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NEW RISKS COMMUNITIES & REWARDS OF SUPPORTING REAL ESTATE TRANSIT INVESTING

BILD NAMES CASHING WINNERS IN ON OF ANNUAL YOUR AWARDS HOME EQUITY

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community focus features 24 Brampton

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Fieldgate Homes

Move in soon at Valleylands in west Brampton

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Mattamy Homes

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NEW RISKS COMMUNITIES & REWARDS OF SUPPORTING REAL ESTATE TRANSIT INVESTING

BILD NAMES CASHING WINNERS IN ON OF ANNUAL YOUR AWARDS HOME EQUITY

GIVINGA YOUR NEW YEAR, WINDOWS THE DESIGNER A NEW ATTITUDE TREATMENT

ON THE COVER

p. 32 GREAT GULF

Live without compromise at Summerlyn Village in Brantford

IN EVERY ISSUE

4 Editor’s Note 10 Contributors 110 Ad Index

Coming soon: great new homes from the Builder of the Year

COLUMNISTS

Madison Homes

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42 Markham

Madison Homes legacy in desirable Markham

52 Mississauga Dunpar Homes

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Heritage Gate – the prestige of living on Mississauga Road

66 Tottenham

Ballymore Homes

Grand Opening of 50-ft. homes at Mill Street Village

84 Caledon Monarch

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regular and special features

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BILD Report

New communities support transit

by Bryan Tuckey

Fundamentally Speaking Builders give Ontario budget 1.5 thumbs up

by Wayne Karl

Tarion Report

Presenting... the best in customer service

by Howard Bogach

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Design Secrets

Giving your windows the designer treatment

by Jane Lockhart

Legally Speaking Closing costs 101

by Jayson Schwarz

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Mortgage Advice

A financial reason to not overpay for your home

by Alyssa Richard

Taxing Issues

Determining your deductions

by Henry Choo Chong

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

103 Resource Section

42

Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

107 GTA Hot Sheet

Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

IN THE NEWS

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Lotus Pointe

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Averton Homes

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Come celebrate at Lotus Pointe in Caledon May 30 and 31 unveils designer decorated model homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Tarion Warranty Corp.

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//EDITOR’S NOTE

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

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

Housing valuations Who and what to believe when it comes to this important information?

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

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or homeowners, when someone says your home is drastically overvalued, naturally, you worry.

If you’re a prospective homebuyer, such news might cause you to delay your purchase or otherwise change plans.

The problem is – who and what to believe? One source is saying Canada’s housing is overvalued by 60 per cent, another says by 30 per cent, and another still saying that it’s all just right.

“Far too many foreign economists try to make overly simplified statements about foreign housing markets they don’t understand enough about,” Calum Ross, mortgage broker and real estate investor in Toronto, told New Home Guide.

“Canada is home to a very diverse group of people with local economics that are vastly different,” Ross says.

“Saying there is a Canadian housing

market is no less ridiculous than saying there is ‘Canadian temperature.’”

Thankfully, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. adds some perspective in its House Price Analysis and Assessment, which provides a market-by-market snapshot by Canada’s larger centres.

The report attached a risk level – low, moderate or high – for the major cities, using risk factors of overheating, acceleration in house prices, overvaluation and overbuilding.

With Regina and Winnipeg, of all places, the only major centres earning “high risk” assessments, CMHC’s report reminds us that housing markets must be assessed on a micro level. Canada’s most expensive market, Vancouver, earned a “low risk,” while Toronto, often mentioned in conversations about overvaluation, was ranked as “moderate risk.”

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contributors NEW HOME GUIDE

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge

DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

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

Conni Robinson

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 (on leave) Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt

Schwarz Law Barristers and Solicitors

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

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@ypnexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Terry Bassett

DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Jennifer Bistron

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Antoinette Jackson NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

John Jenkins

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

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DESIGN SECRETS

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MORTGAGE ADVICE

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Surround yourself with nature in Treasure Hill’s Southfield Meadow. Buying a home in Caledon will give you the opportunity to live in one of the most nature-inspired neighbourhoods in the GTA. With the Credit River and the Bruce Trail located nearby, you can enjoy the tranquility of your beautiful new home amidst the surrounding stunning landscape.

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//BILD REPORT

New communities support transit » 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. Follow him on Twitter (twitter. com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).

In the provincial budget a few weeks ago, there was funding set aside for municipal infrastructure projects that will go a long way in welcoming the population and jobs that are forecast to come to the GTA over the next few decades.

One of the big pieces will be the fully-funded $1.6-billion light rail transit line in Peel Region, connecting the cities of Mississauga and Brampton along Hurontario-Main Street.

When it was announced, Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie said the funding would help to build the city’s largest infrastructure project and called it “transformational.” City of Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey said the “transit option will act as a catalyst for further investment.”

I agree that the much-needed transit investment is a big step in the right direction and will prove to be transformational in a positive way if there are appropriate planning policies in place to support it.

By that, I mean the transit investment needs to be supported by the creation of transit-supported communities. Building complete communities, with the appropriate density of people and employment spaces, along transit lines like the new one in Mississauga and Brampton makes sense because they will help to sustain the operation of the service over the long term.

In the land development and home building industry, we refer to predesignating and pre-zoning as a strategy that municipalities can use to encourage certain types of construction along transit corridors.

So the next step is for

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municipalities to create and update land-use plans, like their zoning by-laws, to support the transit investment so that there will be the ridership necessary to support the transit.

Mississauga and Brampton’s LRT isn’t the only transit corridor that could benefit. Other examples include the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, which is under construction in Toronto now, and there was the recent announcement of construction starting on the 11-kilometre, 18-stop Finch West LRT. The Finch line is forecast to carry 40,000 rides a day by 2031.

To achieve that forecast density, the industry should not have to fight for appropriate intensification along these transit corridors and people who want to live and work nearby should not be delayed by drawn-out approval processes.

This is not a time for small plans – it’s time for everyone to embrace the change that comes with high density development needed to support the long-term sustainability of this $1.6-billion investment.

What’s most important is that we all work together to have better movement of goods and people, so that it gets easier to move around the region as we continue to grow.

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//COMMUNITY FOCUS

MOVE IN SOON AT VALLEYLANDS With an impressive selection of inventory homes now available, you can call Valleylands home in as little as 150 days

The Dufferin’s breathtaking front elevation of brick and stone contributes to the luxurious atmosphere of this exceptional family home.

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hen driving along Chinguacousy Road in southwest Brampton, one gets the feeling that they’re in the midst of a very special community. It’s a place where the valleys of the Credit River offer a breathtaking outdoor playground of lush green parkland. It’s in the heart of this exquisite neighbourhood that Fieldgate Homes has created one of Brampton’s finest family communities, Valleylands of the Credit River.

With closings available in as little as 150 days, there are, 45- and 50-ft. singles currently available at Valleylands. For those looking to move in soon, Valleylands’ current inventory homes run from 2,010 to 2,944 sq. ft. and start from the low $600’s. It’s never been easier to come home to Valleylands!

LOCATION West Brampton HOUSING TYPE 45- and 50-ft. singles CONTACT 905.457.0445 fieldgatehomes.com

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//COMMUNITY FOCUS...continued

One of the many popular designs currently available at Valleylands is the breathtaking 3,008-sq.-ft. Dufferin Elevation B. This classic-yet-contemporary two-storey, five-bedroom, 45-ft. detached home offers a spectacular front elevation of brick and stone that features a covered porch, double-car garage, large bright windows and charming dormers. One enters the home to discover a spacious front foyer, followed immediately by a cosy library. Further down the hall is the large open-concept living/ dining room with coffered ceiling. Across from the living/dining room, the home’s staircase offers easy access to a sunken main floor powder room and laundry room. Further down the main hallway, one enters into a sizable family room complete with a gas fireplace. Across from the family room, the kitchen and breakfast area offers a kitchen island and ample counter space, creating the perfect space for the family to gather for a home cooked meal. Upstairs, the elegant master suite features two walk-in closets, tray ceilings and a lavish ensuite complete with oval soaker tub, his and hers sinks and separate glass shower.

Bedroom two and three share an ensuite, as do bedrooms four and five. The Dufferin is priced from the $760’s.

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Brampton’s wonderful educational facilities. A new elementary school is now under construction right in the Valleylands community that’s projected to be ready for the September 2015 school year, and Queen Street elementary school and Sir William Gage middle school are just a short walk north of the community. There are also a number of public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance.

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

For more information, call 905.457.0445 or visit fieldgatehomes.com

//IN THE NEWS

Come celebrate at Lotus Pointe You’re invited to celebrate the success at Lotus Pointe in Caledon on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 from noon to 4 p.m. This inspired new master-planned community is now 50 per cent sold, with more than 250 families purchased. Bring your friends and family and enjoy music, food and refreshments, face painting, balloon animals and more.

Located at Hwy. 10 and Old School Road, nature intersects elegance to create a peaceful and stunning home environment. At Lotus Pointe, you can enjoy the serenity of the scenic countryside yet

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have easy accessibility to the GTA via Hwys. 10, 410 and 407. A short drive from the city of Brampton, this master-planned community provides small town charm with a Caledon address, allowing you to live both a convenient and relaxed lifestyle.

With a variety of two and three-storey townhomes as well as a collection of 36- to 50-ft. Singles, you’re sure to find something that’s the perfect fit for your family. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity, brought to you by four committed home builders with long-standing and impressive reputations in the industry. Move up to Caledon and discover a new way of life!

If you will be joining us at our upcoming event, kindly RSVP your attendance at lotuspointecaledon.com We look forward to seeing you there!

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OVER 50% SOLD MORE THAN 250 FAMILIES HAVE PURCHASED AT LOTUS POINTE Join us on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st from 12pm to 4pm, to celebrate our success at Lotus Pointe in Caledon. Bring your friends and family and enjoy music, face painting, food, refreshments, balloon animals and more!

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

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Live without compromise AT SUMMERLYN VILLAGE IN BRADFORD THIS IS WHAT MAKES A

NEIGHBOURHOOD GREAT

Great Gulf ’s Summerlyn Village in Bradford continues to be a highly coveted new home community featuring gently winding boulevards and an abundance of greenspaces. Now, you can tour two spectacular new model homes to help you envision life in this popular community, where prices are up to $300,000 less than the equivalent choices in the Greater Toronto Area.

Just 15 minutes north of Vaughan and only five minutes from the GO train, Summerlyn Village offers the best in convenience and connectivity.

IT’S TIME TO BRAG

ABOUT BRADFORD

Summerlyn Village residents also enjoy neighbourhood amenities within 32 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015

GREAT GULF | Summerlyn Village walking distance, such as schools, shopping and the amazing new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre. Summerlyn Village itself is home to 60 acres of protected open space, neighbourhood parks and miles of walking and biking trails, offering great opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Discover detached homes with two car garages on 40- and 50-ft. lots from 2,275 to 4,010 sq. ft., and priced from only $575,990. Among the standard features are gourmet kitchens, nine-ft. main floor ceiling heights and natural finish oak strip hardwood flooring.

Watch for a new release of 36-ft. lots coming soon.

LOCATION Bradford HOUSING TYPE Detached homes with two car garages on 40- and 50-ft. lots from 2,275 to 4,010 sq. ft.

SALES CENTRE Hwy. 88, just west of Professor Day Drive, at 22 Downey Emerald Drive CONTACT 905.775.3461 greatgulf.com

The company’s cornerstones are great locations, striking designs, construction technology and an unwavering commitment to improving your home buying experience.

THE GREAT GULF DIFFERENCE

For 40 years, Great Gulf has continued to transform the way homes are built. The company’s cornerstones are great locations, striking designs, construction technology and an unwavering commitment to improving your home buying experience.

Innovative H+ME Technology construction allows Great Gulf to perfect every aspect of your home. The end result is homes that are brighter, healthier, more energy efficient and quite simply, better built. Exceptional quality and value for today. Peace of mind for the years ahead. That’s the Great Gulf difference.

Great Gulf’s Summerlyn Village Sales Centre is conveniently located off Hwy. 88, just west of Professor Day Drive, at 22 Downey Emerald Drive. For hours and more information, call 905.775.3461 or visit greatgulf.com MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 33

HAVE YOU DISCOVERED

STOUFFVILLE?

There’s So Much To Love About Life In Stouffville

Located just minutes north of Markham, Stouffville and its neighbouring areas allow you to enjoy the richness of small town living together with everything that’s important to your lifestyle. Shopping. GO Transit. Dining.

Recreation. Have it all. Have it now. In Stouffville!

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Coming this year:

GREAT NEW COMMUNITIES

from the BILD Home Builder Of The Year

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or an unprecedented sixth time, Mattamy Homes was recently named BILD’s Builder of the Year. This is spectacular news for anyone considering a move to the east, west or central GTA. Being named Home Builder of the Year recognizes the excellence of a builder as interpreted by the homeowners themselves. Among the topics considered are design and construction quality, customer commitment, professional development of staff, contribution to the community and contribution to the home building industry.

Mattamy homeowners are the big winners at the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) awards Impressively, Mattamy also received top standing in two other categories. Project of the Year, Lowrise was awarded to The Preserve in Oakville. As well, Best New Home Design, Single, 2,500 to 4,000 Sq. Ft., went to The Snapdragon model in St. John’s Forest in Aurora.

Clearly, new buyers can expect similar levels of industry leading design, finish and comprehensive customer service in the forthcoming communities. In Scarborough, Mattamy will soon open Heron Park. Cranberry Hill will open in Waterdown. And in the Pickering area, Mattamy will reprise its presence with Seaton.

You’ll find picturesque ponds and greenspace in Mattamy communities

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Heron Park offers enhanced living in an established community A neighbourhood with all the amenities you’d expect for city living, Heron Park also offers the serenity of open park spaces and access to the calming shore vistas of Lake Ontario.

Naturally, local schools are nearby, and of course there’s plenty to do outside, thanks to nearby community centres, parks and trails. The neighbourhood also offers a full array of shopping, professional services and nightlife.

Mattamy will offer an inviting selection of Village Homes and townhomes suited to splendid city living.

MATTAMY HOMES | Multi-site

Mattamy will offer an inviting selection of Village Homes and townhomes suited to splendid city living.

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Cranberry Hill is arriving in Waterdown Tucked south of Burlington, just off the major artery of Dundas (or Hwy. 5), sits the charming community of Cranberry Hill. The new phase is already eagerly anticipated as much for its prized access – to transit at Aldershot GO station, plus the 403 and QEW – as its own local offering of boutiques and fine dining and friendly neighhbours.

Cranberry Hill is expected to offer an inviting and affordable selection of townhomes and detached designs.

Seaton will make life more attractive in the new Taunton neighbourhood Based on the success of Mattamy’s previous Creekside community, this highly anticipated extension promises wonderful living in Pickering. Nestled among preserved woods, Seaton will offer its residents plenty of walking and biking paths, playgrounds and parks. Plus, homeowners will have the convenience of easy access to work, shopping and even more play and recreation.

Known for providing homeowners with abundance of choice, we can expect a full complement of townhomes and detached designs.

Mattamy creates vibrant communities of real character It’s important to note that whatever community a homebuyer finds most appealing, Mattamy also offers a selection of exterior home styles, Architect’s Choice options on floorplans, plus the ability to personally select finishes that reflect personal tastes. In other words, the builder encourages a level of personalization that keeps streetscapes fresh and visually appealing. Inside, of course, the homes are designed to accommodate the different ways modern families live real lives. Rooms are designed to be and feel spacious, bright, and are arranged to allow families to work, play and live very well together.

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FOLLOW YOUR HEART TO AURORA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL NEW HOME COMMUNITY OF 2014, RETURNING FOR THE FINAL RELEASE OF LOTS IN 2015!

Arista Homes, Fieldgate Homes, Opus Homes and Paradise Homes return with a final release of the community’s Detached Homes on 32’, 38’ and 44’ lots as well as popular Semi Detached and Freehold Townhome designs.

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FREEHOLD TOWNS FROM THE LOW $600’S

SEMIS FROM THE UPPER $600’S

SINGLES FROM THE UPPER $700’S

Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E.

//FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Builders give Ontario budget 1.5 thumbs up » by WAYNE KARL

WAYNE KARL

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

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

He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca

or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

Home builders in Ontario have given the 2015 Ontario budget the thumbs up – citing infrastructure investment that is ultimately good news for homebuyers.

In the Ontario budget released on April 23, the province committed to the largest public infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history – more than $130 billion over 10 years.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

» $31.5 billion over 10 years for Moving Ontario Forward — about $16 billion in transit projects in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and about $15 billion in transportation and other priority infrastructure projects outside the GTHA. » $11.9 billion in 2015-16 on infrastructure, such as roads, public transit, water systems, hospitals and schools.

Along with reducing gridlock, new transit projects should support the province’s investment-ready communities initiative and the creation of new housing and employment centres, says the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA).

“People need better transit options,” says OHBA president Vince Molinaro.

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ment should support the creation of transit-supported communities across Ontario. Building complete communities along those transit lines makes sense and will provide new housing and employment options, and choice where people can live, work and play.”

The next step is for municipalities to support this provincial investment by creating land-use plans that generate the ridership necessary to support long-term operations for transit infrastructure, OHBA says. In the past, the association has recommended provincial funding be directly linked to a municipal requirement to immediately update the land-use planning and zoning in those transit corridors. The province must ensure that there are strong municipal requirements to align all transit investment with land-use planning by requiring appropriate density zoning along those corridors.

“The provincial investment in transit is a golden opportunity for municipalities to create investment-ready communities,” says Molinaro. “In the past, municipalities have failed to do that work, leaving developers and builders to fight for appropriate intensification in those transit corridors. It doesn’t have to be this way; municipalities must modernize zoning and create transit-supported communities to fully maximize the provincial transit investment announced in today’s budget.”

It’s a good budget, but not quite deserving of two full thumbs up.

OHBA CEO Joe Vaccaro points out that certain tax credits need to be adjusted to reflect rising home values – in particular, the 2009 HST New Housing Rebate.

“The current provincial threshold is $400,000, but with the cost escalation in new neighbour taxes and housing prices, the threshold should be adjusted every five years to support housing affordability for new-home buyers.”

DECORATED MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN

MARKHAM

THORNHILL

NEW RELEASE AND DESIGNS

Luxury homes on 60’ ravine lots from $1.8 Million

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

MARKHAM

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Luxury Bonus Package Singles on 41’ & 45’ lots from $1 Million

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

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

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

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//COMMUNITY FOCUS

Cornell Rouge Town

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he city of Markham has undergone remarkable growth to become a globalized, diverse and accessible community, leading in environment and urban design. With the construction of a new multi-million-dollar athletic facility, serving as a venue during the Pan Am Games this summer, this world-class sports venue will raise Markham’s international profile even further.

Markham’s excellent transportation network, schools, parks, recreation facilities, shopping centres, hospitals, community centres and libraries elevate the quality of life and offers the best of modern and convenient living.

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been setting the standard for value, design and customer satisfaction with awardwinning residential projects in Markham, including Unionville Estates and Upcountry I and II and Madison’s legacy continues within the Greensborough and Cornell Rouge communities.

CORNELL ROUGE

Madison Homes’ Cornell Rouge is located next door to the Rouge Park, one of the world’s largest natural landscapes located in an urban area with more than 40 sq. km. of protected forests, meadows, ponds and wetlands. Located east of Cornell Centre Boulevard and stretching north of Hwy. 7 to 16th Avenue, Cornell Rouge appeals to buyers looking to live in an optimal location, close to nature and modern amenities. Madison Homes offers a large variety of detached singles and freehold townhomes, providing dynamic and comfortable living spaces with attractive, classic elevations. There are a variety of alternate or optional layouts to choose from including additional bedrooms, bathrooms, flex spaces and even coach houses.

Select a townhome with single or double car garage, starting from the high $600,000s (ranging from 1,881 to 2,262 sq. ft.) and take advantage of a limited time bonus package worth thousands of dollars in upgrade features, including

MADISON HOMES | Multi-site hardwood flooring, granite kitchen countertops, kitchen cabinetry and decor dollars. Beautiful detached homes on nine-, 11- and 12-metre lots and ranging in size from 2,190 to 3,237 sq. ft. with four bedrooms and double car garages start from the $800,000s. Don’t wait. Visit the four fully decorated model homes to discover the perfect home for your family.

LOCATION Markham HOUSING TYPE Cornell Rouge, detached singles and freehold townhomes; Greensborough, detached 41- and 45-ft. homes SALES CENTRE Cornell Rouge, 655 Cornell Centre Blvd. at 16th Avenue; Greensborough, 4 Green Hollow Crt., 9th Line and Bur Oak CONTACT Cornell Rouge, 905.472.7667 Greensborough, 905.417.1203 madisonhomes.ca

GREENSBOROUGH

Madison Homes recently released its latest phase in Greensborough, an established, master-planned community, featuring parks, playing fields, woodlots and nearby walking and biking trails. Situated at Ninth Line just north of 16th Avenue, the community has been designed with streets arching around creating cul-de-sacs and winding crescents resulting in pleasing streetscapes with grassy landscaped medians. Detached 41- and 45-ft. models ranging from 2,519 to 3,237 sq. ft., starting from $1 million, offer a variety of functional open-concept layouts with living space flowing easily and elegantly from room to room. Fall in love with the spacious bright kitchens complete with island and breakfast bars, the family room with a cosy fireplace and the dining and living areas perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Luxury features offered include soaring 10-ft. ceilings on the main floor and grand nine-ft. ceilings on the second floor, granite kitchen countertops with double bowl undermount sink, upgraded kitchen cabinetry with extended height uppers, stained oak strip hardwood flooring (3.25-by-.75-in.) on the main floor, stained oak stairs and pickets and much, much more. Madison Homes’ vision of this spectacular master-planned town began more than a decade ago, and today Greensborough is a highly desired and thriving residential community within the city of Markham.

The Cornell Rouge Sales Office is located at 655 Cornell Centre Blvd. (at 16th Avenue), call 905.472.7667. The Greensborough Sales Office is at 4 Green Hollow Crt. (9th Line and Bur Oak), call 905.417.1203.

You can also visit madisonhomes.ca

Golden Oak model home

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//TARION REPORT

Presenting… the best in customer service » 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.

The results are in, and Tarion is proud to present new-home builders with awards based on the voices of thousands of new homeowners across the province. The Tarion Awards of Excellence are the only awards in Ontario that recognize home builders solely based on homeowners’ satisfaction with their customer service delivery.

Every year, I travel across the province and take note of the beautiful new homes and communities that are being built. But I also know that a home builder’s job isn’t complete just because the last tile has been laid. A great builder ensures its customers feel supported long after they’ve settled into their new home.

The 2015 Tarion Awards of Excellence finalists demonstrate that excellent customer service is an essential part of the experience and can make the difference between a good home builder, and a great one.

I officially presented the awards at a luncheon in April, joined by Tarion’s newly-elected Chairman of the Board Mark Basciano and Members of Provincial Parliament. I’d like to congratulate the following builders for receiving a 2015 Tarion Awards of Excellence: » The Tricar Group, London – Highrise Category » Fusion Homes, Guelph – Large Volume Category » Klemencic Homes, Trenton – Medium Volume Category » Rochon Construction, North Bay – Small Volume Category Once again, we presented awards to some repeat recipients. This is The Tricar Group’s second year in a row receiving this award in the highrise category. For Fusion Homes, it was the company’s fourth year in a row and for Kelemncic, its third consecutive year. These builders not only demonstrate excellence in customer service, but have maintained consistency in its delivery over the years. This was the second time Rochon Construction has been a finalist, and the first time receiving a Tarion Award of Excellence.

Fusion Homes, Tarion’s Chairman of the Board, Mark Basciano (top right), presenting the award to Fusion Homes.

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Tricar Group, Tarion’s President and CEO, Howard Bogach (top, third from right), presenting the award to The Tricar Group.

It is always exciting to present a builder with its first award, and hear the philosophy on providing excellent customer service.

This year’s awards and finalists were based on a comprehensive survey sent to more than 49,000 Ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014. We received almost 7,900 responses, representing 16 per cent of consumers who bought a new home in Ontario during that time, which are enough responses to provide statistical accuracy.

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.

Tarion sends out surveys annually across Ontario to all new-home owners in their first year of possession.

Homeowners are asked questions from every stage of the homeownerbuilder relationship, beginning with the signing of the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, the predelivery inspection, and finally their after-sales service.

Purchasing a new home is an exciting time, but can also be a stressful one.

These builders not only build beautifully constructed homes, they also stand behind their construction and make sure their homebuyers are supported during the entire process. With almost 300 builders in Ontario eligible for the Tarion Awards of Excellence, to be among the finalists demonstrates a commitment to first-rate service. These builders are setting a standard of excellence in the new home building industry in Ontario.

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//IN THE NEWS

Averton Homes

UNVEILS TWO DESIGNER DECORATED MODEL HOMES LOCATED IN THE HEART OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

The Great Room

The Braeburn Kitchen

On Saturday, April 18, representatives from Averton Homes were joined by hundreds of excited homebuyers at the official grand opening of Averton Square’s two designer decorated model homes. Offering affordable luxury at its finest, Averton Square features an exclusive enclave of 20 bungalow homes located right in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Representing Averton’s unequivocal standards in home design, the newly designer decorated model homes feature open-concept floorplans, beautifully designed interiors, and the finest architectural details. Two-bedroom layouts, The Braeburn at 2,132 sq. ft., and The Russet at 2,418 sq. ft., fuse contemporary luxury and innovative design.

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Ranging in size from 1,357 to 2,423 sq. ft. and priced from the low $600’s, exteriors at Averton Square will feature architecturally designed streetscapes and elevations, brick detailing, vinyl siding and/or brick with stone detailing, and big country-style porches. Interiors will include nine-ft. ceiling heights and natural oak hardwood flooring on the main floor, oak veneer staircases and direct-vent natural gas fireplaces.

The chef-inspired gourmet kitchens will feature custom-quality cabinetry, granite countertops and under-mounted stainless steel sinks.

Dubbed “Canada’s Prettiest Town,” Niagara-on-the-Lake has a rich history and character that lives in its tree-lined streets and parks.

Located in the heart of Niagara-onthe-Lake, residences have unique access to the town’s local amenities, and residents will enjoy some of the finest dining/shopping destinations in Ontario. In a community of 27 wineries (from large estates, to medium-size operations to small boutique wineries), Averton Square offers residents everything they need right at their doorstep.

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The Averton Square Presentation Centre is located at 120 John St. W., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Hours are Monday to Tuesday (by appointment only), Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays from noon to 5 p.m.

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Room designed by Jane Lockhart, Jane Lockhart, B.A.A.I.D, intern ARIDO, Principal Designer, Jane Lockhart Interior Design (janelockhart.com) Photography, Gillian Jackson (gillianjackson.ca) courtesy Kylemore Communities (kylemorecommunities.com)

Giving your windows the designer treatment » by JANE LOCKHART

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When moving into a new space, sometimes, the window treatments are often an afterthought as new homeowners struggle to put their own personal stamp in their new home.

Window treatments are important as they are like the finishing jewelry for an outfit, but for the home. They are not only necessary, but add character as well.

Window treatments go so far beyond personal style, they have a job to do as well. A good window treatment will complement the new space without looking like they are working too hard.

This can be achieved by first determining what functions the window coverings should perform.

A window covering is seldom just for show. Most people are looking for privacy, light control or to manage temperature. In a new space, it is important to first determine what “job” the window treatment needs to do. This will make it much easier to select the best type for the new space. There are two types of window treatments, operable and fixed. Operable means that the homeowner is able to operate them or move them, and fixed are non-moving.

Once a homeowner has moved into their new space and is able to identify what their window coverings should be doing, it is then time to identify style.

Layering is a fabulous option for both style and purpose. Many people will select blinds, as they offer many solutions, and then add fixed drapery panels for decoration. Layering of window coverings is the best way to complete a window as it adds function and a personal feel. These are all important factors in a new home.

Blinds can be a great alternative, because they perform a function, but also come in so many different styles and colours. Blinds can also be rolled away completely or tilted to allow some lighting. If new-home owners don’t like the vertical strip, so synonymous of the blinds, and don’t want it to dominate their design, there are other options. If looking for warmth, look for a horizontal slat such as a wood or a fabric version

Room designed by Jane Lockhart, Jane Lockhart, B.A.A.I.D, intern ARIDO, Principal Designer, Jane Lockhart Interior Design (janelockhart.com) Photography, Gillian Jackson (gillianjackson.ca) courtesy Kylemore

Room designed by Jane Lockhart, Jane Lockhart, B.A.A.I.D, intern ARIDO, Principal Designer, Jane Lockhart Interior Design (janelockhart.com) Photography, Brandon Barré (brandonbarre.com)

called silhouette by Hunter Douglas (hunterdouglas.ca), which means they are all fabric and all sewn together. Most of the fabric is sheer except for one strip, which operates as the slat would on traditional blinds. Other options include solar screens if homeowners are looking to control the UV, or roller blinds for minimal light penetration. A roman blind is another great option to add definition to window treatments. This option can be suspended completely, covering the entire window or a portion of the window.

Roman blinds can also be completely pulled up, creating a decorative ruching effect at the top of the window.

When new-home owners are shopping for window treatments, it is important to know the difference between a shutter and a blind. Shutters cover the whole window and can be considered an all-in-one window covering so no additional drapery will be required. Shutters will reduce the amount of light generally entering a space. A blind is lighter and can be rolled away to show an open window but can be more delicate in moist areas.

New condos have completely different needs in terms of window treatments versus a single family home. In a condo, blinds are important for managing solar heat. In addition, they also can be used for helping to maintain the interior focus within the

space. Views are great, but can be distracting especially at night when windows can act like a big black mirror.

If, as a new homeowner, darkness for sleeping is a concern, add blinds for daytime light and privacy management and drapes for night time as these black out light the best.

Whether for a new home or condo, don’t let the window treatments be an afterthought! When done right, they will let homeowners inject their own personality into the home while managing light, heat and privacy.

JANE LOCKHART

is founder and principal designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design. She was creative director and host of W Network’s top-ranked show, Colour Confidential, and has a Canadian-built furniture collection, Jane by Jane Lockhart, by Statum Designs. Visit online at janelockhart.com MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 49

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Homes at Heritage Gate range from 1,500 to 2,800 sq. ft. Prices start from the mid $600’s. Construction has commenced, with occupancy beginning fall of 2015. The community is currently 60 per cent sold. ...continued on pg 54 52 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015

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Closing costs 101 » by JAYSON SCHWARZ

First of all, you are going to pay the legal fee, whatever the amount the two of you agreed to.

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.

At the closing of a new residential real estate transaction there are usually three groups who get paid: the builder, various governments, and the lawyer. Each group involves the payment on fairly specific items, and the builder and your lawyer will collect from you for the government remittance.

Generally speaking, your lawyer collects all of the necessary money from your mortgage company and from you.

You will need certified cheques, bank drafts or cash, because of your lawyer’s trust account requirements.

Here’s how the builder gets paid, and where all the money your lawyer wants, needs to go.

The builder will get paid the purchase price of the property less the deposit, plus certain other things. You may even get a credit for certain items, called adjustments. The adjustments will be reflected on a document called the Statement of Adjustments which contains a multitude of details, all related to your original agreement.

The Statement of Adjustments will include the HST payable (the rebate will be broken out), the original purchase price on the property, real estate taxes, hydro expense, common expenses and maintenance fees (as applicable), connection costs, levies and charges, to name but a few. This document is incredibly important. Review it carefully and get everything explained to you, so you understand all the charges that you are required to pay. It is at this point that you find out the final number you are paying to the builder for your new home.

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The Ontario government and the City of Toronto will get paid for Land Transfer Tax, unless you are entitled to the rebate or exemption, and sales tax on goods (if applicable). There are many other items, but they usually show up on your lawyer’s disbursement account or trust reconciliation, as do the many municipal compliance request charges.

Okay, now what about that lawyer?

First of all, you are going to pay the legal fee, whatever the amount the two of you agreed to. You did of course have a pre-agreed fee, didn’t you? Then there is a list of disbursements.

Disbursements are those monies expended by your lawyer on your behalf necessary to properly search and close the transaction. Be careful – it is here that someone may try to take advantage of you by charging large fax, mail and photocopy fees. Have your lawyer justify all expenditures that don’t make sense. Disbursements include registration charges, title insurance, couriers, searches of all kinds, and many other items necessary to close your transaction.

Remember, a large part of your closing costs are based on what you negotiate at the beginning of your purchase, and are outlined in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Please remember, only a lawyer can provide legal service – that is the law!

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Annual BILD Awards RECOGNIZE THE BEST IN THE GTA’S BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY More than 1,100 members of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) gathered to celebrate the industry’s best on April 24.

The 35th annual BILD Awards recognize the GTA’s best new-home communities, builders, developers and sales and marketing professionals in 36 unique categories. This year’s competition saw close to 1,000 submissions, which were evaluated by a panel of international judges.

Mattamy Homes took home the evening’s biggest event – Home Builder of the Year – for the second year in a row.

This is the sixth time that Mattamy has received this award.

The Home Builder of the Year award recognizes the builder who sets the standard for the rest of the industry by their leadership in improving the overall image of building and development in the GTA. Each nominee is required to submit a list of 75 recent home occupants who are asked to submit a customer satisfaction survey – a key component in this category’s judging process.

“The continued satisfaction of Mattamy’s home purchasers is a true testament to the quality of the communities they create across the GTA,” says BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey.

The Green Builder of the Year, Highrise award was presented to Tridel for the sixth time in nine years. The company delivered almost 2,000 Green condominium homes in 2014, and currently has an additional 3,200 under construction. Tridel’s sites now divert 85 to 90 per cent of construction waste from landfills to recycling facilities.

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builder’s commitment to sustainability starts with the marketing campaign, which featured only digital brochures and floor plans to minimize paper.

Manuals for contractors and homeowners were also provided to help educate them on low-impact development infrastructure and how to maximize usage of the homes’ energy-efficiency through proper maintenance.

YC Condos, a condominium development in downtown Toronto by Canderel Residential Inc., was selected Highrise Project of the Year. Meanwhile Mattamy Homes won the Project of the Year award in the lowrise category for The Preserve in Oakville.

The People’s Choice Award was presented to T he Academy by LeMine Investment Group and Devron Developments. The award saw industry professionals and the general public vote for their favourite entry among Project of the Year finalists from highrise and lowrise categories. More than 85,000 votes were recorded.

In a special presentation, Colin J. Parsons was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is the Association’s highest honour, recognizing and celebrating excellence within the building and development industry.

Parsons served as the Association’s President 35 years ago, in 1978.

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

HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR Mattamy Homes

GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR – HIGHRISE Tridel Corporation

GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR – LOWRISE Sean

P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – HIGHRISE Tridel Corporation, Aquavista at Bayside – Brandon Communications, Drive Agency, Kirkor Architects & Planners

P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – LOWRISE TACC Developments, Arista Homes, Fieldgate Homes, Paradise Developments, Starlane Homes, Upper Unionville – Hunt Design Associates Inc., VA3 Design Inc., Jardin Design Group, Suriano Design Consultants Inc., Cole Engineering Group Ltd., The MBTW Group, KLM PLanning Partners Inc., John G. Williams Architect, David B. Searles Surveying

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD LeMine Investment Group & Devron Developments, The Academy – Kirkor Architects & Planners, McOuat Partnership, Milbourne Real Estate, UNION31

PROJECT OF THE YEAR – HIGHRISE Canderel Residential Inc., YC Condos – Yonge at College – Brandon Communications, Burdifilek Interior Design, G. Ryan Design, Graziani + Corazza Architects

PROJECT OF THE YEAR – LOWRISE Mattamy Homes Ltd., The Preserve – Gardy Interiors Ltd., Q4 Architects Inc.

BEST HIGHRISE BUILDING DESIGN Urban Capital Property Group, RC3

BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN Curated Properties, Lanehouse on Bartlett – Kim Graham and Associates

BEST SALESPERSON OR TEAM – LOWRISE Towns of Don Mills – Trimart Corporation

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RILEY BRETHOUR AWARD Michael Rosset, HOMES Publishing Group

STEPHEN DUPUIS COMMUNITY BUILDING AWARD Enza Tiberi - Checchia, Decorenza and Benny Caringi, Sunbrite Drapery

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Colin Parsons

BEST DIRECT MAIL – LOWRISE Aspen Ridge Homes, Corporate - The Brand Factory

BEST EMAIL MARKETING PIECE – LOWRISE Sean, Sean in Barrie – BAM Builder Advertising & Marketing Inc.

BEST PRINT AD – LOWRISE Monarch Corporation, Corporate – McOuat Partnership

BEST BROCHURE – LOWRISE Braestone in the Horseshoe Valley – McOuat Partnership

BEST PROJECT LOGO – LOWRISE Siteline Group, Esta Gardens – 52 Pick - Up Inc.

BEST PROJECT SIGNAGE – LOWRISE Zancor Homes Ltd., Mackenzie Collection – PM Design + Marketing

BEST PROJECT RENDERING – LOWRISE Curated Properties, Lanehouse on Bartlett – Audax Architecture, Paul Johnston unique urban homes

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BEST VIDEO – LOWRISE Geranium Corporation, Friday Harbour – The Brand Factory

BEST SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN – LOWRISE Geranium Corporation, Corporate – Builder Insight Group

BEST WEBSITE – LOWRISE Geranium Corporation, Friday Harbour – The Brand Factory

BEST LOWRISE SALES OFFICE Lindvest Properties Limited, Aurora Glen – Engine Advertising

BEST NEW HOME DESIGNSEMI OR TOWNHOME UNDER 1,500 SQUARE FEET 278 Icon Homes, Royal York, “The Majesty” – Guthrie Muscovitch Architects, Gordana Car Interior Design, Montana Steele Strategic Marketing

BEST NEW HOME DESIGN SEMI OR TOWNHOME OVER 1,500 SQUARE FEET Pemberton Group, The Urban Townhome Collection, “Victoria” – UNION31

BEST NEW HOME DESIGN SINGLE, UNDER 2,500 SQUARE FEET 295 Honeyfield Communities, Deer Springs, “The Bradley” – Dayluxe Gallery, Hunt Design Associates Inc.

BEST NEW HOME DESIGN SINGLE, 2,500 - 4,000 SQUARE FEET 296 Mattamy Homes, St. John’s Forest, “The Snapdragon” – Q4 Architects, Gardy Interiors

BEST NEW HOME DESIGN SINGLE, OVER 4,000 SQUARE FEET 302 Greenpark Homes, Vales of the Humber Estates, “Hazelton 3” – Cassidy & Company Architectural Technologists

BEST MODEL HOME Sorbara Group of Companies, Crafthouse – Paul Johnston unique urban homes, symbolics architecture + Design

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

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Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s central and north regions

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//MORTGAGE ADVICE

A financial reason to not overpay for your home » 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.

Bidding wars are a hot topic in Toronto right now, with homes being priced extremely low so potential buyers will come in with high offers. The Toronto real estate market gets a bad rap for bidding wars, but we know it’s not the only city in the country that experiences them. After conducting dozens of interviews with real estate agents across the country recently, we found out one Canada-wide truth: if supply is low, demand is high – and many buyers are willing to make offers above and beyond what sellers are asking.

Before you make an offer on any home, you should be armed with a mortgage pre-approval; this is the maximum amount of money a lender is willing to give you towards the purchase of a home. When we say maximum, we mean it. The fi rst reason not to overbid on a home is because you don’t want to go over your budget, or stretch yourself so thin that you’re house poor. But the other reason not to overbid is because your lender’s home appraiser may determine the property isn’t worth what you’ve offered; this leaves you in a tricky financial position.

“Let’s say you offered $400,000 for a home, your offer was accepted and you have $40,000 to put down. If the bank’s appraiser believes it’s worth only $375,000, the bank will only give you a mortgage equal to their appraised value minus your down payment. In this case, that’s $335,000 ($375,000 $40,000),” explains James Laird of CanWise Financial. “If you still wanted to purchase the home, you would need to come up with the extra cash to make up the shortfall. The shortfall is your purchase price minus the mortgage amount your lender will give you. So, in this example, that’s $65,00 ($400,000 - $335,000).”

Bidding wars are a hot topic in Toronto right now, with homes being priced extremely low so potential buyers will come in with high offers.

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If you can’t borrow money from family or another outside party, you may be forced to walk away from the deal (and risk losing your deposit, in the process). Not having the resources in this situation is what is often referred to as “appraisal risk,” and it’s obviously something you want to avoid. How is that possible? First, don’t overpay, which is something an experienced real estate agent who knows your market should be able to stop you from doing. Second, saving a larger down payment can help reduce your risk, because it allows you to put less money down and use the extra to make up your shortfall.

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ollowing last month’s opening of new ravine lots at Mill Street Village, homeowners won’t want to miss the opportunity to be part of this celebrated Ballymore Homes and Briarwood Homes community in charming Tottenham.

Visitors to the sales centre are immediately impressed with the location of the new 50-ft. models, most of which back onto a sparkling pond and protected greenspace. Homebuyers enjoy premium lots that are surrounded

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by trees, open greenspace and water, in beautifully finished homes that are very affordably priced from the $400’s.

“Our phase three grand opening was a huge success, with many purchasers thrilled to find a dream home on a big lot, for such a great price,” says Helen Rupolo, executive assistant for Ballymore Homes. “Homes are situated on private enclaves, with many homes offering wonderful views of the ravine and pond.

People love the private backyards facing all of these natural features, and the extra deep lots give homeowners plenty of space to entertain and simply relax in a pretty and tranquil setting.”

The new release of homes features 50-ft. bungalow and two-storey designs that are priced from $609,990, as well as a limited collection of 40-ft. designs that start at $479,900. The 50-ft. designs are available on extra deep lots, some up to 160 ft. deep, and include pie-shaped lots and elevations with walk-out basements.

BALLYMORE HOMES | Mill Street Village The 50-ft. series ranges from 2,035 to 3,344 sq. ft. There are seven designs to choose from, with large principle rooms and ample space for today’s active families. Second floor balconies on rear elevations further enhance the enjoyment of outdoor living, offering spectacular views of the ravines. Optional loggias turn backyards into private oasis, where homeowners can relax and entertain. Homes feature cosy gas fireplaces, master bedrooms with elegant tray ceilings and island for closets, and family-size kitchens with long centre islands. Decorative windows and garden doors offer plenty of natural light, bringing the sunshine indoors into the homes’ interiors.

Several conveniences have also been incorporated into the design of the 50-ft. models, including second floor laundry rooms, and sunken mudrooms with access to the garage, where the grade permits. Jack and Jill bathrooms for the kids, help with the early morning rush to get ready for school. Luxury spa-inspired master ensuites feature free-standing tubs, as well as oversized framed glass showers.

These all brick homes display architectural detailing and decorative features to give each home a custom look. A generous bonus package for 50-ft. models

Homes feature cosy gas fireplaces, master bedrooms with elegant tray ceilings and island for closets, and family-size kitchens with long centre islands.

LOCATION Tottenham HOUSING TYPE 50-ft. bungalow and two-storey designs from $609,990, 40-ft. designs from $479,900 SALES CENTRE 6490 4th Line in Tottenham, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday by appointment CONTACT 855.232.8100 millstreethomes.com

includes three-in. stained oak hardwood flooring on the main floor, as well as stained oak stairs, railings and spindles.

Gourmet kitchens come with extended upper cabinetry and granite kitchen countertops with undermount sink.

Purchasers also receive a two-year discounted Rogers bundle plan that is valued up to $4,000.

Located just north of Hwy. 9, east of Tottenham Road, Mill Street Village offers a picturesque country setting amidst friendly, small town hospitality.

Residents are close to neighbourhood parks, as well as walking and biking trails and an abundance of wildlife at Tottenham Conservation Area.

Convenient amenities include schools and daycare, shops and restaurants, banks and medical facilities, and a rec centre and arena.

Commuters will love being so close to Hwys. 400 and 27. Centrally located, Mill Street Village gives residents easy access to the amenities and attractions of surrounding communities, including Alliston, Orangeville and Bradford, which are all less than 20 minutes away.

Visit the Mill Street Village Sales Centre at 6490 4th Line in Tottenham. Hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; and weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday by appointment.

For more information, call 855.232.8100 or visit millstreethomes.com MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 67

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Coxwell Ave

Pape Ave.

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Royal York Rd

Renforth Dr

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Goddard on the Valley

aristahomes.com •

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10 Fieldgate Homes

90 Niagara

416-981-0036

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17 Fieldgate Homes

Zigg

416-545-0223

18 Fieldgate Homes

Page No.

from $690,000

21 7B

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from $346,000

25 7H

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Axiom Tower 2

fieldgatehomes.com •

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22 Averton Homes

Evolution

averton.ca

86 Menkes

Humber Mews

416-259-2525

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from $550,000

7 3I

86 Menkes

Dwell City Town

416-259-2525

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from $420,000

7 3I

89 Decade Homes

Yorkdale Village Phase II

416-638-5656

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from $320,000

69 6D

2

National Homes

The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414

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from $1400,000

7G

3

Conservatory Group

Weston Village

416-748-7001

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from $490,000

4C

4

Georgian Corporation

Lex Towns

416-428-3419

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from $495,000

12G

5

Tiffany Park Homes

Westhaven

416-792-6655

•

from $633,000

3G

5

Graywood Developments Ltd

Westhaven

416-792-6655

•

from $633,000

3G

6

Coventry Homes

Danforth’s Crossing

416-924-8338

•

from $450,000

12G

7

Fieldgate Homes

The Brownstones at Westown

lidvest.com

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from $620,000

4E

8

Emsatec Canada Inc.

The Brownstones 5

416-531-7760

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from $350,000

6G

9

Lindvest

The Brownstones at Westown

lindvest.com

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from $330,000

4C

9

Lindvest

Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com

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from $340,000

4C

9

Lindvest

Corporate

lindvest.com

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•

4C

11 Tribute Communities

Canterbury

647-352-2130

•

from $767,000

9E

12 National Homes

The Townes of Richview

416-746-1234

•

from $570,000

3E

13 Insoho Developments

Highland Creek Collection

ownhighlandcreek.com •

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from $650,000

17D

14 Dunpar Homes

The Ossington

416-253-5888

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from $700,000

7G

15 Mattamy Homes

Downsview Park

www.mattamyhomes.com

from $270,000

6C

16 Conservatory Group

Oakdale Village

416-243-0567

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from $429,000

5C

18 Fieldgate Homes

Axiom

fieldgatehomes.com •

•

from $250,000

8H

19 Conservatory Group

Upper Beach Villas

416-698-7796

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from $415,000

11G

20 Beaverbrook Homes

Evolution

416-747-9691

• from $270,000

2G

21 Mattamy Homes

Heron Park

www.mattamyhomes.com

• •

28 Pemberton Group

Park Lake Residences

416-769-4343

34 H&R Developments

Westown

43 Aspen Ridge Homes

25 8F

from $250,000

25 8H

• from $260,000

47 3G

17E

• from $180,000

5H

hr-newhomes.com •

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• from $190,000

5C

Scenic On Eglinton

416-805-1781

•

•

49 Tribute Communities

RCMI

416-363-4800

50 Fieldgate Homes

Corktown Mews

corktownmews.ca

•

77 Aspen Ridge Homes

Seventy Seven Charles

416-203-7034

• • from $2100,000

8G

78 Your Home Developments

Nature’s Path

647-340-6972

•

from $280,000

17E

83 Arista Homes

Lilly Factory Towns

416-792-4872

• •

from $395,000

12G

87 Menkes

Bloom Park Towns

416-730-1600

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from $690,000

8B

90 Sundance Homes

Braeburn Lane

sundancehomes.ca •

from $430,000

15D

from $190,000

10F

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8H

from $550,000

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Arista Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

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from $550,000

5 & 21 4E

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Fieldgate Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

from $690,000

5, 25 & Insert 4E

3

Paradise Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

from $690,000

5 4E

4

Arista Homes

Vellore Woods

aristahomes.com •

from $750,000

21 8F

5

Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

15 14D

5

Conservatory Group

Upper West Side

289-553-4156

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from $1099,000

15 14D

5

Country Wide Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

15 14D

5

Regal Crest Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

15 14D

5

Townwood Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000

15 14D

6

Primont Homes

Renaissance Townes

905-417-3363

•

from $595,000

12 8D

9

Treasure Hill Homes

Moda Urban Village

treasurehill.com

•

20

Andrin Homes

Claridge Gate

andrinhomes.com

•

from $670,000

51 14D

24

Arista Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

aristahomes.com •

from $1400,000

21 8F

44

Madison Homes

Thornhill

905-417-1203

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from $1800,000

41 13G

56

Senator Homes

Bathurst 9130

289-597-4381

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from $720,000

14 13G

1

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Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com •

4E

1

Aspen Ridge Homes

Kleinburg Hills

aspenridgehomes.com •

4E

2

Tribute Communities

Gates of Nobleton

647-633-3500

•

from $950,000

4A

3

Tiffany Park Homes

Valleybrooke Estates

905-303-1620

•

from $870,000

8E

7

Lormel Homes

La Viva

lavivatowns.com •

from $350,000

5J

8

Fieldgate Homes

Kleinburg

905-893-9500

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•

from $523,000

4E

10

Forest Hill Homes

Bridle Path of Thornhill

foresthillhomes.ca •

from $1700,000

13F

12

Rosebury Homes

Riverside in Pine Grove

416-746-1234

•

from $400,000

24

Fieldgate Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-893-9500

•

from $1150,000

8F

32

Andrin Homes

Chelsea Maple Station

905-553-0288

•

from $620,000

11E

42

Dunpar Homes

Riverside Village

416-253-5888

•

from $519,000

46

Country Wide Homes

The Point at Woodbridge

905-907-1500

•

from $700,000

8E

47

Country Wide Homes

Upper Thornhill Estates

905-907-1500

•

from $900,000

14E

48

Beaverhall Homes

Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1301,000

6H

48

Graywood Developments Ltd Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1250,000

6H

51

Aspen Ridge Homes

King Oaks

905-539-0181

•

from $1100,000

11B

51

Great Gulf

King Oaks

905-833-6413

•

from $1300,000

11B

52

Zancor Homes

Royal Collection

905-833-0883

•

•

from $550,000

12A

53

Treasure Hill Homes

Thornhill Woods

treasurehill.com •

from $950,000

13g

54

Fieldgate Homes

Rivers Edge

905-320-5642

•

• •

from $730,000

8E

55

Oskar Group

Le Sedici

lesedici.com

from $600,000

10E

18 8E

6I

5I

central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill

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Hampshire Mews

heathwood.com

28 Senator Homes

Richvale

senatorhomes.com •

3

Centra Homes

The Mills Collections

416-238-2404

4

Aspen Ridge Homes

Kettle Lakes Club

289-231-2849

5

St. Regis Homes

Mission Hill on Bayview

905-884-8885

from $850,000 6C

6

Fieldgate Homes

The Humberlands

905-773-7738

•

from $850,000

2C

7

Highmark Homes

Nuvo

647-206-2276

•

from $1100,000

2E

8

Treasure Hill Homes

Urbantowns on Bayview

treasurehill.com

from $730,000

7Q

9

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Green

www.mattamyhomes.com •

•

9J

14 Arista Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $586,000

4H

15 Madison Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $586,000

4H

15 Forest Hill Homes

Jefferson Forest

foresthillhomes.ca •

•

from $800,000

4H

16 Fieldgate Homes

Jefferson Forest

905-884-8017

•

•

from $586,000

4H

20 North Star Homes

King’s Crossing

416-291-9666

•

from $530,000

2E

22 Yorkwood Homes

Hillside Manors

905-770-4662

•

from $472,000

4I

26 Arten Development Group

The Manors of Roseview Grand

roseviewgrand.com

• •

from $650,000

4L

27 Acorn Homes

Oak Knoll

acornhomes.ca

from $650,000

3C

•

from $485,000

55 5I

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from $800,000

14 2J

•

from $940,000

5J

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from $550,000

6D

Richmond Hill

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Heathwood Homes

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Town of Newmarket

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10

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13

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17

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The New U

905-477-6464

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from $593,000

11 Madison Homes

Greensborough

905-201-7700

•

•

from $1000,000

15 Fieldgate Homes

Aurora Trails

fieldgatehomes.com •

•

from $590,000

25, 38-39 14E

15 Arista Homes

Aurora Trails

aristahomes.com •

•

from $590,000

21, 38 & 39 14E

15 Paradise Homes

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

•

from $620,000

38 & 39 14E

15 OPUS HOMES

Aurora Trails

auroratrails.com •

•

from $620,000

38 & 39 14E

20 Fieldgate Homes

BlueSky Stouffville

fieldgatehomes.com •

from $690,000

25 18f

22 Geranium Homes

Pace on Main

905-591-1071

• from $330,000

35 18F

23 Arista Homes

Boxgrove Markham

aristahomes.com

•

26 Geranium Homes

Bloomington Woods

905-642-1900

•

from $1300,000

30 Madison Homes

Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

•

•

from $690,000

11 & 41 8G

30 Forest Hill Homes

Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

•

from $690,000

11 8G

50 Geranium Homes

Uptownes at Cardinal Point

905-640-9999

•

•

from $420,000

35 7F

1

Marydel Homes

Woodland Hills

905-898-7380

•

from $400,000

10B

2

Beaverbrook Homes

The Terrace On Rouge Creek

905-640-7360

• •

from $390,000

18F

3

Mattamy Homes

St. John Forest

www.mattamyhomes.com

from $650,000

14E

4

Arista Homes

The New U

905-534-1564

•

• •

from $490,000

5G

4

Paradise Homes

The New U

905-477-0317

•

• •

from $490,000

5G

4

Starlane Home Corporation The New U

905-534-0493

•

• •

from $490,000

5G

5

Treasure Hill Homes

Accolades in Markham

416-798-7705

•

from $830,000

6F

6

Primont Homes

Heirloom in Markham

905-201-2804

• •

from $510,000

7f

7

LeBovic Homes

Bovaird Trail

905-640-7361

•

• •

from $2597,000

14H

8

Country Wide Homes

Wismer Commons

905-907-1500

•

•

from $450,000

6G

9

Brookfield Residential

The Arbors

905-503-0992

•

from $650,000

14F

9

Country Wide Homes

The Arbors

905-907-1500

•

from $720,000

14F

10 Briarwood Homes

Havelock Town Manors

289-301-0077

•

from $560,000

13 National Homes

Stonehaven

416-746-1234

•

from $730,000

13D

13 National Homes

Stonehaven

416-746-1234

•

from $730,000

13D

14 Aspen Ridge Homes

Woodland Hills

416-270-9484

•

from $450,000

9C

16 Lindvest

Auroraglen

lindvest.com

•

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14E

17 Conservatory Group

Heritage Estates

905-640-2274

•

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from $283,000

18F

18 Kylemore Communities

Angus Glen West Village

905-887-9950

•

from $2000,000

4G

19 New Era Homes

Landmark Estates

905-953-9046

from $550,000

11D

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20 Starlane Home Corporation BlueSky Stouffville

starlanehomes.com •

from $434,000

18F

21 Andrin Homes

Glenway

andrinhomes.com •

10E

22 Conservatory Group

Heritage Collection

905-640-2274

•

from $680,000

18F

24 Ballantry Homes

Cornell

ballantryhomes.com •

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from $520,000

8g

28 Preston Homes

Copper Hills

905-954-4050

from $500,000

14E

30 Madison Homes

Forest Hill

cornellrouge.com

•

from $400,000

8G

41 Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper Cornell

905-554-3446

•

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from $495,000

7F

42 National Homes

Wismer Woods

416-746-1234

•

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from $680,000

6G

50 Geranium Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

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from $575,000

7F

50 Geranium Homes

Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999

•

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from $600,000

7F

50 Geranium Homes

Copperstone Ballantrae

905-640-9999

•

•

from $1.1,000

7F

51 Oxford Homes

Coventry Valley

905-836-8902

from $600,000

10D

52 Fieldgate Homes

Potter’s Bend

905-294-3125

•

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from $700,000

6G

53 H&R Developments

Castle Square

hr-newhomes.com

•

6g

54 Beaverbrook Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-924-0110

•

from $450,000

10H

55 Country Wide Homes

Woodland Hills

905-907-1500

•

10C

59 Primont Homes

Harmony

905-305-8871

•

62 North Star Homes

Mill Fair Village

NorttStarHomesInc.com

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from $500,000

5T

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5I

64 Starlane Home Corporation Upper Unionville

905-534-0493

•

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from $520,000

5G

64 Paradise Homes

Upper Unionville

905-477-6464

•

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from $520,000

5G

65 Fieldgate Homes

Victoria Manor

905-294-3125

•

from $896,000

3G

66 Treasure Hill Homes

Aurora Woods on Bayview

905-727-5794

•

from $769,000

13H

70 Mattamy Homes

Cornell

mattamyhomes.com •

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8G

86 Cherrywood Homes

Glengrove on the Park

905-640-7571

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19F

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Victoria Highlands

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16 Great Gulf

Summerlyn Village

905-775-3461

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from $576,000

31 8I

20 Oxford Homes

The Fairgrounds in Sutton

905-235-7744

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from $310,000

70 9G

59 Brookfield Residential

Fieldstone

1-855-379-1495

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from $600,000

17 5J

71 Ballymore Homes

Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

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from $480,000

65 8J

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Pacific Homes Limited

MarlLake Village

1-877-428-5115

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from $210,000

5F

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Red Berry Homes

MarlLake Village

1-877-428-5115

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from $210,000

5F

2

Delpark Homes

Cedar Ridge

905-722-7210

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from $275,000

10G

3

Losani Homes

Summit Shores

losanihomes.com/readybuilt

from $390,000

2E

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Mancini Homes

Princeton Woods

705-730-1978

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from $330,000

14E

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National Homes

The Forest

416-746-1234

•

from $480,000

6

Mariposa Homes

Trailside

705-329-3330

•

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from $249,000

8C

7

Grandview Homes

Mayberry Estates

705-735-0732

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from $460,000

9G

8

Fandor Homes

Hamptons on Big Bay Point

705-792-6807

•

from $250,000

18E

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Grandview Homes

Big Bay Point

705-735-0732

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from $355,000

13E

10 Summerhill Homes

West Shore Lakeside Community

705-689-0001

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from $350,000

9c

11 Ballymore Homes

Lakeside Meadows

1-877-455-0201

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from $290,000

9g

11 Ballymore Homes

Lakeside Meadows

1-877-455-0201

•

from $293,000

9g

12 Previn Court Homes

Victorian Village

1-855-777-3846

•

•

from $335,000

13 Rosehaven Homes

Victoria Highlands

905-473-3225

•

9H

14 Rosehaven Homes

King Country Estates

905-558-0098

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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

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from $750,000

7k

15 Marydel Homes

Seven Meadows

marydelhomes.com •

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from $290,000

11F

17 Brookfield Residential

Grand Central

905-778-0873

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from $500,000

18 Grandview Homes

Cromwell Place

705-735-0732

•

7G

20 Aspen Ridge Homes

Simcoe Landing Keswick

647-921-0381

•

from $490,000

9H

24 Kaitlin Corporation

Blue Shores

1-866-625-2583

•

from $380,000

3E

28 Democrat Homes

Maplewood

705-835-0354

•

from $430,000

8E

28 Georgian International

Braestone Horseshoe Valley

705-727-5656

•

from $450,000

8E

32 Country Homes

Alcona by the Lake

1-866-531-3424

•

•

from $300,000

7H

33 Sandiego Homes

Lakeside Living in Innisfil

705-436-5445

•

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from $285,000

8G

37 Pristine Homes

Pebbleshores

705-436-5547

•

from $240,000

7G

39 Stonebridge Building Group Stonebridge by The Bay

1-877-420-0880

•

from $200,000

5E

40 Royalpark Homes

Emerald Forest

royalpark.com

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•

from $200,000

6H

41 Delpark Homes

Pretty River on Georgian Bay

1-888-257-1999

from $298,000

3E

42 RAYMAC Homes

Brennan Enclave

705-516-0681

•

from $252,000

6H

43 Bremont Homes

Centretown

1-877-855-1122

•

from $234,000

5E

Treetops

1-855-590-3577

•

from $370,000

7I

44 Sorbara Group Of Companies Treetops

1-855-590-3577

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from $360,000

7I

45 Rosehaven Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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from $490,000

8I

45 Regal Crest Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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from $490,000

8I

45 Country Wide Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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from $490,000

8I

45 Aspen Ridge Homes

Dreamfields in Bradford

dreamfieldsbradford.com •

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from $490,000

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Creekside

705-444-0555

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Parkside by Devonleigh

705-435-9991

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Brownley Meadows

705-423-9662

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from $225,000

7G

55 Briarwood Homes

Briarwood Estates

705-294-2288

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from $420,000

8G

58 Lakeview Homes

Greenbrook Village

519-306-0665

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from $280,000

59 Delpark Homes

Fieldstone

MyFieldstone.ca

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from $570,000

5J

60 Briarwood Homes

Pretty River Collingwood

1-888-257-1999

•

from $310,000

3E

65 Brookfield Residential

Willow Glen Tottenham

905-406-1044

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from $330,000

7J

70 Far Sight Homes

Greenfields

1-855-299-7929

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from $310,000

71 Briarwood Homes

Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

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from $480,000

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//IN THE NEWS

TARION WARRANTY CORP. NAMES WINNERS OF

2015 Awards of Excellence

Fusion Homes, Guelph – Large Volume Category

The Tricar Group, London – Highrise Category Tarion Warranty Corp. recently conferred its annual Awards of Excellence, honouring new home and condo builders in Ontario.

The Awards of Excellence are the only awards in Ontario that recognize new home builders based solely on homeowners’ satisfaction with their customer service delivery.

THIS YEAR, AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO: » The Tricar Group, London – Highrise Category » Fusion Homes, Guelph – Large Volume Category » Klemencic Homes, Trenton – Medium Volume Category » Rochon Construction, North Bay – Small Volume Category 82 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015

“A home builder’s job isn’t complete just because the last tile has been laid,” says Howard Bogach, president and CEO of Tarion Warranty. “The Tarion Awards of Excellence recipients recognize the positive impact of exceptional customer service long after they’ve handed over the keys.

Says Adam Carapella of the Tricar Group: “We have three major areas of focus with the goal of delivering top quality customer service. These are communication, education and ensuring it is always a team effort. The Tricar Group is constantly refining our best practices to ensure we are improving whenever we can. Being recognized by our customers as the top highrise builder in Ontario for the second year in a row with a Tarion Awards of Excellence tells us that our process is working.”

“Being entrusted with someone’s home is an immense honour and comes with a responsibility,” says Lee Piccoli, president of Fusion Homes. “At Fusion Homes, we ensure that this trust forms the basis for a lifelong relationship. As a team, we commit ourselves each day to self-improvement and to exceeding expectations in order to ensure that the Fusion Homes experience is one rooted in excellence and integrity and that our homeowners’ trust has been well-placed.”

The awards are based on the results of a comprehensive survey sent to more than 49,000 Ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between Oct. 1, 2013 and Sept. 30, 2014. Almost 7,900 survey responses were received, representing 16 per cent of consumers who bought a new home in Ontario during that time. The results were tabulated by Crunch Research in partnership with Harris Decima.

Survey questions covered every stage of the homeowner-builder relationship beginning with the signing of the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, pre-delivery inspection, and after-sales service.

May 16 - 30, 2015

Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s west region

IN THIS SECTION

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

MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 83

MONARCH | SouthFields

//COMMUNITY FOCUS

More choice at

SOUTHFIELDS IN CALEDON LOCATION Caledon HOUSING TYPE 36-, 43- and 50-ft. singles SALES CENTRE 12515 Old Kennedy Rd., open Monday to Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m., Fridays noon to 5 p.m., and weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CONTACT 905.843.8989 thevillageofsouthfields.ca

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t’s all happening at The Village of SouthFields where Monarch and Coscorp are offering a wide selection of beautiful new homes in every shape and size. Families who love the idea of living in south Caledon should discover SouthFields, and now is the perfect time to visit.

There’s something for everyone in every price range. A selection of 36-, 43- and 50-ft. singles is available along with a limited availability of semis, and popular freehold townhomes.

There are lots to choose from too; wide lots, smaller lots, greenspace lots, pie-shaped lots, ravine lots – lots of lots! ...continued on pg 86

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Your village in the heart of Caledon.

BEAUTIFUL HOMES WITH LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! COSCORP

MONARCH

36’ Singles from the high $500’s Semis from the high $400’s 43’ Singles from the low $700’s

Towns from the low $400’s Limited Availablity of Semis from the high $400’s 43’ & 50’ Singles from the high $600’s

Live at The Village of SouthFields and call prestigious Caledon home. This award winning master-planned community is waiting to welcome you. With schools, parks, ice rink, ponds, playground and trails - and over 1,000 delighted families already moved in. Where kids can walk to school and neighbours greet each other by name. Wide lots, smaller lots, pie-shaped lots, ravine lots, greenbelt lots - lots of lots. It’s all happening at the perfect village at the edge of the city. Visit today.

T WO QUA L I T Y B U I L D E R S . 1 0 M O D E L S TO TO U R . F RO M T H E L O W $ 4 0 0 ’s

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//COMMUNITY FOCUS...continued

Those looking for a new home with a ready-made community are sure to find it at the Village of SouthFields, an award-winning master-planned community created by Monarch and Coscorp. Offering something for everyone, this thriving established community in magnificent South Caledon is fast becoming the perfect village at the city’s edge. Now with even more to choose from, SouthFields offers the perfect home for every family, every style.

More than 1,000 families already call SouthFields home and the community is bustling with activity and events. As residents are discovering, there’s so much more to life at the Village of SouthFields; community groups, seasonal events, sports and recreation – even the occasional friendly competition.

This past winter, the SouthFields Residents Association, hosted traditional horse-drawn wagon rides through the community to see the holiday lights and decorations. A fun, free street hockey tournament was held, and a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened Blue Pond Park. The next event is a Summer 86 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015

MONARCH | SouthFields

Over a thousand families already call SouthFields home and the community is bustling with activity and events.

Street Festival on June 6 from noon to 3 p.m. At SouthFields, residents enjoy a rich village life, where neighbours know each other by name and the community connects together.

It’s the kind of life you want for your family. Children walk to SouthFields Village Public School or play outdoors at one of many community parks. Neighbours gather at the Village Centre and, in winter, the park-side pond is a picture perfect skating scene. Families hike, bike or stroll along the multipurpose trails that connect to the Etobicoke Creek Trail.

The Village Centre is now under construction, which will provide both shopping and local services to area residents. Just up the road are the farmers markets and quaint country stores that define the Caledon lifestyle, and the convenient city amenities of Brampton are nearby.

At The Village of SouthFields, Monarch and Coscorp offer the most choice for more families; 50-, 43- and 36-ft. singles, as well as semis and towns from the low $400,000s. Visitors have 10 stunning decorated model homes to tour.

Visit SouthFields Discovery Centre soon at 12515 Old Kennedy Rd. in Caledon Monday to Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m., Fridays noon to 5 p.m., and weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 905.843.8989 or visit thevillageofsouthfields.ca

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BRAMPTON OPENING JUNE | 38’ & 41’ SINGLES Located at Chinguacousy Road and Wanless Drive.

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SALES CENTRE HOURS: MONDAY TO THURSDAY: 1PM - 8PM • FRIDAY: 12PM - 5PM • SATURDAY: CLOSED • SUNDAY: 11AM - 6PM *Limited quantities available in some price ranges. To qualified purchasers. Prices & information correct at press time. Some lots may have premiums. E. & O.E.

LIV Communities is a division of Landmart Homes.

MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 87

//TAXING ISSUES

Determining your deductions » by HENRY CHOO CHONG

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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

My wife and I recently welcomed her elderly parents into our home.

They lived in north Simcoe and we are in Richmond Hill. They loved their home; unfortunately they can no longer maintain it on their own. We can financially and physically help them in their senior years. Can we deduct the money we give them for living expenses?

Where and how on our tax return?

Ron and Beth, Richmond Hill

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The Baby Boomer generation may have to put condo living on hold for several years. Many boomers have the financial responsibility of not just university kids but aging parents too. Our generation (myself included) is blessed with having the people most close to us at home – children and parents.

Unfortunately, neither Ottawa nor Ontario provide a deduction for your financial assistance. However, they do provide a “caregiver” tax credit. You may qualify to claim a $4,223 federal tax credit and a similar provincial amount. Th is will reduce your federal and provincial income taxes by $633 and $210 respectively.

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

Q

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

A

Generally, private school tuition is not tax deductible.

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

Fees to education institutions may be deductible as childcare and claimed by the lower income spouse. A receipt must be provided by the school for the portion of the fees that are considered “childcare.” Additionally, depending if there is some religious affi liation, part of the fees may be allocated as a charitable donation. Again, the institution must provide receipts and qualify for charitable status.

Q

I recently sold a real estate investment property.

How much income tax will I pay? I calculated I made approximately $80,000. Karim, Mississauga

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

Using your figures and assuming you have other income, such as from employment, we can use a 40-per-cent tax rate.

Therefore, the $80,000 capital gain is reported. Forty thousand (50 per cent of the gain) must be included in income. Th is is taxed at 40 per cent. Your tax obligation on the gain is $16,000 (40,000 x 40 per cent) to Canada Revenue Agency.

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

The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and not those of New Home Guide. New Home Guide does not necessarily endorse or encourage any specific tax strategies.

Please consult a tax professional for advice specific to your particular situation.

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Windows on the Green

vandykcommunities.com

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The Towns at Parkside Village

705-435-9991

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Lakeshore Village

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Derry Village Mississauga

foresthillhomes.ca

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Park View Trail

416-253-5888

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The Village of Southfields

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from $490,000

85 6L

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The Village of Southfields

905-843-0707

•

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from $420,000

85 & IBC 6L

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Mayfield Village

905-230-2592

•

• •

from $360,000

IFC 11L

Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca

•

from $450,000

29 6M

11 Starlane Home Corporation Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca

•

from $450,000

29 6M

11 Rosehaven Homes

Lotus Pointe Caledon

LotusPointeCaledon.ca •

from $450,000

29 6M

11 Fieldgate Homes

Lotus Pointe Caledon

905-838-2806

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from $450,000

25, 29 & Insert 6M

14 Treasure Hill Homes

Southfield Meadows

treasurehill.com

•

from $380,000

18-19 6M

20 LIV Communities

Casablanca

905-915-5227

•

from $700,000

87 9J

21 Primont Homes

Centretown

905-495-5067

•

• •

from $386,000

12 6P

23 Heathwood Homes

Meadow Green

647-287-7042

•

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from $520,000

55 8R

55 Primont Homes

Newtowns at Mount Pleasant

www.primonthomes.com

•

from $340,000

12 6P

62 Fieldgate Homes

Valley Lands

905-457-0445

•

• •

from $602,000

25 & Insert 9O

67 Primont Homes

Seasons in Caledon

www.primonthomes.com

• •

from $600,000

13 7M

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Empire Communities

Lakeside

empirelakeside.com •

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from $350,000

7N

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VanMar Homes

Credit Ridge Estates

416-746-1234

•

from $550,000

8P

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Tiffany Park Homes

The Estates of Spring Valley

905-216-5620

•

from $583,000

6P

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Regal Crest Homes

Countryside Meadows

countrysidemeadows.ca

•

from $346,000

8M

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Treasure Hill Homes

Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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from $780,000

11L

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Starlane Home Corporation Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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11L

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Vales of the Humber Estates

valesofthehumber.com

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11L

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Vales of the Humber

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from $640,000

11L

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Vales of the Humber

queensgateavalee.com •

from $640,000

11L

9

Mattamy Homes

Mount Pleasant North

mattamyhomes.com

• • from $341,000

7O

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Mattamy Homes

Mount Pleasant Village

mattamyhomes.com •

• • from $255,000

7O

10 Starlane Home Corporation Mount Pleasant Meadows

meadowsbrampton.com

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from $464,000

6O

10 Valery Homes

Mount Pleasant Meadows

meadowsbrampton.com

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from $464,000

6O

12 Great Gulf

Westfield

905-866-6876

•

from $470,000

10K

13 Stanford Homes

The Ravines of Credit Woods

905-453-4200

•

from $570,000

6P

15 Fieldgate Homes

Cobblestones

905-457-0445

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from $679,000

8Q

16 Rosehaven Homes

Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com

• • from $295,000

6O

17 Pemberton Group

Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000

• • • from $190,000

8M

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18 Saberwood Homes

Heart Lake Village

905-773-6549

24 Conservatory Group

Trinity Village

905-846-2930

•

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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

37 Oxford Homes

Adena Ridge

905-584-6444

• from $300,000

8N

from $440,000

7N

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from $430,000

9Q

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from $650,000

8K

from $600,000

37O

38 Andrin Homes

Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com

•

from $350,000

9M

45 Brookfield Residential

Pathways

905-584-2225

•

from $490,000

8K

48 Aspen Ridge Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

•

•

from $850,000

8Q

48 Regal Crest Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

•

•

from $850,000

8Q

48 Country Wide Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

•

from $850,000

8Q

51 Acorn Homes

Castlegate

acornhomes.ca

•

from $575,000

11K

55 Rosehaven Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175

•

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from $405,000

6P

55 Townwood Homes

The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

•

from $270,000

6P

55 Townwood Homes

The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

•

from $405,000

6P

55 Paradise Homes

Upper Mount Pleasent

paradisedevelopments.com •

•

from $400,000

6P

58 Devonleigh Homes Inc.

Meadowlands

519-942-3312

•

•

from $339,000

3C

60 Primont Homes

Castlemore

905-856-5777

• •

from $430,000

9K

64 Meridian Homes

Credit Valley Manors

905-216-5186

•

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from $400,000

8P

65 Great Gulf

Mount Pleasant

905-459-5772

•

from $640,000

6P

66 Ballantry Homes

Spring Valley Village

ballantryhomes.com

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from $420,000

9M

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Averton Homes

Averton Square

avertonsquare.com •

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The Enclaves of Upper Canada

289-891-9103

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Lyon’s Creek

out of range Homes by DeSantis 1

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47 9H

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from $750,000

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lyonscreekchippawa.com •

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from $270,000

22

Lyon’s Creek

lyonscreekchippawa.com •

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from $270,000

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Schuit Homes

Perth Park

905-628-9559

• 2Q

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Great Gulf

Edgewood

905-356-9408

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Spallacci Homes

Simona Place

spallaccihomes.com • 2Q

4

Spallacci Homes

Eden Park

905-381-4280

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from $320,000 2Q

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Spallacci Homes

Eden Park

www.spallaccihomes.com •

from $320,000 2Q

6

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The Uptowns of waterdown

905-690-7600

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from $250,000 10K

7

Lakeview Homes

Cannery Park

1800-565-5150

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from $320,000 9G

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Mattamy Homes

Cranberry Hill

www.mattamyhomes.com 8M

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Beaverhall Homes

Forestwood

905-636-1365

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Great Gulf

Rolling Meadows

905-680-0841

11

Branthaven Homes

Jazz Condos

jazzcondos.ca

12

Tobyn Park Homes

Park City

parkliving.ca

13

Heathwood Homes

The Village at Traditions

905-876-3140

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from $441,000 8h

17

Mattamy Homes

Hawthorne South Village

mattamyhomes.com

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from $380,000 9G

19

Conservatory Group

Jasper Village

905-636-1942

•

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from $520,000 10G

20

Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Cherry Hill at Vineland

1-800-479-9777

•

from $194,000 12R

22

Country Green Homes

Park Place Village

905-690-7600

•

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from $250,000 8m

26

Eden Oak

Weaver’s Mill

weaversmill.com/nh

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from $336,000 6B

35

Phelps Homes

Jordan Village

phelpshomes.com

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from $345,000 8R

36

Phelps Homes

Brookside

phelpshomes.com

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from $236,000 7R

37

Phelps Homes

Streamside

phelpshomes.com •

from $316,000 6R

38

Losani Homes

Ancaster Glen

289-239-7629

from $370,000 2Q

39

Losani Homes

The Fairgrounds

289-286-0928

from $250,000 2Q

40

Losani Homes

Greenhill Glen

905-538-8752

from $270,000 4Q

41

Losani Homes

Sherman Oaks

905-574-0828

from $290,000 3R

42

Losani Homes

Paramount

905-560-2061

from $230,000 3R

43

Losani Homes

Orchard Park

905-930-9943

from $390,000 5Q

44

Losani Homes

Discovery

905-563-0666

from $330,000 8R

45

Rosehaven Homes

On the Ridge

liveontheridge.ca •

•

from $350,000 3R

45

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On the Ridge

liveontheridge.ca •

•

from $350,000 3R

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from $518,000 9G

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Starlane Home Corporation Woodland Trails

liveonoakville.ca

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from $590,000

45 5D

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Rosehaven Homes

Woodland Trails

liveonoakville.ca

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from $590,000

45 5D

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Markay Homes

Bronte Park Town Manors

416-746-1234

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from $590,000

3H

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Trafalgar Landing

905-844-1605

• from $600,000

5C

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Branthaven Homes

Oakvillage

oakvillage.ca

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from $410,000

5C

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Minto

Oakvillage

oakvillage.ca

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from $410,000

5C

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Emshih Developments Inc

Oakvillage

905-639-9006

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from $410,000

5C

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Millstone On The Park

905-825-3619

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from $420,000

3G

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14 Heathwood Homes

Country Lane in Whitby

Heathwood.com •

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from $280,000

47 4F 55 9G

15 Kantium Development & Construction Trafalgar Green

416-746-1234

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from $280,000

30 11I

47 Senator Homes

Harbourside Condominiums

905-493-3823

•

from $250,000

14 9J

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Tribute Communities

Charing Cross

905-571-1011

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from $390,000 14E

3

Great Gulf

Stonecrest

greatgulf.com

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from $298,000 14G

4

Menkes

Somerset

905-428-0500

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from $690,000 7G

5

Tribute Communities

The Village of Brooklin West

905-425-0539

•

from $400,000 11D

6

Emery Homes

Town Central

1-877-953-6379

•

from $350,000 4J

7

Highmark Homes

Triumph

whitbytriumph.ca

•

from $390,000 10G

8

Lakeview Homes

The Forest of Lyndebrook

416-746-1234

•

from $490,000 10F

9

Stafford Homes

Elements Townhomes

elementsajax.com

from $390,000 7H

10 Fernbrook Homes

Altona Woods

fernbrookhomes.com

11 Mattamy Homes

Seaton

www.mattamyhomes.com •

13 Lifetime Homes

Folkstone

1-877-365-9555

•

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from $335,000 10G

16 Tribute Communities

U.C. Towns

905-571-0222

•

from $300,000 13F

21 Great Gulf

Grandview Oshawa

1-888-579-7235

•

from $334,000 14F

31 Preston Homes

Prestonvale Heights

905-432-2800

•

•

from $350,000 15J

34 Tribute Communities

The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344

•

from $339,000 15G

45 Sundial Homes Limited

Mulberry Meadows

905-427-8255

•

from $500,000 6J

48 Senator Homes

Whitby by the Lake

senatorhomes.com •

•

from $250,000 10J

54 Baycliffe Homes

The Gates of Whitby

905-668-9828

•

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from $250,000 9G

60 greycrest homes

the fields of conlin

905-725-4539

•

from $310,000 15G

67 Midhaven Homes

Breeze

1-877-773-6888

•

•

from $300,000 15F

68 Storybook Homes

Brookstone Estates

905-438-9516

•

from $1050,000 11C

90 LeBovic Homes

Old Taunton in Pickering

905-428-3434

•

91 Sundance Homes

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

92 Glen Rouge Homes

The Cornerstone

905-415-2710

•

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from $450,000

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Averton Homes

Beacon Hill Bowmanville

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from $420,000

47 13B

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Brookfield Residential

Foxtrail

foxtraillife.ca

•

from $470,000

16 5C

20 Geranium Homes

Verandas

905-885-0555

•

from $317,000

35 10I

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Mason Homes

Port Hope Lakeside Village

905-885-6565

•

from $229,000 15J

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Far Sight Homes

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

•

from $460,000 16B

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Far Sight Homes

The Estates at Sunset Ridge

905-642-9015

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from $930,000 2E

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Parkview Homes

Jackson Creek Meadows

705-748-4663

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Jackson Creek Meadows Townhomes 705-748-4663

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Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Port of Newcastle

1-800-305-6849

•

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Kylemore Communities

Port of Newcastle

905-987-5146

•

from $479,000 14E

8

Storybook Homes

Bond Head Estates

905-438-9516

•

from $850,000 14E

9

Parkview Homes

Harmony Condominiums

705-748-4663

14 Rice Developments

Willmot Creek On The Lake

905-697-5806

•

from $225,000 11D

18 B.G. Schickedanz

Lake Scugog Estates

1-888-894-9888

•

from $330,000 18B

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Aspen Heights

905-697-0513

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Country Classics

1-866-514-3573

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30 Empire Communities

Estates of Wyndance

905-649-8197

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from $900,000 3e

34 Carrington Homes

Woodlands of Upper Courtice

905-787-0963

•

from $260,000

35 Mason Homes

Parklands

1-866-443-7900

•

from $269,000 3H

39 H&R Developments

Gracefields

hr-newhomes.com •

from $322,000 4C

39 Thornridge Homes

Gracefields

1-877-361-4226

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from $320,000 4C

39 Lindvest

Gracefields

1-877-361-4226

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from $320,000 4C

45 Highcastle Homes

Northglen

northglen.ca

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from $221,000 11B

45 Delpark Homes

Northglen

905-419-7222

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from $221,000 11B

45 Esquire Homes

Northglen

northglen.ca

from $245,000 11B

48 Jeffery Homes

BrookHill

905-697-0765

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from $300,000 10B

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West Park Village

vandykcommunities.com •

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» Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart

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AMORTIZATION PERIOD

CHART FIGURE

EXAMPLE: 5%

25 YEARS

5.82

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MONTHLY PAYMENT

(MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)

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01 02 03 04

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

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

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

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

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

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$

Mortgage payment calculation chart %

INTEREST RATES

15 YEARS

2.50%

AMORTIZATION PERIODS 20 YEARS

25 YEARS

30 YEARS

$666

$529

$448

$394

2.75%

$678

$541

$461

$407

3.00%

$690

$554

$473

$421

3.25%

$702

$566

$486

$434

3.50%

$714

$579

$499

$448

3.75%

$726

$591

$513

$461

4.00%

$738

$604

$526

$476

4.25%

$750

$617

$540

$490

4.50%

$763

$630

$553

$504

4.75%

$775

$644

$567

$519

5.00%

$788

$657

$582

$534

5.25%

$801

$671

$596

$549

5.50%

$814

$684

$610

$564

5.75%

$827

$698

$625

$579

6.00%

$840

$712

$640

$595

6.25%

$853

$726

$655

$611

6.50%

$866

$741

$670

$626

6.75%

$880

$755

$685

$642

7.00%

$893

$769

$700

$659

Table provided by Calum Ross, Owner, President and Principal Broker at Calum Ross Mortgage. He can be reached at 416.410.9905, calum@calumross.com and calumross.com MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 105

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

Variable

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

ATB Financial

2.35

4

2.94

2.64

2.54

2.69

2.74

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk

2.45

4

2.85

2.85

2.39

2.94

2.68

Bank of Montreal

2.85

4

2.89

2.84

3.39

3.89

2.79

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.85

4.55

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.04

3.65

4.2

4.74

2.99

2.79

2.49

6.70op

6.35op

Canadian Western Bank CFF Bank

4

CIBC

2.85

Manulife Bank

2.55

4.45

National Bank

n/a

4.4

President’s Choice Finan

2.85

TD Canada Trust

2.85

Tangerine

2.85

6.30op

6.30op 3.29

4.00op

6.30op

6.30op

6.45op

6.50op

6.45op

6.30op

3.14

2.89

2.5

Royal Bank

4.00op

2.29

4.00op

3.55

2.69

2.89

2.69 4.79

3

2.94

2.84

2.79

2.79

2.89

2.84

3.39

2.74

2.84

6.70op

3.35op

6.70op 3.04

3.65

3.49

2.73

4.44

2.89

2.24

3.39

3.89

2.74

3.19

3.24

3.49

3.69

3.79

3.14 2.89 6.70op 3.35 6.30op 2.69 3.14 6.50op 3.29 6.45op

3.25 2.59 6.30op 3.5 6.30op 2.35 3.09 6.30op 3.09 6.50op

3.95 3.39

4.39 3.89

4.64 4.64

3.7

4.3

4.35

2.39 3.75

2.59 4.39

2.59 3.29

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.01

3.1 6.25op 2.89 6.30op 2.19 2.59 6.34op 2.69 3.09 6.30op 2.9 6.25op 3.95 3.09 6.30op 2.85 2.95op 2.55

3.33

3.65

3.13

2.95

2.99

2.69

2.34 2.69

2.54 2.84

2.69 2.69

2.89 3.75

2.79 4.39

2.89 4.79

2.99

3.9

4.45

4.35 3.55

4.84 3.29

5.14 2.69

2.95

3.05

3.15

2.55

2.65

2.65

3.14

6.30op

2.29

6.30op

6.30op

4.39

4.64

TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust Concentra Financial

n/a n/a

6.5 5

Effort Trust

n/a

4.45

Home Trust Company Investors Group Trust

2.35 n/a

3.95 4.2

MTCC

2.85

4.55

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U.

4

Comtech Credit Union

2.45

First National Fin. LP FirstOntario C.U.

2.85

IC Savings London Life

n/a

Luminus Financial

2.8

MCAP Meridian Credit Union

2.35 2.65

Parama Credit Union

2.65

2.8

Steinbach Credit Union

2.4

2.45

6.2 3.1

4.2

4

2.89 6.40op 2.29 2.89 6.34op 2.89 3.14 6.50op 2.95 3.6 3.09

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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Brookfield Residential

Uxbridge – Foxtrail

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

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Treasure Hill Homes

Markham – Accolades

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

Etobicoke – Richview

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

Nobleton – Gates of Nobleton

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

Oshawa – U.C.

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

Averton Homes

Mount Albert – Victoria Highlands

NEW OPENINGS Ballymore Homes

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

North York – Goddard on the Valley

Tottenham – Mill Street Village

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

Averton Homes

Brampton – Valleylands on Chinguacousy

Grand opening now on for these 50-ft. ravine lot homes. millstreethomes.com

Fieldgate Homes

Bowmanville – Beacon Hill

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

Rosebury Homes

Brampton – Mount Pleasant North

Now open – collection of detached homes on 40-ft. lots from the low $400’s. averton.ca

Woodbridge – Riverside in Pine Grove

Now open – an intimate enclave of urban towns by the river. liveatriverside.ca Rosehaven Homes

Caledon – Lotus Pointe

Now open – two- and three-storey freehold towns from $459,990 and 36-ft. singles from $614,990. moveuptocaledon.ca Laurier Homes

Scarborough – Keeler Park

Now open – a small enclave of architecturally distinct semis and detached home designs. laurierhomes.com Andrin Homes

Vaughan – Maple Station

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

Brampton – Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant

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

Markham – Greensborough

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

Mattamy Homes

Rosehaven Homes

Bradford – DreamFields

Limited release of 45- and 36-ft. singles from $519,990s. rosehavenhomes.com Ballymore Homes/Briarwood Homes

Sutton – Jubilee

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

Aurora – The Arbors

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

Tottenham – Willow Glen

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

Alliston – Treetops

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

Etobicoke – Humber Mews

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

Etobicoke – Humber Mews

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

Brampton – Lakeside

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

Oakville – The Preserve

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

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

Fieldgate Homes

Markham – Cornell Rouge

Forest Hill Homes & Madison Homes

Richmond Hill – The Humberlands

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

Aspen Ridge Homes

Brampton – Spring Valley Village

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

Ballantry Homes

Richmond Hill – Kettle Lakes Club

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

National Homes

Oshawa – Park Ridge

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

Forest Hill – The Churchill Collection

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

NEW RELEASES Aspen Ridge Homes/Regal Crest Homes/CountryWide Homes

Brampton – Credit Manor Heights

Phase 3 final release of 50- and 70-ft. luxury singles from the mid $800’s. yourkingdom.ca Menkes

Etobicoke – Dwell City Towns

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

Tribute Communities

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

Aspen Ridge Homes

Markham – Upper Cornell

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

Bradford – Summerlyn Village

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

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Coming soon – 38- and 41-ft. detached homes in Brampton. lindvest.com Kantium Development

Whitby – Trafalgar Green

Register now for fab townhomes in downtown Whitby from $319,900. trafalgargreen.com Heathwood Homes

Brampton – Meadowgreen

Preview opening of towns, semis and singles on Mississauga Road. heathwood.com Bremont Homes

Brampton – Credit River Golf Estates

Estate homes on Creditview Road, from more than $1 million. mybremont.ca Great Gulf

Oakville – Trafalgar Landing

Register now for freehold townhomes at Dundas and Trafalgar. greatgulf.com

Andrin Homes

Thornhill – Claridge Gate

Register now for two-storey townhomes and three-storey terrace townhomes from the $600’s. andrinhomes.com Tribute Communities

Oshawa – U.C. Towns

Coming soon to north Oshawa – urban village townhomes. mytribute.ca Primont Homes

Caledon – Seasons

Coming soon – elegant 36- and 42-ft. detached homes from $599,900. primonthomes.com Mattamy Homes

Scarborough – Heron Park

A whole new community of towns and semidetached homes. mattamyhomes.com

Register now for this collection of urban townhomes and midrise condominiums. ballantryhomes.com Mattamy Homes

Milton – Hawthorne Village On The Escarpment

Coming soon, exclusive new townhome designs on the Escarpment. mattamyhomes.com Madison Homes

Markham – Greensborough

Grand opening coming soon! Register now for detached homes on cul-de-sac and crescents. madisonhomes.ca Great Gulf

Brampton – Mount Pleasant

Preview opening at Bovaird and Creditview – full depth lots with unique standard features. greatgulf.com CountryWide Homes

Newmarket – Woodland Hills

Newmarket – Glenway

Coming soon – towns and singles, some with court, ravine and pie-shaped lots. countrywidehomes.ca

Aspen Ridge/Lakeview/CountryWide

Coming soon – register now freehold townhomes at Bayview and Hwy. 7. treasurehill.com

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Oakville – Oak Park

Coming soon – 50-ft. bungalows and twostorey singles, two-storey towns and threestorey urban towns. liveinglenway.com

Queensville – Newmarket

Coming soon, townhomes and 36- and 45-ft. singles myqueensville.com Bayview Wellington Homes

Bradford – Green Valley Estates

Grand opening for this community of towns, semis and singles. greenvalleyestates.com Treasure Hill Homes

Aurora – Aurora Views on Wellington

Freehold townhomes in an exclusive enclave community. treasurehill.com CountryWide Homes

Aurora – The Arbors

Register now for these singles, coming soon. countrywidehomes.ca

Arista Homes

Treasure Hill Homes

Richmond Hill – Urbantowns at Bayview

Fieldgate Homes

Markham – Victoria Manor

Coming soon – register now for luxury singles on 40-ft. lots in a prestigious neighbourhood at Woodbine and Major Mackenzie. fieldgatehomes.com Heathwood Homes

Richmond Hill – Hampshire Mews

Now previewing in Richmond Hill – an enclave of urban towns on Yonge St. heathwood.com Ballantry Homes

Oakville – OakPark

Register now for this collection of urban townhomes and midrise condominiums, coming soon to Oakville. ballantryhomes.com Delpark Homes

Sutton – Cedar Ridge

Vaughan – Vellmore Woods

Coming soon – register now for towns and singles from the upper $200’s. delparkhomes.ca

Greenpark/Starlane

Amacon

Richmond Hill – 9130 Bathurst

Register now for these towns and semis in one of Mississauga’s newest communities. churchillwoods.ca

Register now for these townhomes starting from the mid $500’s. thetowns.ca

Queensgate/Avalee

Bradford – DreamFields

Paradise Developments

Whitby – Whitby Meadows

Coming soon to Vaughan – exclusive 36and 42-ft. singles. aristahomes.com

Senator Homes

Mississauga – Churchill Woods

Towns, semis and detached homes coming soon to this master-planned community. paradisedevelopments.com Modern two-car garage towns in a contemporary urban community. senatorhomes.com

Brampton – Vales of the Humber

Coming soon – register now for priority preview of 40- and 45-ft. luxury homes. queensgateavalee.com

CountryWide Homes

Register now for priority opportunity of singles and towns coming soon. countrywidehomes.ca

Mississauga – The Towns at Parkside Village

Lindvest

Aurora – Aurora Glen

Coming soon Phase 2 – traditional and contemporary detached homes. lindvest.com

MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 109

advertiserindex Andrin Homes - Claridge Gate

51

Country Wide Homes - Upper West Side

15

Andrin Homes - Hillsborough Holland Landing

50

Decade Homes - Yorkdale Village Phase II

69

Dunpar Homes - Heritage Gate

53

Arista Homes - Aurora Trails

21, 38 & 39

Arista Homes - Boxgrove Markham

21

Dunsire Developments - Anchors at lakeview

89

Arista Homes - Goddard on the Valley

21

Dunsire Developments - Barca Verde

89

Dunsire Developments - Crown Collection

89 89

Arista Homes - IMPRESSIONS

5 & 21

Arista Homes - Vaughan Valley Estates

21

Dunsire Developments - White Cedar Estates

Arista Homes - Vellore Woods

21

Family of Magazines - Promo

108

1

Fieldgate Homes - 90 Niagara

25

Aspen Ridge Homes - Corporate Aspen Ridge Homes - Mayfield Village

IFC

Aspen Ridge Homes - Upper West Side

15

Fieldgate Homes - Axiom Tower 2

25

Averton Homes - Averton Common

47

Fieldgate Homes - BlueSky Stouffville

25

Averton Homes - Averton Square

47

Fieldgate Homes - IMPRESSIONS

Averton Homes - Beacon Hill Bowmanville

47

Fieldgate Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon

Averton Homes - Evolution

47

Fieldgate Homes - The New U

Averton Homes - Main Street Seaton

47

Fieldgate Homes - Valley Lands

Averton Homes - Model Home Of The Month

102

Fieldgate Homes - Aurora Trails

25, 38 & 39

5, 25 & Insert 25, 29 & Insert 25 25 & Insert

Fieldgate Homes - Zigg

25

Averton Homes - Victoria Highlands

47

Forest Hill Homes - Cornell Rouge

11

Ballymore Homes - Jubilee

71

Geranium Homes - Bloomington Woods

35

Ballymore Homes - Mill Street Village

65

Geranium Homes - Corporate

34

Briarwood Homes - Jubilee

71

Geranium Homes - Pace on Main

35

Brookfield Residential - Fieldstone

17

Geranium Homes - Uptownes at Cardinal Point

35

Brookfield Residential - Foxtrail

16

Geranium Homes - Verandas

35

Conservatory Group - Upper West Side

15

Great Gulf - Summerlyn Village

31

Coscorp Inc. - The Village of Southfields

85

Greenpark Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon

29

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Heathwood Homes - Country Lane in Whitby

55

Primont Homes - JadeGarden at Cornell

12

Heathwood Homes - Hampshire Mews

55

Primont Homes - Newtowns at Mount Pleasant

12

Heathwood Homes - Meadow Green

55

Primont Homes - Renaissance Townes

12

HSBC - Corporate

27 Primont Homes - Seasons in Caledon

13

Regal Crest Homes - Upper West Side

15

Rosehaven Homes - Corporate

23

Rosehaven Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon

29

Kantium Development & Construction - Trafalgar Green 30 LIV Communities - Casablanca

87

LIV Communities - The Classics

87

Madison Homes - Cornell Rouge

11 & 41

Madison Homes - Greensborough

41

Rosehaven Homes - Lyon’s Creek

22

Madison Homes - Thornhill

41

Rosehaven Homes - Woodland Trails

45

Mancini Homes - West Ridge Place Orillia

68

Schwarz Law LLP - Barristers & Solicitors

57

Senator Homes - Bathurst 9130

14

Senator Homes - Harbourside Condominiums

14

Senator Homes - Havelock Corners

14

Mattamy Homes - Award

BC

Mattamy Homes - The Preserve

8-9

Menkes - Corporate

6

Menkes - Dwell City Town

7

Menkes - Humber Mews

7

Senator Homes - Richvale

14

Menkes - The Enclaves of Upper Canada

7

Starlane Home Corporation - Lotus Pointe Caledon

29

Starlane Home Corporation - Woodland Trails

45

Townwood Homes - Upper West Side

15

Treasure Hill Homes - Moda Urban Village

18

Treasure Hill Homes - Southfield Meadows

18-19

Monarch Corporation - Kleinburg Crown Estates

112 & IBC

Monarch Corporation - The Village of Southfields

85 & IBC

Monarch Corporation - Topper Woods OPUS HOMES - Aurora Trails Oxford Homes - The Fairgrounds in Sutton Paradise Homes - Aurora Trails Paradise Homes - IMPRESSIONS Primont Homes - Centretown

IBC 38 & 39 70 38 & 39 5 12

Treasure Hill Homes - Tiara Estate Collection

18

Treasure Hill Homes - Victory Heights

18

YP Next Home - Promo

62

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WE SHARE THESE AWARDS WITH THOSE WHO MATTER MOST Thank you to our homeowners. Your kind praise means Mattamy Homes has been named BILD’s Home Builder of the Year. For the second year in a row. And for the sixth time ever.

This is a historic achievement for our industry, one that has never before been accomplished.

We are delighted to thank all of our Mattamy colleagues for caring about getting it right every day.

Our gratitude extends also to our Business and Trade Partners who proudly share our high standards, and whose skill and craftsmanship beautifully realize all of our dreams. And thank you, too, to our community staff who daily assist our most valued individuals – our irreplaceable homeowners.

GTA BUILDER OF THE YEAR · PROJECT OF THE YEAR, LOW-RISE · BEST NEW HOME DESIGN