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BILD Report

Land-use regulations in GTA contribute to affordability crunch

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Fundamentally Speaking

Take advantage of low mortgage rates while you can — but carefully

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Tarion Report

What is interim occupancy?

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The issue might be more pressing in Toronto, where housing affordabilty is more seriously challenged, but municipal land-use regulations are having an impact elsewhere in Canada.

This, according to a new study from the independent think-tank the Fraser Institute. The Impact of LandUse Regulation on Housing Supply in Canada cited Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary as the markets having the most negative impacts.

The first of its kind in Canada, the study analyses the impact of construction approval times,

timeline uncertainty, regulatory costs and fees, rezoning and the effect council and community groups have on development – on the growth of housing supply.

Essentially, the longer the approval process, the more the growth of new housing is reduced, and the more expensive it becomes.

At a time when new lowrise homes in the GTA seem to hit record prices on a monthly basis – and more than doubling in the last 10 years – changes to ease the approval and construction process would be welcomed, indeed.

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TARION REPORT

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

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Land-use regulations in GTA contribute to affordability crunch

By Bryan Tuckey

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A NEW STUDY by the Fraser Institute

finds that onerous municipal regulations are limiting housing supply and exacerbating housing affordability in the GTA. Supply of housing is critical, says the report, because the degree to which growing demand for homes drives price increases depends on supply.

For the study, the first of its kind in Canada, the Fraser Institute evaluated the impact of land-use regulation on housing supply in 68 Canadian markets. It looked at five measures of regulation including approval timelines, timeline uncertainty, the impact of municipal councils and community groups, rezoning, regulatory costs and fees, as well as their effect on supply.

Not surprisingly, the study found that those cities with the most regulation, such as Toronto and Vancouver, had less growth in housing supply and surging prices.

The report says long and uncertain project approval timelines have the most detrimental impact on supply.

Increasing the time it takes a builder to obtain a permit by six months reduces the growth of new housing by more than half.

These findings support what BILD has been saying about delays in the approvals process. Development approvals within the GTA can take as long as 10 years and these delays add to the growing price of new homes.

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the planning approval process by removing red tape and updating zoning bylaws across the region as some of the things that governments could do to start to address housing affordability.

The report recommends reforming municipal regulation to encourage more building. It says that simplifying the building permits process where housing demand has grown could lower homebuilding costs, increase supply and help reduce home prices.

As part of the research for the report, the Fraser Institute surveyed developers to gauge the impact of uncertainty in approval timelines.

They found that higher than average levels of uncertainty discouraged development drastically and reduced supply of new housing by half.

Opposition from council and community groups was identified by the study as a substantial contributor to decreasing supply. BILD has pointed out on numerous occasions

that much of the opposition to development in the GTA is due to a disconnect between public policy and public perception.

Provincial policy mandates intensification, which there is little public understanding of and even less support for. We continue to encourage governments to educate the public on how and why their neighbourhoods are changing.

The report also pointed out that housing affordability in the GTA is a relatively new issue. Prior to 2009 Toronto’s housing prices grew slower than the rest of urban Canada, said the report, whereas since 2009 prices have grown faster than any other urban centre.

Bryan Tuckey is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter @bildgta, facebook.com/bildgta, and bildblogs.ca

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Window of opportunity Mortgage rates remain at historical lows, so take advantage while you can – but carefully

By Wayne Karl

LOW RATES continue to dominate in

the mortgage world, after the Bank of Canada dropped its influential overnight target rate – not once, but twice – last year.

In its latest announcement on July 13, the BoC again held the rate at 0.50 per cent – where it has been since the previous July. BoC had earlier dropped the rate from 0.75 per cent, where it had been since January 2015, when the Bank dropped it from one per cent.

Clear as mud? Just a bunch of numbers, right? Perhaps, but some experts are now saying rates won’t begin to inch up from these historical lows until well into 2017.

While the BoC may have held rates in July, it also took the opportunity in its Monetary Policy Report at the time to repeat an earlier warning about the housing market. The Bank intimated a need for action to tackle rapid house price increases in Vancouver and Toronto, citing “elevated and rising” risks.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) followed that up in its Housing Market Assessment, reporting that evidence that problematic conditions in Canada’s housing market as a whole has increased from weak to moderate.

Continuing low rates mean the extended window of opportunity for those looking to buy a home remains open. But so too does the likelihood that other policy changes or adjustments to mortgage regulations are coming. The time to prepare is now.

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your mortgage payments will be over that period, while over that time you can also take advantage of any pre-payment and lump-sum payment options to pay down your mortgage.

Another appeal of this scenario is that, as we often point out, experts advise you take a long-term view of your home purchase. For example, some markets have recently experienced cooling prices and softening sales. But even if that were to happen in your market and housing type, ask yourself: in 10 years, is a home you buy today likely to be worth more or less? If you need an answer to this question, just take a look back at prices 10 years ago. Of course, there are no guarantees, but if you’re in the homebuying mode anyway, today’s low rate environment makes a pretty compelling reason to act sooner than later to take advantage of these opportunities.

Low rates notwithstanding, the banks, financial firms, brokers and other experts still advise homebuyers to practice smart borrowing.

Experts stress that even as rates remain low, buyers should explore everything from putting down a larger

down payment to taking advantage of pre-payment options to “stresstesting” your mortgage at a higher rate to ensure your finances can accommodate rate fluctuations or other unforeseen circumstances.

One day, the mortgage landscape will change. And if you’re among those homeowners who have been somewhat spoiled by continuing low rates, you could be could be in for an unpleasant surprise.

Take advantage of today’s low rates while you can, but also spend the time necessary to find a broker or banker you trust, who knows their business, and who can help you explore what options might be best for you.

More so than in any other area of homebuying, you’re going to rely on this advice – now more than ever. It will prove to be time well spent.

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

Advice | TARION REPORT

What is interim occupancy?

By Howard Bogach

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WHEN PURCHASING a brand new

condo, buyers are understandably excited to finally get the keys to their home. What some buyers may find surprising, however, is that their new home is not actually theirs yet.

“Interim occupancy” allows a builder to finish construction on a project while also beginning an orderly move-in process for buyers.

Homeowners often reach out to Tarion with questions on this topic.

Some issues distort the intent of what is essentially a practical way to get buyers into their homes faster, while also allowing the builder to complete the project. While Tarion does not have oversight over interim occupancy (it is covered in the Condominium Act) it is part of the new home buying process, and can benefit from some clarification.

After a building is declared fit for occupancy by the municipality, condo buyers can start moving in.

This usually starts with the lowest floors, as the builder continues to complete suites on higher floors as well as the common elements. At this stage, buyers are not technically taking ownership yet. In fact, they may all have to wait for some time before they do. The benefit is that, in the meantime, buyers can enjoy their new homes as well as some of the buildings’ amenities. For people on the lowest floors, interim occupancy means they get to move into their homes sooner, but they will likely have a longer wait time before ownership title is actually transferred.

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developer will charge an interim occupancy fee. This comprises three parts: interest on the unpaid balance of the purchase price; an estimate on the municipal taxes; and a projected common expense contribution.

It’s a misconception that a builder profits or has any benefit to gain from extending this phase in the building of a condo. In fact, there are stipulations in the Condominium Act around the calculation of the occupancy fees which seek to prevent developers from making a profit in this way. Furthermore, it is in a builder’s best interest to transfer title as soon as possible. Builders make their money when they are able to provide title and register the project – which can only be done when the building is complete.

Interim occupancy may last a while. Buyers, especially those on the lower floors, will likely see common areas incomplete, and some of amenities still be under construction.

Nevertheless, since a municipal inspector will have already inspected the building and determined that it is fit for occupancy, the building should be safe to live in.

If you feel your builder has moved you in to a new building that is not fit

for occupancy, call Tarion. We have helped homeowners in circumstances where we agreed that their building was not safe for occupancy, and have worked with builders to speed up some of the essential work.

Finally, remember that interim occupancy is also an important part of the warranty process for condominiums. As soon as you are granted occupancy of your unit, your one, two and seven-year warranties begin. You can fill out your first warranty form within the first 30 days of occupancy. The warranty on the common elements of your building will not begin until your condominium is registered.

When you do finally get to experience the “ownership” part of the new homeownership process, your building should be complete, your amenities ready to use and you can finally enjoy all the benefits of your new home. .

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

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Association (OHBA) has named the finalists for its 2016 Awards of Distinction.

Judged by a panel of industry professionals from across Canada, the entries encompass 39 categories of building, design, sales and marketing with submissions from all over Ontario. A complete list of finalists can be found at ohbaaod.ca Winners of the OHBA Awards of Distinction will be announced on Sept. 20 at the Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the OHBA Awards and the association will reflect on 25 years of building excellence, and the gala awards ceremony will highlight the 2016 OHBA Conference.

In addition to the individual category awards, OHBA will also announce the winner of the coveted 2016 Ontario Home Builder of the Year. Finalists are: Minto Communities – BILD/Durham Region HBA/Greater Ottawa HBA Reid’s Heritage Homes – Guelph & District HBA/Waterloo Region HBA Tridel – BILD

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Finalists for the 2016 Ontario Renovator of the Year award are: Amsted Design-Build – Greater Ottawa HBA Eurodale Developments – BILD OakWood Renovation Experts – Greater Ottawa HBA OHBA also invites consumers to vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Anyone can vote, including the general public, by visiting ohbaaod. ca/peopleschoice.php. People’s Choice Award voting goes from Aug. 16 to 26. Finalists for this award, which include the six best projects of the year in both the high- to mid- and lowrise categories, are: Branthaven Homes for: Lake House in Grimsby Fusion Homes for: Solterra Community in Guelph Great Gulf for: Summerlyn Village in Simcoe County Haven Developments for: SIX25BV in Toronto Minto Communities for: Bside at Minto Westside in Toronto Tridel for: Scala in North York

“The Awards of Distinction program recognizes excellence in building, renovations and sales and marketing in Ontario,” says OHBA President John Meinen. “The Awards program is an opportunity for the industry to come together and pay tribute to the creativity, design and technological advances that are happening at every level of building – from single-family homes to midrise and highrise projects. The building industry continues to be a major driving force in our province’s economy and OHBA proudly celebrates the achievements of our members.”

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Our members have built more than 700,000 homes in the last 10 years in more than 500 Ontario communities.

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Price of new lowrise homes more than doubles in last decade

THE AVERAGE PRICE of new lowrise homes in the GTA hit $887,543 in June, more than double the June 2006 average of $393,398, according to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).

In the past 12 months alone, average prices for new lowrise homes – including detached, semi-detached and townhomes – grew by more than $100,000. In June 2015 the average price was $785,800.

Prices of new highrise homes also reached record levels. The average price of highrise homes in the GTA in June was $469,516, up six per cent from the previous year and 1.5 times more than the $314,370 average of June 2006. The price per square foot in June 2016 was $587, also a new record.

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grown exponentially as supply has dropped,” says Michelle Noble, BILD vice-president of marketing and communications.

The number of new homes available for purchase in the GTA continues to decline. In June, the supply of new homes in builders’ inventory fell to 18,427. The lowrise market was a major factor in the decline as ground-related inventory hit a near record low of 2,064 homes.

The highrise market also decreased, falling to 16,363.

The supply situation was very different a decade ago. There were 29,968 new homes in builders’ inventory in June 2006, of which 16,560 were lowrise and 13,408 were highrise homes.

Inventory of detached homes in the GTA fell to 1,002 in June, down

from 10,823 a decade ago. The average price of a detached home in the GTA in June 2016 was $1.06 million. In June 2006 the average price was $442,420.

“Supply of new lowrise homes has declined dramatically in the last 10 years due to government policy and lack of available serviced land,” Noble says. “Demand for groundrelated homes is far outpacing supply, with some projects selling out just hours after launching.

There were 4,166 new homes and condominiums sold in the GTA in June, down 22 per cent from the previous year. Lowrise sales declined 31 per cent to 1,671 homes while highrise sales fell 14 per cent to 2,492. A detailed breakdown of new-home sales in June is available below.

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Ontario could boost manufacturing sector by following Michigan’s example: Fraser Institute

TO REVIVE ONTARIO’S BATTERED

manufacturing sector, policymakers could learn a lesson from Michigan where manufacturing employment and output have rebounded strongly following the recession eight years ago, according to a new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

“Michigan and Ontario have a lot in common, but while Michigan has revived its manufacturing sector since the recession, Ontario’s manufacturing sector continues to struggle,” says Ben Eisen, the Fraser Institute’s director of provincial prosperity studies and co-author of Ontario vs. Michigan: Policy Lessons from the Wolverine State.

For much of the early part of this century, Michigan – home of the Detroit automakers – lagged behind both Ontario and the rest of the United States in terms of employment and economic growth.

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The Wolverine State was especially hard hit during the recession of 2008 when its economy contracted by almost three per cent and its population declined as residents left.

Starting in 2011, Michigan’s state government introduced a suite of significant policy reforms designed to reverse the state’s decline. These reforms included: 1) replacing the complex and onerous Michigan Business Tax (MBT) with a simpler and flatter corporate income tax of six per cent, 2) implementing sharp budget cuts followed by a period of limited spending growth in order to balance its budget, and 3) the introduction of “right-to-work” legislation.

The study shows that these reforms coincided with a remarkable economic turnaround, during which Michigan’s economy outperformed Ontario’s.

One of the most important dimensions of Michigan’s economic turnaround has been the resurgence

of its manufacturing sector. From 2011 to 2014, manufacturing employment in Michigan grew at an average annual rate of 6.1 per cent while it actually shrank at an average annual rate of 0.5 per cent in Ontario.

Michigan has also done a better job at balancing its books than policymakers at Queen’s Park. While Ontario has experienced a dramatic and economically harmful run-up in public debt since 2011, Michigan has seen a slight decline in net public debt.

“In the face of daunting challenges, Michigan took charge of its economic future by implementing an ambitious reform package that has coincided with job growth and a lower debt burden,” says study coauthor Robert Murphy.

“Although there are some factors beyond direct provincial control that influence economic performance, policy choices matter and Ontario should take note of Michigan’s reforms and its economic turnaround.”

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Should you buy what foreign investors buy?

By Ben Myers

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YOU CAN’T READ an article about Canadian housing these days without the author talking about foreign investors' impact on the market. Purchases by international residents are more of a problem in the single-family market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), where there is a major shortage of supply, and prices are being driven up to new record highs on a daily basis.

I have long contended that foreign buyers (estimated at five per cent to 10 per cent of new pre-construction condominium buyers) have been very positive for the new GTA highrise market, as they bridge the long gap between launch and occupancy in the market, and help bring forth relatively affordable rental supply.

I recently took a course on Global Real Estate Trends at MIT’s Centre for Real Estate in Boston Massachusetts, as I’m always looking for new information, trends and expert analysis to apply to my examination and understanding of the Canadian and Toronto residential markets. In one of the lectures, my professor — who has a PhD in economics from Harvard — mentioned tips for understanding real estate markets.

The two that stuck out were: markets tend to mis-price assets in marginal locations (leading to overpricing and over-construction), and the best bet are core assets with high location premium. This is how many foreign investors look at the Toronto condominium market, and perhaps 22 YPNEXTHOME.CA

it’s a good way for you to look at the market, too. Forget cheaper marginal locations, buy core assets.

Great locations remain great locations, and there is no guarantee that a good location will become a great location. This is why so many foreign investors stick with great locations, because they know they’ll retain their values, and these areas are often the quickest to recover when a market does experience a correction (for example, the New York and San Francisco downtown condo markets).

For years I’ve had to listen to people tell me that too many condos are being built, young folks don’t really want to live in highrise buildings and that investors would “run for the hills” as soon as the market showed even the smallest sign of a price correction. None of these dire predictions have even come close to occurring. In fact, investors are more bullish on the Toronto condominium market than ever before, and seeing the huge demand for privately held condos being rented out, institutions and pension funds want to build new rental apartments in the GTA. Many foreign and domestic investors have made a fortune betting on the urbanization of Toronto and people's

desire to live in dense communities with ample amenities. Buying real estate in great locations is a very long-standing investment strategy for many wealthy individuals and corporations across the globe.

So should you buy condominiums like foreign investors? I would say yes (if you can afford to of course).

Downtown mixed-use highrise projects within walking distance of transit and employment will continue to be the most desirable places to live, and the premium you pay now for the privilege to own a suite in these buildings will seem like peanuts 15 years from now.

If you’re on the fence about buying a condominium as an investment property, track down a realtor with experience in the pre-construction market and pick their brain. There is a lot to like about the Toronto housing market, and many outside the GTA and Canada can see that quite clearly.

Happy condo hunting.

Fortress Real Developments partners with builders across Canada, and Ben assists in evaluating the market and projects that Fortress engages in.

Follow his blog posts and commentary on the Canadian housing market at fortressrealdevelopments.com/news or follow him on Twitter at @benmyers29.

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TIME AND TIME AGAIN, when we ask our homeowners why they chose to buy a Fieldgate home, we get some pretty familiar answers. Many say that the deciding factor was Fieldgate’s award winning floorplan designs, while others say it was the beautiful master-planned community design. Whatever your reason for choosing Fieldgate, with New Releases coming soon to all three of our current new home communities, we’re confident that you will find a home that you’ll love in 2016 with Fieldgate Homes.

Valleylands – West Brampton Visit the sales centre on Saturday, Sept. 10 to see a new release of 38-ft. detached homes from the $800’s. Discerning homebuyers are going to like what they see when they discover these impeccably crafted luxury homes.

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“At Valleylands, the best of west Brampton living is literally at your doorstep.”

Trinity Common Mall and Bramalea City Centre also offer wonderful selections of shops and restaurants. Nature lovers can soak up the Credit River landscape at nearby El Dorado Park and golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance. If that weren’t enough, the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys.

401 and 407 just minutes away.

Coming Soon – Stouffville, Kleinburg & West Whitby An all new release of 36-, 40and 50-ft. detached homes will be coming soon to Stouffville’s popular Blue Sky Community. In this popular community setting, GTA homebuyers have a lot to look forward to.

Impressions – Kleinburg There will be a new release this fall. Register for the next release at Impressions in Kleinburg, featuring a stellar collection of luxurious family residences in a charming village setting. Featuring exquisite single detached 38- and 44-ft. homes starting from more than $1 million, you can discover a lifestyle of true comfort and prestige in this exceptional family community.

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Our next master-planned community is Whitby Meadows.

It will feature an exceptional selection of 30-, 36-, 42-ft. single

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Advice | MORTGAGE ADVICE

3 things to consider for your first mortgage

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WHILE THE PROSPECT OF HOME

ownership is exciting, securing a mortgage can be overwhelming for first-time homebuyers. There are many things to consider and unraveling the process can be complicated. If you’re in the early stages of buying, ask yourself these questions to make the dream of home ownership a reality.

How much can I afford?

Every prospective first-time homebuyer asks the question: “How much can I afford?” While factors like income, credit history and employment play a role in the amount that can be borrowed, many lenders use two simple calculations to gauge how much to lend: The gross debt service (GDS) and total debt service (TDS) ratios.

The GDS ratio is made up of potential housing costs, which includes mortgage payments, property taxes, and utility costs. The combined sum of these monthly expenses shouldn’t exceed 32 per cent of monthly income before taxes.

The TDS ratio adds all other forms of debt into the GDS ratio. Loans, lines of credit, car payments and credit card balances all apply. The second rule of affordability is that your entire debt load shouldn’t be more than 40 per cent of your gross monthly income.

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percentages are maximums and lower ratios result in a more comfortable lifestyle. Use these calculations to help determine your purchase price limit. A mortgage affordability calculator can help you determine how much you can afford before visiting your lender.

What about the down payment?

Down payments provide security to lenders and are expressed as a percentage of the total value of the home. Homebuyers are required to put a minimum five per cent% down payment on any property under $500,000. For properties costing between $500,000 and $1 million, you need to put down five per cent on the first $500,000 and 10 per cent on the remaining amount (for example, on a $600,000 property, you’d need to put down $35,000). If you put down less than 20 per cent, you’ll need to pay mortgage default insurance, which is commonly known as CMHC Insurance. But if you purchase a property that costs more than $1 million, you need to make a minimum 20 per cent down payment and you don’t need mortgage default insurance.

While typical down payments come from cash savings, government programs can help. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you can take advantage of the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP), which allows up to $25,000 saved in an RRSP to be withdrawn tax-free. If you’re buying with a partner who’s also a first-time homebuyer, they can also withdraw up to $25,000. The HBP is considered a loan and you must start repaying it two years after you withdrew the money over a 15year period. If you miss a payment, the amount you don’t pay back is considered taxable income.

Can I pay off the mortgage faster?

Large down payments have the benefit of reducing monthly payments over the amortization period, or the time it takes to pay off the entire mortgage. Most mortgages are amortized over 25 years. Reducing the amortization period to 15 or 20 years will mean your regular payments will increase but you’ll pay off your mortgage faster and save thousands of dollars in interest payments.

Prepayment options can help further reduce the mortgage before the full length of the amortization period. Depending on the type of mortgage, lenders will let you increase your monthly payments or allow lump-sum payments.

And instead of making monthly payments on your mortgage, you can choose to make them weekly or accelerated biweekly. This can reduce the amortization period by a few years.

The bottom line Debt service ratios can help to determine the right price, while a higher down payment and additional prepayments can serve to reduce the amortization period. Striking a balance between price, payments and amortization is the key to affordable homeownership.

Alyssa Furtado is founder and CEO of RateHub.ca, a website that compares mortgage rates, credit cards and deposit rates with the goal to empower Canadians to search smarter and save money.

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beautiful designs and efficient living spaces. You have the choice of three to six bedrooms, including a full-floor master retreat if you prefer. Great attention has been spent on the details and finishes, from nine-ft. ceilings and hardwood floors to granite counters and stainless appliances in the kitchen – and that’s before upgrades. The design consultants at Stafford’s Design Studio will ensure your home is completely personalized.

Building luxury, sustainable, Green homes that put homeowners close to the action without a commute is a rare opportunity, which is why Stafford Homes jumped at the chance to develop this community.

“We’ve designed our new townhome collection while keeping in mind what makes people happy,” says Jonathan Goldman, president of Stafford Homes. “We’re not manufacturing a product here.

We’re building spaces that influence how people live their lives and raise

“Stafford’s new development is where luxury homes, schools, parks and community spirit meet city living.

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their families; a lifestyle that will shape the future of homeowners by its proximity to parks, schools, shopping, theatres, restaurants… It’s about the bigger picture.”

Private, green backyards and garages are a big perk of this collection, one that’s almost never found beyond the urban sprawl.

Just steps away from your private backyard is a neighbourhood park, complete with play structure, splash pad and more. That’s in addition to Downsview Park, a dynamic outdoor

park that reflects the diverse nature of the surrounding area and plays home to a plethora of educational, sports and cultural events.

Stafford’s new development is where luxury homes, schools, parks and community spirit meet city living. Providing fast and easy access to downtown, you’ll find Hwy. 401 just minutes away, connecting you with the Don Valley Parkway or Hwy. 404 if the north is calling. And Downsview Park subway station, now under construction, is just

five minutes away. From there, Yorkdale’s world-class shopping experience is two subway stops away, Bloor and Yonge 11 stops away, and Union Station 15 stops away. By the end of 2017, York University will also be a five-minute train ride away.

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THE CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’

Association (CHBA) has released its report on the 2015 Economic Impacts of Residential Construction.

The new estimates show that, in 2015, the industry supported more than one million jobs in new home construction, renovation and repair and continues to be one of the largest employers in Canada. One of every 18 workers in Canada is employed, directly or indirectly, in residential construction. Total wages paid in 2015 were $58.5 billion.

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The investment value of new homes, renovations and repairs produced by the industry in 2015 exceeded $128 billion, based on Statistics Canada Building Permits data.

Commenting on the 2015 results, Kevin Lee, CHBA CEO notes that, “at a time when many sectors of Canada’s economy continue to be challenged, it is reassuring to see that residential construction continues to be an important source of jobs, incomes and economic activity in every

community across the country.”

At the national level, construction of new homes represented 46 per cent of total residential investment, while renovation and repair of existing homes accounted for 54 per cent.

Each year, CHBA produces detailed economic impact data for the residential construction industry, drawing on data compiled by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Statistics Canada. Analysis is conducted by Will Dunning Economic Research for the CHBA.

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DISCUSSION ABOUT CANADIAN

housing markets has been dominated by hot cities such as Toronto and Vancouver in recent months, but hot is edging into overheating, and it’s a problem.

And it’s not just those two markets anymore.

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in the housing market to high.

The HMA is intended to serve as an early warning system, alerting Canadians to areas of concern developing in housing markets so they can make better informed homebuying decisions.

CMHC defines evidence of problematic conditions as imbalances in the housing market, caused by overbuilding, overvaluation, overheating and price acceleration, or combinations thereof, which are significantly above historical averages.

“For Canada overall, we now detect strong evidence of overvaluation,” says Bob Dugan,

chief economist, CMHC. “As a result, our overall assessment has moved from weak to moderate since the last report (April). Moreover, the greater range of evidence of problematic conditions in Vancouver has led us to conclude that there is now strong evidence of problematic conditions in our overall assessment of the Vancouver housing market.”

Other report highlights include » Overvaluation and overbuilding remain the most prevalent problematic conditions observed across the 15 centres covered by the HMA. » Strong evidence of problematic

“Oshawa is the hottest market right now – listings-to-sales ratios are over 75 per cent – attracting first-time buyers and others, since the price point is about 50 per cent lower than average prices in Toronto.”

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conditions is seen in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina. In Toronto and Vancouver, this is due to the combination of price acceleration and overvaluation. In Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina, this is due to the combination of overvaluation and overbuilding. » Moderate evidence of problematic conditions is also seen in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Montreal and Quebec. » Evidence of overvaluation has increased in Hamilton. » Overall evidence of problematic conditions has decreased in Ottawa.

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In Vancouver, it’s not just single-family homes that are showing evidence of overheating.

The worrisome characteristics are also surfacing in townhomes and condos.

“We’re seeing moderate evidence of overheating and price acceleration in Vancouver because supply is not keeping pace with demand,” says Robyn Adamache, principal market analyst for Vancouver, CMHC. “We’re also continuing to see strong evidence of overvaluation mainly because single-detached home prices are higher than those supported by economic fundamentals.”

Canada’s other ultra-hot market, Toronto, is causing a spillover in adjacent areas. Since 2013, migration patterns have shown that Hamilton, for example, is attracting buyers who have been priced out of the Toronto market, in search of more affordable homes.

Durham Region is benefitting from a similar trend, says Dana Senagama, principal market analyst for Toronto. “Oshawa is the hottest market right now – listings-tosales ratios are over 75 per cent – attracting first-time buyers and others, since the price point is about 50 per cent lower than average prices in Toronto.”

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Advice | QUICK TIPS

A place for everything and everything in its place

By Hellen Buttigieg

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RANDOMLY TUCKING things away in spots that are convenient at the moment just won’t do. If things don’t have designated homes, they never get put away properly, making them all but impossible to find the next time they’re needed. Find the right spot for everything that comes into your home, share the organizational tactics with your family and stop being a human directory for everyone and everything in your home.

Organizing your home Designate a basket or drawer as your household’s “lost and found” area.

Deposit any stray items like bobby pins, sunglasses, earrings, etc. It’ll soon become the first place family members look for missing objects.

What did I do with that manual?

Have you added new appliances and electronics to your home recently?

Staple the receipt and warranty to the instruction manual and tape it to the bottom of the item so it’s easy to find if you need to refer to it. For portable items like cell phones and MP3 players, store the manuals in an accordion file by category.

Where’s the remote?

Use Velcro to attach the remote to the side of the television set when not in use and never waste time searching for it again. Or, consider purchasing an electronic remote finder that makes a loud, distinctive sound to help you find it (this also works for keys).

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Where are my keys?

Choose a “home” for your keys and get into the habit of always keeping them in that spot. Hang them on a designated hook or toss them in a bowl. Leave a copy of your keys with a trusted neighbour.

Everything needs a home Whenever you bring a new item into your home, immediately find a permanent place for it to live. To help you determine the best spot for it, ask yourself what else is like it, and where (and how often) will you use it. Store similar things together, and store items near their place of use. Items used daily should be placed in the most accessible areas (within arm’s reach), whereas seldom-used items can be stored in out-of-the-way spaces. Keep a label maker handy to label drawers, shelves and containers

so you don’t have to rely on your memory when you need to find something quickly.

Organizing your life Time spent relaxing is not time wasted. Give yourself permission to enjoy several agenda-free days. Leave your e-mail and cell phone behind and delight in some of life’s simple pleasures without interruption. This is especially crucial if you are selfemployed and your boss is a tyrant!

We can’t get very far in life on an empty fuel tank; we have to get off the busy highway once in awhile to refill it.

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box. For tips on getting organized, visit weorganizeu.com and sign up for the free newsletter.

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by Dunpar Homes. Thanks to the smaller footprint – several large lots combined to create the townhome enclave – it’s in a premium location close to shopping, great schools, greenspace and major transportation routes.

Even though the townhomes are considered luxury real estate – and they’re in an area with skyrocketing prices – they represent good value for money, with substantial square footage (1,940 to 2,800 sq. ft.) and priced from the $700’s.

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The site was chosen carefully and intentionally, abiding with the builder’s mission to create vibrant and sustainable communities in hubs with all amenities – shopping, good schools, greenspace, transit and highways. Residents of Trafalgar Ridge also have a huge selection of nearby parks – Castlefield, Oak Park, Laurelwood and Pelee.

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with access to good education and a healthy amount of outdoor activity. It’s been well documented that access to nature is beneficial for health and well-being, reducing anxiety, increasing ability to study and positively affecting physical health as well.

While greenspace is plentiful, the location is near enough QEW, 401, 403, and the Oakville GO Station, for convenient commuting to Mississauga, Toronto, Burlington.

Luxury on a dime Because a goal of Dunpar Homes is to build within the context of the chosen community, the Georgian style design of Trafalgar Ridge is deliberately consistent with the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Exterior features also reflect the high-end feel of the neighbourhood – community landscaping, two-car garages, custom natural Indiana limestone, natural stone planter boxes and artisan hand-tumbled clay bricks for an authentic texture.

Most of the luxury isn’t visible from the street, though. At 1,940 to 2,800 sq. ft., the townhomes are luxurious with space. And John Zanini, CEO of Dunpar Homes, personally oversees the space planning at the architectural design stage. “I’m basically a professional space planner, and like to build from the inside out with every square inch planned to work,” he says. “The master can easily fit a king bed with two end tables and still allow for circulation. All spaces have been planned to work in a

generous manner.”

Among the interior features are ceiling heights of 9.5 ft. on the main floor, kitchens with granite or marble counters, smooth ceilings throughout, quality custom cabinetry and stainless steel kitchen appliances, a master ensuite with double sinks and marble counters, efficient HVAC system and above-code insulation.

The low cost of low maintenance Another hidden benefit of townhomes is how low maintenance they are. Less yard to worry about but still excellent outdoor access to tons of local parks. And Dunpar has

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Advice | CLEANING ADVICE

4 disgusting things you’re doing at home unknowingly people, pet hair, fungus, dust mites, allergens, food and dirt from the outside.

“Carpeting is 4,000 times dirtier than the toilet seat. Just think about pets coming in from a walk or out of a litter box.”

The fix: Use a good vacuum, preferably with a HEPA filter or a central vac. Steam clean carpeting once or twice a year, but not more.

Too much moisture can encourage mould growth under the carpet.

By Elisa Krovblit

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AN EXPERT ON THE chemistry of

clean, Kim Dunn holds a degree in industrial microbiology and owns a Molly Maid franchise. She spoke with us about the disgusting things we’re doing at home – and it has us changing our ways.

The first thing you need to be aware of, explains Dunn, is fomites.

“Fomites are any contaminated inanimate object. We are surrounded by fomites – germ-holding things,” she says.

So what are the worst culprits?

You’ll be surprised – and more than a little grossed out by the things you’ve been doing.

Disgusting thing you’re doing #1: Sponges The gross factor: A sponge has 10 million bacteria per square inch.

“It’s as dirty as it smells!” she says emphatically. “It’s loaded with bacteria – Salmonella, E. coli, Pseudomonus – and has a surface area 1,000 times that of a cloth. Just think of all of those nooks and crannies. The toilet seat is cleaner than a cutting board wiped down with a dirty sponge – the sponge is 200,000 times dirtier,” says Dunn.

The fix: It’s always moist and damp – and a rinse isn’t a cleansing,” she explains. Use a micro fibre cloths, which does the job and is much more sanitary. If you insist on using a sponge for more than a day or two (Dunn’s staff are instructed to toss sponges after two days) then you 40 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Disgusting thing you’re doing #4: The TV remote need to disinfect them with one of these three methods: 1. Run them through the dishwasher 2. Soak them in a concentration of one part bleach to nine parts water for at least five minutes 3. Boil them in a pot of water at 60 C for five minutes (in the microwave or on the stove).

Disgusting thing you’re doing #2: The loofah Exfoliating is over-rated, but if you must do it, ditch the loofah and go with a body wash that includes an exfoliant.

The gross factor: A person sheds 1.5 million skin flakes an hour.

“Guess what’s stuck on that loofah?

Staph aureus is a common bacteria on the skin, but Staph A on the inside isn’t a good thing.”

The fix: You can’t bleach it, the best you can do is soak it in a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water for at least an hour. It’s always in a humid area; if you have to use one, hang it up to help it stay dry between uses.

Disgusting thing you’re doing #3: Wall-to-wall carpeting The gross factor: It’s a botanical zoo.

Skin cells multiplied by the number of

The gross factor: They’re dropped on the floor, get sat on by people and pets, stuffed into dirty crevices of the couch and constantly touched by everyone in the family – and more often than not have grease stains (we don’t wash our hands when eating popcorn and change the channels).

If we want to continue with the toilet seat comparison, the TV remote is about 4,000 times dirtier than the toilet seat. And if you haven’t wiped it down since the day you brought the TV home – then much, much dirtier.

The fix: Once a week take a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol or a disinfectant cloth like a Lysol or Clorox wipe and wipe down the remote. In fact, the grunge factor goes for all the remotes in your home, plus things like the computer keyboard, the light switch and any other surface you constantly touch – however briefly.

In love with design and decor, Elisa is senior editor of Condo Guide, Home Decor & Renovations, Renters Guide and Commercial Investor. When not searching out some unusual solutions to her century home’s reno projects, she’s busy discovering the next best thing in Toronto. Elisa.Krovblit@ypnexthome.ca

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By Wayne Karl

PICTURE THIS: a huge swath of parkland – 21 acres – built overtop a fully active rail corridor. No, this is not in Chicago or New York. It’s Rail Deck Park in Toronto.

Toronto Mayor John Tory and Councillor Joe Cressy recently announced the City of Toronto’s intention to protect more than 21 acres of land in the downtown core for the future development of the iconic city park. The initiative is part of the City’s TOCore project, a response to the rapid development and intensification of the city’s downtown that is placing pressure on physical and social infrastructure.

Toronto’s western rail corridor, from Bathurst Street to Blue Jays Way, represents the last opportunity to create a significant signature park to serve the growing downtown population and create a legacy for future generations of city residents and visitors, the City says.

“Great cities have great parks,” says Tory. “As Toronto grows, we need to take bold action to create public space and make sure we build a city that makes future generations proud.

This is our last chance to secure a piece of land that could transform the way we experience our city.”

“Such a forward-thinking initiative would be a game changer, not only for downtown Toronto, but for all of Toronto,” Jeanhy Shim, industry consultant and president of Housing Lab Toronto, told New Home Guide.

For downtown Toronto condo residents, such a park would provide a significant amount of greenspace, which is badly needed, she adds.

Currently, the Toronto Islands, Coronation Park, Trinity Bellwoods or Corktown Common are the only large downtown parks, but really not enough for the explosion of condo 42 YPNEXTHOME.CA

units and residents who live and work in the downtown core.

The thousands of condo unit owners and prospective buyers in the area should definitely be excited by the prospect of Rail Deck Park, says Pauline Lierman, director of market research at Urbanation Inc., a Toronto condominium market research and analysis firm.

“The potential from a real

estate perspective is strongest for resale values in the CityPlace neighbourhood as it nears buildout (about 1,536 units are still proposed there). But it will also mean substantially more for new sites representing further densification,” such as The Well and additional sites off Wellington Street, King Street and surrounding Liberty Village.

“The current park at CityPlace is

“The population of downtown Toronto has the potential to nearly double to 475,000 people by 2041”

well-loved, as are the many parks in the immediate area. This will go a long way to alleviating stress on them, plus adding further appeal to the area. It will also help bridge the areas north and south of the rail lines in a permanent way. This is one aspect that hurts the downtown – transects from both the rail corridor and the Gardiner. All this feeds into stronger demand to live nearby.”

There’s also an important lifestyle benefit, Shim says. “As condo units, (and their so-called balconies, are getting smaller downtown, parks are an essential extension of one’s living space, especially for downtown dwellers. Access to nature is important for human health and well-being, not just in the obvious physical benefits of having a place for sports and recreation, but also

important for mental and emotional well-being.”

The population of downtown Toronto has the potential to nearly double to 475,000 people by 2041, the City says. This population growth is propelled by people choosing to live downtown, a part of the city that currently has one of the lowest levels of parkland.

To protect the rail corridor, the City will have to secure the air rights and create an Official Plan Amendment to ensure it is developed for public use only. A long-term vision would see a park created from decking over the corridor, creating a marquee greenspace that will serve the high density surrounding neighbourhoods and help connect the city to its waterfront.

“More and more families are choosing to call downtown home, and they need somewhere to play with their kids, enjoy the outdoors and relax with friends,” says Cressy.

“Turning this underutilized part of our city into a beautiful and sustainable public space is truly a win-win, and will complement the transformative work being done with The Bentway and Fort York.”

As for next steps, an interdivisional staff team will advance the Rail Decking Project and staff will report to the Executive Committee in September.

If the plan goes ahead, Toronto would follow other cities that have successfully transformed rail corridors into iconic spaces, including Chicago’s Millennial Park, New York’s Hudson Yards and Manhattan West, New York.

In Canada, the City of Vancouver recently agreed to purchase the Arbutus rail corridor for parkland.

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Advice | MONEY MATTERS

Good reasons why you should not co-sign

By Gail Vaz-Oxlade PEOPLE HAVE GOOD HEARTS. And people often feel they should do something to help friends and family when the going gets tough. Hey, I’m all for offering help when it’s needed. But you should consider any financial help you offer as a gift, since loans often cause huge problems when it comes to repayment time. Here’s a letter I received recently:

Q

Gail, I need some help. I don’t know what to do. My sisterin-law and brother-in-law are constantly in a mess, financially.

They have young kids, and both my husband and I love those children. We don’t want to see them lose their home. But I also am very afraid of how our help could hurt us. My sisterin-law has asked us to co-sign a consolidation loan to help them out of the mess they have made. She’s a rampant shopper.

He can’t manage to make his business work. My husband wants to do it, but I’m afraid that if we do this it might get in the way when we go to buy a home next year. Am I just being selfish?

–D

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D, YOU ARE NOT BEING SELFISH.

Wanting to stay solvent is sensible, not selfish. Who is to say that another loan is going to solve the problem? What have your sister-in-law and brotherin-law done to demonstrate they’re serious about their debt problems? A consolidation loan is not enough.

More reasons to think about cosigning for their consolidation loan: People who need a co-signer can’t qualify on their own because the lender believes they will default. I have heard of the odd positive cosigning experience like a young adult with no credit history whose parents sign because they know and trust their kid. But I’ve heard five times as many negative stories. If someone can’t qualify for a loan on their own, you have to wonder if you’re doing them a favour by adding more to their debt load.

Co-signed debt is 100 per cent your debt. A lot of people don’t

realize this. If the primary borrower drops defaults for any reason, you are 100 per cent responsible.

Co-signed debt is factored into calculations that determine if you get approved for any kind of borrowing, including a mortgage.

So how do you say no to family or friends who see you as financially stable and a good resource for solving their problems? Try this…

Tonya, Paul and I would love to help, but right now we’re not in a position to do so financially. We would be happy to sit down with you and Tony to talk about ways you could clean up the financial mess you’re in. We’d be happy to help in other ways, like taking the kids when you’re working to get that debt paid off. But we can’t co-sign right now.

What else can we do to help you?

If Tonya and Tony stomp out in a huff because all they want is your signature, count your blessings. It would only be a matter of time before that co-signed loan came between you anyway. At least now you’re not also on the hook financially.

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

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How to choose...

FURNITURE FOR YOUR NEW HOME THAT FITS

By Jane Lockhart

Much has been written in general terms about the importance of buying the right furniture for your home. But it’s my mission to provide the best, practical advice about shopping for the rightsized furniture so everything fits and functions properly. Basically, I’m going to divulge the design information you usually only get when you pay for it. Listen up.

Although style selection can be challenging, when it comes to sofas, there are really only a few sofa styles. Some have fitted backs, while others are pillowed. Some have curved or rounded arms and yet other sofas have square arms.

So select your style based on how you will be using the sofa.

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It’s all about the arms If you plan to entertain a lot and need a room to feel more open or casual go for a lower arm that’s the full depth of the sofa and square in shape.

This won’t block natural light and it is the most comfortable arm for guests to use. If you plan to lie down a lot on the sofa (watching TV), use a rounded arm that is also a bit lower so it’s easier to rest a pillow against the arm for ultimate comfort.

For formal entertaining which often happens in the living room a sofa with a higher arm keeps guests more upright and more forward facing. It’s harder to lean over and chat with someone else when the arm is higher so this styles works best when it’s set directly across from another sofa or set of chairs to keep conversation straight ahead, and back and forth.

Sofa or loveseat?

The love seat, or two-seater, was popular decades ago when everyone “bought the set” and everything coordinated perfectly but today we tend not to decorate this way.

Generally, we advise most customers to look for a full-sized sofa combined with a pair of chairs.

This combo allows seating for the most number of guests during a large gathering. Whereas loveseats tend to be “oversized and underused” single chairs, with only one person using it at a time. It can also be too close for comfort for two people to share, especially if they don’t know each other well.

The standard sofa has morphed into the sofa-chaise combo. Smaller than a sectional, it fits into a room generally the same way that a full

three-seater sofa does making it a very versatile piece.

The sofa-chaise has one end of a regular sized sofa extended beyond a regular seat depth. It is usually about 56- to 60-in. long and acts as an ottoman, so one less piece of furniture is required. This also works as an additional seat for casual entertaining, guests will often perch on the end of the chaise as they would an ottoman.

Standard sizes of furniture A typical sofa ranges in size from 84 to 88 in. Any longer than this range would be considered oversized by today’s standards.

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oversized furniture is not only less popular it’s also less useful.

Condo sized sofas are about 72 in. long although some can be as small as 68 or as long as 76 in. The key to measuring for your sofa is not just the sofa size itself but also the furniture that needs to go on either side of it.

Remember that you will need at least

24 in. or two ft. on either side of a sofa for a side table. Although a sofa size may seem small initially, by time you add other pieces around it will look right.

Chairs tend to be in the same size category, from at the smallest at 30 to 36 in. wide, and about 32 to 36 in. in depth. Any smaller and the chair is either a dining chair or it wont be comfortable for really

hunkering in to read or watch TV. For tight spaces consider an armless chair, but remember this chair style may not work for long term sitting, most people prefer an arm to lean into.

Size really does matter when selecting furniture.

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

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CRIME RATES

What are the safest cities in Canada?

By Sonia Bell

TOP 10 SAFEST CITIES IN CANADA …and they’re all in Ontario and Quebec

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ONTARIO

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Crime Severity Index 1. Quebec ............................. 41.8 2. Barrie ................................ 43.3 3. Toronto ............................ 45.7 4. Ottawa .............................. 46.5 5. Guelph .............................. 48.4 6. Sherbrooke ...................... 49.2 7. Hamilton .......................... 50.5 8. St. Catharines-Niagara ... 52.2 9. Gatineau ........................... 53.6 10. Saguenay .......................... 53.8

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THE SAFETY OF AN AREA IS ALWAYS

top of mind when searching for a new home. Statistics Canada recently released their study on policereported crimes in 2015. The 2015 report examines the Crime Severity Index (CSI), which measures the volume as well as the seriousness of 50 YPNEXTHOME.CA

each crime in comparison to others.

This year marked the first time in twelve years that Canada experienced an increase in the CSI – up five per cent year over year.

The overall volume and severity of violent crime was up six per cent, while non-violent crime was up four

per cent. The significant increase in Alberta’s police-reported crime contributed to the national increase.

On a positive note, however, the CSI is still 31 per cent lower when compared to ten years ago in 2005.

This rise in the CSI is largely attributed to more incidences

“Saskatoon and Regina had the highest increase in CSIs, a trend that has sustained itself since 2010, with a 112.5 and 107.6 CSI respectively.”

Police-reported Crime Severity Index and crime rate, by census metropolitan area Crime Severity Index 2015

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Crime Rate 2015

Crime Rate 2014-2015

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rate

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Victoria

72.6

16

6,059

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Vancouver

96.2

1

7,407

1

Abbotsford–Mission

96.2

14

7,452

15

Kelowna

98.0

9

8,170

10

Edmonton

101.6

16

7,625

12

78.3

29

5,279

25

Saskatoon

112.5

2

8,427

2

Regina

107.6

5

8,146

3

Calgary

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Winnipeg

87.2

8

5,738

6

Thunder Bay

80.1

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6,078

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Greater Sudbury

59.4

-3

4,319

-5

Barrie

43.3

-1

3,581

-5

Windsor

62.0

8

4,470

5

London

65.4

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s

5,305

-3

Guelph

48.4

-1

3,811

1

Brantford

77.1

3

5,731

2

Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo

59.8

7

4,558

6

St. Catharines–Niagara

52.2

2

3,544

0s

Hamilton

50.5

-1

3,483

-2

Toronto

45.7

2

2,892

2

Peterborough

55.0

3

4,287

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Kingston

56.5

2

4,793

-4

Ottawa

46.5

4

3,329

-2

Gatineau

53.6

-5

3,725

1

Montréal

59.1

-2

3,572

-4

Trois-Rivières

56.7

4

3,417

-2

Sherbrooke

49.2

-6

3,204

-3

Québec

41.8

-6

2,959

0s

Saguenay

53.8

-3

3,194

-1

Saint John

56.3

1

4,693

-2

Moncton

78.5

20

6,771

21

Halifax

62.8

-5

4,819

-9

St. John’s

74.1

1

5,885

3

CANADA

69.7

3

5,198

3

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of fraud, breaking and entering, robbery, and homicide. Alberta experienced the largest increase, while other provinces including British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan also experienced small increases. Overall, eight out of 13 provinces and territories reported an increase in the CSI by the end of last year.

Out of the 33 census metropolitan areas (CMAs), 20 reported an increase in CSI. Moncton had a 20-per-cent increase in CSI, Victoria and Edmonton both experienced a 16-per-cent increase, and Abbotsford-Mission had a 14-percent increase. Calgary was up 29 per cent – the largest yearover-year increase. This jump was largely attributed to an increase of breaking and entering, theft under $5,000 and motor vehicle theft.

These types of crime were also responsible for the uptick in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

Saskatoon and Regina had the highest increase in CSIs, a trend that has sustained itself since 2010, with a 112.5 and 107.6 CSI respectively.

These cities also experienced an increase in traditional crime rate, which looks at the volume of police-reported crime relative to the population size, and led to a national increase of three per cent. The highest increases were found in Calgary, with a 25-percent increase, and Moncton, experiencing a 21-per-cent increase. However, similar to the CSI, crime rates have also been on a downward trend since the early 90s.

In light of all these increases, what cities came out on top? Here are the top ten safest cities based on CSI. Interestingly, the safest cities all reside in Ontario and Quebec.

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Toronto helps buoy Canadian home sales picture

HOME PRICES IN TORONTO

continue to play a large role in the performance of Canada’s housing market overall.

According to the latest statistics from The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales declined for a third consecutive month in July 2016.

But what’s going on in Toronto and Vancouver is quite another story.

The national average sale price climbed 9.9 per cent in July from one year ago. But taking the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver out of the equation, it advanced seven per cent year-over-year.

The number of homes trading hands via Canadian MLS Systems fell by 1.3 percent month-over-month in July 2016. With similar monthly declines having been posted in May and June, national sales activity in July came in 3.9 percent below the record set in April 2016.

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by Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Transactions in these two markets peaked in February of this year, and have since then dropped by 21.5 and 28.8 per cent respectively.

Accordingly, much of the national sales decline in recent months reflects slowing activity in B.C.’s Lower Mainland.

“National sales and price trends continue to be heavily influenced by a handful of places in Ontario and British Columbia and mask significant variations in local housing market trends and conditions across Canada,” says CREA President Cliff Iverson.

The number of newly listed homes rose by 1.2 per cent in July 2016 compared to June. While new supply climbed in fewer than half of all local markets, increases in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, Greater Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton outweighed declines in smaller markets.

Two-storey single-family home prices continued to post the biggest year-over-year gain (15.9 per cent),

followed by townhomes (15.3 per cent), one-storey single-family homes (14.3 per cent) and condo units (11.1 per cent).

Price increases continue to vary widely among housing markets.

Greater Vancouver (32.6 per cent) and the Fraser Valley (37.6 percent) posted the largest year-over-year gains, followed by Greater Toronto (16.7 per cent), Victoria (17.5 per cent) and Vancouver Island (11.6 per cent). By contrast, prices were down -4.2 per cent and -1.5 per cent in Calgary and Saskatoon respectively.

The national average price continues to be pulled upward by sales activity in Vancouver and Toronto, which remain two of Canada’s tightest, most active and expensive housing markets. The national average price for homes sold in July 2016 was $480,743, up 9.9 per cent year over year. If Toronto and Vancouver are excluded from calculations, the average price is a more modest $365,033 and the gain seven per cent.

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The short-term and long-term benefits of upgrades

By Melandro Quilatan & Tania Richardson

WHEN IT COMES TIME to make

standard colour, features and finishes selections after purchasing a new home, buyers have the option of selecting upgrades as well. Is it wise to invest in upgrades, and if so, which are the best when it comes to your living comfort and resale value down the road?

Nowadays, builders’ standard features are better than ever before — finishes that were once considered upgrades have become standard to most suites such as quartz slab kitchen countertops. However, as the level of standard material expectations have been elevated, so have the next level options.

Therefore, upgrading is perhaps even more tempting. It has become a bit of a cliché, but today’s standards are the upgrades of yesterday. When buying pre-construction, however, choosing some upgrades may be a great decision on your part. Selecting an item that is of an even higher quality relates to better performance from that product. Longevity is an important characteristic of many upgrades. They may simply last longer, so having to replace them is not an issue for many years to come.

They may also be more durable, which is significant if you have pets or children. As an example, upgraded flooring may have some protection against sun damage, off-gassing and daily use.

Become informed about product selection as well. Flooring, which is so important to everyday life, deserves special consideration.

Hardwood is an excellent choice, but some people still cling to the outdated belief that they would have to sand and refinish these floors in 54 YPNEXTHOME.CA

“It has become a bit of a cliché, but today’s standards are the upgrades of yesterday. When buying pre-construction, however, choosing some upgrades may be a great decision on your part.”

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the future. Unless the hardwood floors are site stained, there is no need to refinish them in the future.

Developers and designers prefer pre-finished hardwood flooring for their inherent shop-finished protection, ease of installation and incredible resiliency. When it comes to desirability and resale value, hardwood is a definite plus, especially with people who suffer from allergies.

They are also easy to clean.

Heated floors are also great to invest in. So are automated shades and window treatments, especially with the massive expanses of glass in today’s architectural designs. It would be cumbersome to manually open and close draperies on large spans of wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows, so accomplishing that with the push of a button is great. Speaking of automated systems, you may be able to upgrade your unit to tie in

lighting, surround sound and security so that you can literally control your suite from a keypad or from your mobile. What a convenience!

On the practical side, closet organization is a hugely popular upgrade today, especially with condominium suites being compact for affordability. Having a place for everything so each belonging can be in its place is a tremendous peace of mind.

Today’s upgrades are also fashion forward and right in style. When it comes to return-on-investment, the focus should be on kitchens and bathrooms. Fully-integrated kitchen appliances reduce visual clutter and aesthetically expand the space. As suite designs tend to feature openconcept living areas that incorporate the kitchen, today’s appliances resemble furniture. Although stainless …continued on page 56 AUG 20 - SEPT 10, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 55

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steel still remains a favorite finish, panel ready fridges and dishwashers provide the “clean-line” aesthetic.

Leading manufacturers tend to push the creative edge by breathing new life into coloured appliances — finished in unique ways. For example, Miele’s back-painted glass front faces.

Any upgrade you incorporate now adds value when it comes time to sell.

Resale consideration is important, but if you are going to live in your suite for years, remember to choose features, finishes and upgrades for your own enjoyment. Choosing upgrades at your colour selection appointment before the condo is built saves you money, mess and stress from having large elements upgraded in the future.

At your colour selection appointment, ask your decor consultant for advice. These professionals are familiar with the choices, and they are experts at knowing which finishes will look amazing when combined. Certain levels of customization are necessary if your goal is to create something unique to you. Generally speaking, if you are debating whether or not to spend more on upgrades, remember that usually you get what you pay for!

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“Today’s upgrades are also fashion forward and right in style. When it comes to returnon-investment, the focus should be on kitchens and bathrooms.”

Tania Richardson and Melandro Quilatan are Principal Partners in Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting Inc., which offers a complete range of interior design services, project management and interior styling to a multi-national clientele. They can be reached through tomaspearce.com

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Foreign buyers’ tax in Toronto?

Please, no: industry

By Wayne Karl

NOW THAT BC HAS INTRODUCED

a 15-per-cent foreign buyers’ tax intended to calm real estate purchases by non-Canadian residents, speculation is rampant that similar legislation is coming to Ontario – or more specifically, Toronto.

Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa, part of the committee announced by Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau in June to look for ways to improve housing affordability in Canada’s hottest markets, has said he will be looking at the effectiveness of BC’s, as a possible measure to address eroding affordability in Toronto.

And Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has repeated that tackling affordable housing is on his agenda.

But like their counterparts in Vancouver, realtors in Toronto want nothing to do with such action.

“I don’t know there was a need 58 YPNEXTHOME.CA

for it in Vancouver, as their market was already softening for the past three months,” Richard Silver, senior vice-president, sales, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, told New Home Guide. “If you were to do this in Toronto, people would move to the suburbs even more. We need to keep an eye on what will happen in Vancouver as it may not solve the problem but create others. What happens to the ancillary industries if the building market shuts down? My concern is that this was a knee-jerk reaction for a political agenda not enough research.”

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) cautions that the Ontario government should review the issue of foreign purchasers in depth before making any policy decisions.

“Government policy and tax decisions should be made in an informed manner,” says Jason

Mercer, TREB’s director, market analysis. “Currently, there is a lack of data on the rate of foreign ownership of real estate in Ontario.

“Realtors are one of the best sources of information on real estate market conditions, and TREB is working to contribute to the discussion on this issue.”

TREB will be surveying its members in the fall with regard to foreign buyers, and releasing the results of this publicly, Mercer says. “This data could be extremely valuable to the Ontario government and the federal working group before they make any policy decisions with regard to foreign buyers of real estate.”

“Knee-jerk” is also how the realty industry in Vancouver describes the BC government’s action.

“Housing affordability concerns all of us who live in the region,” says

“Very little good ever comes from knee-jerk political involvement in any marketplace.

This ‘solution’ could cause a large number of unforeseen issues, and I don’t think enough research was done before implementing.”

the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. “Implementing a new real estate tax, however, with just eight days’ notice and no consultation with the professionals who serve home buyers and sellers every day, needlessly injects uncertainty into the market.”

Silver foresees similar challenges in Toronto, should a foreign buyers’ tax be implemented here.

“There could be major repercussion to builders who have sold units in buildings to offshore buyers, who will now have to pay 15 per cent more than they agreed upon. You could have floors of buildings walking from their deposits rather than closing.

“Very little good ever comes from knee-jerk political involvement in any marketplace. This ‘solution’ could cause a large number of unforeseen issues, and I don’t think

enough research was done before implementing.”

Moreover, “targeting certain groups as unwelcome homebuyers is neither good for our communities nor the home building industry,” Katherine Perrott, urban planner and PhD candidate, Department of Geography and Planning, University of Toronto told New Home Guide.

More creative, all-encompassing solutions should be considered, she says. “It has become commonplace to regard housing as a wealthgenerating investment in the GTA, where homeowners have been able to downsize or cash out of the market at great profit. Real estate speculation, by both domestic and international purchasers, compounds price growth where housing is an investment vehicle. Increasing housing prices in the GTA, Vancouver and other cities are presenting a

challenge to the Canadian ideal of homeownership and the housing and mortgage systems as we know them.

“Instead of a ‘foreign’ buyer tax, a better alternative would be directing public funding, and the creativity of planners and housing industry professionals to develop innovative and affordable housing types and ownership models that meet the needs for housing-as-shelter, over and above housing-as-investment.”

TREB also says that while foreign buyers may be contributing to the overall pool of buyers in the GTA and Ontario on a broad basis, the demand side of the price growth equation should not be considered in a vacuum. In particular, provincial and municipal land-use and tax policies that may be suppressing the supply of housing for sale could be having a very significant impact on the GTA market.

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Advice | LEGALLY SPEAKING

Deciphering legal language Deeds, transfers, mortgages, charges, discharges and undertakings

By Jayson Schwarz

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FOR THE AVERAGE homebuyer, there are some legal terms that require translation. The Government of Ontario keeps records of every piece of property in the province.

These records are called the “title documents.” The document on file that says who owns the property is called the “transfer” or “deed.” All of these documents are filed with the government — a process that is called “registering” the document.

When a bank lends money and gets a record of this loan on title, the document is called the “mortgage” or the “charge.” When the charge is paid off, a new document is filed with the government office and it is called a “discharge.” If only part of the charge is paid off, a document called a “partial discharge” can be filed. There are many other documents, but these are a good starting point.

Usually when a developer/builder starts a new project, he/she will go to a bank or other financial institution and just like you, arrange for a mortgage or charge. The difference, however, is that this can be a huge charge. As an example, the builder/developer may have a $50- or $60-million “blanket” charge applied to enable him/her to create and build the project. The next thing that happens is that the house or condo is built and sold, and it is time for closing.

In the Agreement of Purchase and Sale will be a clause that will relate to the discharge of that part of the 60 YPNEXTHOME.CA

blanket charge which affects the property you are buying. The builders’ lawyers (the good ones, in any case) add the clause that the purchaser will accept the promise (undertaking) of the builder’s lawyer to register the partial discharge in a reasonable period of time, but will give on closing two important things: a) a letter (“discharge statement”) from the bank or other financial institution (“mortgagee” or “chargee”) setting out how much money has to be paid to the chargee to obtain the partial discharge; and b) a direction from the builder to the purchaser, telling the purchaser to pay the amount of money needed to obtain the partial discharge directly to the chargee.

The clauses I will not accept stop with the purchaser being forced to accept the builder’s or the builder’s lawyer’s undertaking to register a partial discharge, without the other information.

Now, I do not believe the builder or the builder’s lawyers who do not include this information would give the promise without meaning it, but what about things out of their control?

For example, if: » the builder goes bankrupt » the builder has a dispute with the bank » some other party seizes the money from the builder » the builder has an internal shareholders dispute and assets are frozen » the lawyer goes to Argentina with the money » the builder goes to Tahiti with the money If we had followed a) and b), none of that would matter. My complaint is that it does not cost the builder anything to give this peace of mind and security to the purchaser.

It is just usually the fault of a lawyer trying to prove how good he or she can be.

Watch for these tricky clauses and consult a lawyer, because only a lawyer can provide legal advice and care enough to catch these kinds of things.

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

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Advice | MOVING ADVICE

Read and understand your contract for a successful move

By Chuck Resnick

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THERE’S AN OLD RULE in business:

what is not in writing was never said.

Although some agreements may need just a handshake, others that involve a multitude of variables require a contract so that all the parties understand what is expected of them.

This is particularly true when you hire professional movers. You’re obviously the “who,” but we also need to know exactly “what,” “where” and “when” in order to transport your items to your new place. Within those general categories, there can be many details, and finding out about them on moving day is counterproductive.

Think ahead.

The first thing to do is find a reputable mover. You can check online with the Better Business Bureau or the Canadian Association of Movers, and of course, find out who friends and family members have used. Select a company that has a tried-and-true track record. Then ask questions — and remember that the movers should be asking you a lot of questions as well to determine exactly what the move will entail.

When we meet customers to arrange their move, we need to know about everything they expect to take so that we can prepare as accurate an estimate as possible.

In many ways, estimating is a science. Computers help, but the results are only as good as the information we input. Telling us on moving day that you forgot you want to take the shed in the backyard can 62 YPNEXTHOME.CA

hold things up for hours. It will also add to your costs.

And speaking of costs, we need to know well ahead of time if you want us to provide the service of packing.

Deciding this two days before the move likely won’t work. In addition, if we have quoted only on moving and not on packing, a new contract will have to be drawn up with a higher price. If you do the packing yourself, read the contract as to whether or how much your items are covered, should damages occur.

We also need to know whether you have anywhere other than Point A to Point B in mind for moving day. If you forgot to tell us that your dining room set has to be dropped off somewhere else first, just like the meter running in a taxi, you will pay more for unexpected side trips.

Plus, unless we know in advance, we may pack the dining room set in an awkward place for unloading part

way to your destination. Again, this will cost you time and money — two things that are precious commodities on moving day.

It is our responsibility as professional movers to ask the right questions, but until we develop ESP, we need to rely on you to explain what you need from us. A contract protects you as much as the movers, but only if you read it, understand it and abide by it.

At Two Men and a Truck Canada, we follow ‘The Grandma Rule’: We treat everyone the way we would want our grandmothers to be treated, with dignity, courtesy, respect, honesty and trust. We all want everything to go smoothly on moving day — and when we communicate and work together, it does!

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

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Neighbourhood Profile

West Queen West The home of the hip

Fast facts Average household income

$105,920

By Elisa Krovblit

Family structure

COUPLES

FAMILIES

52% 32%

SINGLES

16%

Own vs. rent

48% OWNERS

52% RENTERS

Education levels

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HIGH SCHOOL

47%

30%

COLLEGE

23%

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WEST QUEEN WEST IS the strip

along Queen Street bound by Dufferin Street to the west and Bathurst Street to the east. Packed with independent boutiques and trendsetting style, the street is a mix of commercial and residential.

designer creations, and numerous galleries offer incredible talents, with both up-and-comers and artists of some acclaim. Bars and lounges are intermingled with tattoo parlours, fast food and fashionable dining rooms.

Lifestyle The lifestyle is “alternative.” There’s a strong sense of admiration for art and artists, with numerous galleries, performance venues and independent designers. Side streets and back alleys are filled with graffiti, but not just gang-style tags – it’s art.

Meet the neighbours The area attracts young urbanites.

With the proliferation of bars, lounges and restos, there are the twentysomethings and thirty-somethings who are drawn to the nightlife.

Though a lot of singles and childless couples, the area is family friendly to a degree, and becoming more so.

Vibe The area lives and breathes art, fashion, style and creativity. Shops offer trendsetting independent

In the area The area is a hub and has a bit of everything. Trinity Bellwoods Park is at the heart of the area —

“The area lives and breathes art, fashion, style and creativity.” a huge greenspace for enjoying time outdoors. Close to hospitals, CAMH is a prominent feature in this community.

Planes, trains & automobiles The Queen Street streetcar runs 24 hours, making it easy to travel across the city or get to the subway. There is access to the Gardiner Expressway at the southern end of Dufferin, just south of the CNE grounds.

Real estate Demand to live in this trendy neighbourhood is high. Prices trend upwards of average — especially for the luxury of space.

In love with design and decor, Elisa is senior editor of Renters Guide, Home Decor & Renovations, Condo Guide and Commercial Investor. When not searching out some unusual solutions to her century home’s reno projects, she’s busy discovering the next best thing in Toronto. elisa.krovblit@ypnexthome.ca

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Property Profile | THE DANIELS CORPORATION

Daniels FirstHome Sunny Meadow in Brampton First-time buyers, register now for a brand new exciting community coming this fall THE NEW HOME LANDSCAPE in

Brampton is about to become a hot destination for first-time homebuyers. Registrations are pouring in for Daniels FirstHome Sunny Meadow, The Daniels Corporation’s newest community under the company’s FirstHome banner. This much-anticipated homeownership opportunity at Sunny Meadow Boulevard and Sandalwood Parkway is well under construction and will go on sale this fall.

The first release will include fullybuilt condominium walk-up and back-to-back townhomes priced from just $209,900. Yes – $209,900!

And that is for homes built to Daniels’ legendary quality in an amenity-rich area. Parks, Professor’s Lake, schools 66 YPNEXTHOME.CA

and access to Hwy. 410 can all be accessed within minutes. The value is incredible.

“The response we’ve had so far tells us that homes priced within the reach of first-time buyers continue to be in demand at this location,” says Daniels Vice-President Don Pugh. “Our first FirstHome Brampton community on Bramalea Road just north of Sandalwood Parkway was a massive success. Given the overwhelming response we have received for FirstHome Sunny Meadow, we expect these homes will sell out even faster, especially considering our FirstHome program is designed to help make the homeownership process easy and attainable.”

It begins with remarkable price

points and the ability for first-time buyers to purchase with only five per cent down. At Daniels FirstHome Sunny Meadow, purchasers will choose from one-, two-, three- and three-bedroom plus den layouts.

“What’s really great is that by building these homes before going on sale, we offer the opportunity to tour a model of each design at the Preview Event,” Pugh says. “This gives buyers tremendous confidence when they are selecting the right layout for their family needs. They can see, touch and feel the quality of the features and finishes that we include, and they can move in as early as 60, 90 and 120 days. And being able to move in within months rather than years is a real bonus for our homebuyers.”

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“What’s really great is that by building these homes before going on sale, we offer the opportunity to tour a model of each design at the Preview Event”

Pugh adds, “We know that coming up with a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles first-time buyers face. That’s why we introduced Daniels ‘Gradual Deposit Payment Plan.’ With this exclusive program, our clients only play $3,000 with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, another $3,000 within 10 days of the purchase, and then $1,000 every month until they reach five per cent of the purchase price or final closing on their new home. And we also work with financial institutions to cap the mortgage rate and make qualifying for a mortgage more accessible, and the final piece of our program includes lifestyle incentives that help to keep your overall monthly carrying costs low. First-time buyers won’t find anything else like this in the GTA.” Named the 2016 Ontario Highrise Builder of the Year at the Tarion Homeowners’ Choice Awards, The Daniels Corporation (danielshomes. ca) is one of Canada’s preeminent builder-developers, building more than 26,000 new homes across the

Greater Toronto Area for more than 34 years. Among its many initiatives, Daniels was chosen to partner with Toronto Community Housing to revitalize Regent Park – 69 acres in Toronto’s Downtown East.

Committed to community, Daniels offers innovative programs that help people achieve homeownership, champions neighbourhood initiatives that enhance quality of life, and supports numerous charities and non-profit organizations.

Sales at Daniels FirstHome Sunny Meadow in Brampton will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to register to receive an invitation to Daniels’ Homeownership Seminar later this summer, and an invitation to attend Daniels’ Preview Event this fall by calling 905.460.9308 or visiting danielsfirsthome.ca Stay up to date on this exciting new community by following Daniels FirstHome on Facebook and Twitter.

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Saving tips for first-time homebuyers

HOMEOWNERSHIP is a big dream

for many young Canadians, and is likely the single biggest investment most of us will make in our lives.

While saving for a down payment can be challenging, Farhaneh Haque, director of mortgage advice at TD Canada Trust, says that young Canadians can save for a down payment a little quicker by following a few simple rules.

“First, examine your budget and set a savings goal,” says Haque. “Take advantage of online budgeting tools to gain insights into where you spend your money. Also remember that in addition to your down payment, you will need to save for the additional costs involved with a home purchase, which include moving costs and legal fees.”

Next, curb your spending and increase your savings. “Even a small adjustment in your spending habits can go a long way toward helping you save a bigger down payment,” 68 YPNEXTHOME.CA

“Even a small adjustment in your spending habits can go a long way toward helping you save a bigger down payment” says Haque. “For example, consider using transit to get to work instead of driving and paying for parking — it can really add up over time.”

One of the most effective — yet overlooked — strategies is to put money aside before you can spend it.

Haque suggests setting up a regular, pre-authorized transfer service that moves a specific amount from each pay cheque into a high-interest savings account. Making savings automatic is a simple and effective way to stay disciplined while saving for a down payment.

Finally, Haque reminds first-time homebuyers that they may be able to take advantage of the federal government’s Home Buyers’ Plan.

“Those who have been actively saving

for their retirement can access up to $25,000 from their RSPs to bump up their down payment when they purchase their first home. The RSP funds must be paid back within 15 years, so it is important to factor this repayment into your monthly budget.”

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Reducing or eliminating debt is Canadians’ top financial priority: BMO STUDY

CANADIANS’ SINGLE-MOST important financial priority is to reduce or eliminate debt, according to a new BMO Wealth Management report.

The Personal Balance Sheet examined how Canadians adapt financially as they move through different life stages – balancing saving, investing, borrowing and spending to reach their financial goals.

The report found almost onethird (30 per cent) of Canadians said their single-most important financial priority is to reduce or eliminate debt. According to Statistics Canada, the debt-to-disposable income ratio 70 YPNEXTHOME.CA

was 165.3 per cent for the first three months of 2016. This is the amount Canadians owe for every after-tax dollar they earn, that is – $1.65 for every dollar earned.

The BMO report found Canadians’ other financial priorities include:

• Effective investing and tax efficiency, 24 per cent • Saving more, 23 per cent • Budgeting, 14 per cent • Spending on personal needs or goals, four per cent Priorities shifted depending on the age of respondents. While the most

“Financial needs and goals are always changing as people move from one life stage to the next, so it’s important to have the flexibility to adapt your financial strategy accordingly”

“If you experience a financial setback, a financial professional can help you re-establish control over your finances by re-orienting your strategy” important priority for Boomers (ages 35 to 54) is to reduce or eliminate debt (34 per cent), the number one priority for Millennials (ages 18 to 34) is saving more (26 per cent).

Canadians aged 55 and over prioritize effective investing and tax efficiency (29 per cent).

“Financial needs and goals are always changing as people move from one life stage to the next, so it’s important to have the flexibility to adapt your financial strategy accordingly,” says Chris Buttigieg, senior manager, Wealth Planning Strategy, BMO Wealth Management.

“It’s a good idea to re-evaluate your financial plan on a regular basis to ensure your saving, investing, borrowing and spending are in balance as priorities shift over time.”

Conquering financial fears

The report also found that almost one third of Canadians (29 per cent) are concerned they will not be able to save enough to reach their financial goals. Millennials are more likely to have this concern (35 per cent) than Boomers (29 per cent).

Canadians reported the following events had made it difficult for them to save or invest to achieve their financial goals:

• Stock market losses (36 per cent) • Failed business ventures (23 per cent) • Divorce or separation (18 per cent) • Financial loss on a property sale (13 per cent) “These types of financial losses weigh on people’s minds and may make them more tentative, fearful or hesitant to prepare for the future,” says Buttigieg. “If you experience a financial setback, a financial professional can help you re-

establish control over your finances by re-orienting your strategy. This can include introducing plans to reduce, consolidate or eliminate specific debts, or recommending different approaches to saving and investing to help you refocus your financial goals.”

FINANCIAL PLANNING TIPS FOR CANADIANS AT VARIOUS LIFE STAGES:

New Grads: Putting a plan in place to

achieve future goals, such as saving for a down payment for a home or reducing outstanding student debt, is most important. By establishing a budget that focuses on saving and reducing borrowed amounts as opposed to spending on current wants, it may be possible to achieve these goals more quickly.

Parents: When gifts are given to

children on birthdays and holidays, parents may wish to use this tradition as an opportunity to teach children about the importance of balancing between spending on current wants and the desire for future needs.

Parents should also consider life, creditor, critical illness and disability insurance to protect their families in the event the unexpected occurs.

Retirees: Reducing expenses and having a consistent cash flow or income stream in retirement is important to help make accumulated savings last. This is a good time to consider scaling back on financial support paid to younger family members. If one’s goal in retirement is to travel, financial plans should be built with this expectation in mind – including the cost of travel medical insurance.

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Inspiration

Reclaimed wood A trend we hope never ends

By Jackie Marchildon RECLAIMED WOOD isn’t a new trend in interior design, but it’s certainly an interesting one that continues to gain momentum. At the recent Interior Design Show 2016 (IDS16), we caught up with five wood-working companies to see what they have in store for this year.

Zenporium Displaying the first piece that caught my eye at IDS16, Zenporium speaks to a louder issue by using only guiltfree wood, or “reclaimed, salvaged or sustainable wood,” as co-owner Serene Gebara explains it. On top of being good to the environment, this company also happens to create some stunning furniture including a desk made with pieces of wood from an old boat.

Wood Anchor One of the most minimalist and interesting booths at IDS16, Wood Anchor’s set-up showcased its windrow table and stunning imbue light above it. Based out of Winnipeg, Wood Anchor creates sculpture furniture such as using salvaged trees and in this case, aluminum for the frame of the chandelier-like fixture.

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Metalwood Studio, metalwoodstudio.com

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Artemano Not all this company’s pieces are made using repurposed wood, as many are sourced from recycled wood from old fishing boats, railroads or home construction projects.

Artemano’s furniture successfully showcases the versatility and warmth of wood in interior design.

most often create furniture from a nostalgic piece of wood in clients’ lives — the idea is that a tree from your grandparents’ backyard could become a beautiful centrepiece in your family room.

Storyboard Furniture With a “from tree to table” mentality, Storyboard Furniture designs furniture from ill-fated or fallen trees. Pieces are especially beautiful because they

Metalwood Studio Working with salvaged wood, Metalwood Studio regularly relies on Century Mill Lumber to source its materials. Their wood is locally sourced and often from fallen trees or trees cleared by selective logging. Pieces come in all shapes and sizes, and because no tree is the same, they are all one-of-a kind.

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SPICE URBAN TOWNS By: Hi-Rise (West) Inc. City: Toronto Housing type: Bungalow and two-storey urban towns with rooftop terraces from mid $300’s spiceondanforth.com

CHELSEA MAPLE STATION By: Aspen Ridge Homes City: Vaughan Housing type: Stylish modern townhomes across from the Maple GO aspenridgehomes.com

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new openings NEWTOWNS AT MOUNT PLEASANT By: Primont Homes City: Brampton Housing type: Phase 2 of masterplanned community of townhomes primonthomes.com

COUNTRY LANE By: Andrin Homes and Heathwood Homes City: Whitby Housing type: Detached homes on 26-, 36and 45-ft. lots countrylanewhitby.com

TRAILS AT CARDINAL POINT By: Geranium Homes City: Stouffville Housing type: Limited collection of freehold towns and single-family ravine homes geraniumhomes.com

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By: Gold Park Homes City: Kleinburg Housing type: Collection of luxury homes in a prime location, from the upper $600’s goldparkhomes.com

GLENWAY NEWMARKET By: Andrin Homes City: Newmarket Housing type: Two- and three-bedroom townomes from the $500’s, detached homes and bungalows on 50-ft. lots from the $800’s glenwayliving.com

AURORA VIEWS By: Treasure Hill Homes City: Aurora Housing type: Single detached homes on 40and 45-ft. lots treasurehill.com

GATES OF NOBLETON By: Tribute Communities City: Nobleton Housing type: Collection of 50-, 60-.

70- and 80-ft. detached homes mytribute.ca

new releases VALLEYLANDS By: Fieldgate Homes City: West Brampton Housing type: New release of single detached 38- and 50-ft. designs from the $800s fieldgatehomes.com

SUMMERLYN VILLAGE By: Great Gulf City: Bradford Housing type: 36- and 40-ft. detached homes. Prices starting from the $680s. greatgulf.com

THE ENCLAVES OF UPPER CANADA By: Menkes City: Georgetown Housing type: 40-ft. detached homes starting from the mid-$800s menkes.com

HILLLSBOROUGH HOLLAND LANDING By: Andrin Homes City: East Gwillimbury Housing type: Detached homes on 38-, 40and 45-ft. lots, starting from the low $800s andrinhomes.com

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preview registration ALDERIDGE By: Mattamy Homes City: Etobicoke Housing type: Single and semi-detached homes in established neighbourhood mattamyhomes.com

UPTOWNS ON BAYVIEW By: Primont Homes City: Richmond Hill Housing type: Upscale townhomes located at Bayview and 19th avenues primonthomes.com

AFFINITY CONDOMINIUMS By: Rosehaven Homes City: Burlington Housing type: Two contemporary mid-rise condominium buildings from the high $200s rosehavenhomes.com

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East 41

57

Andrin Ltd.

Country Lane in Whitby

CountryLaneWhitby.com

D

Arista Homes

Whitby Meadows

aristahomes.com

D

Averton Homes

Beacon Hill Bowmanville

905-674-6166

D

Averton Homes

Main Street Seaton

289-545-0022

Briarwood Homes

Young’s Cove

youngscove.ca

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Foxtrail

foxtraillife.ca

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Fieldgate Homes

Whitby Meadows

fieldgatehomes.com

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41

Heathwood Homes

Country Lane in Whitby

CountryLaneWhitby.com

D

Mattamy Homes

Seaton

www.mattamyhomes.com

D

Treasure Hill Homes

Shift

treasurehill.com

Andrin Homes

Hillsborough Holland Landing

andrinhomes.com

D

Aspen Ridge Homes

King Country Estates

905-558-0255

D

Aspen Ridge Homes

Queensville

yourqueensville.ca

D

Averton Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-924-0110

D

Averton Homes

Village Green

Averton.ca

Ballymore Homes

Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

Ballymore Homes

The Villages of Killarney Beach

ballymorehomes.com

Briarwood Homes

Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

Briarwood Homes

Pretty River Collingwood

1-888-257-1999

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from $560,000

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from $350,000

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45

from $820,000

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Brookfield Residential

Fieldstone

1-855-379-1495

from $600,000

76

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Brookfield Residential

Grand Central

905-778-0873

from $600,000

47

16D

Brookfield Residential

Treetops

1-855-590-3577

from $370,000

49

13A

Brookfield Residential

Willow Glen Tottenham

905-406-1044

from $330,000

19

11E

Great Gulf

Hillsborough Holland Landing

greatgulf.com

from $570,000

51

18E

Great Gulf

Sharon Village

905-478-7362

from $600,000

65

20E

Great Gulf

Summerlyn Village

905-775-3461

from $700,000

52

17D

Mattamy Homes

The Estates of King Township

mattamyhomes.com

T

74

16I

7

Menkes

Hometown Sharon Village

menkes.com

T

54

19F

53

Regal Crest Homes

Anchorwoods Holland Landing

anchorwoods.ca

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86

19E

53

Rosehaven Homes

Anchorwoods Holland Landing

anchorwoods.ca

D

S

86

19E

Treasure Hill Homes

Acacia Estates

treasurehill.com

Aspen Ridge Homes

Mayfield Village

905-230-2592

D

Averton Homes

Averton Square

Averton.ca

D

19

T D T D

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from $2360,000

56

16J

T

from $360,000

22

9L

T

from $500,000

West 49

37

25

S

Brookfield Residential

The Village

1-866-930-0050

Dunpar Homes

Heritage Gate

416-236-9800

S

T

from $720,000

77

10S

Dunpar Homes

Trafalgar Ridge

416-318-9112

S

T

from $750,000

29

8U

Fieldgate Homes

City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton

fieldgatehomes.com

D

S

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from $400,000

26

9P

Fieldgate Homes

Lotus Pointe Caledon

905-838-2806

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from $724,000

23

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Fieldgate Homes

Valley Lands

905-457-0445

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from $800,000

26

9P

Great Gulf

Trafalgar Landing

905-844-1605

T

from $200,000

30

8V

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Westfield

905-866-6876

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from $537,000

24

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Heathwood Homes

Meadow Green

647-287-7042

D

from $650,000

58

8Q

Mattamy Homes

Cranberry Hill

mattamyhomes.com

Mattamy Homes

Hawthorne South Village

mattamyhomes.com

T

from $634,000

59

6S

Mattamy Homes

Mount Pleasant North

mattamyhomes.com

T

from $496,000

60

7O

Mattamy Homes

The Preserve

mattamyhomes.com

from $406,000

29

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Mattamy Homes

The Village of Southfileds

mattamyhomes.com

from $760,000

66

8M

Mattamy Homes

Topper Woods

mattamyhomes.com

Mattamy Homes

Wildflowers

mattamyhomes.com

7

Menkes

The Enclaves of Upper Canada

289-891-9103

13

Primont Homes

Newtowns at Mount Pleasant

primonthomes.com

Primont Homes

Seasons in Caledon

905-843-8686

Treasure Hill Homes

Tiara Estate Collection

treasurehill.com

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5

IFC

Andrin Homes

Glenway in Newmarket Phase II

GlenwayLiving.com

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Arista Homes

Aurora Trails

aristahomes.com

D

Arista Homes

Boxgrove Village Markham

boxgrovevillage.com

Arista Homes

IMPRESSIONS

aristahomes.com

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Arista Homes

Jefferson Forest

jeffersonforest.ca

D

Arista Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

aristahomes.com

D

Aspen Ridge Homes

Chelsea Maple Station

aspenridgehomes.com

D

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from $700,000

14

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from $800,000

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from $586,000

10

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from $1200,000

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Corporate

aspenridgehomes.com

D

Aspen Ridge Homes

Kleinburg Hills

aspenridgehomes.com

D

Aspen Ridge Homes

Scenic on Eglinton

416-805-1781

D

Aspen Ridge Homes

Seventy Seven Charles

416-203-7034

Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com

Averton Homes

Averton Common

Averton.ca

Averton Homes

Corporate

Averton.ca

T

Averton Homes

Evolution

416-747-9691

T

Brookfield Residential

Corporate

brookfieldhomes.ca

27

Brookfield Residential

The Arbors

905-503-0992

27

Brookfield Residential

Woodhaven Aurora

WoodhavenAurora.ca

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Fieldgate Homes

90 Niagara

416-981-0036

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Fieldgate Homes

Aurora Trails

fieldgatehomes.com

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Fieldgate Homes

BlueSky Stouffville

fieldgatehomes.com

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25

Fieldgate Homes

City Lux Towns

fieldgatehomes.com

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Bridle Path of Thornhill

foresthillhomes.ca

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Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

Forest Hill Homes

Jefferson Forest

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Great Gulf

Corporate

416-449-1340

Lakeview Homes

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Madison Homes

Briar Hill

madisonhomes.ca

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Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

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905-417-1203

D

from $1800,000

53

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Zigg

ziggcondo.com

D

from $380,000

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Alderidge

mattamyhomes.com

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82

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Cornell

mattamyhomes.com

D

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Mattamy Homes

Corporate

mattamyhomes.com

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Downsview Park

mattamyhomes.com

37

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Mattamy Homes

Heron Park

www.mattamyhomes.com

Mattamy Homes

Kleinburg Summit

mattamyhomes.com

Mattamy Homes

Lago

monarchgroup.net

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Mattamy Homes

Picasso on Richmond

monarchgroup.net

C

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Green

mattamyhomes.com

Mattamy Homes

Riva del Lago

monarchgroup.net

Mattamy Homes

Upper Summerside

www.mattamyhomes.com

Menkes

Dwell City Town

Menkes

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from $260,000

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416-259-2525

T

from $690,000

2

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416-259-2525

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from $550,000

2

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Primont Homes

JadeGarden at Cornell

primonthomes.com

55

22M

Primont Homes

Renaissance Townes

905-417-3363

T

5

15K

Primont Homes

Uptowns on Bayview

primonthomes.com

T

9

18K

Rosehaven Homes

Corporate

rosehavenhomes.com

T

D

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Stafford Homes

Downsview Park

staffordhomes.ca

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from $800,000

Treasure Hill Homes

Aurora Views on Wellington

treasurehill.com

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from $1460,000

57

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treasurehill.com

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Bow St

St John’s Rd

Wesley Cors

Weirs Rd

Sandford

Sandford Rd

2nd Concession Rd

2

14

48 57

Bayview Ave

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Woodbine Ave

26

13

Kennedy Rd

Cherry St Faulkner Ave

Bogarttown

Vallentyne

9 Rd

33 The Glen Rd 34 Black School Rd

11th Concession

Islay

Rd

9

Valley

32 12

8th Concession

6

Grasshill

Woodville

Cannington

9th Concession

King St

Linden

31

Derryville 12

Vrommanton

23

Zephyr Rd

5th Concession Rd

1

St John’s Sideroad

Udora

Davis Dr

Cedar Valley

Vivian Rd

74

82

30

Brock

Woodville

St

King

2

Concession

2

Leaskdale Rd

Ashworth Rd

York-Durham Line

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14th

29

Hartley

Lorneville

10

5th Concession Rd

Davis Dr

Newmarket

Stoney Batter Rd

West Franklin

Wilfrid

10th Concession

Fowlers Rd

4th Concession Rd

19

Bales Dr

39

69

9th Concess ion

Herald Rd

Rd Franklin

54

St

Foot Dafoe St St

Rd ain M

Mount Albert Rd

13

12

Green Lane

Centre St

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65

Ravenshoe Rd

Brewster Rd

Zephyr

Hollingers Rd

Doane Rd

Farr Ave

13

Cedarbrae

3rd Concession Rd

77

Hornes Rd

28 13th Concession

Rd

Q u a r ter

Lorneville

46

Brock-Thorah Townline East

Concession

21

Old Shiloh Rd

39

Meyers Rd

Orchard Ct

Queensville Sideroad

Queensville

Bridle Path

51

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48

Cedarbrook Dr Rd

Concession Rd 3 Thorah

Concession Rd 2 Thorah

48

14th

27

Old Homestead Rd

Georgina Prout Rd

Holborn Rd

46 East Gwillimbury Doane Rd 86

45

51

Cole Rd

Morning Glory Rd

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81

Leitch Rd

Boag Rd

Maple Hill

8

26

Smith Blvd

Brown Hill

2nd Concession Rd

Leslie St

Sand Rd lla nd

Ravenshoe

79

BrockThorah Twnl W

Thorah Beach Port

Point

25

18

Frog St

3

2nd Concess ion

77

Rd

24 Park Rd

Boag Rd

Holborn Rd

38

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Island View

Rd

Audubon Way

Miles Rd Blake Ave

Holland Marsh

32

Carley Rd

The Queen sway

Ravenshoe Rd

Rd st re nc ve Ra

River

Maple Beach

Duclos Point

Rd

Virginia

Latimer Rd

Dr

Glenwood Ave

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Cryderma n’s Rd

Pollock Rd

COOK’S BAY

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23

Mile Lane

Lasher La Valley Vie w

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Baldwin Rd Morton Ave

Briars Pk

Sutton

St gh

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Old Homestead Rd

Black 80 Hi

Rd 9 ing

Church St

Gilford Rd

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Base Line Rd

Lockie Sd Rd

21

Rd

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Park Rd

20

Rd

Jacksons Point

3 8A

Boyers Sideroad

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Dalton Rd

19

Deer Park Rd

The Que ensw ay

Harbour St Pine Ave

Line

20th Sideroad

8

Roches Point DeGrassi Point

Island Grove

Metro Rd

Willow Beach

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Nantyr Park

Civic Cen tre

20th Side road

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6th

John’s Rd

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