GTA New Home Guide - May 17, 2014

May 17 - 31, 2014 Volume 22 Issue 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

BILD CONFERS AWARDS FOR HOME BUILDING EXCELLENCE

BRIDGE FINANCING: WHAT IS IT AND DO YOU NEED IT?

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL

ASPIRE FOR OPEN CONCEPT DESIGNS THAT FEEL INTIMATE. What makes for good design? At Aspen Ridge, we believe it’s the moment your aspirations become actualizations.

The moment your dream kitchen becomes a space where you sip, stir and savour in. When interiors not only have the best finishes, but the finishes that work best with your tastes. Trends fade. Style changes. But good design, it withstands the test of time.

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contents May 17 - 31, 2014 || volume 22 issue 10

on the cover

p. 32 great gulf

A great promise from Great Gulf

community focus features 24 Woodbridge Fieldgate Homes

Model home sales event at Vaughan Valley Estates

60 Toronto

Dunpar Homes

The Ossington luxury townhomes now selling

86 Brampton

The Daniels Corporation

Evermore preview sales draw crowds to Castlemore

90 Port Credit Country Homes

Lakeshore Village – a place to call home in Mississauga

92 Brampton

Townwood Homes

Discover the newly opened Marigold in Castlemore

96 Oakville

Sunrise Homes

Detached luxury coming to Bronte Village by the water

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regular and special features in every issue

4 Editor’s Note 10 Contributors 52 Hot Dates 126 Ad Index

columnists

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BILD

Report

New numbers tell story of industry’s impact on economy

by Bryan Tuckey

Fundamentally Speaking Infrastructure’s big boost – and why you should care

by Wayne Karl

Mortgage Advice

Bridge financing – what is it and how can it help you?

by Alyssa Richard

Taxing Issues

Pooling financial resources

by Henry Choo Chong

Legally Speaking

Getting your house in order

by Jayson Schwarz

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Tarion Report

New home builders rewarded for excellence in customer service

by Howard Bogach

112 Quick Tips

Don’t let your stuff control you

by Hellen Buttigieg

homebuyers’ help

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Builder Perspectives

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Your First Home

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Get ready for outdoor living The psychology of mortgage pre-approval

Your First Home

The value of homeownership still worth the wait: Genworth Canada

119 Resource Section

Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

123 GTA Hot Sheet

Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

in the news

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CMHC

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BILD

56 88

Self-employed? Take note of changes in mortgage insurance offerings BILD confers awards of excellence in home building industry

Upper West Side

Location a revelation at Upper West Side in Thornhill Estates.

Homebuying

Young Canadians put their money where their house is: RBC poll

//editor’s note

Moving made easy Due diligence a must with this part of the homebuying process

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hether you’re relocating from one coast to the other or moving to your first place out of your parents’ home, moving can be hectic, exciting and certainly stressful. But, relax. You can eliminate all of the anxiety associated with moving by taking control of the situation with confidence.

If you decide to move yourself, book a moving truck well in advance from a reliable company that can help with some tips on moving as well as advice regarding the size of vehicle you will need.

If you decide to go with a pro, ask your friends and family to recommend a mover. Call at least three companies to ask about their services and then decide.

Professional movers can do everything for you if you wish, from packing and unpacking, to disconnecting appliances and electronics, but of course there’s extra cost involved.

Make sure you understand the terms of your agreement no matter what you decide, as well as any additional costs such as insurance and mileage fees, so you can budget accordingly.

Happy moving!

Susan Legge

Editor-in-chief Wall2Wall Media Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

Options, option, options There’s more than one way to buy your first home, and it’s important to take your time to plan your purchase well

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Wayne Karl

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

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uying your first 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 first-time buyers realize the importance of preparing for their initial home purchase. According to the BMO 2014 First-Time Home Buyers Report, they’re taking not only additional time but also more thorough steps to better prepare:

» 30 per cent of first-timers expect parents or family to assist in their purchase » 61 per cent are making cutbacks to their lifestyle to facilitate better saving » 60 per cent say their homebuying timeline has been delayed 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 expected to slowly increase later this year, additional preparation to make smart, wise homebuying choices is essential for first-timers.

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Your Life Storey always comes first.

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THANK

YOU

Homebuilding is incredibly worthwhile because it’s central to the lives of so many families. And winning an award because homeowners are happy with where they live is an incredible bonus.

For an unprecedented 5th time, we have been named GTA Builder of The Year by BILD (Building Industry and Land Development Association).

Thank you to our staff who are fully engaged each and every day.

Thank you to our Business Partners who have shared our vision through the years.

Thank you to our Trade Partners who roll up their sleeves and with skill and hard work make our superbly crafted homes. Thank you to our community staff who assist our homeowners everyday. Most of all, thank you to our homeowners who humble us with their generous praise.

They are Homeowners of the Year.

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contributors New home guide

vice-president, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline Hill

editor-in-chief / director of content

Susan Legge

director of sales, national

Josh Heppner

Sales Manager New Home guide GTA, new condo guide, home décor & renovations

Conni Robinson

associate publisher, NEW home & condo guide SWO, lifestyle communities

Susan Maxwell art director

Tammy Leung Editor

Wayne Karl contributing Editors

BILD Report

Bryan Tuckey

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

Taxing Issues

Henry Choo Chong, CGA

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

Legally Speaking

Sara Duck, Elisa Krovblit Lydia McNutt

Schwarz Law Barristers and Solicitors

senior account executive Nina Downs nina.downs@wall2wallmedia.com

Jayson Schwarz

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

senior account executive

Dionne Fraser dionne.fraser@wall2wallmedia.com Sales & marketing co-ordinator

Terry Bassett

distribution & sales co-ordinator

Jennifer Bistron

administrative assistant

Antoinette Jackson production Manager

Bala Gnanapandithan production co-ordinator

Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic graphic designers

Mike Terentiev, Caroline Wassef, Hannah Yarkony

National Account Manager, Mediative

Paul Slizys

Published By

tarion report

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.

Mortgage advice

Alyssa Richard

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

quick tips

Hellen Buttigieg

Hellen Buttigieg, CPO, is a Certified Professional Organizer, life coach, TV host and owner of We Organize U. Visit her website, weorganizeu.com, for a free e-Book on how to find more time, energy and inner peace.

Contact Hellen at 905.829.2219 or info@weorganizeu.com

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//bild report

New numbers tell story of industry’s impact on economy » by bryan tuckey

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. He can be found on Twitter (twitter. com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).

Our industry is the GTA’s economic engine.

The land development and housing industry creates thousands of jobs every year and helps drive the economy in our region, province and country.

Thanks to a report released by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), we have the most recent numbers to back up our words. The figures provide estimates of the economic impacts of building and development in the GTA. There were more than 207,400 jobs across the GTA last year involved in residential and non-residential construction, according to Statistics Canada’s labour force survey. The construction figure represents 6.3 per cent of jobs across all sectors in the region, tying the industry high over the last decade.

If you’re reading this on a subway or bus, look around you. Chances are that there are people sitting near you who are employed by our industry as lawyers, architects, designers or service providers. There’s also a good chance that people in your family or friends in your social circles are employed by the building and land development industry.

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Residential construction generated $9.7 billion in wages, including $5.4 billion in residential renovations alone. That money shows up in purchases made across the entire GTA economy.

These figures show the good work that continues to be accomplished by our industry. We’re focused on creating new complete communities – and homes and businesses that people can afford – out of the vision of the provincial Growth Plan, Places to Grow.

And with 100,000 people and 50,000 jobs coming to the GTA every year, it’s good to see our industry continues to help fulfil the needs of the region’s newcomers.

We always say the GTA needs to be building about 35,000 new homes each year to accommodate the population growth. There were 34,719 housing starts in the GTA during 2013, according to the report.

About 60 per cent of those starts will be condominiums, which are the entry point for new-home buyers, first-time buyers and many new Canadians. And that bodes well for the region’s new arrivals who are looking for homes that they can afford to purchase.

The report also provided analysis for the future. It states that emerging factors are bound to affect local markets next year and beyond 2014.

Those factors include: changes in mortgage rates, terms and conditions; higher government-imposed taxes, fees, levies and charges; and shortages of serviced land.

On predictions for 2014, the CHBA report says the local economic benefits of residential construction in most markets across Canada are likely to be similar or slightly lower than what was seen in 2013. It warns that all levels of government must be aware of how their housing-related policies can negatively impact housing affordability and choice, and how the policies can affect economic performance and government revenues.

In other words, the building and development industry is working just fine. It has proven to provide a solid portion of the jobs and wages in the region. Any changes that could affect the economic impact of our industry should be closely scrutinized.

We feel the same way.

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//fundamentally speaking

Infrastructure’s big boost » by wayne karl

Wayne Karl

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

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

He can be reached at

wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com

or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

There’s an old joke that Toronto has only two seasons – winter and construction. But as anyone travelling the Gardiner Expressway lately (and over the next two years), or along the QEW to or from Hamilton, or any number of other local congestion points, can attest, traffic in the GTA is anything but a laughing matter.

Unfortunately, such is life in the Big Smoke – now and for the foreseeable future. Once upon a time, construction season may have been only during the warmer weather months. But those days are over. You can now count on it almost being a 24-7, year-round endeavor.

Indeed, with continuing immigration, general growth and construction expansion – all happening at a quicker pace than infrastructure improvements – our highways and transit systems are being strained like never before.

Population in the GTA continues to increase by about 100,000 people per year. Research suggests that by 2031, there could be three million more people living in the area – bringing with them an additional 1.5 million vehicles. If you think traffic and transit are challenging now, just wait.

This is why the provincial government, in its most recent budget, unveiled a comprehensive 10-year

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economic plan that includes more than $130 billion in infrastructure investments. Two dedicated funds will be created to support infrastructure projects essential to Ontario’s economic growth and job creation in: » Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) — Improvements to GO Transit rail service and public transit investments to address congestion, support economic development and improve mobility throughout the region, and » Outside the GTHA — Investments in roads, bridges, transit and other essential infrastructure across the province, identified in partnership with Ontario regions and communities Why, you may be wondering, should you care about all this stuff, as a prospective homebuyer?

As several transit and transportation examples in Toronto illustrate, proximity to infrastructure is becoming more important than ever. Access to a variety of amenities and essentials – from transit to health care to schools to shopping to recreation – is a critical determining factor for builders and buyers alike. It matters for lifestyle and comfort while you live there, as well as for resale potential down the road.

So, stop waiting for construction season to end. While you’re out shopping for your new home, look around to see how far you are from the nearest highway or rapid transit system – existing or under construction – that affords you a reasonable commute; and how close you are to health care, schools, shopping and recreation. These communities will be at a premium, now and in future.

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Location Woodbridge Housing Type Luxury detached homes Umbria, 3,336 sq. ft., $1.33 million Corvina, 4,354 sq. ft., $1.54 million Sales centre Open 1 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays Contact 905.303.4728 vaughanvalleyestates.com

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oodbridge has long boasted some of the biggest and most beautiful homes in the GTA. Take a drive in the area on a sunny day and you’ll discover many a fine and spacious home set upon stately lots. Yet when it comes to which community of new homes has bragging rights as to being the very best, Vaughan Valley Estates by Fieldgate Homes has clearly emerged as the finest.

Set behind an elegant stone entry gate on the west side of Weston Road, between Teston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan Valley Estates offers the finest luxury lifestyle in Woodbridge. With hundreds of families already happily living in the community, there’s never been a better time to experience life at Vaughan Valley Estates. And with two stunning designer model homes currently on sale, the possibilities of life at Vaughan Valley are more amazing than ever.

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

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fieldgate homes | Vaughan Valley

Homeowners can now experience the ultimate in luxurious Vaughan Valley living, with two of the community’s finest luxury model homes now on sale.

Homeowners can now experience the ultimate in luxurious Vaughan Valley living, with two of the community’s finest luxury model homes now on sale. The four-bedroom, 3,336-sq.ft. Umbria boasts an impressive selection of elite upgraded features and finishes too numerous to mention. Some of the many highlights in the home include a double-sided gas fireplace in the library and family room, whirlpool tub in the master ensuite, whole-home hardwood flooring and more. The Umbria model home is priced at $1.33 million.

Fieldgate also spared no expense in the four-bedroom, 4,354-sq.-ft. Corvina. Features include a private ensuite and walk-in closet for each bedroom. The master suite includes a gas fireplace, spacious balcony and spa-inspired ensuite. The main floor features a gourmet kitchen with access to a large deck, library, family room, living room and dining room.

Also included are all window coverings, built-in appliances and permanent fixtures. The Corvina model home is priced at $1.54 million.

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years, Vaughan was promoted as the “City Above Toronto” and it has grown into the role, with a range of sophisticated urban amenities.

With its location within Woodbridge, Vaughan Valley Estates’ owners enjoy access to superb shopping, from convenient local stores to Vaughan Mills – located just five minutes away. Excellent schools, restaurants and services abound in the area. Nature is your next-door neighbour with attractions such as the Boyd Conservation Area and the Kortright Centre, both nearby, along with local parks and community centres.

Golfers love the choice of courses in the area, including the highly acclaimed Copper Creek Golf Club. Plus, residents enjoy easy access to major 400-series highways including the 400 and 407, as well as Hwys. 7 and 27.

The Vaughan Valley Estates presentation centre is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

For more information, call Fieldgate Homes at 905.303.4728 or visit the website at vaughanvalleyestates.com

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//IN THE NEWS

Self-employed?

Take note of CMHC’s changes in product offerings

As part of the review of its mortgage loan insurance business, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is discontinuing its Second Home and Self-Employed Without Third Party Income Validation mortgage insurance products, effective May 30, 2014.

Self-employed Canadians can still qualify for CMHC insured financing through CMHC homeowner products with a validation of their income using traditional methods.

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“CMHC helps Canadians meet their housing needs and contributes to the stability of the housing market and finance system,” says Steven Mennill, senior vice-president, insurance. “As part of the review of its mortgage loan insurance business, CMHC is evaluating its products and services to ensure they are aligned with these objectives.”

As a result of changes to CMHC’s mandate to contribute to the stability of the housing market, benefitting all Canadians, while effectively managing and reducing taxpayers’ exposure to risk, CMHC is undertaking a review of its mortgage loan insurance business. This is the first set of changes resulting from this review.

CMHC Second Home and Self-Employed Without Third Party Income Validation will remain available for new mortgage loan insurance requests submitted to CMHC before May 30, 2014, regardless of the closing date of the home purchase. As is normal practice, complete borrower and property details must be submitted by a lender to CMHC when requesting mortgage loan insurance.

Combined, CMHC Second Home and Self-Employed Without Third Party Income Validation account for less than three per cent of CMHC’s insured business volumes in units.

Given the limited use of these products, their discontinuation is not expected to have a material impact on the housing market.

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Homeowners can Live Greatly in two Brampton communities that demonstrate Great Gulf â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topnotch construction quality. Mount Pleasant, located at Bovaird and Creditview, and Westfield, just opened in March, at Mississauga Road and Steeles Avenue. All of the home frames are being built at an indoor facility by Brockport Home Construction, an affiliated Great Gulf company, cutting installation time from two weeks to two days. The work is performed through an automated system that results in perfectly square walls, precise nail placement, and simply, a better built home.

In Bradford West Gwillimbury, more than 800 families are already Living Greatly in Summerlyn Village. Great Gulf has built up this community with homes and amenities that make day-to-day living highly convenient. The neighbourhood has

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//BUILDER PERSPECTIVES

Get ready for

outdoor living I am an avid gardener, and as soon as the snow melts, I’m itching to get outside and dig! For many people, gardening is a source of enjoyment and

relaxation, but it also requires a fair commitment of time and energy – each and every year. According to Brenda Luckhardt, business to business marketing and development manager for Sheridan Nurseries, there is a growing trend towards gardening in small outdoor spaces, terraces, balconies and patios. I asked Brenda to share some of Sheridan’s new products that are designed to meet the needs of those who live in condominiums, townhomes and in homes on small lots.

“We are adding compact design styles to our outdoor furniture lines. Chat sets that are suitable for both dining and relaxation, and garden benches that can double as seating for dining,” says Luckhardt. “Storage is also an issue in small dwellings so we suggest folding and stacking chairs or choosing cast aluminum furniture that can be left outdoors all winter.”

Like a home’s interior, there are many opportunities to personalize your outdoor space. Luckhardt cites the popularity of table top fountains and area rugs, as well as outdoor lamps, which provide ambience without the investment in permanent landscape lighting. “Fire pits are a nice addition to gardens, and fuel burning fire pots and sculptures are a terrific option for balconies and patios.”

There are always new products in garden centres at this time of year, and Luckhardt highlights a few that Sheridan is carrying. Edible ornamentals such as BrazelBerries, thornless Raspberry Shortcake, Blueberry and Jelly Bean have all been developed for container growing. Mixing edible herbs with ornamental flowers in one container is also an attractive option. “For centuries in French country gardens the practice of Jardin Potager was common,” says Luckhardt. “Today we’re seeing a revival of this where vegetables are planted in garden beds for family consumption.

For example, planting chard as a border.”

In flowering shrubs, Sheridan has plants that are specifically selected for their ease of flowering and compact growth habits. BloomStruck is one such plant that blooms earlier than other big leaf hydrangeas and can easily be grown in a container for one season. She also lists a baby-doll Strawberry Sundae, Pee-Gee Hydrangea, Tiny Wine Physocarpus and Yuki Snowflake Deutzia.

For a real change of scale, create a miniature (or fairy) garden with dwarf conifers, alpine plants, and then include miniature arbours and furniture. These pint-sized gardens are delightful to both children and adults.

In addition to the pleasure and beauty of creating, and maintaining, a home’s landscape and gardens, there are also benefits when the time comes to sell your home.

In 2009, the Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association (CNLA) commissioned Deloitte & Touche LLP to complete a survey that reported that a well-landscaped property can add 20 per cent to a home’s value. It also indicated that a recovery value

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Edible ornamentals, Jelly Bean shown in container

Early blooming hydrangeas

of 100 to 200 per cent was realized at selling time. With respect to gardens in smaller spaces, the displays you create will only enhance the appeal of your condominium or townhome-style residence to prospective buyers who will be able to see the potential.

Now that spring has arrived at last, I wish you the very best of the growing season!

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

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Bridge financing – what is it and how can it help you? » by 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.

It’s unlikely that the first home you buy will be the one you stay in forever. At some point, you’ll want to sell and buy a new home – either to upsize, downsize or move to a new location. And when you find yourself in that situation, there’s a good chance you’ll be relying on the equity from your existing home to help you purchase your next one.

Unfortunately, you could get stuck in a situation where the closing date for your new home is before the closing date of the home you’re selling, which leaves your down payment tied up in equity. Mortgage brokers estimate that 20 to 30 per cent of Canadian homeowners find themselves in this situation; if you’re one of them, bridge financing is the tool that can help you out of it.

How does a bridge loan work? Well, let’s say the closing date for the home you’re buying is 40 days before the closing

To qualify for a bridge loan, all you need is a copy of the Sale Agreement from your existing home and the Purchase Agreement for your new home.

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date for the home you’re selling. A bridge loan is simply a loan for the amount of equity you want to take from your existing home that covers you for those 40 days. Bridge loans are automatically repaid when your sale goes through and your equity is put against the mortgage on your new home.

Because bridge financing is so common, all of the big banks offer it to their mortgage customers. (Note that some smaller lenders and credit unions do not.) Most lenders are comfortable lending up to $200,000 for as many as 120 days. If you require a larger loan or an extended period of time, you may need to hire a real estate lawyer, which makes the financing process more expensive, as legal fees will be involved.

Of course, as much as a bridge loan is meant to help you out with your home purchase, it is still subject to interest – often at a rate similar to an open mortgage or a personal line of credit (such as Prime plus two or three per cent). The interest rate may seem high, but remember it’s only charged for a short period of time, before the equity from your first home will be available to repay the loan. Your lender may also charge a flat administration fee in the range of $200 to $500.

To qualify for a bridge loan, all you need is a copy of the Sale Agreement from your existing home and the Purchase Agreement for your new home.

Oh, and firm closing dates on both properties – without them, you may need to get a bridge loan from a private lender, who will charge you a much higher interest rate than what one of the big banks would. Good luck!

//taxing issues

Pooling financial resources » by henry choo chong

Q

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

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

A

The pride of homeownership is a dream for most Canadians.

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

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

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

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

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

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Food for thought that may help you make a decision: ›› Discuss the financial arrangements with your family member(s) before making a commitment. Are the down payments equal? How will the equity of the home be divided in the event of a sale? Are the mortgage payments divided equally? What about other costs? What happens if one partner wants out? Whose names goes on title? ›› Does the extended family get along? Family relations can deteriorate faster than an old home with termites! Discuss these arrangements thoroughly with your spouse. ›› A meeting with a lawyer beforehand can ease tension later.

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

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

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

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Building industry

celebrates quality and excellence at annual awards presentation The home building and land development industry crowned the year’s top builders, projects and marketing campaigns at the 34th annual BILD Awards held recently.

More than 1,100 industry professionals attended the event, which recognized the GTA’s best in 47 distinct categories ranging from ad campaigns to architectural design and community building.

Mattamy Homes was honoured with the prestigious Home Builder of the Year award. This award highlights the builder who sets the standard for the rest of the industry by its leadership in improving the overall image of building and development in the GTA. A key component of the judging process is a customer satisfaction survey, completed by dozens of recent occupants of the builder’s communities.

This year’s Green Builder of the Year awards were presented to TAS and Empire Communities. This award recognizes the builder who demonstrates outstanding leadership in the implementation of Green building practices from the site planning stage right through home design and construction.

HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAr, Mattamy Homes

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GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR – Lowrise, Empire Communities

In the highrise category, TAS received top honours for its commitment to sustainability.

The company has made a commitment to designing and building to a LEED Silver standard for all of its future projects.

Empire Communities received the Green Builder of the Year award in the lowrise category. The company is Ontario’s leading Energy Star builder with some of the most progressive green initiatives and user-friendly educational programs in the industry.

In a special presentation, Greenpark Homes Chairman and CEO Carlo Baldassarra was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition is the Association’s highest honour and was presented as a tribute to Baldassarra’s contribution to the building and development industry for more than four decades.

“It is a privilege to present Carlo with this prestigious award,” says BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “He is an industry champion who has given so much to our association and to communities throughout the GTA.” Yonge+Rich by Great Gulf Homes was deemed the year’s best highrise project, while Urban Towns at Bayview by Treasure Hill Home Corp. was selected in the lowrise category.

For a complete list of award recipients, visit bildawards.com

P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – Highrise, Dundee Kilmer, Canary Park – Munge Leung, Montana Steele Advertising, The Communications Group, Baker Real Estate Inc.

P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – Lowrise, Geranium Homes, The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point – RN Design, Builder Insight Group, SCS Consulting Group, The Morrison Group

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//in the news

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, Arista Homes, Fieldgate Homes, Paradise Homes, Impressions Of Kleinburg – Guidelines Advertising, Hunt Design Associates, G. Ryan Design International, VA3 Design

PROJECT OF THE YEAR – Lowrise, Treasure Hill Home Corp., Urban Towns at Bayview – Cecconi Simone, Richard Wengle Architect

RILEY BRETHOUR AWARD, David Klugsberg, L.A. Inc.

STEPHEN DUPUIS COMMUNITY BUILDING AWARD, Peter Gilgan, Mattamy Homes

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Carlo Baldassarra, Greenpark Homes

BEST DIRECT MAIL – Lowrise, Minto Communities, Minto Longbranch – Montana Steele Advertising

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BEST E-MAIL MARKETING PIECE – Lowrise, Geranium Homes, Corporate – Builder Insight Group

BEST PRINT AD – Lowrise, National Homes, Corporate

BEST BROCHURE – Lowrise, Minto Communities, Minto Longbranch – Montana Steele Advertising

BEST PROJECT LOGO – Lowrise, Minto Communities, Orchard Park – PM Design+Marketing

BEST PROJECT SIGNAGE – Lowrise, Aspen Ridge Homes, Corporate – The Brand Factory

BEST PROJECT RENDERING – Lowrise, Cosmopolitan Homes, Vintner Estates – Builder Insight Group

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//in the news

BEST VIDEO – Lowrise, Brookfield Residential, Corporate – BAM Builder Advertising & Marketing Inc.

BEST SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN – Lowrise, Geranium Homes, Corporate – Builder Insight Group

BEST WEBSITE – Lowrise, Minto Communities, Minto Longbranch – Montana Steele Advertising

BEST LOWRISE SALES OFFICE Treasure Hill Home Corp., Urban Towns at Bayview – Cecconi Simone, Richard Wengle Architect

BEST NEW HOME DESIGN Semi or townhome under 1,500 square feet, Paradise Homes, Impressions Of Kleinburg - “The Astoria” – Dayluxe Gallery, G. Ryan Design International, Hunt Design Associates

BEST NEW HOME DESIGN Semi or townhome over 1,500 square feet, Royal Oakville Club “Rosecliff” – Guidelines Advertising, Hunt Design Associates

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BEST NEW HOME DESIGN Single, under 2,500 square feet, Aspen Ridge Homes, Mayfield Village - “The Haines” – Dayluxe Gallery, Suriano Design Consultants, The Brand Factory

BEST NEW HOME DESIGN Single, 2,500 - 4,000 square feet, Great Gulf Homes, Rolling Meadows – “Active House” – Builder Insight Group

BEST NEW HOME DESIGN Single, over 4,000 square feet Genview Homes, Kingsview Manors “The Buckingham” – Dayluxe Gallery, Hunt Design Associates

BEST MODEL HOME, Castel Homes, Allure At The Gates Of Aurora – Blackjet Inc., Lancier Marketing And Design, RN Design

BEST SUITE DESIGN Over 1,500 square feet, Rosehaven Homes, The Randall Residences

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//legally speaking

Getting your

house in order » by jayson schwarz Whether you are a young couple or individual purchasing a new home for the first time, a resale buyer moving in the market or an empty nester purchasing a retirement condominium, the very action of this significant investment in real estate represents a major life change.

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

Jayson Schwarz

LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and senior partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. If you have a topic in mind, mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to the firm, email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

1. How will I hold the “title?”

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

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

There are two ways people can hold title together. The first is generally the way we hold title with our spouses or children, which is called “joint tenancy.” To hold title as joint tenants really means that upon the death of one of the parties, the remaining party automatically becomes the owner of the whole property without having to inherit it or have it pass through an estate. The reason is simply that all owners on title own the whole property rather than a part each. The other way title can be held is as “tenants in common.” This means that each party only owns the percentage allocated to them, although the physical part owned is not described.

Upon the death of a tenant in common, his or her percentage ownership goes to their heirs in accordance with their will or law. Therefore, remember to discuss this issue when you go to see your lawyer.

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

Do you have a will? If you do, is it up to date and does it represent your current situation or state of affairs? It is important, especially if you have young children, to have your wills completed; not so much for the money, but for a clear resolution of the issue of custody if something happens to both parents. A will stops sibling disputes, takes care of who will look after children, keeps the government out of your affairs, allows for an orderly disposition of everything from your favourite cuff links or earrings to your realty, stocks and bonds, and will allow you to determine how you are to be cremated, buried or quick frozen. A power of attorney is used when you are physically or mentally incapacitated – there are

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two kinds. The first is for your body, such as what care will you or will you not receive? Your representative will determine that. The other is for the management of your financial affairs.

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

3. What about insurance?

You will need insurance for the house.

This a great time to look at life and disability insurance. It is also a good time to determine if you should be insuring your mortgage in case something happens to the major wage earner; and to ensure that the future is taken care of.

So there you have it, this is the time to take care of all of these kinds of things to get your house in order.

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With the show once again commencing on HBO, fans of the popular fantasy series will have the opportunity to get a close look at nearly 100 different items from the production. Costumes, weaponry, storyboards, and many other items from the first three seasons will be on display, and there will even be a few from the fourth season of Game of Thrones. After the success from last year’s exhibition, this is another chance for anyone interested in seeing relics taken from Westeros. themovienetwork.ca may 17-24

Don Quichotte

four seasons centre for the performing arts

Miguel de Cervantes’ classic book Don Quixote, one of the first great novels, has been a deep influence on Western culture since its publication in the 17th century. The Canadian Opera Company finishes its 2013-14 season with French composer Jules Massenet’s take on the story, his 1904 opera Don Quichotte. Starring Don Quichotte bass superstar Ferruccio Furlanetto as Cervantes’ hero, a Spanish hidalgo who decides to revive the medieval notion of chivalry as a knight. coc.ca

Toronto International Circus Festival harbourfront centre

Victoria Day is here again, and a great way to keep your kids happy over the long weekend is with some old-fashioned circus entertainment at Harbourfront Centre.

HarbourKIDS is putting on the Toronto International Circus Festival, a free, three-day showcase of acrobats, daredevils, buskers and more, aimed at children under 12.

Performances include Zero Gravity Circus Bollywood, a dance and acrobatic show with Bollywood inspiration and Sweet Variety of Circus, a variety show of clowns, jugglers and more; and The Circus Academy’s Toy Box. harbourfrontcentre.com

May 17 - 31, 2014

Showcasing new homes in the GTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central and north regions

IN THIS SECTION

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

//YOUR FIRST HOME

The psychology of mortgage pre-approval 94 per cent of homebuyers say getting pre-approved reduced stress of looking for a home If you’re a first-time homebuyer, get pre-approved for a mortgage. This is the central message from a new report from BMO Bank of Montreal.

The report shows that for first-time homebuyers that were pre-approved for a mortgage, an overwhelming number of respondents (94 per cent) say they found themselves to be in a much better position to start looking for a home, and had a good sense of what they could afford.

The poll also revealed that the majority of Canadians (92 per cent) currently looking to buy their first home plan to get pre-approved.

“Seven out of 10 first-time homebuyers say when they walk into a home, they know right away if it’s the right house for them,” says Laura Parsons, mortgage expert, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Being pre-approved for a mortgage and knowing you have a mortgage with a guaranteed interest rate for a certain period of time while you are looking could mean the difference between landing your dream home, and settling for second best.”

The report also showed the following for those that had gone through the pre-approval process: » 5 9 per cent feel the pre-approval process was stressful »A lmost half (48 per cent) were worried they wouldn’t be pre-approved »H owever, after going through the pre-approval process, more than 87 per cent of respondents said it was simple; and » Th ree-quarters (79 per cent) said it gave them the freedom to look at homes without having to worry about financing “We want to provide advice to first-time homebuyers well in advance of their purchase in order to guide them to their potential, reduce outside debt and get used to the costs of owning a home with a down payment savings plan,” says Parsons. “Thinking about the preapproval process often brings out feelings of stress, often because of a misunderstanding of the process. With the right support and guidance from a financial advisor, stress can be significantly reduced and buyers are free to focus on choosing their perfect house.”

BMO offers a number of products and services that can help first-time home buyers make a responsible home buying decision. For example, the BMO Home Buyers Guide provides advice and information designed to guide buyers through the process of financing, choosing and purchasing a new home.

For more information, visit bmo.com

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Location a revelation at

Upper West Side in Thornhill Estates

Located in one of the Greater Toronto Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trendiest neighbourhoods, Upper West Side in Thornhill Estates is a collaborative effort with Aspen Ridge, Conservatory Group, Countrywide Homes, Regal Crest Homes and Townwood Homes.

The community is on the northwest corner of Bathurst Street and Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan, in the midst of pine forests with winding creeks and trails, and the lush ravines of the Don River. Stately estate homes will sit on 41- and 50-ft. conservation and greenbelt lots adjacent to acres of protected land and a natural community pond.

Throughout the area, park benches are strategically placed at ravine overlooks for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

Offering the best of both worlds, Upper West Side is also conveniently close to a wealth of amenities. Families will be able to walk to schools, parks and playgrounds, and the variety of major shops and services nearby is extensive. The area is a major centre for well-living, with numerous salons and spas, health food stores, yoga centres and recreation facilities available within blocks. The area abounds with shopping plazas and centres such as Rutherford Marketplace on Bathurst, the Promenade south of Centre Street, and the expansive Vaughan Mills shopping complex at Hwy. 400 and Rutherford Road. Vaughan Mills is home to hundreds of shops and services, as well as Legoland Development Centre, Bass 56 New home guide GTA | may 17 - 31, 2014

Pro Shops Outdoor World and a roadside picnic food court. For eating out, local residents can choose anything from fast food to fine dining and ethnic cuisine.

In addition to public and Catholic schools, there is an array of private schools in the area, including the Toronto Waldorf School on Bathurst, The Country Day School on Dufferin, Ner Israel Yeshiva College on Bathurst, King Heights Academy in Woodbridge, Netivot HaTorah Day School on Atkinson Avenue, the Russian education centre Roots Education on Rutherford Road, and Next Page Education facilities on Yonge. The Lebovic Jewish Community Campus is also minutes away. World-class Eagles Nest Golf Course is just a few km west on Major Mackenzie and a wide variety of private courses are close by including Maple Downs Golf Course, Summit Golf and Country Club, Thornhill Golf and Country Club, Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club and Uplands Golf & Ski Club. York Central Hospital is just a few km to the east. Access to Hwys. 400, 407 and GO stations is easy as well.

Throughout the area, park benches are strategically placed at ravine overlooks for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

The builders of Upper West Side offer classic single-family residences on private streets and cul-de-sacs branching off of a single thoroughfare for the kind of exclusivity offered in Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forest Hill and Rosedale to the south. Prices will begin from about $1 million. To find out more about this exciting community, register at uwscommunity.com

PREVIEW OPENING! Sat. June 14, 12-4 pm 9000 Keele St., Unit 13, just north of Langstaff Out with the old, in with the new. For thirteen discerning homeowners, the high life in Richmond Hill will be posh + luxurious, modern + versatile.

✚ Architecturally intelligent designs up to 5,500 square feet ✚ 10’ ceilings on main, 9’ on second and 8’6” on finished lower level ✚ Modern Maple handrail + stairs with custom chrome pickets

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//community focus

The Ossington luxury townhomes now selling

Location Toronto Housing Type Luxury townhomes Sales centre 1145 Ossington Ave Contact 416.253.5888 theossington.ca

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orontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most anticipated low-rise project, The Ossington, is now open to the public. This spectacular collection of just 54 luxurious townhomes is located on Ossington Avenue between Davenport and Dupont. Designed with a distinctly British flair, these homes feature up to 2,000 sq. ft. of fine living space crowned with spacious rooftop terraces, providing magnificent skyline views, opportunities for al fresco living and outdoor entertaining.

Located in what many are calling Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new cultural corridor, the area surrounding The Ossington fosters an artistic culture, infusing it with trendy street glam and an aura of cultural diversity. It is an exciting neighbourhood that offers fabulous eateries, cutting edge galleries, stylish boutiques and an ambiance of contemporary chic. The Ossington residents will also enjoy the many charms of Little Italy on College, the fanciful Hillcrest and Wychwood Villages, Corso

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Located in what many are calling Toronto’s new cultural corridor, the area surrounding The Ossington fosters an artistic culture, infusing it with trendy street glam and an aura of cultural diversity.

Italia on St. Clair, The Annex on Bloor and Ossington Village. With the TTC right at your door, a new Super Centre in pre-development and everything you would ever need just minutes away, The Ossington is one of the best new addresses in the city.

This upcoming area is well known for its bidding wars on existing homes. In some cases, homes have sold for more than $270,000 above asking. Many are rundown and require extensive renovations, which presents a great argument for buying a brand new, Tarion-warranteed townhome at The Ossington. Savvy buyers will enjoy a high-end, luxurious new build in the city, worry free, with amazing features and best of all – no bidding wars.

Homes at The Ossington start in the low $800,000’s and many of the features and finishes that come standard at Dunpar Homes are most commonly offered as upgrades. These standard features include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, soaring 10-ft. ceilings, marble fireplaces and one or two car indoor parking.

Best of all, you will be able to enjoy your private rooftop terrace sooner than you think, as occupancy is slated for Summer 2015. Don’t miss out on pre-construction pricing and special builder incentives.

Register now at theossington.ca or call 416.253.5888 for more information. Visit The Ossington Sales Centre today, located at 1145 Ossington Ave. may 17 - 31, 2014 | New home guide GTA 61

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//tarion report

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New home builders presented

with awards for customer service excellence » by 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.

Every year, Tarion recognizes builders that have been selected by Ontario’s new-home buyers as leaders in customer service through the Tarion Awards of Excellence.

These are the only awards in Ontario that recognize home builders solely based on homeowners’ satisfaction with their customer service delivery.

In today’s competitive home building industry, attention to detail has become essential. And this extends past the construction phase into a superior experience after taking possession of a new home. Providing first-in-class after-sales service is what truly resonates with homeowners for years after the sale is complete. The 2014 Tarion Awards of Excellence finalists and recipients demonstrate excellence in customer service, as determined by the most important judges of all: their customers.

This year’s awards and finalists were based on a comprehensive survey sent to more than 46,000 Ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between Oct. 1, 2012 and Sept. 30, 2013. We received more than

6,400 responses, representing 14 per cent of consumers who bought a new home in Ontario during that time, which are enough responses to provide statistical accuracy.

Homeowners were asked questions from every stage of the homeowner-builder relationship beginning with the signing of the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, the pre-delivery inspection and finally their after-sales service.

To be eligible for the awards, builders must have had a minimum of five possessions and must have received a specific number of completed questionnaires depending on the category for which they are being considered.

I presented the awards at a luncheon in April, joined by the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Consumer Services, Giles Gherson, who offered his congratulations to the 2014 Tarion Awards of Excellence recipients for their excellent representation of Ontario’s new home building industry. Along with members of Tarion’s Board of Directors, Deputy Minister Gherson and I presented the 2014 Tarion Awards of Excellence to: ...continued on pg 68

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3 2014 Tarion Award of Excellence Finalists and Recipients: Highrise builder category

(More than 100 highrise possessions per year) The Daniels Corporation, Toronto Domicile, Ottawa The Tricar Group, London Tridel, Toronto One Sherway T4 Inc., Toronto

(A joint venture between Menkes and Great Gulf Homes)

› 1 The Tricar Group, London Highrise Category › 2 Fusion Homes, Guelph Large Volume Category › 3 Klemencic Homes, Trenton Medium Volume Category › 4 Dwyer Homes, Strathroy Small Volume Category Once again, we presented awards to some repeated recipients. For Fusion Homes, it was the company’s third year in a row receiving this award. It’s a testament to their commitment to providing their homebuyers with excellent customer service, which is no small feat for a large volume builder with more than 100 possessions in 2013. For Klemencic Homes, this was their second year in a row as recipients in the medium volume category. For both Dwyer Homes and The Tricar Group, 2014 marked their first time as recipients of a Tarion Award of Excellence.

I would like to offer a heartfelt congratulations to all the 2014 Tarion Award of Excellence Awards finalists. A home is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime, and to have an attentive and responsive builder is paramount in making this experience a positive one for all those involved. To be recognized by Ontario’s homeowners as a leader in customer service excellence is a tremendous accomplishment.

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Large volume builder category

(More than 100 possessions per year) Fusion Homes, Guelph Devonleigh Homes Inc., Orangeville Great Gulf Homes, Toronto Monarch Corporation, Toronto Pidel Homes, Guelph Medium volume builder category

(21-100 possessions per year) Geertsma Homes, Belleville Grey Forest Homes, St. Catharines Hayhoe Homes, St. Thomas Klemencic Homes, Trenton Wrighthaven Homes Ltd., Elora Small volume builder category

(5-20 possessions per year) Castell Homes, London Castlemount Homes, Gormley Dwyer Homes, Strathroy Larry Otten Contracting, Stratford S.L. Witty Construction, Barrie Van EI, Mount Pleasant

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Fieldgate Homes

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from $525,000

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Paradise Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

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from $525,000

35 5F

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Fieldgate Homes

90 Niagara

416-981-0036

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from $320,000

Insert & 25 7H

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National Homes

The Townes of Richview

416-746-1234

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from $570,000

39 3E

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Dunpar Homes

The Ossington

416-253-5888

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from $700,000

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Mattamy Homes

Downsview Park

mattamyhomes.com

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Menkes

Humber Mews

416-255-7468

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from $480,000

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416-259-2525

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from $350,000

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Bloom Park Towns

416-730-1600

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from $320,000

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Arista Homes

Goddard on the valley

416-630-5039

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from $650,000

7B

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Batavia Homes

Goddard on the valley

416-630-5039

•

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from $650,000

7B

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National Homes

The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414

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from $1390,000

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Georgian Corporation

Lex Towns

416-428-3419

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from $495,000

12G

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Tiffany Park Homes

Westhaven

416-792-6655

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from $633,000

3G

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Graywood Developments Ltd

Westhaven

416-792-6655

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from $633,000

3G

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Coventry Homes

Danforth’s Crossing

416-924-8338

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from $450,000

12G

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Fieldgate Homes

The Brownstones at Westown

lidvest.com

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from $330,000

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Emsatec Canada Inc.

The Brownstones 5

416-531-7760

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from $350,000

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Lindvest Properties

The Brownstones at Westown

lindvest.com

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from $330,000

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Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com

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from $340,000

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Lindvest Properties

Corporate

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from $195,000

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Canterbury

647-352-2130

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from $767,000

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Insoho Developments

Highland Creek Collection

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from $620,000

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Beaverbrook Homes

Evolution

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Conservatory Group

Port Union

416-287-3128

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Pemberton Group

Park Lake Residences

416-769-4343

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Westown

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Monarch Corporation

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416-495-3526

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from $470,000

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Scenic On Eglinton

416-805-1781

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from $190,000

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Tribute Communities

RCMI

416-363-4800

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Fieldgate Homes

Corktown Mews

corktownmews.ca

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from $550,000

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Mattamy Homes

Cornell

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from $390,000

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Seventy Seven Charles

416-203-7034

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Nature’s Path

647-340-6972

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from $280,000

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Arista Homes

Lilly Factory Towns

416-792-4872

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from $395,000

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Yorkdale Village

416-638-5656

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from $250,000

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City of Vaughan

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1000,000

5 14D

5

Conservatory Group

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1000,000

5 14D

5

Country Wide Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1000,000

5 14D

5

Regal Crest Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1000,000

5 14D

5

Townwood Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1000,000

5 14D

6

Primont Homes

Renaissance Townes

905-770-7002

•

from $550,000

12 8D

24

Fieldgate Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-303-4728

•

from $1333,000

Insert & 25 9F

44

Madison Homes

Thornhill

905-417-1203

•

from $1100,000

11 14g

51

Great Gulf Homes

King Oaks

905-833-6413

•

from $1300,000

36 12A

1

Country Wide Homes

Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com •

4E

1

Aspen Ridge Homes

Kleinburg Hills

aspenridgehomes.com •

4E

2

Tribute Communities

Gates of Nobleton

647-633-3500

•

from $850,000

4A

3

Tiffany Park Homes

Valleybrooke Estates

905-303-1620

•

from $870,000

8E

4

Arista Homes

Vellore Woods

aristahomes.com •

from $690,000

8F

24

Arista Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-303-1929

•

from $800,000

9F

42

Dunpar Homes

Riverside Village

416-253-5888

•

from $519,000

44

Madison Homes

Thornhill Ravines

905-417-1203

•

from $1100,000

14g

46

Country Wide Homes

The Point at Woodbridge

905-907-1500

•

from $700,000

8E

47

Country Wide Homes

Upper Thornhill Estates

905-907-1500

•

from $900,000

14E

48

Beaverhall Homes

Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1301,000

6H

48

Graywood Developments Ltd Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1250,000

6H

51

Aspen Ridge Homes

King Oaks

905-539-0181

•

from $1100,000

12A

52

Zancor Homes

Royal Collection

905-833-0883

•

•

from $550,000

12A

53

Treasure Hill Homes

Thornhill Woods

treasurehill.com •

from $950,000

13g

54

Fieldgate Homes

Rivers Edge

905-320-5642

•

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from $730,000

8E

55

Oskar Group

Le Sedici

lesedici.com

from $600,000

10E

5I

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Hampshire Mews

416-637-3520

from $465,000

47 5I

7

Highmark Homes

Nuvo

647-206-2276

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from $$1000,000

57 2E

14 Arista Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $570,000

29 4H

15 Madison Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

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from $570,000

29 4H

15 Forest Hill Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

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from $570,000

29 4H

16 Fieldgate Homes

Jefferson Forest

905-884-8017

•

•

from $570,000

Insert & 25, 29 4H

27 Acorn Homes

Oak Knoll

905-773-9257

•

from $615,000

63 4C

2

Pemberton Group

The Royal at Bayview Glen

905-709-5700

• from $190,000

3

Centra Homes

The Mills Collections

416-238-2404

•

from $940,000

5J

4

Aspen Ridge Homes

Kettle Lakes Club

289-231-2849

•

from $550,000

6D

5

St. Regis Homes

Mission Hill on Bayview

905-884-8885

from $850,000 6C

6

Fieldgate Homes

The Humberlands

905-773-7738

•

from $850,000

2C

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

5I

26 Arten Development Group

The Manors of Roseview Grand

roseviewgrand.com

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from $650,000

4L

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mattamyhomes.com

from $358,000

91 3E

The New U

905-477-6464

• •

from $593,000

Insert & 25 5G

Heirloom in Markham

905-770-7002

• •

from $450,000

13 7f

11 Madison Homes

Greensborough

madisonhomes.ca •

•

15 Fieldgate Homes

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

•

from $490,000

20-21, Insert & 25 13E

15 Arista Homes

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

•

from $490,000

20-21 13E

15 Paradise Homes

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

•

from $490,000

20-21 13E

15 OPUS HOMES

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

•

from $490,000

20-21 13E

20 Fieldgate Homes

BlueSky Stouffville

905-640-0002

from $640,000

25 18f

30 Madison Homes

Cornell Rouge

cornellrouge.com •

•

from $600,000

11, 41 8F

50 Geranium Homes

Uptownes at Cardinal Point

905-640-9999

•

•

from $365,000

30-31 7F

59 Primont Homes

Harmony

905-305-8871

•

1

Marydel Homes

Woodland Hills

905-898-7380

•

2

Beaverbrook Homes

The Terrace On Rouge Creek

905-640-7360

4

Arista Homes

The New U

905-534-1564

•

4

Paradise Homes

The New U

905-477-0317

•

4

Starlane Home Corporation The New U

905-534-0493

5

Treasure Hill Homes

Accolades in Markham

905-471-2852

7

LeBovic Homes

Bovaird Trail

8

Country Wide Homes

9

Brookfield Homes

•

11 7F

13 5I

from $400,000

10B

• •

from $390,000

17F

• •

from $550,000

5G

• •

from $550,000

5G

•

• •

from $550,000

5G

from $500,000

6F

905-640-7361

•

• •

from $2597,000

14H

Wismer Commons

905-907-1500

•

•

from $450,000

6F

The Arbors

905-503-0992

•

from $590,000

14F

10 Briarwood Homes

Havelock Town Manors

289-301-0077

•

from $569,000

12 Laurier Homes

windsong

905-201-5979

•

•

from $495,000

6G

12 Laurier Homes

Windsong North

905-201-5979

•

from $598,000

6G

13 National Homes

Stonehaven

416-746-1234

•

from $570,000

12D

17 Conservatory Group

Heritage Estates

905-640-2274

•

•

from $283,000

18E

18 Kylemore Communities

Angus Glen West Village

905-887-9950

•

from $2000,000

4G

20 Starlane Home Corporation BlueSky Stouffville

starlanehomes.com •

from $434,000

18F

24 Ballantry Homes

Cornell

ballantryhomes.com •

•

from $520,000

8g

28 Preston Homes

Copper Hills

905-954-4050

from $500,000

14d

30 Forest Hill Homes

Cornell Rouge

cornellrouge.com

•

from $520,000

8f

30 Madison Homes

Forest Hill

cornellrouge.com

•

from $400,000

8F

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

Copperstone Ballantrae

905-640-9999

•

•

from $1.1,000

7F

50 Geranium Homes

Uptownes at Cardinal Point

905-640-9999

•

•

from $365,000

7F

51 Oxford Homes

Coventry Valley

905-836-8902

from $600,000 9C

52 Fieldgate Homes

Potter’s Bend

905-294-3125

•

from $700,000

6G

53 H&R Developments

Castle Square

hr-newhomes.com

•

6g

54 Beaverbrook Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-924-0110

•

from $450,000

16B

55 Country Wide Homes

Woodland Hills

905-907-1500

•

10C

62 North Star Homes

Mill Fair Village

•

•

•

6I

NorttStarHomesInc.com

•

from $500,000

6G

64 Starlane Home Corporation Upper Unionville

905-534-0493

•

• •

from $520,000

5G

64 Paradise Homes

Upper Unionville

905-477-6464

•

•

from $520,000

5G

65 Fieldgate Homes

Victoria Manor

905-294-3125

•

from $896,000

3G

66 Treasure Hill Homes

Aurora Woods on Bayview

905-727-5794

•

from $769,000

13H

85 Orchard Ridge Homes

Prairiewood

orchardridgehomes.com •

from $800,000

16F

86 Cherrywood Homes

Glengrove on the Park

905-640-7571

• •

from $250,000

18E

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

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Cedar Ridge

905-722-7210

•

• •

from $275,000

64 9G

6

Mancini Homes

West Ridge Place Orillia

905-773-9997

•

71 8C

12 Previn Court Homes

Victorian Village

1-855-777-3846

•

•

from $325,000

58 6I

15 Marydel Homes

Seven Meadows

marydelhomes.com •

•

from $290,000

65 10F

16 Great Gulf Homes

Summerlyn Village

905-775-3461

•

from $450,000

37 7I

17 Brookfield Homes

Grand Central

905-778-0873

•

from $515,000

17 8I

44 Brookfield Homes

Treetops

1-855-590-3577

•

from $350,000

69 6I

65 Brookfield Homes

Willow Glen Tottenham

905-406-1044

•

from $298,000

16 7J

71 Briarwood Homes

Mill Street Village

1-855-232-8100

• •

from $303,000

67 7J

1

Pacific Homes Limited

MarlLake Village

1-877-428-5115

•

from $210,000

4F

1

Red Berry Homes

MarlLake Village

1-877-428-5115

•

from $210,000

4F

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 $490,000

6

Mariposa Homes

Trailside

705-329-3330

•

•

from $249,000

8C

8

Fandor Homes

Hamptons on Big Bay Point

705-792-6807

•

from $250,000

18D

9

Grandview Homes

Big Bay Point

705-735-0732

•

from $355,000

13E

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

13 Averton Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-924-0110

•

from $450,000

9H

13 Rosehaven Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-410-0175

•

from $580,000

9H

14 Rosehaven Homes

King Country Estates

905-558-0098

•

from $700,000

7k

14 Aspen Ridge Homes

King Country Estates

905-558-0255

•

from $780,000

7k

14 Country Wide Homes

King Country Estates

905-907-1500

•

from $750,000

7k

7I

17 Brookfield Homes

Grand Central

905-778-0873

•

from $515,000

24 Kaitlin Corporation

Blue Shores

1-866-625-2583

•

from $380,000

2E

•

8I

32 Country Homes

Alcona by the Lake

1-866-531-3424

•

from $300,000

7G

33 Sandiego Homes

Lakeside Living in Innisfil

705-436-5445

•

•

from $285,000

7F

37 Pristine Homes

Pebbleshores

705-436-5547

•

from $240,000

7G

39 Stonebridge Building Group Stonebridge by The Bay

1-877-420-0880

•

from $200,000

5E

40 Royalpark Homes

Emerald Forest

royalpark.com

•

•

from $200,000

41 Delpark Homes

Pretty River on Georgian Bay

1-888-257-1999

from $298,000

3E

43 Bremont Homes

Centretown

1-877-855-1122

•

from $234,000

5E

44 RAYMAC Homes

Brennan Enclave

705-516-0681

•

from $252,000

6G

44 Orchard Ridge Homes

Treetops

1-855-590-3577

•

from $350,000

6I

45 Rosehaven Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

416-410-0175

•

•

from $300,000

8I

45 Regal Crest Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

•

from $311,000

8I

45 Country Wide Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

•

8I

46 Devonleigh Homes Inc.

Creekside

705-444-0555

•

•

from $210,000

3e

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

6G

55 Briarwood Homes

Briarwood Estates

705-294-2288

•

from $420,000

7G

58 Lakeview Homes

Greenbrook Village

519-306-0665

•

from $280,000

59 Brookfield Homes

Fieldstone

1-855-379-1495

•

from $590,000

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

70 Far Sight Homes

Greenfields

1-855-299-7929

•

from $285,000

71 Ballymore Homes

Mill Street Village

1-855-232-8100

• •

from $303,000

7J

6I

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6I

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DANIELS EVERMORE PREVIEW SALES DRAWS CROWDS Eager purchasers lined up for the opening of this exciting new residential opportunity in Brampton’s prestigious Castlemore neighbourhood

Location Brampton

Housing Type Single-detached homes, freehold semis and condominium townhomes Sales centre 4107 Castlemore Rd., open Monday to Wednesday noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday closed Contact 905.573.8792 danielsevermore.com Twitter @DanielsEvermore

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he Daniels Corporation recently held the Preview Sales Event at Daniels Evermore, a pristine ravine community situated in the prestigious Castlemore area of Brampton. Excited people lined up before the sale to be among the first to purchase at this much-anticipated community. Master-planned to make the most of this exceptional location close to nature and modern amenities, Daniels Evermore offers freehold ravine-lot single detached homes, freehold semi-detached homes, as well as exceptional three- and four-bedroom condominium townhomes, with prices beginning from the $400,000s!

The demand for new homes in the area is strong, and sales are already booming. Now is the time to visit the presentation centre and find just the right home for you, before they are all snapped up.

“We have had tremendous interest in this new community,” says Daniels Vice-President

Offering amazing value, the twoand three-story condominium townhomes in this neighbourhood begin from the low $400,000s.

Don Pugh. “It’s something fresh and new in Brampton. We located it at the southeast corner of Castlemore Road and McVean Drive, that is a beautiful area just moments from all the amenities today’s families need.

We designed this community with growing families in mind, with three outstanding

THE DANIELS CORPORATION | Evermore home types and several layouts. The prices are fantastic, and we knew we would have a big turnout at the opening.”

Offering amazing value, the two- and three-story condominium townhomes in this neighbourhood begin from the low $400,000s. Each has three bedrooms, nine-ft. main floor ceiling heights, imported ceramic floor tiles, solid hardwood flooring, an oak staircase, plus a soaker tub and glass shower enclosure in the bath. In the well-appointed kitchen, cabinets feature extended-height uppers, granite countertops and ceramic backsplash.

The two-storey townhomes also include a finished basement with a finished three-piece bath.

Starting from the low $700,000s, the community’s limited collection of three- and four-bedroom singledetached homes back onto protected valley land that leads to the West Humber River and the Claireville Conservation Area. The semi-detached homes offer three- and four-bedroom layouts, and begin in price from the mid $500,000s. Luxurious features and finishes in the semis and singles include nine-ft. ceiling heights, gas fireplaces, oak staircases and trimmed archways on the main floor, imported ceramics, hardwood and plush broadloom.

Kitchens feature extended-height upper cabinets, and bathrooms have a soaker tub and glass shower enclosure. Each detached and semi-detached home has a finished basement with a finished three-piece bathroom, which is rare in today’s new homes. For a limited time, purchasers will also be able to personalize their homes with a selection of luxurious upgrades such as 10-ft. ceiling heights and double entry doors.

Detached homes will also include striking ravine walkouts.

“Daniels Evermore is truly an exceptional residential opportunity,” Pugh adds. “There are more than a dozen parks within blocks, as well as shopping plazas, trails, golf courses, excellent schools and convenient access

to Hwys. 410, 407 ETR and 427. We consider our community’s location a hidden gem in the western GTA. Anyone interested in owning a new home here should act now!” Choose from an array of beautiful home designs in sizes from 1,632 to 3,228 sq. ft.

The Daniels Corporation (danielshomes.ca) is one of Canada’s pre-eminent builder/ developers, building more than 25,000 new homes across the Greater Toronto Area for 32 years. Daniels was named the Tarion Warranty Corp.’s 2012 Ontario High Rise Builder of the Year and the recipient of the 2012 Toronto Arts and Business Award presented by the Toronto Arts Foundation. Among its many initiatives, Daniels was chosen to partner with Toronto Community Housing to revitalize Regent Park – 69acres in the heart of Toronto’s Downtown East. Committed to community, Daniels offers innovative programs that help people achieve homeownership, champion’s neighbourhood initiatives that enhance resident’s quality of life, and supports numerous charities and non-profit organizations.

Visit the Daniels Evermore Presentation Centre at 4107 Castlemore Rd., between McVean Drive and The Gore Road. Hours are Monday to Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday closed. For more information, call 905.573.8792 or visit danielsevermore.com. You can also stay up to date on this exciting new community on Facebook and Twitter @DanielsEvermore. may 17 - 31, 2014 | New home guide GTA 87

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Young Canadians to put their money where their house is:

RBC Poll

Young Canadians feel that housing remains a very good investment, according to the 21st Annual RBC Home Ownership Poll. Nearly nine-in-10 (86 per cent) of those aged 25 to 34 believe that owning a house or condo is a very good investment, up from less than eight-in-10 (78 per cent) in 2013.

This sentiment has echoed into buying intention, as likelihood to purchase has increased in nearly every region in the country. Interest from the 25 to 34 age group has increased significantly from one-in-four (25 per cent) in 2013 to nearly half (41 per cent) of respondents in 2014. This change in buying intention points to a renewed confidence in young buyers who may have felt that buying wasn’t an option last year.

“The increase in the number of those who feel the housing market is a good investment, as well as the number of those who intend to buy, really highlights that Canadians have no doubt in the strength of the housing market and want to participate more than they have in recent years,” says Erica Nielsen, vice-president, home equity finance, RBC. “These findings, which are uniform across Canada, are the result of a number of factors, including job stability and having saved enough for a down payment.”

While the majority of Canadians (62 per cent) intend to buy a home with their spouse or partner, more than one-infour (28 per cent) Canadians intend to buy a home by themselves. The top factors considered by those who intend to buy this year include the stability of their job situation and manageable debt levels. Confidence in these areas indicates that Canadians are more mindful of their finances than in 2013, which directly impacts the ability to afford homeownership. Among those likely to buy a home within the next two years, four-in-10 will be first-time homebuyers.

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“The increase in buying intentions across the country gives the strong signal that there is renewed confidence in the market, but also that Canadians are more prepared this year to take that step into homeownership,” says Rachel Wihby, senior manager, home equity finance, RBC. “We want to make sure that Canadians have access to the advice they need when they are buying a home.

Often, there are things that first time homebuyers may not think of that can ensure they are more prepared, like budgeting for closing costs or getting a home inspection. We want to help set them up for success.”

For Alberta, specifically, the province saw an increase in likelihood of purchasing this year, up to 28 per cent in 2014 from 22 per cent in 2013. Perceived home price increases may also be key for Albertans, as more than half (52 per cent) believe that home prices will continue to rise next year.

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Lakeshore Village, a place to call home Location Port Credit

Housing Type Executive-style townhomes Contact countryhomes.ca

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n the edge of beautiful Cooksville Creek moments from Lake Ontario, this is the community you’ve been waiting for. Lakeshore Village, a premium collection of 133 executive-style townhomes in an unbeatable location, right at Lakeshore and Cawthra in Mississauga.

Unique design plus unparalleled quality

Priced from the mid $500’s, these sleek, three-storey townhomes have thoughtful, liveable floorplans that include many unprecedented features that most other builders would consider upgrades. Double sinks on stone vanities in the ensuite bathrooms with large showers, and spacious bedrooms with easy access to main bathrooms with tubs.

Located on the ravines of picturesque Cooksville Creek, every home has premium finishes, luxury touches and a clean design that really stands out, with open concept layouts that are sophisticated and perfect for everyday living.

Walk to the lake and enjoy Promenade Marina that has first class docking and boating facilities and a licensed outdoor eatery.

The protected harbour makes the marina an ideal place to dock and take advantage of more than 80 scenic acres of public land featuring a playground area and board walks, picnic areas, barbecues, concession facilities and launch ramps .

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patios – you’re in great proximity to the chic restaurants and boutiques of charming downtown Port Credit, with easy access to downtown Toronto for work and play.

Beautiful Port Credit

This sophisticated west-end neighbourhood has just about everything going for it, and properties in the area are in hot demand. This is why a new infill development in this completely built-up area is such an exciting prospect. In the summer, the charming main street has the feel of a sophisticated yet laid-back beach town.

It offers everything from ice cream stands to kids’ clothing boutiques, browse able antique shops to fine dining with a view of the lake. Plus, the lake offers plenty of opportunities for boating and fishing, running and cycling and having fun at community festivals and events.

A recent article in the National Post called Port Credit “the most happening area in the 905” and “the Mississauga

neighbourhood with a downtown Toronto feel.” It is hip, but not overbearing. Quiet, without being boring. It’s a small town within a big city, with a warm community flavour that makes it easy to feel at home.

Quality homes from a respected builder

Lakeshore Village is built by award-winning developer Country Homes, a family-owned and operated builder that has been in the business for more than half a century. Under the direction of the Rinomato family, the company has built more than 3,000 homes in many communities across the GTA. Country Homes is one of the most respected builders in the city and an undisputed industry leader. This is your chance to buy a new home in this wonderful community. To register or get more information about Lakeshore Village, visit countryhomes.ca may 17 - 31, 2014 | New home guide GTA 91

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Location Brampton Housing Type Three- and four-bedroom semis up to 2,258 sq. ft., including standard finished basement.

Sales centre Queen Street East (Hwy. 7) and Ebenezer Road, just east of McVean Drive, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday by appointment Contact 647.519.9617 townwoodhomes.com

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alue for money isn’t often seen much these days in the new home marketplace. Home prices rise, but what you get for the money often doesn’t. That’s why you owe it to yourself to discover real value in Townwood’s Marigold in Castlemore.

And here’s what the big surprise is all about… Every semi-detached home comes with a finished basement that includes a three-piece washroom and finished laundry facilities. This finished extra space increases your living area by more than 30 per cent and is included as a standard feature, not an expensive upgrade. This extra space is ideal for larger families, extended family, a home office area, a home theatre, a recreation room or whatever suits your lifestyle. To go along with it all, the homes come with separate side door entrances that provide convenient access to the basement space.

And there’s more… Marigold recently launched to rave reviews, and visitors embraced the difference with enthusiasm. Many features that other builders offer as costly upgrades, Townwood offers at no extra cost and are included in the base price.

In fact, the list of 25 luxury features included is worth a staggering $92,800! Too many to list here, but you can see the full list of details at the sales centre.

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This collection of beautiful semidetached homes is in an already well-established area, giving homebuyers access to a multitude of existing amenities and services from day one.

The homes themselves are beautifully designed, offering three- and fourbedroom designs up to 2,258 sq. ft. of total living space. There are nine-ft.-high ceilings on the main floor and genuine hardwood floors on the main and upper hallway and master floor. The exterior facades have been carefully designed to make an impressive, elegant statement and combine together to create dynamic community streetscapes.

Marigold is located close to it all, in the vibrant and popular Castlemore and Clarkway area, just minutes from Hwys.

7 and 427, giving quick access to the Greater Toronto Area. And it’s not just a prime location but here amenities and services are many and close by. All too often, new home communities are located in areas without existing infrastructure.

Families need to wait many years after their homes are built to be part of a full service community. Not so in Marigold.

This collection of beautiful semi-detached homes is in an already well-established area, giving homebuyers access to a multitude of existing amenities and services from day one.

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For Townwood it’s never been about just building a great house, it’s about building thriving neighbourhoods. Their experience and dedication to creating the best homes in the best communities is why they have been successful for 40 years in the GTA. Many of Townwood’s current buyers come through homeowner referrals or are repeat purchasers.

The Marigold Sales Centre is conveniently located at Queen Street East (Hwy. 7) and Ebenezer Road, just east of McVean Drive. It’s open Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday by appointment. Discover the Townwood advantage for yourself. In our opinion we think you’ll be glad you did. You’re in for a big surprise!

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B Location Oakville Housing Type Detached homes on 38- to 52-ft. lots Contact sunrisehomes.ca

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ronte Harbourside is a limited edition community of distinction in Oakville’s quaint west end neighbourhood. Only 18 exquisite detached homes on 38- to 52-ft. lots will be offered at prices from slightly more than $1 million. It’s the kind of community that is destined to make a splash as the builder, Sunrise Homes, is known for their uncompromising attention to detail and quality service.

Close to the water, Bronte Harbourside offers the ultimate in luxury living in the quaint Bronte Village neighbourhood where 12 Mile Creek, also known locally as Bronte Creek, meets Lake Ontario. The heritage-inspired home designs being offered here are a magnificent blend of traditional custom quality with the latest in luxe style features.

Purchasers can look forward to dramatic ceiling heights – 10 ft. on the main floor and nine ft. on second floors, upgraded and extended furniture-finish kitchen cabinetry, stunning flooring, contemporary bathroom designs and so much more. These homes will be imprinted with Sunrise’s inimitable standard of excellence- every facet, every detail will be carefully crafted and delivered to ensure the ultimate in quality.

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This former fishing village named in honour of Horatio Nelson, Duke of Bronte, celebrates its heritage and unique natural environment, while taking advantage of its upscale location at the west end of Oakville. Here residents revel in the many pleasures offered by the Lake Ontario setting.

Bronte Harbour Yacht Club is an important part of the bustling harbour scene that includes restaurants, cafes and lakeside parks.

Sail or just watch the boats out on the lake as the sunsets over the horizon on a balmy summer evening. Stroll along the dockside. Picnic at Bronte Beach Park or Bronte Bluffs Park, both of which are walking distance from your beautiful new home. Busy shops and restaurants are a short stroll down the street at Bronte and Lakeshore.

There are miles of winding trails to discover, home to numerous birds and small wildlife that thrive along the meandering Bronte Creek. Day trips to spectacular Bronte Creek Provincial Park, located just north of the QEW on Bronte Road, are sure to be family memories for years to come. An annual waterfront festival draws crowds to nearby Coronation Park, which has its sandy beaches and a large playground, as it comes to life with carnival rides, games and outdoor stage featuring live entertainment.

Both rail and bus service runs from Bronte Station, offering 1,700 free parking spaces and GO Trains running to downtown Toronto in 36 minutes. Access to the QEW is minutes away, for easy travel west to Niagara with its many attractions and east to Toronto.

If the ultimate in elegance in Oakville is what you dream of, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get better than Bronte Harbourside from Sunrise Homes. To stay informed, register now at sunrisehomes.ca

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The value of homeownership still worth the wait: Genworth Canada study

Highlights

According to a national survey commissioned by Genworth Canada, homebuyers are working harder and longer to save for a down payment and remain confident in the long-term benefits of buying a home. The annual poll, completed in conjunction with the Canadian

Association of Credit Counselling Services (CACCS), asked 1,507 Canadians questions about their financial well-being and preparedness.

“Despite tighter mortgage qualification criteria over recent years, survey results point towards positive trends in homebuyer behaviour,” says Stuart Levings, chief operating officer of Genworth Canada. “With a stable economy and real estate market, Canadians appear to have more confidence in the value of homeownership and see their goals of homeownership and financial well-being as more achievable.”

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Homebuyers are thinking more about smart home investing » 17 per cent say now would be a good time to buy a home, with a slightly higher proportion among first-time buyers (19 per cent ) » Up since 2013, two-thirds of respondents (64 per cent versus 58 per cent) feel that housing prices will increase in the next 12 months » Half expect to take one to two years to save for their down payment, with an increasing number (29 per cent versus 21 per cent) saying it will take three to four years » 53 per cent are worried they might miss the perfect house because they don’t have enough saved for the down payment » 67 per cent say their goal is to pay off their mortgage faster, up from 62 per cent in 2013 Homeownership is a valuable asset both financially and emotionally » Nine out of 10 people agreed that owning their own home gave them a greater sense of emotional well-being » Nine out of 10 people thought homeownership may mean more work To help get Canadians thinking about their financial well-being, Genworth and CACCS are launching a mobile version of the Financial Fitness Score tool. The tool helps people determine how well they are managing their finances and provides useful information that is based on their financial fitness level. The relaunched version now allows consumers to access the tool from any mobile device or platform.

To find out your Financial Fitness Score visit financialfitness.ca

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Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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from $664,000

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Starlane Home Corporation Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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from $664,000

27 10N

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Greenpark Homes

Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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from $664,000

27 10N

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Mattamy Homes

Mount Pleasant North

mattamyhomes.com •

• • from $330,000

11 Fieldgate Homes

Lotus Pointe Caledon

fieldgatehomes.com •

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12 Great Gulf Homes

Westfield

905-866-6876

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from $570,000

36 7Q

21 Primont Homes

Centretown

905-495-5067

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from $356,000

12 9M

22 Townwood Homes

Marigold

townwoodhomes.com •

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from $475,000

93 11L

60 Primont Homes

Castlemore

905-856-5777

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from $410,000

13 9K

9 6P Insert & 25 5L

62 Fieldgate Homes

Valley Lands

905-457-0445

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from $427,000

Insert & 25 9O

65 Great Gulf Homes

Mount Pleasant

905-459-5772

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from $510,000

37 6P

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Tribute Communities

Landscapes

905-893-3331

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from $399,000

8M

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Coscorp Inc.

The Village of Southfields

thevillageofsouthfields.ca •

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6L

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Monarch Corporation

The Village of Southfields

905-843-0707

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from $390,000

6L

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Empire Communities

Lakeside

empirelakeside.com •

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from $350,000

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VanMar Homes

Credit Ridge Estates

416-746-1234

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from $550,000

8P

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Tiffany Park Homes

The Estates of Spring Valley

905-216-5620

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from $583,000

6P

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Townwood Homes

Gates of Countryside

gatesofcountryside.ca •

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from $400,000

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Country Wide Homes

Gates of Countryside

905-907-1500

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from $400,000

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Regal Crest Homes

Countryside Meadows

countrysidemeadows.ca

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from $346,000

9M

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Royal Cliff Homes

Gates of Countryside

gatesofcountryside.ca •

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from $400,000

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Starlane Home Corporation Gates of Countryside

starlanehomes.com •

from $520,000

9M

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Mayfield Village

905-230-2592

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from $350,000

7M

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Mount Pleasant Village

mattamyhomes.com •

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6P

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meadowsbrampton.com

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from $430,000

6O

10 Valery Homes

Mount Pleasant Meadows

meadowsbrampton.com

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from $430,000

6O

11 Greenpark Homes

Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca

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5L

11 Starlane Home Corporation Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca

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5L

11 Rosehaven Homes

Lotus Pointe Caledon

moveuptocaledon.ca •

5L

17 Pemberton Group

Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club

905-799-5000

•

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8L

18 Saberwood Homes

Heart Lake Village

905-773-6549

8N

19 Mattamy Homes

Salisbury Square

mattamyhomes.com •

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25 Heathwood Homes

Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741

32 Forest Hill Homes

Ravines of Castlemore

905-794-8875

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905-584-6444

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37 Oxford Homes

Adena Ridge

from $600,000

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38 Andrin Homes

Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com

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from $350,000

9M

45 Brookfield Homes

Pathways

1-855-379-1495

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from $420,000

8K

48 Aspen Ridge Homes

Credit Manor Heights

905-216-5155

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from $400,000

7Q

48 Regal Crest Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

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from $850,000

7Q

48 Country Wide Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

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from $850,000

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acornhomes.ca

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Castlegate

55 Rosehaven Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175

55 Townwood Homes

The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant

LoveMountPleasant.com •

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55 Townwood Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant lovemountpleasant.com •

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from $270,000

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58 Devonleigh Homes Inc.

Meadowlands

519-942-3312

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from $339,000

3C

64 Meridian Homes

Credit Valley Manors

905-216-5186

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from $400,000

8P

65 Great Gulf Homes

Mount Pleasant

905-459-5772

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from $510,000

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66 Ballantry Homes

Spring Valley Village

ballantryhomes.com

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905-636-1365

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Hawthorne Village

mattamyhomes.com

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The Enclaves of Upper Canada

289-891-9103

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Schuit Homes

Perth Park

905-628-9559

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Great Gulf Homes

Edgewood

905-356-9408

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Spallacci Homes

Simona Place

spallaccihomes.com • 2Q

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Eden Park

905-381-4280

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from $320,000 2Q

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Eden Park

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Milton Trails

905-864-3306

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The Uptowns of waterdown

905-690-7600

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Cannery Park

1800-565-5150

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from $320,000 12R

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Cranberry Hill

mattamyhomes.com

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12 Tobyn Park Homes

Park City

parkliving.ca

13 Heathwood Homes

The Village at Traditions

905-876-3140

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from $441,000 8h

20 Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Cherry Hill at Vineland

1-800-479-9777

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from $194,000 12R

22 Country Green Homes

Park Place Village

905-690-7600

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from $250,000 8m

26 Eden Oak

Weaver’s Mill

weaversmill.com/nh

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from $336,000 6B

35 Phelps Homes

Jordan Village

phelpshomes.com

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from $345,000 9R

36 Phelps Homes

Brookside

phelpshomes.com

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from $236,000 7R

37 Phelps Homes

Streamside

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from $316,000 6R

38 Losani Homes

Ancaster Glen

289-239-7629

from $370,000 1P

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 2R

42 Losani Homes

Paramount

905-560-2061

from $230,000 3R

43 Losani Homes

Orchard Park

905-930-9943

from $390,000 5Q

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Discovery

905-563-0666

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905-825-3619

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Nautica at Lakeshore Woods

905-465-9133

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416-746-1234

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The closets are full. The junk drawer is overflowing. The piles have piles, and the storage space is full too. You need it all, you just don’t have enough space to put it. Or do you need it all? Take a closer look and separate ‘need’ from ‘obligation’, ‘sentimentality’ and ‘just in case’. You may find you have the space to store what you need. You’ll just need to dig deep to find the strength to free yourself of the rest. After all, do you own all that stuff – or does it own you?

Let go of ‘obligation clutter’ This refers to the stuff we hold on to because we feel a sense of duty. It can be gifts, heirlooms we’ve inherited, or things we’re saving for our kids. If you are holding on to any of these, you have permission to let them go, and here’s why: ›› You have no duty to keep gifts forever. The last thing the gift-giver would want is for their gift to become a burden. ›› It can be emotionally taxing to part with inherited items, but there are more meaningful ways to honour a person’s memory than keeping all their things. Releasing a loved one’s belongings doesn’t betray the memory of the person.

It’s a bit easier with time, so take the time you need. ›› If you’re keeping things for your children, consider asking them if they are even remotely interested in having them.

Remember, they will have their own tastes.

Off-load off-site storage If you are paying a hefty monthly bill to store your belongings off-site in a rented storage container, it’s time to reconsider its value. Out of sight is usually out of mind. If you are not using the items, it may be beneficial to sell them or give them away. The money spent storing the stuff over a long period of time often exceeds the value of those items.

Liberate your linen closet Let go of the sheets and towels that are torn, stained, or stored just in case. You really only need one extra set of sheets for each bed. Fold pillowcases and fitted sheets into their matching flat sheets so that the set stays together neatly together.

Don’t let excuses keep you stuck When editing your closet, you’ll make all kinds of excuses to keep things. Here’s are the most popular excuses I’ve heard, and my response to them:

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It will come back in style. Yes, it will. But the fabric and cut will be different and everyone will know you’ve been holding on to it since 1978!

It will fit once I lose weight. You may lose weight in different places and it may still not fit. It may go out of style by the time you lose the weight.

Reward yourself for your weight loss by buying new clothes.

I paid a lot of money for it. And it makes you feel guilty every time you look into your closet and see it hanging there, so let go of the shame.

I wore it on my first date. Don’t let sentimental items take up closet space. That’s like allowing the past to crowd out the present. Take a picture and let it go. omeone bought it S for me. They’ll never know that you got rid of it, and even if they find out, they’ll understand.

I t needs repairs. Put a deadline on it and let it go if you miss it.

I need it just in case.

This is probably the top excuse I hear, and it is based on fear. Be brave – unless you can find a specific reason to hold on to something, find the courage to let it go.

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Somerset

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Hills of Harrowsmith

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Elements Townhomes

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Folkstone

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21 Great Gulf Homes

Grandview Oshawa

1-888-579-7235

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from $334,000 14F

31 Preston Homes

Prestonvale Heights

905-432-2800

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from $350,000 15J

34 Tribute Communities

The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344

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from $339,000 15G

45 Sundial Homes Limited

Mulberry Meadows

905-427-8255

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from $273,000 6J

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Whitby by the Lake

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54 Baycliffe Homes

The Gates of Whitby

905-668-9828

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60 greycrest homes

the fields of conlin

905-725-4539

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from $310,000 15G

66 Monarch Corporation

Tran Quility

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67 Midhaven Homes

Breeze

1-877-773-6888

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68 Storybook Homes

Brookstone Estates

905-438-9516

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from $1050,000 11B

91 Sundance Homes

The towns of nichol green phase 1

905-441-3312

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92 Glen Rouge Homes

The Cornerstone

905-239-9777

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Port Hope Lakeside Village

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The Estates at Sunset Ridge

905-642-9015

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Jackson Creek Meadows

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Port of Newcastle

905-987-5146

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Bond Head Estates

905-438-9516

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from $850,000 14E

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Harmony Condominiums

705-748-4663

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Willmot Creek On The Lake

905-697-5806

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from $225,000 11D

18 B.G. Schickedanz

Lake Scugog Estates

1-888-894-9888

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from $330,000 17B

20 Geranium Homes

Verandas

905-885-0555

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Aspen Heights

905-697-0513

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Estates of Wyndance

905-649-8197

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from $900,000 3e

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Woodlands of Upper Courtice

905-787-0963

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from $260,000

35 Mason Homes

Parklands

1-866-443-7900

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Gracefields

thornridgehomes.com •

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45 Highcastle Homes

Northglen

northglen.ca

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Northglen

905-419-7222

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» Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart

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Calculate your mortgage payments interest rate

amortization period

chart figure

example: 5%

25 years

5.82

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

125

monthly payment

$

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

01 02 03

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

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

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

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04

Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay.

Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most firsttime buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

05

Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000.

06 07

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

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

» Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice andget pre-qualified.

Mortgage payment calculation chart %

Interest Rates

10 years

Amortization Periods

15 years

20 years

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4.21

4.99

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9.65

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7.14

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8.93

11.81

9.21

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6.85

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8.86

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8.27

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This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 รท 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50 may 17 - 31, 2014 | New home guide GTA 121

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

Variable

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

ATB Financial 2.7 4 2.94 2.89 2.99 3.04

6.30op 6.30op 6.50op Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk 2.6 4 2.98 2.98 2.98 2.94

6.30op 6.30op Bank of Montreal 3 4 3.14 3.04 3.85 4.39

6.30op 6.30op Bank of Nova Scotia 2.6 4.55 3.29 3.14 3.44 2.94

6.45op 6.50op Canadian Western Bank 4 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.39

6.45op 6.30op CFF Bank 3.69 3.75 3.79 3.79 CIBC 3 3.09 2.79 3.75 2.97

6.70op 6.35op HSBC Bank Canada 2.55 4.45 2.7 3.95 2.93 3.09

6.20op 6.35op ICICI Bank Canada 3.05 3.15 3.65 3.64 3.69 Manulife Bank 2.7 4.45 3 3.05 3.1 3.19

4.00op National Bank n/a 4.4 3.14 3.04 3.75 2.99

6.70op 6.70op Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Finan 3 3.24 3.59 3.69 Royal Bank 3 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.54

6.30op 6.30op TD Canada Trust 3 3.09 2.79 3.44 2.97

6.30op Tangerine 3 3.19 3.24 3.49 3.69

5 years 3.39 3.14 3.29 4.79 4.99 3.24 4.99 3.49 3.89 3.24 3.39 4.09 4.94 3.39 3.99

TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust n/a Effort Trust n/a

Home Trust Company 2.5 Investors Group Trust n/a

MTCC 2.6

6.5 4.45 6.30op 3.95 4.2 6.50op 4.55 6.45op

3.14 3.25 3.95 4.74 3.25 3.6 3.7 4.6 6.30op 2.89 2.89 2.79 2.94 3.14 3.14 3.75 4.64 6.30op 3.29 3.14 3.44 2.94 6.50op

4.99 4.95 3.09 4.99 4.79

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U. 4

Comtech Credit Union 2.95 6.2

6.40op First National Fin. LP 3.95 FirstOntario C.U. 2.7

6.34op IC Savings London Life n/a 4.2

6.50op Luminus Financial 2.55

MCAP 2.6 Meridian Credit Union 2.6 4

Parama Credit Union 2.85

Steinbach Credit Union 2.5

3.01 3.1 3.33 3.65 3.99 6.25op 2.99 3.25 3.29 2.99 2.99 6.30op 2.99 2.59 2.79 2.87 3.19 3.09 3.14 3.29 2.95 3.09 6.34op 3.05 2.99 2.99 3.39 3.39 3.14 3.14 3.75 4.64 4.99 6.30op 3.05 2.75 2.95 2.9 2.95 6.3 3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 5.14 3.09 3.14 3.65 4.39 2.95 6.30op 2.85 3.05 3.15 3.25 3.4 3.00op 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.95 3.2

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

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Now open – small-town living in this collection of detached bungalows and twostorey homes. marydelhomes.com Lindvest

North York – The Brownstones at Westown

Model suite now open at this collection of stacked two-bedroom condominium townhomes at Weston Rd. and Sheppard Ave. W. lindvest.com

Model homes now open for this masterplanned community right next door to the Nottawasaga Resort. treetopslife.ca

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Grand opening now on for these semis and select number of detached homes. aristahomes.com Arista/Fieldgate/Paradise/Starlane

Unionville – Upper Unionville

Now open – urban/lane/luxury townhomes, semis and 34-, 38- and 42-ft. singles. livingatupperunionville.com Fieldgate Homes

Brampton – Valleylands on Chinguacousy

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

North York – Bloom Park Towns

Now open – townhomes at Bathurst St. and Finch Ave. menkes.com Mattamy Homes

Brampton – Mount Pleasant North

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

Richmond Hill – The Humberlands

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

Tottenham – Mill Street Village

Grand opening – towns, semis and detached homes on 33- and 40-ft. lots. millstreethomes.com

Tribute Communities

Aspen Ridge Homes & Great Gulf Homes

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

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

Nobleton – Gates of Nobleton

VANDYK Communities

Mississauga – Windows on the Green

Now under construction – suites still remain for this boutique, midrise condo, close to amenities in the heart of Mississauga. vandykwotg.com

King City – King Oaks

Aspen Ridge Homes

Rosehaven Homes

Oakville – The Randall Residences

Construction underway – 36 condominium suites from 1,800- to more than 3,000 sq. ft. from $1.8 million. therandallresidences.com

new RELEASES Empire Communities

Brampton – Lakeside

New 38-ft. designs in a community of townhomes, semis and detached homes. empirelakeside.com Monarch

Ajax – TranQuility

New release of detached single-family homes on private ravine and pie-shaped lots. monarchgroup.net Rosehaven Homes & Townwood Homes

Brampton – Mount Pleasant

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

Oakville – The Preserve

A new release of Village Homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes, many on a private crescent. mattamyhomes.com Forest Hill Homes & Madison Homes

Markham – Cornell Rouge

New release – freehold towns and singles on 30-, 36- and 40-ft. lots with attached garages. Eight models now open. cornellrouge.com Ballantry Homes

Brampton – Spring Valley Village

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

Oshawa – Park Ridge

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

Aspen Ridge Homes

Markham – Upper Cornell

Richmond Hill – Kettle Lakes Club

VANDYK Communities

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

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

Cobourg – West Park Village

National Homes

Bradford – Summerlyn Village

Master-planned community featuring bungalow townhomes, attached singles and single-detached homes. Models now open. vandykwestpark.com Tribute Communities

Oshawa – U.C.

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

Augustine Group

Lake Simcoe – Crates Landing

Now open – the beauty of Lake Simcoe at an affordable price. crateslandingcondos.com Averton Homes

Mount Albert – Victoria Highlands

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

Great Gulf Homes

Forest Hill – The Churchill Collection

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

Menkes

Meaford – Gates of Kent

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

Georgetown – The Enclaves of Upper Canada Now previewing – semi-links and detached homes in Georgetown. menkes.com Monarch Corporation

Kleinburg – Kleinburg Crown Estates

Now open – 42- and 50-ft. singles to Major Mackenzie Rd. and Hwy. 27. monarchgroup.net

Reids Heritage Homes

New block of bungalow townhomes – elegant and carefree condominium living, close to all amenities. Starting from $244,900 reidsheritagehomes.com Delpark Homes

Bowmanville – Northglen

New release of 33- and 40-ft. lots, starting from $303,990. delparkhomes.ca

Rosehaven Homes

Kleinburg – Kleinburg Heritage Estates

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

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