduct private school tuition; however it was politically unpopular and was reversed the following year.

Fees to education institutions may be deductible as childcare

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Generally, real estate that is sold for more than its cost may result in a capital gain for the individual. Fifty per cent of the gain must be included in your income tax return in the year of sale.

Using your figures and assuming you have other income, such as from employment, we can use a 40-per-cent tax rate. Therefore, the $80,000 capital gain is reported.

Forty thousand (50 per cent of the gain) must be included in income.

This is taxed at 40 per cent. Your tax obligation on the gain is $16,000 (40,000 x 40 per cent) to Canada Revenue Agency.

Consult your accountant/tax advisor before committing to pay any income taxes.

The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and not those of New Home Guide. New Home Guide does not necessarily endorse or encourage any specific tax strategies. Please consult a tax professional for advice specific to your particular situation.

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

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Advice | MORTGAGE ADVICE

Savings options for buying a home

By Alyssa Richard

IF YOU WANT TO SAVE for a home in the next five years, you should avoid stocks because you could lose money.

Instead, you should use no-risk options like a high-interest savings account or GICs. But what type of savings vehicle should you use?

There are three different types of accounts to choose from and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Here are your options:

RRSP An RRSP allows the money you save to grow tax-free. If you qualify as a first-time homebuyer, you’ll also be able to take advantage of the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP).

Using the HBP, you can withdraw up to $25,000 from your RRSP as long as the money was deposited more than 90 days ago. If you’re buying with a spouse or partner who’s also a first-time buyer, you can each take out $25,000 for a total of $50,000. The money you withdraw has to be taken out no later than 30 days after the closing date.

You must repay what you borrowed the second year after the year you withdrew the funds. You have up to 15 years to repay that amount.

For example, if you borrow $24,000 from your RRSP, you’ll need to pay $1,600 a year ($24,000 divided by 15, equals $1,600).

You can pay more than the $1,600 towards your HBP in any given year and your annual payments will decrease. If you decide to pay $9,400 in the second year, then you’ll only need to pay $1,000 a year thereafter.

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The great thing about the money you withdraw from your RRSP for the HBP is it’s tax-free. However, if you can’t afford to make the annual payment, you’ll have to declare it as RRSP income on your tax return.

TFSA Like an RRSP, a TFSA also allows your money to grow taxfree. But there aren’t as many restrictions as there are with an RRSP. If you’re buying a home for the second or third time, you can still make a tax-free withdrawal from your TFSA. There aren’t any first-time homebuyer restrictions.

You’re not restricted from borrowing just $25,000 because you can withdraw as much as you want from a TFSA. You also don’t have to pay the money back over a specific timeframe. In fact, you don’t have to repay the amount you took out and there aren’t any tax penalties.

The other good thing about using your TFSA is you keep your RRSP intact and allow your money to compound over time so you can save more for retirement.

However, you won’t get a tax refund if you save using a TFSA instead of an RRSP. If you were to get a refund, you could use that extra cash for your down payment and be able to save even more money.

Non-registered account You could use a non-registered account to save for a house but this isn’t the best option because you’ll be taxed on any interest earned.

The only reason you might use this type of account is if you don’t have any RRSP or TFSA contribution room, which is highly unlikely.

However, you can withdraw as much money as you want from a non-registered account and you never have to pay it back.

Which one to choose?

RRSPs and TFSAs allow your money to grow tax-free while a non-registered account does not. A TFSA has fewer restrictions while a saving in an RRSP will provide you with tax refunds, which can increase your savings.

The best option might be to use a combination of both.

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

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Advice | MAKE YOUR MOVE

To pack or not to pack?

By Chuck Resnick WITH MOVING COMES packing, and

with packing come decisions. Some people want to pack their own items, while others prefer to leave the task to a pro. There are, of course, advantages to each approach, so it is important to weigh the pros and cons.

The professional packer Most who choose to pack themselves do so because it saves money. This is true only if your items make it from Point A to B in one piece. Moving companies will not be responsible for items damaged due to your poor packing skills.

The most critical element in packing is taking into consideration how far and long the items will remain in the boxes during transit.

Consumers often underestimate just how much jostling their items will endure on the road. Accessories like lamps may seem to be packed well, but may shift inside the carton and break or chip as a result.

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Professional packers make it their business to know what is best for various categories of items, depending on the size and distance of the move, and they pack accordingly.

They can also provide tips on how to mark your boxes for ease of unpacking, and advise on the items to pack last and therefore, unpack first.

Having your mover pack your stuff offers the peace of mind in knowing that if the damage happens, your possessions will be repaired or replaced.

The DIY packer If you are willing and able to pack yourself, ensure you have the proper materials and containers to help with a successful move. Although you can obtain boxes from places like grocery stores, check with your mover, who

may sell proper packing materials that will save you work and worry.

There are also significant considerations to keep in mind, such as not packing explosive or flammable items.

Your list of essentials will include tape dispensers, packing paper, markers, pads/blankets and bubble wrap, and or course, there are many sizes and strengths of boxes available.

A 1.5-cu.-ft. box that is often referred to as a book or record box.

It’s fairly small and is designed to hold small, heavy items like food jars or cans, flatware, CDs and the like. The next size up is a lamp or lamp shade box, which is three cu. ft. in size. The sizes go up from there, to 4.5 and six cu. ft. for lighter objects like pillows.

Whether you choose to pack your own items or have your mover do it, be sure you choose a company with a solid track record for providing top-notch service.

Chuck Resnick is vice-president of marketing and operations, Two Men and a Truck Canada. twomenandatruck.ca

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FINAL LOT RELEASE STARTING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH

SPECTACULAR 43’ COURT LOTS, SINGLES, TOWNS & SEMI’S IN AURORA These are the most desirable lots in the neighbourhood… and this is your last chance to be a part of Aurora’s best-selling community.

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Arista Homes

Named 2015 Energy Star New Home Builder of the Year!

WITH A 20-YEAR commitment of

building exceptional residential real estate communities across the GTA, Arista Homes has quickly become one of the leading residential home builders, setting the standards in building excellence.

Committed to sustainable home building, Arista Homes recently took home the prestigious 2015 New Homes Builder of the Year award at this year’s Energy Star Market Transformation Award ceremony.

This coveted national award demonstrates Arista Homes’ commitment to producing superior energy-efficient homes throughout the GTA and building the best home possible for its new-home buyers.

Known for its innovative designs and unsurpassed quality, Arista Homes is currently constructing several master-planned communities across the GTA, each situated in the most sought-after locations and offering individually distinct features and amenities.

AURORA TRAILS Offering homebuyers the ultimate in luxury and comfort, Aurora Trails features the finest architectural details and interior designs found in the picturesque Town of Aurora.

This community has been an overwhelming success and continues to be in high demand.

With new court lots being released

Sept. 12, this may be your final opportunity to purchase a freehold townhome, semi or single-detached home in this highly sought-after Aurora community surrounded by nature trails and walkways.

IMPRESSIONS OF KLEINBURG Offering a selection of semis and singles, this master-planned community has it all. Currently in its third phase, Impressions of Kleinburg has been well received by discerning buyer and offers exceptional features and finishes as well as meeting Energy Star building criteria. Starting from the $600’s, Impressions has become one of the most desired residential communities in York Region.

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a naturally preserved park-style lot at its heart. Situated in the heart of Woodbridge, homes at Vellore Woods are priced from the mid $700’s.

COMING SOON Never at a standstill, the construction and development teams at Arista Homes are hard at work preparing for the upcoming release of the following new master-planned communities.

Stay tuned.

VAUGHAN VALLEY This award-winning community is now in its final stages. Priced from $1.2 million, Vaughan Valley offers traditional lot depths, beautiful finishes and exceptional architectural designs. With only two homes remaining, this is your final opportunity to live in one of the GTA’s most desired communities.

GODDARD ON THE VALLEY Goddard on the Valley offers a truly exceptional location, with the privacy

and prestige of a nearby ravine locale. This popular infill community is situated at Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West in the popular Bathurst Manor community.

Remaining detached homes are priced from $1.1 million.

VELLORE WOODS With construction now nearly complete, Vellore Woods continues to offer exceptional value within the Vaughan marketplace. This alldetached infill community features

» BoxGrove Village an enclave of exclusive live/work and freehold townhomes soon to be launched in an established community in Markham. » Whitby Meadows will offer towns, semis and singles at Taunton and Coronation Roads. » In Richmond Hill an incredible selection of towns, semis and singles are planned in the not too distant future stay tuned.

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Natural and neutral are in!

The look of reclaimed wood is trendy, but timeless.

Martens Double-Door Cabinet in Aged Elm, $2,395 - $2,795. restorationhardware.com

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Blue Horizon mountain homes A private enclave just a stroll from Blue Mountain Village and the slopes THE VIEWS FROM STERLING HOMES’

new mountain home community are best described in one word – spectacular. Inspired by the Blue Mountain setting, all the homes in this nine-home community nestled around a private cul-de-sac have been designed with grand rear windows facing the mountain and surroundings. The result is incredible indoor views of the changing sky and scenery through all four seasons.

Even better, it’s only a five-minute stroll right to the shops, restaurants and cafes of Blue Mountain Village and a minute or two more to the ski slopes. Golf and tennis are also nearby. A short drive takes you to vibrant Collingwood, the charming main street cafes of Thornbury or the shores of Georgian Bay for boating and water sports. The area is also known for hiking, mountain biking and cycling as well as apple orchards, local fairs and festivals.

Blue Horizon’s eye-catching exteriors feature a high degree

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Luxury detached homes from 2,844 to 3,842 sq. ft. and from the $700’s.

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bluehorizonluxury.com of European alpine-influenced architectural detail including board and batten, shakes, decorative wood brackets and gables and stone.

Natural wood timbers are used inside and outside, paying homage to the nearby mountain forest. Casement windows open to allow fresh outdoor air inside.

Bringing the outdoors inside is a theme. Each of the four- and fivebedroom, two-storey models offers stunning interiors, filled with light and

views of nature. Sip espresso in the breakfast area while you watch birds fly over the mountain. Or take your green tea with you into the Great Room with the vaulted ceiling that sends your imagination soaring. Relax by the warmth of the stone fireplace.

Spacious kitchens are natural gathering places for entertaining.

Everyone crowds around the island with breakfast bar, for hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Highlights like walk-in pantries and serveries add ease to throwing a party or family gathering. Floorplans offer choices for entertaining, too. All of the kitchen designs flow into the Great Room; some include a separate dining room with highlights like coffered ceilings or buffet niches.

Designs offer both main floor or second floor master retreats, many with mountain views. Highlights include dressing rooms and balconies with French doors, perfect for private outdoor relaxing. Store all …continued on page 62

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“Life is meant to be enjoyed here, which means you don’t have to worry about snow removal or cutting the grass”

your sun and ski wear in generous walk-in closets. Ensuites come with freestanding tubs, his-and-her sinks and highlights like oversize showers with benches and drying areas.

Four-seasons living has been built into each mountain home design. Garages come with storage for skis and mountain bikes. Handy mudrooms feature benches and in some models, built-in lockers to store sports equipment. And after a long day on the slopes, watch the sky change colour over the mountain while you relax in your private outdoor hot tub.

Life is meant to be enjoyed here, which means you don’t have to worry about snow removal or cutting the grass. It’s handled for you thanks to a convenient Blue Horizon community condo maintenance program.

Square footage ranges from 2,844 to 3,842 sq. ft., and prices begin in the $700’s. There are only nine homes, so don’t wait! Occupancy is slated for fall, 2016. Register now at bluehorizonluxury.com

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IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

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from $600,000

5 4E

3

FIELDGATE HOMES

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

from $688,000

25 & Insert 4E

4

ARISTA HOMES

Vellore Woods aristahomes.com • from $750,000

5 8F

6

PRIMONT HOMES

Renaissance Townes 905-417-3363

from $595,000

12 8D

20 ANDRIN HOMES

Claridge Gate andrinhomes.com • from $670,000

23 14D

24 ARISTA HOMES

Vaughan Valley Estates aristahomes.com •

from $1400,000

32 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Chelsea Maple Station

aspenridgehomes.com •

from $700,000

IFC 11E

56 SENATOR HOMES

Bathurst 9130 289-597-4381 • •

from $720,000

27 13G

1

COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com • 4E

1

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Kleinburg Hills

aspenridgehomes.com • 4E

2

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES

Gates of Nobleton 647-633-3500

3

PARADISE HOMES

IMPRESSIONS

3

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5

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5 8F

•

from $950,000 4A

• •

from $690,000 4E

Valleybrooke Estates 905-303-1620

•

from $870,000 8E

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Upper West Side

•

from $1099,000 14D

5

CONSERVATORY GROUP

Upper West Side 289-553-4156

•

from $1099,000 14D

5

COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000 14D

5

REGAL CREST HOMES

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000 14D

5

TOWNWOOD HOMES

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com

•

from $1099,000 14D

7

LORMEL HOMES

La Viva lavivatowns.com •

from $350,000 5J

9

TREASURE HILL HOMES

Moda Urban Village treasurehill.com • 8E

impressionskleinburg.com •

uwscommunity.com

10 FOREST HILL HOMES

Bridle Path of Thornhill foresthillhomes.ca •

11

TREASURE HILL HOMES

Victory Heights treasurehill.com • 13F

12

ROSEBURY HOMES

Riverside in Pine Grove 416-746-1234

32 ANDRIN HOMES

Chelsea Maple Station 905-553-0288

•

from $700,000 11E

42 DUNPAR HOMES

Riverside Village 416-253-5888

from $519,000

44 MADISON HOMES

Thornhill Ravines 905-417-1203

•

from $1800,000 13G

46 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

The Point at Woodbridge 905-907-1500

•

from $700,000 8E

47 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Upper Thornhill Estates 905-907-1500

•

from $900,000 14E

48 BEAVERHALL HOMES

Regency Estates 905-265-2634

•

from $1301,000 6H

48 GRAYWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LTD Regency Estates 905-265-2634

•

from $1250,000 6H

•

•

from $1700,000 13F

from $400,000

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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

•

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from $550,000 12A

53 TREASURE HILL HOMES

Thornhill Woods treasurehill.com •

from $950,000 13G

55 OSKAR GROUP

Le Sedici lesedici.com

from $600,000 10E

central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill

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15 FOREST HILL HOMES

Jefferson Forest foresthillhomes.ca • • from $800,000

42 4H

28 SENATOR HOMES

Richvale

27 2J

1

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

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

senatorhomes.com •

•

from $800,000

5I

14 ARISTA HOMES

Jefferson Forest jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $586,000 4H

15 MADISON HOMES

Jefferson Forest jeffersonforest.ca •

•

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

from $650,000

4L

27 ACORN HOMES

Oak Knoll acornhomes.ca

roseviewgrand.com

•

• •

•

from $650,000 3C

Richmond Hill

www.mattamyhomes.com • • 9J

central region:

Uptowns on Bayview

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Town of Markham

Town of WhitechurchStouffville

Thornhill

Town of Newmarket

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MATTAMY HOMES

St. John Forest

mattamyhomes.com

from $650,000

4

FIELDGATE HOMES

BlueSky Stouffville

fieldgatehomes.com •

from $700,000

4

GERANIUM HOMES

Trails at Cardinal point

fieldgatehomes.com •

15 FIELDGATE HOMES

Aurora Trails

fieldgatehomes.com •

from $620,000

Insert & 25 13F

15 ARISTA HOMES

Aurora Trails aristahomes.com • • from $590,000

5 & 55 13F

23 ARISTA HOMES

Boxgrove Village Markham aristahomes.com

•

5 7H

25 ANDRIN HOMES

Glenway In Newmarket

•

52-53 10C

25 LAKEVIEW HOMES

Glenway In Newmarket 81%

52-53 10C

26 GERANIUM HOMES

Bloomington Woods 905-642-1900 •

from $1400,000

35 18D

30 MADISON HOMES

Cornell Rouge 905-472-9556 • •

from $690,000

11 8G

30 FOREST HILL HOMES

Cornell Rouge 905-472-9556 •

from $690,000

70 MATTAMY HOMES

Cornell

1

MARYDEL HOMES

Woodland Hills 905-898-7380

•

from $400,000 10B

2

BEAVERBROOK HOMES

The Terrace On Rouge Creek 905-640-7360

from $390,000 18F

Tel

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glenwayliving.com • •

mattamyhomes.com •

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Insert 14E 25 18F 34 & 35 18F

11 8G Insert 8G

5

TREASURE HILL HOMES

Accolades in Markham 416-798-7705

•

from $830,000 6F

6

PRIMONT HOMES

Heirloom in Markham 905-201-2804

• •

from $510,000 7F

7

LEBOVIC HOMES

Bovaird Trail 905-640-7361

•

• •

from $2597,000 14H

8

COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Wismer Commons 905-907-1500

•

•

from $450,000 6G

9

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

The Arbors 905-503-0992

•

from $650,000 14F

9

COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

The Arbors 905-907-1500

•

from $720,000 14F

10 BRIARWOOD HOMES

Havelock Town Manors 289-301-0077

•

from $560,000

11 MADISON HOMES

Greensborough 905-201-7700

•

•

from $1000,000 7G

6I

13 NATIONAL HOMES

Stonehaven 416-746-1234

•

from $730,000 13D

14 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Woodland Hills 416-270-9484

•

from $450,000 9C

15 PARADISE HOMES

Aurora Trails auroratrails.com •

•

from $620,000 13F

15 OPUS HOMES

Aurora Trails auroratrails.com •

•

from $620,000 13F

16 LINDVEST

Auroraglen lindvest.com

• • 14E

17 CONSERVATORY GROUP

Heritage Estates 905-640-2274

•

•

from $283,000 18F

18 KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES

Angus Glen West Village 905-887-9950

•

from $2000,000 4G

19 NEW ERA HOMES

Landmark Estates 905-953-9046

from $550,000 11D

starlanehomes.com •

from $434,000 18F

20 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION BlueSky Stouffville 21 ANDRIN HOMES

Glenway andrinhomes.com • 10E

22 CONSERVATORY GROUP

Heritage Collection 905-640-2274

•

22 GERANIUM HOMES

Pace on Main 905-591-1071

24 BALLANTRY HOMES

Cornell

28 PRESTON HOMES

Copper Hills 905-954-4050

30 MADISON HOMES

Forest Hill cornellrouge.com

•

from $400,000 8G

41 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Upper Cornell 905-554-3446

•

•

from $495,000 7F

42 NATIONAL HOMES

Wismer Woods 416-746-1234

•

• •

from $680,000 6G

50 GERANIUM HOMES

The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

•

from $575,000 7F

50 GERANIUM HOMES

Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999

•

•

from $600,000 7F

50 GERANIUM HOMES

Uptownes at Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

•

from $420,000 7F

50 GERANIUM HOMES

Copperstone Ballantrae 905-640-9999

•

•

from $1.1,000 7F

51 OXFORD HOMES

Coventry Valley 905-836-8902

from $600,000 10D

ballantryhomes.com •

•

from $680,000 18F

• from $330,000 18F

•

from $520,000 8G

•

from $500,000 14E

53 H&R DEVELOPMENTS

Castle Square

54 BEAVERBROOK HOMES

Victoria Highlands 416-924-0110

•

55 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Woodland Hills 905-907-1500

• 10C

59 PRIMONT HOMES

Harmony 905-305-8871

• 5I

62 NORTH STAR HOMES

Mill Fair Village

hr-newhomes.com • 6G

NorttStarHomesInc.com

from $450,000 10H

•

from $500,000 5T

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

66 TREASURE HILL HOMES

Aurora Woods on Bayview 905-727-5794

•

from $769,000 13H

86 CHERRYWOOD HOMES

Glengrove on the Park 905-640-7571

from $250,000 19F

• •

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Victoria Highlands averton.ca •

from $550,000

23 10H

15 GOLD PARK HOMES

Encore Brampton

from $600,000

85 6N

20 OXFORD HOMES

The Fairgrounds in Sutton 905-235-7744 •

•

from $320,000

63 9G

22 STERLING HOMES

Blue Horizon

bluehorizonluxury.com •

from $700,000

61 4E

1

PACIFIC HOMES LIMITED

MarlLake Village 1-877-428-5115

•

from $210,000 5F

1

RED BERRY HOMES

MarlLake Village 1-877-428-5115

•

from $210,000 5F

2

DELPARK HOMES

Cedar Ridge 905-722-7210

•

• •

from $275,000 10G

3

LOSANI HOMES

Summit Shores

losanihomes.com/readybuilt

from $390,000 2E

4

MANCINI HOMES

Princeton Woods 705-730-1978

•

from $330,000 14E

5

NATIONAL HOMES

The Forest 416-746-1234

•

from $480,000

6

MARIPOSA HOMES

Trailside 705-329-3330

•

from $249,000 8C

6

MANCINI HOMES

West Ridge Place Orillia 905-773-9997

• 8C

7

GRANDVIEW HOMES

Mayberry Estates 705-735-0732

•

from $460,000 9G

8

FANDOR HOMES

Hamptons on Big Bay Point 705-792-6807

•

from $250,000 18E

9

GRANDVIEW HOMES

Big Bay Point 705-735-0732

•

from $355,000 13E

10 SUMMERHILL HOMES

West Shore Lakeside Community 705-689-0001

from $350,000 9C

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

•

• •

7I

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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

16 GREAT GULF

Summerlyn Village 905-775-3461

•

from $580,000

8I

17 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

Grand Central 905-778-0873

•

from $500,000

8I

18 GRANDVIEW HOMES

Cromwell Place 705-735-0732

• 7G

marydelhomes.com •

•

from $290,000 11F

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

28 DEMOCRAT HOMES

Maplewood 705-835-0354

•

from $430,000 8E

28 GEORGIAN INTERNATIONAL Braestone Horseshoe Valley 705-727-5656

•

from $450,000 8E

•

from $300,000 7H

32 COUNTRY HOMES

Alcona by the Lake 1-866-531-3424

•

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

•

41 DELPARK HOMES

Pretty River on Georgian Bay 1-888-257-1999

from $298,000 3E

42 RAYMAC HOMES

Brennan Enclave 705-516-0681

•

from $252,000 6H

43 BREMONT HOMES

Centretown 1-877-855-1122

from $234,000 5E

44 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

Treetops 1-855-590-3577 •

from $370,000

44 SORBARA GROUP OF COMPANIES Treetops 1-855-590-3577 •

from $360,000

7I

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from $200,000 6H

7I

45 ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

•

from $490,000

8I

45 REGAL CREST HOMES

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

•

from $490,000

8I

45 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

•

from $490,000

8I

45 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

•

from $490,000

8I

46 DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC.

Creekside 705-444-0555

•

•

from $210,000 2E

47 DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC.

Parkside by Devonleigh 705-435-9991

•

from $275,000 6H

48 DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC.

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 RESIDENTIAL

Fieldstone 1-855-379-1495

•

from $600,000 5J

59 DELPARK HOMES

Fieldstone MyFieldstone.ca •

from $570,000 5J

60 BRIARWOOD HOMES

Pretty River Collingwood 1-888-257-1999

•

from $310,000 3E

65 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

Willow Glen Tottenham 905-406-1044

from $330,000 7J

70 FAR SIGHT HOMES

Greenfields 1-855-299-7929

•

71 BRIARWOOD HOMES

Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

• •

from $485,000 8J

71 BALLYMORE HOMES

Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

• •

from $485,000 8J

•

from $310,000

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goldparkhomes.com

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WHETHER OR NOT you can find the time for a true cottage getaway this summer, a sense of relaxed living can be infused into your home through the power of decor. To get the best of lake-side living, even in your urban abode, here’s my guide to the essential details of cottageinspired decor:

Let wood reign: Naturally, wood

COTTAGE COUNTRY IN THE CITY

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is one of the first materials you think of when you think “cottage” – but you must know how to use it right. » To create a feeling of consistency, run wood floors continuously throughout, even into the kitchen.

It can survive the occasional spill if you treat it properly. Embrace wood with visible graining, such as Mir Hardwood’s Reclaimed Parquet collection (which mixes woods for rich character). » For those who prefer a hard surface, consider an inset tile “mat” for the kitchen, entry, or other wet areas – it keeps the floor flush (and there’s no sisal rug to try to wash the mud or red wine out of). » Plank walls give the textural look of a cottage cabin interior, but unless you live directly on the water, you may find this much wood a bit overwhelming. Paint it out a white or pale colour to maintain an airy, relaxed vibe, or go for a deep espresso stain and break up the wood with white accents such as art and drapery.

Timeless tile: Subway tile is a versatile classic that can appear either modern or traditional, depending on the details. » The most popular form of contemporary subway tile is crisp white porcelain, but you don’t have to go so minimal. Consider a tile …continued on page 82

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with a more organic surface shape and subtle, uneven colouring, to bring in some traditional warmth, or choose a style with a bevelled edge for a sleek touch of class. » A cottage-inspired kitchen is also a great place to play with the colour of your tile grout. The geometric patterns of subway tile (or any other shape) can be highlighted with dark, contrast grout, or you could even choose one with a colour infused to add a playful accent.

Focus on faucets: Even in the most humble cottage, a slight hit of sparkle usually appears in the form of an eye-catching kitchen faucet. » Whether your goal is a transitional or traditional style, a “bridge” faucet (which sits above the counter on two widespread arms rather than one in the centre) adds an uncommon graceful touch. » If you find yourself often filling large pots (for soups or pastas, for example), a wall-mounted faucet placed over the stove is extremely practical, and makes the fixture even more of a standout feature.

Cottage colours: It’s hard to imagine a cottage-inspired colour scheme without the calming essence of a clean, fresh white. » For an earthy, Zen atmosphere, pair white with off-white neutrals (greys, beiges, or both) and let texture and materials become the focus – it recalls the simple beauty of sandy shores and pebbled paths without feeling too stark. » For a livelier nautical vibe, blue can’t be beat as a cottage-inspired favourite. In general, a cottage interior tends to choose a limited

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Everyday beauty: Cottage decor often comes down to celebrating the basic essentials, such as beautiful plates, vintage servingware, and stunning pots and pans. » Open shelving is a popular trend which suits the most rustic spaces (think simple wood plank shelves) or even more modern schemes (try vanishing floating glass).

However, if you prefer to keep your storage behind closed doors, consider varying the heights of your cabinets – this creates neatly framed niches at the ceiling where you can display party serveware you use occasionally (such as elegant porcelain pitchers).

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» If you have precious plates you won’t use often (or even favourite ones that you do!) an artful arrangement over your dining table makes a classic cottage-inspired display – choose all white pieces if you want to keep the look modern.

Similarly, cool copper pots hung on an open rack make a trendy metallic statement in between recipes.

Yanic Simard is the principal designer of the award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. Check out Yanic’s accessory line, Yanic Simard Selected, online at ysselectd.com

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nice when you live at Oakvillage, Branthaven Homes’ latest community in Oakville’s new Uptown Core. “Oakvillage has it all, “says Steve Stipsits, president of Branthaven Homes. “We have designed Oakvillage to offer the best quality of life indoors and out with lots of our signature Fresh Thinking, upgraded features and finishes at no extra cost, in a community surrounded by parks, trails, greenspace and easy access to all of Oakville’s coveted attractions.”

Imagine gearing up for your workday in the hotel-inspired master bedroom sanctuary. Private and spacious, Branthaven’s master bedroom retreats are a cherished refuge. Branthaven’s Fresh Thinking ensuite will elevate your everyday ritual to spa-like serenity. Freshen up at the furniture-style vanity with storage drawers and handy toiletry organizers. Everything is within easy

“Start off your morning by greeting your fellow joggers, dog walkers or parents with strollers on the 1.5 kms of marked trails right within Oakvillage’s own woodlot.” reach from the integrated shelf, wide mirror and upgraded lighting. You’ll love the everyday ambience, clean lines, cool tiles and contemporary finishes and fixtures of your private home spa.

For weekend warriors – a healthy active life awaits. Located alongside a branch of Oakville’s extensive trail system, living at Oakvillage means residents are surrounded by nature.

Start off your morning by greeting your fellow joggers, dog walkers

or parents with strollers on the 1.5 kms of marked trails right within Oakvillage’s own woodlot. From these landscaped linkages, connect to over 300 kms of pristine trails and thousands of acres of scenic parkland, forests and meadows, right from your doorstep.

Need more of a challenge?

Head over to nearby Sixteen Mile Creek’s rugged trail – a favourite spot for joggers, hikers and cyclists.

Maybe join the racing, cruising, sailing or rowing clubs at the Oakville Inner Harbour.

Several public golf courses are also within minutes of Oakvillage, including the famous Glen Abbey. If you’re in a shopping mood, visit the newly renovated Oakville Place or head to downtown Oakville to browse the many boutique shops on Lake Shore.

Entertaining is always enjoyable when you have a Branthaven Fresh Thinking kitchen. Invite friends over for a backyard barbecue or drinks on the deck. Pick up supplies at the new Longos grocery store, located just across the street from Oakvillage. Cooking and clean up are a breeze in your open concept kitchen. You’ll relish the stylish surroundings, abundant countertops, quality appliances, organized cutlery and deep pot and pan drawers.

Branthaven’s Oakvillage has everything active professionals and families are looking for – attainable luxury, a quality lifestyle and a true sense of place inside and out!

Townhomes are priced from the mid $400’s. Find out more at branthaven.com/oakvillage or visit Branthaven’s Oakvillage Presentation Centre at 351 Dundas St. E. in Oakville.

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mattamyhomes.com

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from $693,000

• from $498,000

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11 FIELDGATE HOMES

Lotus Pointe Caledon 905-838-2806 •

from $692,000

Insert & 25 6M

12 GREAT GULF

Westfield 905-866-6876 • from $490,000

21 10K

16 ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com

•

• from $300,000

16 6O

16 TOWNWOOD HOMES

Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com

•

• from $300,000

23 HEATHWOOD HOMES

Meadow Green 647-287-7042 • •

from $650,000

55 PRIMONT HOMES

Newtowns at Mount Pleasant www.primonthomes.com

from $350,000

12 6P

62 FIELDGATE HOMES

Valley Lands 905-457-0445 • • • from $643,000

Insert & 25 8P

62 FIELDGATE HOMES

City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton mycitytowns.ca •

• •

from $400,000

29 8P

62 PARADISE HOMES

City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton mycitytowns.ca •

• •

from $400,000

29 8P

67 PRIMONT HOMES

Seasons in Caledon

• •

from $715,000

13 7M

1

LIV COMMUNITIES

The Classics info@livhere.ca •

from $600,000 6O

2

COSCORP INC.

The Village of Southfields

2

MONARCH CORPORATION

The Village of Southfields 905-843-0707

3

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

Lakeside

4

VANMAR HOMES

5

www.primonthomes.com thevillageofsouthfields.ca •

•

•

16 6O 43 8R

• •

from $490,000 6L

•

• •

from $690,000 6L

empirelakeside.com •

•

from $350,000 7N

Credit Ridge Estates 416-746-1234

•

from $550,000 8P

TIFFANY PARK HOMES

The Estates of Spring Valley 905-216-5620

•

from $583,000 6P

6

REGAL CREST HOMES

Countryside Meadows

countrysidemeadows.ca

•

from $346,000 8M

7

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Mayfield Village 905-230-2592

• •

from $360,000 11L

8

TREASURE HILL HOMES

Vales of the Humber Estates valesofthehumber.com

•

from $780,000 11L

8

STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Vales of the Humber Estates valesofthehumber.com

•

from $946,000 11L

8

GREENPARK HOMES

Vales of the Humber Estates valesofthehumber.com

•

from $780,000 11L

8

QUEENSGATE HOMES

Vales of the Humber

queensgateavalee.com •

from $640,000 11L

8

AVALEE

Vales of the Humber

queensgateavalee.com •

from $640,000 11L

9

MATTAMY HOMES

Mount Pleasant Village

mattamyhomes.com •

•

10 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Mount Pleasant Meadows

meadowsbrampton.com

•

from $464,000 6O

10 VALERY HOMES

Mount Pleasant Meadows

meadowsbrampton.com

•

from $464,000 6O

11 GREENPARK HOMES

Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca

•

from $450,000 6M

11 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION

Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca

•

from $636,000 6M

11 ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca •

from $450,000 6M

•

13 STANFORD HOMES

The Ravines of Credit Woods 905-453-4200

14 TREASURE HILL HOMES

Southfield Meadows treasurehill.com

17 PEMBERTON GROUP

Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000

•

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from $570,000 6P from $420,000 6M

• from $190,000 8M

18 SABERWOOD HOMES

Heart Lake Village 905-773-6549

19 LINDVEST

Spring Valley Junction lindvest.com/svj •

from $620,000 7P

20 LIV COMMUNITIES

Casablanca 905-915-5227

•

from $700,000 9J

21 PRIMONT HOMES

Centretown 905-495-5067

•

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from $410,000 6P

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

45 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

Pathways 905-584-2225

48 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Credit Manor Heights yourkingdom.ca •

•

from $1000,000 8Q

48 REGAL CREST HOMES

Credit Manor Heights yourkingdom.ca •

•

from $1000,000 8Q

48 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Credit Manor Heights yourkingdom.ca

•

from $1000,000 8Q

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 Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

•

from $270,000 6P

55 TOWNWOOD HOMES

The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

•

from $405,000 6P

55 PARADISE HOMES

Upper Mount Pleasent

•

from $400,000 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

65 GREAT GULF

Mount Pleasant 905-459-5772

•

from $640,000 6P

66 BALLANTRY HOMES

Spring Valley Village

• from $300,000 8N

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from $350,000 9M

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from $490,000 8K

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14 AVERTON HOMES

Averton Square

avertonsquare.com •

from $620,000

23 9H

17

Hawthorne South Village

mattamyhomes.com

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from $380,000

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33 MENKES

The Enclaves of Upper Canada 289-891-9103

from $490,000

7 9C

45 ROSEHAVEN HOMES

On the Ridge liveontheridge.ca • • from $390,000

16 3R

45 HOMES BY DESANTIS

On the Ridge liveontheridge.ca • • from $390,000

16 3R

1

SCHUIT HOMES

Perth Park 905-628-9559

• 2Q

2

GREAT GULF

Edgewood 905-356-9408

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SPALLACCI HOMES

Simona Place

4

SPALLACCI HOMES

Eden Park 905-381-4280

4

SPALLACCI HOMES

Eden Park

5

STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Mountainview Heights Waterdown starlanehomes.com • 8M

6

COUNTRY GREEN HOMES

The Uptowns of waterdown 905-690-7600

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from $250,000 10K

7

LAKEVIEW HOMES

Cannery Park 1800-565-5150

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from $320,000 9G

9

BEAVERHALL HOMES

Forestwood 905-636-1365

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from $518,000 9G

10 GREAT GULF

Rolling Meadows 905-680-0841

11

Jazz Condos jazzcondos.ca

12 TOBYN PARK HOMES

Park City parkliving.ca

13

HEATHWOOD HOMES

The Village at Traditions 905-876-3140

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19

CONSERVATORY GROUP

Jasper Village 905-636-1942

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BRANTHAVEN HOMES

•

from $305,000 11Q

spallaccihomes.com • 2Q •

from $320,000 2Q

spallaccihomes.com •

from $320,000 2Q

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• from $300,000 12R

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from $200,000 9N

• from $180,000 10L

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from $441,000 8H

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from $520,000 10G

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from $194,000 12R

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from $250,000 8M

22 COUNTRY GREEN HOMES

Park Place Village 905-690-7600

26 EDEN OAK

Weaver’s Mill

weaversmill.com/nh

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from $336,000 6B

35 PHELPS HOMES

Jordan Village phelpshomes.com

•

from $345,000 8R

36 PHELPS HOMES

Brookside phelpshomes.com

•

from $236,000 7R

37 PHELPS HOMES

Streamside phelpshomes.com •

from $316,000 6R

38 LOSANI HOMES

Ancaster Glen 289-239-7629

from $370,000 2Q

39 LOSANI HOMES

The Fairgrounds 289-286-0928

from $250,000 2Q

40 LOSANI HOMES

Greenhill Glen 905-538-8752

from $270,000 4Q

41 LOSANI HOMES

Sherman Oaks 905-574-0828

from $290,000 3R

42 LOSANI HOMES

Paramount 905-560-2061

from $230,000 3R

43 LOSANI HOMES

Orchard Park 905-930-9943

from $390,000 5Q

44 LOSANI HOMES

Discovery 905-563-0666

from $330,000 8R

out of range HOMES BY DESANTIS

Lyon’s Creek

lyonscreekchippawa.com •

• •

from $280,000

out of range ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Lyon’s Creek

lyonscreekchippawa.com •

• •

from $280,000

• •

west region: Acton, Halton Hills, Milton, Burlington, Waterdown

MATTAMY HOMES

20 PARKBRIDGE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES INC. Cherry Hill at Vineland 1-800-479-9777

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from $589,000

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STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Woodland Trails liveonoakville.ca

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from $590,000 5D

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ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Woodland Trails liveonoakville.ca

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from $590,000 5D

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Bronte Park Town Manors 416-746-1234

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from $590,000 3H

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Trafalgar Landing 905-844-1605

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Oakvillage oakvillage.ca

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from $410,000 5C

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Oakvillage oakvillage.ca

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from $410,000 5C

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from $410,000 5C

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Millstone On The Park 905-825-3619

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from $420,000 3G

ypnexthome.ca

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west region: Oakville, Cambridge

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Calculate your mortgage payments INTEREST RATE

AMORTIZATION PERIOD

CHART FIGURE

EXAMPLE: 5%

25 YEARS

5.82

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MONTHLY PAYMENT

(MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)

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Canadian mortgage payment factors Instructions:

1 2 3 4

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

AMORTIZATION PERIODS 15 YEARS

20 YEARS

25 YEARS

30 YEARS

2.50%

$666

$529

$448

$394

2.75%

$678

$541

$461

$407

3.00%

$690

$554

$473

$421

3.25%

$702

$566

$486

$434

3.50%

$714

$579

$499

$448

3.75%

$726

$591

$513

$461

4.00%

$738

$604

$526

$476

4.25%

$750

$617

$540

$490

4.50%

$763

$630

$553

$504

4.75%

$775

$644

$567

$519

5.00%

$788

$657

$582

$534

5.25%

$801

$671

$596

$549

5.50%

$814

$684

$610

$564

5.75%

$827

$698

$625

$579

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$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 SEPTEMBER 5 - 19, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE 97

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Homebuyers’ Help

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

variable

ATB Financial

2.2

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk

2.55

Bank of Montreal

2.7

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.7

Canadian Western Bank CFF Bank CIBC

2.7

ICICI Bank Canada Manulife Bank

2.75 2.4

National Bank

n/a

President’s Choice Finan Royal Bank

2.7 2.7

TD Canada Trust

2.7

Tangerine

2.7

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1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

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2.94 4.00op 2.85 5.30op 2.89 6.30op 3.29 6.50op 3.14 6.30op 2.69 1.99 6.35op 3.15 3 3.20op 2.89 6.70op

2.64 4.00op 2.85

2.59

2.69

2.79

2.59

2.94

2.68

2.84

3.39

3.89

2.69

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.04

3.65

4.2

4.74

2.69 2.84

2.79 3.4

2.89 2.69

2.99 4.79

3.65 2.94

3.64 2.84

3.69 2.79

3.69 2.69

2.84

3.39

2.69

2.79

2.84 3.04

3.34 3.65

4.04 4.39

4.44 4.64

2.09

3.39

3.89

2.69

3.24

3.49

3.69

3.79

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

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Impressions — Kleinburg Kleinburg’s most popular master-planned community has never looked better, with a new designer-decorated model home at Impressions. Fieldgate Homes has spared no expense, going above and beyond to showcase the truly extravagant lifestyle possible at Impressions. There’s still a wide variety to choose from, so you’re sure to find the perfect home for you. A new phase of homes was recently released featuring a great selection of 30', 38' and 44' singles, Impressions offers master-planned community living and a highly desirable Kleinburg location. With a great designer decorated model home to tour you can experience the possibilities of life at Impressions first hand this weekend.

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' traditional depth lots.

These are positively luxurious family homes that boast an inspired combination of contemporary open-concept floor plans and an amazing selection of premium features and finishes that include hardwood flooring, oak staircases, granite kitchen countertops, tray ceilings in master bedrooms, freestanding soaker tubs and separate showers in master ensuites and so much more. Now, with numerous homes available with summer of 2016 closing dates, you can move-in and start enjoying this amazing lifestyle in as little as 9 months!

Valleylands — West Brampton There’s an exciting New Release of Live/Work Townhomes coming soon to Valleylands featuring ground level retail space in every home, these Live/Work designs are your opportunity to start a home business or help pay your mortgage with added rental income. Meanwhile homebuyers continue to fall in love with the other wonderful collections of architecturally enhanced homes that are offered in this amazing 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' and 45' singles — a great selection to suit anyone’s needs in a new home.

Aurora Trails — Aurora Aurora Trails is a visionary master-planned community that offers the best of town and country living at one exceptional location. Phase II of this community has been released, featuring a great selection of freehold townhomes, semi-detached homes and 38' and 43' 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.

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There’s not only amazing shopping, schools, restaurants and transportation nearby — there’s also the spectacular conservation lands of the Credit River, parks, recreation centres and so much more. With Brampton’s most dynamic collection of townhomes in a planned community, you’re going to love living in the city at CityTowns.

Whitby Meadows — Coming Spring 2016 to West Whitby Also coming soon is Whitby Meadows. This master-planned community will feature an exceptional selection of single detached homes, semi-detached homes and freehold townhomes in a charming natural setting in west Whitby. Enjoy life at a convenient central location with in-demand amenities already in place.

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Fall is one of the best times to get out and enjoy life in the GTA. Check out these exciting events with your family for great times all season long.

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Whether you're cycling to work, or hitting one of the GTA’s many fun trail systems for a weekend joy ride, cycling is a great way to get around and get in shape at the same time. Many of you may be considering putting your bikes away for the colder weather, but if you just follow our cold weather cycling tips you can continue to enjoy cycling throughout the fall and winter months.

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LAYER uP. Even on the coldest days, you’ll be surprised how hot you can get once you get moving, so it is best to dress in layers to avoid being too hot or too cold.

Important layers include: a waterproof jacket to serve as a shell; a base layer to wick moisture; a mid layer to help keep you warm; a headband or hat (most bike shops will carry ones that fit under your helmet) and gloves. depending on the precise temperature and the length of your ride you may also consider wearing full-length cyling bib tights or moisture wicking long underwear under your pants.

With shorter daylight hours being part and parcel of cold weather biking, it is absolutely essential that you do everything you can to remain as visible as possible on the roads. Bright coloured clothing and bike lights are a must, but you also want to make sure that you bike in a predictable fashion and occupy space on the road consistently so that motorists can always see you. darting out from behind parked cars or switching between the sidewalk and the street is dangerous to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike, so please be considerate and stay safe.

CoNSIdER KNoBBY oR STuddEd TIRES. If you plan on biking well into the colder season, you might encounter some truly challenging road conditions. If you think that snow and sleet are likely to be a concern, you’d be well-advised to get yourself a pair of low-pressure knobby or studded tires. The front wheel of your bike is more important for control, so you might want to experiment with just replacing that tire first, and then replacing the back as well if needed.

RIdE dEFENSIVELY. Cold weather riding can be a lot of fun, but it does bring certain unique challenges not faced by summer riders. Even if you’re riding on a clear day, wet patches can quickly turn slick, so always be alert and be aware.

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KEEP YouR BIKE PRoPERLY MAINTAINEd. Water, salt and mud can cause greater damage to your bike in cold weather, so you should do what you can to keep your bike frame — as well as the chain, brakes and other components — as clean as possible.

You should also carry a lighter and small bottle of lock de-icer with you at all times, in case your lock or other bike components freeze up. This is sure to keep you moving no matter how cold it gets.

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GREAT SELECTION OF HOMES AVAILABLE AT AURORA TRAILS 20' Freehold Towns From The low $600's | semi-deTached homes From The low $700's, 38' & 43' singles From The upper $900's

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urora Trails is a visionary master-planned community that offers the best of town and country living at one exceptional location.

Another great landmark community from Fieldgate Homes, Aurora Trails features a stunning selection of single detached homes in a stunning master-planned community setting. Stretching out from the community in all directions is a network of hiking and cycling trails that offer many kilometres of wilderness to explore. In this perfect setting, your journey to the ideal country lifestyle is complete. The community is ideally located at the corner of St. John’s Sideroad and Leslie Street, amidst a peaceful landscape dotted with quaint family farms and forest. This is a place where the rolling hills of the oak Ridges Moraine are at your doorstep, yet nearby Hwy. 404 and the many conveniences of downtown Aurora, Newmarket, Vaughan and Richmond Hill are all just minutes away. And with a limited selection of prime ravine lots still available, there’s never been a better time to discover this spectacular family community.

Aurora Trails offers the finest selection of semi-detached and townhome designs in the area, with a limited selection of single detached homes also available. Homes feature stunning elevations of brick and stone, with spacious garages and large windows. The interiors of these homes boast all the premium features and finishes one would expect in a community of such style and distinction. With many homes offering hardwood flooring, granite kitchen countertops, sumptuous master ensuites, gas fireplaces and more, you can immerse yourself in countryside sophistication at Aurora Trails. Each home is carefully placed to create aesthetically cohesive streetscapes that enhance the natural beauty of the community’s spectacular surroundings. Your family’s

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journey for the home they’ve always dreamed about has truly found its end in this remarkable community setting.

Homes are priced from the low $600’s, offering great value at an exceptional countryside location.

The beauty of life at Aurora Trails is that even though you are surrounded by nature, you never have to travel far to enjoy the many major urban amenities of the surrounding area. For those pursuing higher education, St. Andrew’s College — one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious all boys private schools — is just minutes down St. John’s Sideroad. There’s also a wonderful selection of public and Catholic elementary and secondary schools nearby, and Seneca College and Pickering College both have campuses in the area that offer a host of exceptional programs for those pursuing post secondary education. There’s also a great selection of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities close at hand — not just in Aurora, but also just moments away in Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Newmarket.

Golfers will love the great selection of courses nearby, and commuters can’t beat the community’s convenient proximity to Highway 404 and the Aurora Go Station.

Fieldgate Homes has been known for building architecturally unique homes in distinctive neighbourhoods that become excellent investments and showpieces of craftsmanship and distinction. Nobody has a greater appreciation for Fieldgate’s wonderful reputation than the 12,000 plus satisfied customers who have purchased a Fieldgate home over the past 55 years. For more information about Aurora Trails, visit Fieldgatehomes.com or call 905-841-8854 today!

Prices, terms and specifications correct at press time. E & o. E. August 2015

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THE FIELDGUIDE

TO FALL COLOURS IN THE GTA One of the most wonderful parts of spending fall in the GTA is the beautiful colours to be seen on the trees in parks and forestlands throughout the region. Throughout the GTA, there are numerous wonderful destinations that are the perfect setting for a family outing to enjoy this spectacular natural phenomenon.

Here are a few of our top picks that we’re sure your family will love.

SouTH SIMCoE HERITAGE RAILWAY, ToTTENHAM

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This is easily one of the most enjoyable ways to see the fall colours anywhere in the GTA. Located in Tottenham, ontario, The South Simcoe Heritage Railway gives you a chance to take a ride in a classic restored train coach from the 1920s. Pulled by a heritage steam engine, you will travel through the countryside from Tottenham to Beeton. Although available to enjoy throughout much of the spring and summer, the South Simcoe Heritage Railway is perhaps most loved for its signature fall colours tours, which happen every weekend throughout october. Visit southsimcoerailway.ca to learn more.

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Situated on the famous Bruce Trail, there is simply no better place to take in the beautiful fall colours than Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. With the charming geography of the foothills of the Niagara Escarpment, lush stands of mature trees and beautiful river views, you can enjoy a lovely fall day at this iconic destination.

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With many kilometres of trails surrounding the banks of the don River, the East don Parklands are North York’s best showcase for breathtaking fall colours. Perfect for a family bike ride or hike, your family will be amazed at the striking natural wonders to be observed at this convenient North York Location.

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YoRK duRHAM HERITAGE RAILWAY In the Stouffville-uxbridge region, the York-durham Heritage Railway also offers Fall Foliage tours on classic heritage trains.

Choose from either a trip on a restored 1950s coach or a restored 1920s coach for your journey from uxbridge along the edge of the oak Ridges Moraine. Ride through forest and farmlands on a 90 minute journey to see some of the most breathtaking fall colours in the region. Learn more at ydhr.ca .

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HEBER doWN CoNSERVATIoN AREA, WHITBY Featuring 284 hectares of forest and wetland, Heber down Conservation area offers an ideal setting to take in the many wonderful sights and sounds of fall in the GTA. With 5 kilometres of hiking trails, picnic areas, and more, you are sure to enjoy the breathtaking fall scenery at this popular Whitby destination.

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SMART HOME REVOLUTION

Lately, it seems like every day a new “Smart” product is on the market. These devices typically connect to your home’s wireless internet to offer a number of exciting and useful features that can help save you time and money, while also increasing your home’s comfort and safety. Here are some of the more exciting “Smart” products on the market right now.

01. NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT Programming home thermostats has long been such a tedious and confusing process that many people choose not to do it at all. The Nest Learning Thermostat takes away all the hassle. After several days of adjusting your thermostat, the Nest learns your habits and programs itself, adjusting temperatures to save energy and money. You can also control the temperature remotely from your smart phone.

The Nest can even tell when you’ve left your home and reduce temperatures automatically.

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02. bELkIN WE-MO SMART CROCk pOT The Smart Crock-Pot is a godsend for busy families. It allows you to turn on, adjust the temperature and turn off remotely from both a web app and your smart phone, making family dinners easier than ever.

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03. CHAMbERLAIN SMART GARAGE DOOR OpENER Never lose your garage door opener again with this simple yet surprisingly helpful device. open and close your garage door from your smart phone. It’s that simple.

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04. NEST pROTECT SMOkE ALARM The Nest Protect is a next generation smoke and Co2 alarm with a number of impressive smart features to keep your family safe. Any time the alarm is triggered in the home, you will also receive a notification on your phone. If you have multiple Nest alarms, it will tell you what room alarm has been triggered and notify you on your smart phone app. Perhaps the biggest plus with these new designs is that when triggered by a minor smoke disturbance while cooking, the alarm will speak to you in a soft voice before triggering the full blaring alarm. one of the most popular bonus features is Nest’s Pathlight — if you walk under the Nest in the middle of the night, a motion sensor will trigger Pathlight to light your way. These are just a few of the features you can enjoy with this product.

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LIGHT RING IS ACTIVATEd WITH MoTIoN LIGHTING YouR PATH

NEST BuTToN LETS You NEST PRoTECT ANd HuSH ALARMS

LoNG-LIFE BATTERIES doN'T NEEd To BE REPLACEd EVERY YEAR

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MONSTER TOES INGREDIENTS: 1 lb cocktail wieners 6-8 flour tortillas ketchup mustard toothpicks

DIRECTIONS: Want to offer your friends a really spooky treat this Halloween? Try this easy recipe for Monster Toes. Make sure to ask your parents for help. Take cocktail wieners and cut a wedge in to the end to make a flat toenail area. Cut the tortillas into 4 inch strips.

Roll each strip around one of the cocktail wieners, making sure to leave the tip of the toe exposed. Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, fill toenails with ketchup or mustard and serve.

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WHAT DID ONE GHOST SAY TO THE OTHER GHOST? DO YOU bELIEVE IN pEOpLE?

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pUMpkIN CARVING CONTEST! do you think you have what it takes to carve the spookiest, most creative pumpkin in the GTA? If you do, then the Fieldgate Pumpkin Carving Contest is for you. With the help of your parents, you just need to carve out a great pumpkin design and send us a picture of you with your pumpkin to jenniferj@fieldgatehomes.com. Winners will receive a $100 gift card for Toys R us. The entry deadline is october 31st. Please note contest is only open to children 12 & under.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE IMPRESSIONS SALES TEAM If you’ve visited Impressions in Kleinburg, you no doubt have a great sense of the wonderful possibilities of life in this highly acclaimed GTA community. If you have yet to see Impressions for yourself, you might be curious to know what other prospective homebuyers are saying. FieldGuide sat down with the Impressions sales team to get a sense of some of the main first impressions that homebuyers have shared with them when visiting the Presentation Centre.

HoW do HoMEBuYERS FEEL ABouT THE IMPRESSIoNS’ KLEINBuRG LoCATIoN? With the HWY. 427 extension coming right to our doorstep, along with the rural location, homebuyers feel Kleinburg is the right balance of convenience and quiet suburban community to raise a family.

WHAT ASPECTS oF THE HoME dESIGNS do HoMEBuYERS MoST RESPoNd To?

WHAT do You THINK ARE THE MAIN dRAWS FoR HoMEBuYERS AT IMPRESSIoNS? Most people who buy here at Impressions are looking for the small town lifestyle the Village of Kleinburg has to offer, along with the benefits of buying new.

WHAT ASPECTS oF THE oVERALL CoMMuNITY dESIGN do HoMEBuYERS MoST RESPoNd To? Homebuyers love all the green space, gathering places, paths, and walkways at Impressions. The overall site is excellent for a mix of growing families and mature couples. They really outdid themselves. It’s a wonderful place that’ll provide for and grow with the needs of a diverse community for some time.

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The large, open concept kitchen and family room. It’s where most people will spend their time so they want it to be open and spacious. Buyers comment on how our homes have great flow. The designs make good use of all the available space and each room works with the next. Also, the beautiful front stonework is popular. It adds a real elegant touch to the home.

WHAT KINd oF FEEdBACK ARE You GETTING FRoM HoMEBuYERS THAT HAVE ALREAdY MoVEd INTo THEIR HoMES AT IMPRESSIoNS? People have been living here at Impressions for a year or so now and they love it. There’s nothing like moving into a new home you’ve personalized. They’re looking forward to all the amenities designed into the community.

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MAKE YOUR HALLOWEEN EXTRA SPECIAL WITH A SPOOKY

HAUNTED HOUSE

As a homebuilder, our favourite Halloween tradition has always been the haunted house. This is such a fun way to share your space with your friends and your community, and to make a memorable Halloween experience that

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everybody is sure to remember for years to come.

Creating a great haunted house may seem like a lot of work, but if you follow our easy tips, you will be sure to earn a reputation as the scariest house on the block.

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FIND SOME SCARY FRIENDS

Before you can start decorating, you will need to plan the perfect route for your haunted house. depending on whether you are doing this for a party or the general public, you may want to avoid having your guests take a route through the inside of your home, so it is probably best to confine your haunted house path to the front yard, driveway and garage areas of your home.

decorations are great, but if you really want your haunted house to shine, get some friends to dress up in scary costumes and interact with your guests. Remember that the most important aspect of a great haunted house is surprise, so get your spooky performers to hide and jump out at your guests when they least expect it.

MAkE SURE IT IS SAFE FOR EVERYONE Even though you want your haunted house to be as scary as possible, you also want to ensure that nobody gets hurt. So make sure that your route is free of all obstructions, and ensure that all the decorations you select are safe for both kids and adults.

pICk YOUR SpOOkIEST SpOTS TO SURpRISE! The best part of a great haunted house is when you don’t even see the next spooky feature coming. When selecting the key points along the route that will feature your haunted houses’ scariest elements, try to select spots that are obscured by walls, hidden around corners, or otherwise difficult to detect until you’re right on top of them.

FIND SOME TERRIFYING LIGHTING AND MUSIC No haunted house is complete without some great lighting and music. You can find an abundance of scary music and sound effects through YouTube and other online sources. As for lighting, you want to keep lighting low enough that it is hard to see exactly what is going on, without being so dark as to be dangerous. Coloured lights and strobe lights are great options to create a really great effect.

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ROAST HARVEST VEGETAbLES IN A bAkED

pUMpkIN WHO SAYS VEGETABLES ARE BORING? GET READY TO TRULY WOW YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THIS THANKSGIVING WITH THIS DELICIOUS AND CREATIVE RECIPE.

INGREDIENTS: 2-3 Lbs mixed harvest vegetables 2 large red onions 4 cloves of garlic 2 bay leaves 5 sprigs fresh rosemary 5 sage leaves 1 large pumpkin olive oil, salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS: Part 1: Scoop out and clean the inside of the pumpkin, then rub with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and add about 1/2 cup of water. Place in the oven and bake at 325 Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

BACKYARD NATURE PHOTO CONTEST WINNER!

Part 2: Peel and cut root vegetables and coat with olive oil. Pour into roasting pan then add onions, garlic and herbs. Roast at 400 Fahrenheit for about 40 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. When all vegetables are cooked, place in the still warm pumpkin and cover with the top. Feel free to add pieces of softened pumpkin to the mix if you choose.

Thanks to everybody who sent in their beautiful photographs of backyard nature in the GTA. We had some really wonderful entries, but in the end we could only pick one grand prize winner. Congratulations to Yuan Li, we hope you enjoy your prize!

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BUILD THE LIFE YOU WANT IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO AT 90 NIAGARA!

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onstruction is now under way at 90 Niagara, so there has never been a better opportunity to come home soon to one of downtown Toronto’s most vibrant urban neighbourhoods. Located on Niagara Street just south of King St. West, this intimate 5-storey boutique residence features just 45 luxurious suites including King West’s most distinctive contemporary two-storey townhomes.

These positively stunning suites and lofts boast contemporary openconcept floor plans designed for modern life — cook up a feast in the gourmet kitchen or soak up the style in the lavish master suite. Most units have balconies or terraces, and offer an impressive range of features and finishes such as hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and Caesarstone countertops. There is a selection of floor plans to choose from, with condo suites starting from a 595 sq. ft. 1 bedroom + study model. Several 2 bedroom plus den, 2 storey townhomes are also available — ranging up to 1030 sq. ft. plus a 52 sq. ft. balcony.

The King West neighbourhood offers one of the best urban lifestyles in all of downtown Toronto. With a distinctive neighbourhood aesthetic and some of the best amenities in the city, young urban professionals are finding the lifestyle of their dreams in this hot neighbourhood setting. The stylish boutique living of 90 Niagara can be found just steps from the streetcar and all the many popular hotspots of King West.

King West is perfectly situated to enjoy the many rich flavours of life to be found in popular adjacent neighbourhoods. Located just off King, nearby Liberty Village has a reputation as one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the entire city. Home to stylish shops and restaurants and an ever-evolving array of high-tech start-ups and other cutting edge businesses, you can liberate your social life and your professional life in this amazing neighbourhood.

Take a short walk north from the King West neighbourhood to discover the city’s most popular boutique shopping destinations on Queen West, featuring a wide array of exclusive shops, not to mention bars and restaurants.

90 Niagara is also ideally located to take advantage of the many pleasures of life elsewhere in Toronto’s downtown core — with destinations such as the financial district, Air Canada Centre and Rogers Centre, all just a short TTC ride away. You can also head south for a relaxing day on Toronto’s picturesque waterfront, or catch a rousing soccer match at nearby BMo Field. Not to mention the great selection of parks — such as Victoria, Memorial and Stanley — are all within easy walking distance.

90 Niagara is available by appointment. Visit Fieldgatehomes.com or call 416-981-0036 for more information.

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