GTA New Home Guide - Oct 31, 2015

OCT 31 - NOV 14, 2015 VOLUME 23, ISSUE 20, FREE

GTA EDITION

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

FIRST BABY: PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR THE NEW ARRIVAL

TOP NEIGHBOURHOODS FOR CAR INSURANCE RATES

INNOVATION IN TODAY’S NEW-HOME COMMUNITIES

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contents OCT 31 – NOV 14, 2015 | VOLUME 23 ISSUE 20

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ON THE COVER

Brookfield Residential + online NEIGHBOURHOOD

HOME SEARCH

property profiles MORE +PHOTOS +VIDEOS +ADVICE +INSPIRATION +TRENDING

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DYNAMIC MAPS

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The Arbors Condominiums in Aurora

LOOK FOR THE CIRCLE

24 Fieldgate Homes

New release of 38- and 41ft. homes at Valleylands

34 Tribute Communities

Designer decorated models open at Gates of Nobleton

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Averton Homes

Modern, affordable luxury in the GTA and beyond

46 Impressions

Kleinburg’s all-detached sales event on now

neighbourhood profile

96 Downsview

Lively, diverse and in transition

trending

44 Geranium Homes $46,000 raised for Stouffville Food Bank

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64 Housing Markets

Buyers may get more bang for their buck in the ‘burbs

88 First-Time Buyers

First-time homebuyers are key to a healthy GTA market

90 Top Neighbourhoods The priciest and cheapest areas for car insurance

inspiration

60 First Baby

How one new mom made her house his home

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advice

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BILD Report

Innovation in new homes doesn’t happen overnight

by Bryan Tuckey

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Fundamentally Speaking

Average home prices surge with strong economy

by Wayne Karl

42 Mortgage Advice

Interest rates likely to remain low for a while yet

by Alyssa Richard

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50 Legally Speaking

Closing costs 101 – what you need to know

by Jayson Schwarz

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Designer Advice

Decorating DON’Ts in the bathroom

by Yanic Simard

90 Quick Tips

‘Fall’ into your organizing groove

by Hellen Buttigieg

buyers’ resource section

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Hot Properties

New releases, openings and preview registrations

98 Mortgage Rates

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in every issue

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Editor’s Note

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Contributors

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Editors' Notes

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

EXPLORE DOWNSVIEW

TAKE A TOUR ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/downsview-neighbourhood

Seamless experience, either way We hope you’re enjoying the new look and feel of New Home Guide.

As we updated YPNextHome.ca and launched the YPNextHome app, we also wanted to make sure our magazines fit with the experience.

Whether you’re searching in print or online, the experience is the same.

Take us on the go with you and enjoy the magazine, but when you’ve got the opportunity, follow the links to YPNextHome.ca. We’re sure you’ll be impressed with the additional resources, such as video, more pictures and other articles of interest.

We want the experience to be seamless and enjoyable. We’ve focused on bringing you the best information, the most interesting content and the valuable news so that you can make an informed decision about your next rental.

Don’t miss our featured neighbourhoods – that’s a mustread for anyone unfamiliar with a community. Get some insight – the good, the bad, the amenities, the vibe – and let us help you size up a neighbourhood before you commit.

We hope this helps on your search!

Another month, another record

WAYNE KARL Senior Editor Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @WayneKarl

+ get social

First, the bad news: we’re about to turn the calendar to Nov. 1 and the clocks back to standard time, and look winter and 2016 straight in the eye. Now, the good news, at least for those who own are about to buy a new lowrise home in the GTA: another month has passed and another price record was set.

This market is so hot and indemand that the average price of new townhomes, semi-detached and detached homes climbed to a record

$811,579 in September, according to RealNet Canada Inc. That’s an 18-per-cent increase from $689,611 in September 2014.

Indeed, demand for lowrise homes is far outpacing supply, fueling such price growth.

Would-be buyers feeling priced out of the market may want to look further afield in the GTA (see page 64), where housing options may be more plentiful and prices more palatable.

Interact with us on social media: ypnexthome

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FINAL LOT RELEASE SPECTACULAR FREEHOLD TOWNS & SEMIS IN AURORA

Don’t miss out, final opportunity to be a part of Aurora’s best-selling community.

SINGLES ALSO AVAILABLE AURORA

BUY ONE OF OUR 2 DESIGNER, FULLY LOADED MODEL HOMES AND MOVE IN NOW! FREEHOLD TOWNHOMES FROM THE $600’S

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A U R O R A T R A I L S . C O M Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Renderings are Artist’s concept. E. & O. E.

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

How will you keep the family entertained and inspired?

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

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

Today’s

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Take the kids grocery shopping

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

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

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

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

Hometown Sharon Village – East Gwillimbury

A family dinner that is simply delicious

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

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

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menkes.com @MenkesLife

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HAWTHORNE SOUTH VILLAGE CONTINUES TO GROW

MATTAMY’S HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER COMMUNITY Watch For A Wide Variety Of Towns & Detached Designs Coming Soon MILTON A Great New Selection Of Towns & 30', 34', 36' & 43' Detached Designs

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VILLAGE HOME, THE ERIN ‘CRAFTSMAN’ 1,283 SQ.FT.

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2-STOREY TOWNHOME, THE KINGSBRIDGE ‘TUDOR’ 1,541 SQ.FT.

36' HOME, THE LANCASTER ‘FRENCH CHATEAU’ 2,179 SQ.FT.

43' HOME, THE PERTH ‘ENGLISH MANOR’ 3,252 SQ.FT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COMMUNITIES REGISTER AT MATTAMYHOMES.COM All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

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Contributors

MORTGAGE ADVICE

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

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

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

Conni Robinson

DESIGNER ADVICE

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO

YANIC SIMARD

Susan Maxwell

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

EDITOR

Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

LEGALLY SPEAKING

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

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

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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

Dionne Fraser dionne.fraser@ypnexthome.ca

BILD REPORT

SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

BRYAN TUCKEY

Antoinette Jackson

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

DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Sarah Khan NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

John Jenkins

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

more online We have even more content online! Read more stories from our team of contributors at ypnexthome.ca, including stories by:

Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Miguel Cea, Mike Terentiev

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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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MONEY MATTERS

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

Follow Gail on Twitter at twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

DESIGNER ADVICE

JANE LOCKHART Jane lockhart is Founder and Principal Designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design in Toronto. She can be reached at 416.762.2493. janelockhart.com

and information.

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COPYRIGHT 2015 All rights reserved by Yellow Pages Homes Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Reproduction in any form is prohibited. Contents of this publication are covered

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TERMS Advertisers, Editorial content are not responsible for typographical errors, mistakes or misprints. All prices are correct as of press time and are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. EDITORIAL SSubmissions from interested parties will be considered. Please submit to the editor at Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Please recycle this magazine! Yellow Pages NextHome participates in the Partners in Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over 2.5 million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada. Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish the environment.

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Advice | BILD REPORT

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Innovation doesn’t happen overnight

By Bryan Tuckey THE WAY HOMES and communities

are built today has evolved significantly over the years, particularly when it comes to energy efficiency and environmental preservation. Behind every new Green feature created, there are years of research and development.

Here in the GTA, we are fortunate to have small business incubators that allow science and technology concepts to grow into real-life products and services. One is Tower Labs in Toronto – a nonprofit organization founded by highrise builder Tridel and the MaRS Discovery District. It was created to help accelerate the adoption of Green building products and services in new homes. It has also helped

to advance innovative start-up companies targeting customers in the real estate industry.

Their work has led to some truly innovative projects.

For example, Dynamic Glass allows builders to create windows powered by a sophisticated intelligence engine that responds intuitively to outside conditions by adjusting the tint. Predictive weather feeds and real-time sensors anticipate and respond to cloud cover or excessive sunlight for maximum comfort.

Homeowners can also control their tint levels by downloading an app for their mobile device.

Another innovative Tower Labs project is GaiaSoil, which introduces a new lightweight soil

solution for Green roofs. It is made out of modified recycled material like Styrofoam cups, composted organic matter and clay. GaiaSoil is significantly lighter than traditional soil and is naturally modified in order to hold water, minerals and nutrients, making these available for plant growth. The technology is currently put into practice in Tridel’s Aqualina development on Toronto’s waterfront.

NetZED is another innovative concept found in the Aqualina building. The concept behind NetZED is to create a home that produces as much energy as it consumes. During the day, hot water and electricity are harnessed by two different types of solar panels on top of the home. Any unused energy is transferred to rest of the building. In return, the building supplies power to the home during the night when the solar panels are not in use.

After years of testing, this type of technology makes its way to new developments. Royalpark Homes recently announced that it will offer residential battery storage in its new home builds, thanks to a new partnership with Panasonic. This newly developed system can capture solar energy and store electricity for later use. That means homeowners can store during low rate off-peak hours, for use during high rate peakusage hours.

We’ve come a long way when it comes to water and energy conservation. With so many new and innovative technologies currently in the testing phase, we are on our way to building better, greener communities for generations to come.

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

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An enclave of one and two-storey urban towns in a well-established, family friendly community. Stroll along tree-lined walkways to the city park next door and enjoy the many convenient amenities this mid-town neighbourhood has to offer.

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New Release Now Open!

Love Mount Pleasant’s Newest Release of Singles & Towns

Brampton’s most desirable community has everything at your fingertips

Whether you want a spacious townhome or magnificent single family home, come to Mount Pleasant this October for our huge New Release. Choose from all the designs that make Mount Pleasant the most desirable community in Brampton!

ROSEHAVEN: 45’, 41’, 38’, 30’ Singles up to 3,725 sq.ft. from $559,990.

Freehold Towns up to 1,906 sq.ft. from $463,990.

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Freehold Towns from $486,900.

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Also available, a limited selection of Phase 1 from $299,990

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COMMUNITIES CHIPPAWA/NIAGARA LYON’S CREEK 36’ Singles from the mid $300’s “THAMES” MODEL HOME FOR SALE THOROLD GIBSON HEIGHTS LIMITED HOMES REMAINING! 30’ Attached Singles and Freehold Towns from the upper $200’s Move in Ready Inventory Homes Available

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STONEY CREEK ON THE RIDGE 40’ and 35’ Singles from the upper $400’s Semi Detached Homes from the upper $300’s OAKVILLE WOODLAND TRAILS Freehold Towns starting from the mid $600’s BRAMPTON NEIGHBOURHOODS OF MOUNT PLEASANT 45’, 41’, 38’ & 30’ Singles from the mid $500’s Freehold Towns from the mid $400’s NEW RELEASE - NOW OPEN! BRAMPTON URBAN TOWNDOMINIUMS IN MOUNT PLEASANT Starting from $299,990 From 838 sq.ft to over 1,230 sq.ft.

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OAKVILLE THE RANDALL RESIDENCES Only 11 remaining, suites from 1,800 to over 3,000 sq.ft.

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Canadian average home prices surge with strong economy

By Wayne Karl

AVERAGE HOME PRICES showed

moderate to strong year-over-year increases in most markets in Canada in the third quarter of 2015, according to the latest Royal LePage House Price Survey. While the effects of the crude oil shock are still filtering through the economy, the country’s non-energy sectors are beginning to regain momentum as a lower Canadian dollar stimulates sharply higher exports, particularly to the U.S., supporting overall consumer confidence and the strength of Canada’s real estate markets.

On a national basis, the average price of a home increased eight per cent year-over-year to $502,643 in the third quarter. Two-storey homes rose 9.9 per cent year-over-year to $615,304, bungalows 6.8 per cent to $421,757, and condominiums increased 2.7 per cent to $338,945.

“Economic slowdowns in energy-

dependent markets, most notably in western Canada, have in part been offset by both renewed industrial activity in other parts of the country and the Bank of Canada’s recent interest rate cuts,” says Phil Soper, chief executive officer, Royal LePage.

As was the case in recent quarters, the strong national home price increases are largely being driven by continued double-digit percentage increases in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver.

Such price increases may be good news for those who already own a home, but present growing affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers.

“Access to affordable housing in our largest cities has been and will continue to be a challenge for policy makers and for prospective homeowners,” Soper told New Home Guide. “There are similar housing-

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access challenges in major urban centres worldwide, from New York to Mumbai.

“Despite the high cost of large city homeownership, thousands of firsttime buyers find a solution every year.”

Soper says prospective buyers can consider the following compromises: Geography: moving farther from the most expensive regions and neighbourhoods of a city, or away from the city core and commute Property type: Choose a smaller property or a property with less expensive features (a smaller condo versus a detached home, for example) Financial: Take more time to save in advance before purchasing or seek more attractive financing options.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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Property Profile | FIELDGATE HOMES

Hudson Elevation B 3,470-sq.-ft. five-bedroom, from the mid $800’s.

A new collection of 38- and 41-ft. homes now released near Queen Street West and Chinguacousy Road at Valleylands

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It’s a place where the valleys of the Credit River offer a breathtaking outdoor playground of lush green parkland. It’s in the heart of this exquisite neighbourhood that Fieldgate Homes has created one of Brampton’s finest family communities, Valleylands of the Credit River.

A new collection of 38- and 41-ft. detached homes has just been released, located near Queen

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Street West and Chinguacousy Road. Also, there are 38-, 41-, 45- and 50-ft. inventory homes, some with closings available in as little as 30 days at Valleylands. For those looking to move in soon, Valleylands’ current inventory homes run from 1,954 to 3,470 sq. ft., have between three and five bedrooms and start from the mid $600’s. Some of the new homes for sale are furnished. It’s never been easier to come home to Valleylands!

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Churchville Elementary School – a new elementary school serving grades K-8 – is now open right in the Valleylands community, and Queen Street elementary school and Brampton Centennial Secondary School are both close by. There are also a number of other fine public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance.

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

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Property Profile | BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

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The Arbors Condominiums Aurora Brookfi eld Residential now previewing Brookfield OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE AT The Arbors in Aurora are expanding, as Brookfield Residential introduces The Arbors Condominiums – with a Hudson Kruse designer decorated model suite ready to view.

This intimate, four-storey condominium, an addition to this highly successful master-planned community, boasts nature as your nextdoor neighbour. Live adjacent to parkland, protected woodlots, nature trails – just imagine the striking views you will enjoy. You will also live close to a multitude of existing amenities in the established surroundings. It’s the best of all possible worlds.

The community also has premium, extra deep 36- and 43-ft. detached home designs, backing onto protected woodlot’s, available.

With The Arbors Condominiums now on sale, you can choose from one- to two-bedroom plus den suites priced from just the $300,000s (including parking). This is outstanding value for this prime area. In addition, a new two-bedroom design is available.

Situated just north of Wellington Street, off of Leslie Street, The Arbors offers convenience.

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Aurora Builder

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The Arbors Home Type

Four-storey condominium Contact

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Hwy. 404, the GO train and a transit bus stop in the neighbourhood make it handy for commuters to get around the GTA, with Toronto being only 30 minutes away.

Nestled into the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine, with its rich valley land, forested areas, pastoral terrain and pedestrian trail system, the town of Aurora is home to shops, grocery stores, banks, daycare centres, eclectic restaurants, parkland, excellent schools, championship golf courses and popular entertainment venues. A trip to downtown Aurora is a unique experience, with stores and services cradled in preserved historic buildings along tree-lined streets. Plus, The Arbors community also includes several parks and a trail system, where you can bike, hike or walk your dog.

In Brookfield Residential’s sought-after Arbors community, A-list features include nine-ft. ceilings (10-ft. in penthouse), granite or quartz countertop in kitchen with breakfast bar as per plan, stainless steel appliances, white stackable washer and dryer, laminate flooring and ceramic tile, and Corian countertop in main bath as per plan. The condos also boast a variety of amenities, including a party room for entertaining, an outdoor barbecue patio lounge, billiards room, pet mudroom, exercise room and yoga studio. The building will also offer a concierge, as well as bike and flex storage space. Host get-togethers, exercise, relax and have fun without ever

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leaving the building. All this and more is close to proposed walkable amenities, including grocery stores, retail and restaurants.

Brookfield Residential is a premier builder with 60 years of experience making homeownership dreams real for families across Ontario. Known for its exceptional communities, Brookfield Residential applies the highest possible standards in creating neighbourhoods that speak to the aspirations of homebuyers from every walk of life. Since 1956, Brookfield Residential has built more than 25,000 fine new homes in dozens of signature communities across

Ontario, all prime examples of the company’s quality, value and integrity.

Brookfield has won many coveted awards over the years including JD Power and Associates, Tarion Builder of the Year, Ontario Home Builder of the Year and more. When you purchase a Brookfield Residential home, you’re getting the best value – and a lifestyle you’re going to love for years into the future.

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Model Home Photo Compliments of Tribute Communities. www.mytribute.ca.com

Tribute Communities’ 3,612 sq. ft. Nelson Elevation A is a stunning 62-ft. luxury home available at Stonemanor Woods in The Township of Springwater (5 min. west of Barrie). Elegant and contemporary, this home offers the ultimate in sophisticated countryside living.

OCTOBER2015 Tribute Communities has been featured as “MODEL HOME OF THE MONTH” as seen in the New Home Guide model home calendar

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Property Profile | TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES

Gates of Nobleton Discover three designer decorated showhomes this weekend THE ROAD TO NOBLETON – a quiet country highway winds its way through rolling pastures of pristine farmland. In the heart of this picturesque setting, you’ll find private cul-de-sacs, expansive greenway parkettes and a beautiful wood lot that add to the prestige of this new community setting. This is luxury. This is tranquillity. This is Gates of Nobleton.

Gates of Nobleton features a remarkable collection of 60-, 70and 80-ft. detached homes, most on traditional full-depth lots. The homes feature brick, stone and stucco exteriors that reflect this community’s classic country atmosphere.

When you visit Gates of Nobleton, you can enjoy an immersive first hand experience of the community’s singular luxury lifestyle by touring

Gates of Nobleton features a remarkable collection of 60-, 70and 80-ft. detached homes, most on traditional full-depth lots.

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Gates of Nobleton Home Type

Collection of 60-, 70- and 80ft. detached homes, most on traditional full-depth lots Sales Centre

12800 Hwy. 27 in Nobleton.

Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., closed Fridays, and open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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its spectacular designer decorated showhomes. You can start your tour with the 50-ft., 3,477-sq.ft. Countryside model on lot 66, where you’ll marvel at the exquisite designer features and finishes.

Next door, you will be pleasantly surprised by the dramatic scale and sophistication of the 60-ft., 4,550-sq.-ft. Turnberry. Finally, the positively remarkable 70-ft.,

5,059-sq.-ft. Castleton is a true revelation of prestige and distinction.

See all three for yourself this weekend. The presentation centre is located at 12800 Hwy. 27 in Nobleton.

Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., closed Fridays, and open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

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GARDEN AND VILLAGE TOWNS IN WHITBY

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Join us to view the incredible new collection of 2-storey Garden Towns and 3-storey Village Towns, each loaded with luxury features from top to bottom. With a beautifully landscaped central courtyard. And all located minutes from the GO Station and close to downtown Whitby’s shops, restaurants, schools, parks and services.

DON’T DELAY – with new home values like this, these townhomes will sell out quickly!

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Property Profile | AVERTON HOMES

Averton Homes Modern, affordable luxury in the GTA and beyond AVERTON IS A NEW-HOME BUILDER

actively redefining homes in Ontario and Alberta. With the goal of creating modern, affordable luxury that pushes the boundaries of traditional home design. Every feature in an Averton home is designed with unparalleled craftsmanship and integrity to ensure it has a lasting connection to your lifestyle. At Averton – design is everything.

Explore Averton’s active developments in the GTA and beyond.

Beacon Hill IN THE HEART OF BOWMANVILLE

From the most luxurious builder in Bowmanille, Beacon Hill offers a stunning range of luxurious detached homes and bungalows on beautiful 40-ft. lots, priced from the mid $400’s. Here, you’ll enjoy life in a thriving and established neighborhood with easy access to GO Transit, Hwy. 2 and the 401, with Toronto less than an

hour’s drive away. All amenities are conveniently close by, with parks conservation areas, and the downtown area located just a few minutes away. The launch of 21 exclusive townhomes is coming soon.

Averton Square IN DOWNTOWN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

Imagine living just a short stroll from the theatres, shops,

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Victoria Highlands IN BEAUTIFUL MOUNT ALBERT

$1 million, this intimate cluster of condominium villas projects elegance and sophistication, with a warm, rural charm. Construction is well underway and occupying in 2015.

Amidst the rolling hills of Mount Albert, Victoria Highlands combines small town friendliness and easy access to big city amenities.

Mount Albert is a charming community within the town of Easy Gwillimbury, just 10 minutes northeast of Newmarket, 10 minutes from Stouffville, 20 minutes from Markham and 45 minutes from Toronto. With a population of approximately 3,500, it offers a welcoming “small town” feeling and friendliness that you just won’t find in the big city. It’s the perfect venue for a collection of 33- and 40-ft. detached homes, priced from the mid $500’s. There are two designer-decorated models to tour, with quick closing available on some homes, take advantage of the inventory sale happening now.

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“As a market leader in both eastern and western Canada, Averton has proven itself with new-home buyers across the country.” restaurants and galleries of downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The prestige and panache of Niagara-on-the-Lake has now radiated throughout the town, and taken root in this fabulous new infill community as well. Located in “Canada’s Prettiest Town,” this exclusive collection of 20 beautiful bungalows is now offering its model homes for sale, priced from the low $600’s, with an exciting new release of homes coming soon.

Construction has started, tour the stunning model homes today.

Averton Common IN THE HISTORIC VILLAGE OF KLEINBURG

Averton Common is an enclave of condominium villas, located in prestigious historic Kleinburg, surrounded by quaint shops, art galleries and fine restaurants.

From the meticulously landscaped entrance, to the heritage inspired architecture, Averton Common has an external sensibility that borrows from a simpler time, allowing it to harmonize with the surroundings that embrace the grounds. Priced from the low $700’s to more than

Pickering’s best new home value, Main Street Seaton offers a stunning collection of Brownstone Townhomes. Choose from Coach Towns, Garden Towns and Urban Towns, all close to every big city amenity and priced from the $280’s. It’s all yours in what was recently been named “the best place in Canada to raise a family.”

On Saturday, Oct. 3, surrounded by community members and enthusiastic purchasers, Averton Homes celebrated the official start of construction at Pickering’s hottest townhome community.

Representatives from Averton Homes were joined by a number of notable local figures, including Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan and City Councilors David Pickles and Kevin Ashe who helped commemorate the special event.

Want to move in quickly? This boutique condominium in Etobicoke is fully complete, with quick move-ins available on a superb selection of suites priced from the low $300’s. As a market leader in both eastern and western Canada, Averton has proven itself with new-home buyers across the country. Quality materials, proven construction techniques and innovative technology – all come together in a builder whose guiding principles of design and innovation are evident in everything it does.

At evolution, floorplans have been designed to please the modern mentality and pamper those looking for a luxurious lifestyle.

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Advice | MORTGAGE ADVICE

Interest rates likely to remain low for a while

By Alyssa Richard

THE BANK OF CANADA (BoC) made its

latest interest rate announcement on Oct. 21, and the key interest rate – the overnight lending rate – will stay where it is for now.

The BoC has been in the news in the last few weeks, reiterating its focus is on inflation, and until the inflation rate moves too far from the two-per-cent target, there’s little chance of an increase in interest rates. The overnight rate has been at 0.50 per cent since July.

July was the second rate cut in 2015, and the results have led to worry that the low interest rate environment is hurting Canadians more than it’s helping.

Specifically, house prices have run up in Vancouver and Toronto, and household debt is at an all-time high.

BoC Governor Stephen Poloz hasn’t been afraid to give people his opinion on these matters. “It is not the role of

monetary policy to protect individuals from making bad choices,” he said in a speech in Washington earlier in October. In other words, it’s the bank’s job to keep inflation to target, and if people use the low rate incentive to borrow money they shouldn’t, that’s not something that can be helped.

If you’re one of the people who has borrowed money you shouldn’t have, you got another break with this latest rate announcement. The BoC rate is now locked at 0.50 per cent until at least December, and the Bank suggests it could be staying there for a long time. “Global economic growth has been a little weaker than expected this year,” BoC says, but, “the Canadian economy can be expected to return to full capacity, and inflation sustainably to target, around mid-2017.”

This means it’s business as usual if you have a variable rate

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mortgage. The number to keep an eye on in the coming months is fixed mortgage rates. The spread between fixed and variable rates has been closing recently, making fixed rates a more appealing choice.

Currently, the premium for a fiveyear fixed mortgage over a five-year variable mortgage is only about a half a percentage point. If fixed rates continue their slide lower, and variable rates hold steady, we could get to a point where fixed rates become the better option – even though variable rates have been the less expensive choice throughout most of history.

The next Bank of Canada rate announcement will be on Dec. 2.

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

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Mayor Altmann (centre) with Marion Wells and Jean Noble of the Food Bank (right) and Boaz Feiner and Stephanie Lane of Geranium Homes (left.)

for Stouffville Food Bank

LIKE MANY SOCIAL SERVICES, the Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank has witnessed a steady increase in the number of families it serves over the past decade. Fortunately for this volunteer-run organization, Geranium Homes has continued to raise awareness and make an annual donation of funds and non-perishable food items through its Fall Food Drive, now in its seventh year.

Executive Director Marion Wells and Treasurer Jean Noble recently accepted a cheque along with many truckloads of food. Each year, Geranium promotes the food drive to residents of Cardinal Point, as well as its trades and suppliers that work on the company’s Stouffville new home sites. The list includes SCS Consulting Group, James Hardie Building Products, PACE Credit Union and many others who always come through with a large contribution.

“Every year, we have more families coming to the Food Bank for assistance. Without the generosity of companies like Geranium Homes, as well as the individuals who contribute throughout the year, our shelves would be bare,” says Wells.

Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Justin Altmann was also on hand for the donation. The seven-year total of funds raised is almost $46,000, which in the hands of the Food Bank amounts to one-and-a-half times through careful purchasing.

Total funds raised through Geranium Homes’ Fall Food Drive initiative reaches almost $46,000.

Food donations replenish the Food Bank shelves in Ballantrae.

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With such an abundance of selection homebuyers are sure to find something that meets their families’ lifestyle and needs.

Throughout all of the GTA, there’s no place quite like the village of Kleinburg. Perfectly nestled between the east and west branches of the Humber River – just 30 minutes

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from downtown Toronto – Kleinburg offers all the pleasures and charms of small town life just minutes from the big city conveniences of Vaughan and the surrounding area. This is a place where the old and the new are weaved together to create a vibrant tapestry of inspired community living – a place that celebrates arts and culture; a place that celebrates family and friends.

Kleinburg’s main street is the perfect backdrop for a leisurely afternoon stroll past charming boutiques, cafes and restaurants. This is also a community that celebrates

our nation’s rich cultural heritage – the village is famously home to The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, an exclusive showcase for Canadian art. For nature lovers, the Kortright Centre for Conservation – renown for its hiking, bird watching and outdoor education programs – is just minutes away, along with Bindertwine Park’s breathtaking walking trails, and Copper Creek, one of the GTA’s premier golf clubs. The impressive selection of nearby amenities extends well beyond those offered by this quaint Kleinburg setting. Vaughan’s many other neighbourhoods

also offer convenient shopping destinations – such as Vaughan Mills – boasting a host of major retailers and top name brands. Commuting is made easy with Hwys. 27, 400, 427 and 407 all just minutes away.

To learn more about the Impressions builders – Arista Homes, Fieldgate Homes and Paradise Developments – and their exceptional new home collections, visit the sales centres on the northeast corner of Hwy. 27 and Major Mackenzie West, or visit impressionskleinburg.com for more information.

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Closing costs 101

By Jayson Schwarz

AT THE CLOSING of a new residential real estate transaction, there are usually three groups who get paid: the builder, various governments and the lawyer. Each group involves the payment on fairly specific items.

Generally speaking, your lawyer collects all of the necessary money from your mortgage company and from you. You will need certified cheques, bank drafts or cash, because of your lawyer’s trust account requirements.

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

The builder will get paid the purchase price of the property less the deposit, plus certain other things. You may even get a credit for certain items, called adjustments.

The adjustments will be reflected in a document called the Statement of Adjustments, which contains a multitude of details, all related to your original agreement.

The Statement of Adjustments will include the HST payable (the rebate will be broken out), the original purchase price on the property, real estate taxes, hydro expense, common expenses and maintenance fees (as applicable), connection costs, levies and charges, to name but a few.

This document is incredibly important. Review it carefully and get everything explained to you to understand all the charges you are required to pay. It is at this point you find out the final number you are paying to the builder for your new home.

The Ontario government and the City of Toronto will get paid Land Transfer Tax, unless you are entitled

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to the rebate or exemption, and sales tax on goods (if applicable).

There are many other items, but they usually show up on your lawyer’s disbursement account or trust reconciliation, as do many of the municipal compliance request charges.

Okay, now what about that lawyer?

First of all, you are going to pay the legal fee, whatever the amount the two of you agreed to. You did of course have a pre-agreed fee? Then there is a list of disbursements, those monies expended by your lawyer on your behalf necessary to properly search and close the transaction.

Be careful – it is here that someone may try to charge large fax, mail and photocopy fees. Have your lawyer justify all expenditures that don’t make sense. Disbursements include registration charges, title insurance, couriers, searches of all kinds, and many other items necessary to close your transaction.

Remember, a large part of your closing costs are based on what you negotiate at the beginning of your purchase, and are outlined in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

Please remember, only a lawyer can provide legal service – that is the law!

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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First baby How one new mom made her house his home

By Wayne Karl | Photos by Mucho Love Photography

JENNIFER MARDINI RECENTLY

welcomed her first baby – son Carter – into her life and into her home.

Here’s her experience.

New Home Guide: This is your first child and your first home. What changes did you make to your home to welcome Carter?

Mardini: My husband Jairo and I bought our first home in March 2014.

It has three bedrooms, so we knew

eventually one of the rooms would become the baby’s once we were ready. Other than a bedroom for our new bundle of joy, we made some space in one of our living rooms to fit his playpen, which also serves as a bassinet and change table.

NHG: Did you know you were having a boy, and how did you plan, design and decorate the baby room accordingly?

Mardini: Yes, we knew we were

having a boy – I couldn’t not know the sex of my first child. I’m a planner; I need to be organized.

Carter’s room was our extra “closet” before he was born, so we had to move everything out once we started working on his room. When we first moved in, we painted the entire house – all the bedrooms were painted grey. So I knew I wanted to …continued on page 62

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use grey as the starting point, with lots of white. I also wanted to add an accent chevron wall and then add blue and green accents.

NHG: What is the theme of Carter’s room — neutral or more boyish with sports, cars and trucks?

Mardini: It’s very modern and contemporary – lots of grey and white, accented with navy and some light blues and greens here and there.

Lots of patterns, too – I’m not the colourful, safari jungle type.

NHG: Describe the little guy’s room — space, layout and furnishings.

Mardini: Carter’s room is about 100 sq. ft. and is furnished with a white bedroom set, including a crib that converts into a double bed, a sixdrawer dresser and a change table. It also has a full closet, a navy and white area rug, grey chevron curtains and a grey and white glider chair for me.

NHG: Now that Carter’s with you, anything you wish you had done differently in preparing his room?

Mardini: Carter’s only a month and a half old, so outside of eating, sleeping and pooping, there’s not a whole lot that he needs other than our attention. We don’t use his room too much right now because he sleeps in the master with mommy.

NHG: What other adjustments did you make in your home for Carter’s comfort and safety?

NHG: Nothing really. We did receive a baby video monitor as a shower gift – we use it when he’s napping.

Once he starts crawling around, we’ll definitely have to reorganize and remove some things.

NHG: What advice would you have for other first-time parents when it comes to preparing their home for baby?

Mardini: De-clutter! From the garage to the basement, bathrooms and bedrooms. We de-cluttered the entire house of things we didn’t need or use anymore. It’s amazing how quickly junk adds up. And start early – even if it’s a slow start. There’s always something to do, so for me, the earlier the better. Start with the basics and

“My husband Jairo and I bought our first home in March 2014. It has three bedrooms, so we knew eventually one of the rooms would become the baby’s once we were ready.”

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go from there. Try to do something every day so it doesn’t feel like you’re cramming everything in at once.

NHG: How is he settling in?

Mardini: Quite nicely – I think it’s mom and dad who have had to do the settling in.

NHG: How is mom doing?

Mardini: I’m doing great overall! Tired, but we all knew that. Adjusting, of

course, and getting used to a whole new routine. I love being a mom – Carter’s mom!

NHG: Can you tell – is he a Jays fan?

Mardini: Jays fan all the way! My husband and I were at Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

What a story to tell him one day!

NHG: Leafs of Canadiens?

Mardini: Definitely Leafs!

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By Wayne Karl HIGH PRICES AND limited selection

may have some Toronto area homebuyers feeling they can’t afford to live close to downtown, but there is some good news: suburban, outlying markets in the GTA are proving to be strong performers.

“Legacy neighbourhoods close to a city centre typically experience the greatest demand, and unlike their suburban counterparts, there is less opportunity for new home construction to create new supply, particularly in the detached home segment,” Phil Soper, chief executive officer of Royal LePage, told New Home Guide.

“Prices in the core typically escalate at a quicker rate than in the suburbs.

We are seeing this in Montreal, where price increases in the core are rising at twice the rate of the suburbs this quarter.”

These are among the results in the latest Royal LePage House Price Survey, covering the third quarter of 2015.

Home prices in Canada showed moderate to strong year-overyear increases in most markets, the survey says. While the effects of the crude oil shock are still filtering through the economy, the country’s non-energy sectors are beginning to regain momentum as a lower Canadian dollar stimulates sharply higher exports, particularly to the U.S., supporting overall consumer confidence and the strength of Canada’s real estate markets.

On a national basis, the average price of a home increased eight per cent year-over-year to $502,643 in the third quarter. Two-storey homes rose 9.9 per cent year-over-year to $615,304, bungalows 6.8 per cent to $421,757, and condominiums increased 2.7 per cent to $338,945.

Strong national home price increases are largely being driven by continued double-digit percentage increases in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver.

SELECT GTA MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Market

Q3 2015

Q3 2014

Year-over-year % change

Richmond Hill

$884,802

$751,065

17.8%

Ajax

$524,710

$458,228

14.5%

Brampton

$514,747

$456,081

12.9%

Pickering

$540,896

$480,536

12.6%

Scarborough

$504,991

$451,371

11.9%

Markham

$757,849

$678,469

11.7%

GTA Overall

$612,261

$550,203

11.3%

Toronto

$639,970

$575,640

11.2%

Oshawa

$364,366

$332,151

9.7%

Whitby

$473,400

$431,954

9.6%

Hamilton

$395,404

$364,639

8.4%

Mississauga

$539,909

$498,148

8.4%

Milton

$541,902

$503,056

7.7%

Oakville

$763,765

$730,455

4.6%

Canada

$502,643

$465,328

8%

“Toronto and Vancouver are experiencing unusually high price appreciation as the availability of low mortgage financing, employment growth and positive consumer confidence combine to drive increasing demand – demand that can’t be satisfied in core neighbourhoods,” Soper says.

The GTA saw price increases in some suburbs outpace the Toronto core with the aggregate price of a home in the GTA rising 11.3 per cent, year-over-year, to $612,261.

Meanwhile, the Toronto core saw a similar increase of 11.2 per cent to $639,970 in the same period.

“In relative terms, there is more ‘bang for the buck’ in suburban neighbourhoods, which has attracted buyers and driven prices up. As the gap between luxury-suburban and luxury-core home prices narrows, the pendulum may swing back, offering relief in the form of slower price appreciation in suburban GTA.”

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Rogers Rd

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Finch Ave E

McNicoll Ave

Steeles Ave.

Midland Ave

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Islington Ave Wilson Ave

Jane St

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Port Union Rd

Coxwell Ave

Pape Ave.

Parliament St Sherbourne St Jarvis St.

Dufferin St

Lansdowne Rd.

Keele St. Roncesvalles Ave.

Park Lawn

Royal York Rd

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Goddard on the Valley aristahomes.com • •

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MADISON HOMES

Briar Hill madisonhomes.ca • from $390,000

15 6E

21

MATTAMY HOMES

Heron Park

from $400,000

BC 17E

22 AVERTON HOMES

Evolution averton.ca • from $320,000

23 3G

86 MENKES

Humber Mews 416-259-2525 •

from $550,000

7 3I

86 MENKES

Dwell City Town 416-259-2525 •

from $550,000

7 3I

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The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414

•

from $1400,000 7G

3

CONSERVATORY GROUP

Weston Village 416-748-7001 • •

from $490,000 4C

4

GEORGIAN CORPORATION

Lex Towns 416-428-3419 • • • from $495,000 12G

5

TIFFANY PARK HOMES

Westhaven 416-792-6655 • from $633,000 3G

5

GRAYWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LTD Westhaven 416-792-6655 • from $633,000 3G

6

COVENTRY HOMES

Danforth’s Crossing 416-924-8338 •

from $450,000 12G

8

EMSATEC CANADA INC.

The Brownstones 5 416-531-7760 •

•

from $350,000 6G

9

LINDVEST

The Brownstones at Westown lindvest.com

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from $330,000 4C

9

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Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com

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from $340,000 4C

9

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27 7B

10 FIELDGATE HOMES

90 Niagara 416-981-0036 • • from $346,000 7H

11

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES

Canterbury 647-352-2130 •

from $767,000 9E

12

NATIONAL HOMES

The Townes of Richview 416-746-1234 •

from $570,000 3E

13

INSOHO DEVELOPMENTS

Highland Creek Collection ownhighlandcreek.com •

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from $650,000 17D

14

DUNPAR HOMES

The Ossington 416-253-5888 •

from $700,000 7G

15

MATTAMY HOMES

Downsview Park

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from $270,000 6C

16

CONSERVATORY GROUP

Oakdale Village 416-243-0567 •

from $429,000 5C

17

FIELDGATE HOMES

Zigg 416-545-0223 • • 8F

18

MATTAMY HOMES

Lago

monarchgroup.net

• from $220,000

4I

18

MATTAMY HOMES

Riva del Lago

monarchgroup.net

• from $300,000

4I

19

CONSERVATORY GROUP

Upper Beach Villas 416-698-7796

•

from $415,000 11G

20 BEAVERBROOK HOMES

Evolution 416-747-9691 • from $270,000 2G

23 MATTAMY HOMES

Upper Summerside

www.mattamyhomes.com • • 12G

24 MATTAMY HOMES

Picasso on Richmond

monarchgroup.net

28 PEMBERTON GROUP

Park Lake Residences 416-769-4343

• from $180,000 5H

34 H&R DEVELOPMENTS

Westown

• from $190,000 5C

43 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Scenic On Eglinton 416-805-1781 •

49 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES

RCMI 416-363-4800 • from $324,000 8H

77

Seventy Seven Charles 416-203-7034

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

hr-newhomes.com •

•

• from $550,000

•

•

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from $190,000 10F

• from $2100,000 8G

78 YOUR HOME DEVELOPMENTS

Nature’s Path 647-340-6972 •

from $280,000 17E

83 ARISTA HOMES

Lilly Factory Towns 416-792-4872

• •

from $395,000 12G

87 MENKES

Bloom Park Towns 416-730-1600

•

from $690,000 8B

89 DECADE HOMES

Yorkdale Village Phase II 416-638-5656

•

from $320,000 6D

90 SUNDANCE HOMES

Braeburn Lane

sundancehomes.ca •

from $430,000 15D

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Thornhill

56

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5

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Clark Ave W

15

10

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11

44

Centre St

Langstaff Rd

32

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King Rd

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City of Vaughan

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Gates of Nobleton 647-633-3500 •

from $1000,000

33 4A

3

ARISTA HOMES

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

from $600,000

27 4E

3

FIELDGATE HOMES

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

from $650,000

Insert & 25 4E

4

ARISTA HOMES

Vellore Woods aristahomes.com • from $750,000

27 8F

6

PRIMONT HOMES

Renaissance Townes 905-417-3363 •

12-13 8D

20 ANDRIN HOMES

Claridge Gate andrinhomes.com • from $670,000

37 14D

24 ARISTA HOMES

Vaughan Valley Estates aristahomes.com •

27 8F

1

COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com • 4E

1

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Kleinburg Hills

aspenridgehomes.com • 4E

3

PARADISE HOMES

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

3

TIFFANY PARK HOMES

Valleybrooke Estates 905-303-1620

5

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Upper West Side

5

CONSERVATORY GROUP

Upper West Side 289-553-4156

5

COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

5

from $1200,000

• •

from $690,000 4E

•

from $870,000 8E

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000 14D

•

from $1099,000 14D

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000 14D

REGAL CREST HOMES

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000 14D

5

TOWNWOOD HOMES

Upper West Side

uwscommunity.com •

from $1099,000 14D

7

LORMEL HOMES

La Viva lavivatowns.com •

from $350,000 5J

9

TREASURE HILL HOMES

Moda Urban Village treasurehill.com • 8E

10 FOREST HILL HOMES

Bridle Path of Thornhill foresthillhomes.ca •

11

TREASURE HILL HOMES

Victory Heights treasurehill.com • 13F

12

ROSEBURY HOMES

Riverside in Pine Grove 416-746-1234

15

GREENPARK HOMES

Urban Towns of Upper Thornhill Woods greenparkhomes.com • 13G

•

from $2000,000 13F

from $400,000

6I

32 ANDRIN HOMES

Chelsea Maple Station 905-553-0288

32 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Chelsea Maple Station

42 DUNPAR HOMES

Riverside Village 416-253-5888

44 MADISON HOMES

Thornhill Ravines 905-417-1203

•

from $1800,000 13G

46 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

The Point at Woodbridge 905-907-1500

•

from $700,000 8E

47 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Upper Thornhill Estates 905-907-1500

•

from $900,000 14E

48 BEAVERHALL HOMES

Regency Estates 905-265-2634

•

from $1301,000 6H

48 GRAYWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LTD Regency Estates 905-265-2634

•

from $1250,000 6H

•

from $700,000 11E

aspenridgehomes.com •

from $700,000 11E

•

from $519,000

5I

51

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

King Oaks 905-539-0181

•

from $1100,000 11B

51

GREAT GULF

King Oaks 905-833-6413

•

from $1300,000 11B

52 ZANCOR HOMES

Royal Collection 905-833-0883

•

•

from $550,000 12A

53 TREASURE HILL HOMES

Thornhill Woods treasurehill.com •

from $950,000 13G

55 OSKAR GROUP

Le Sedici lesedici.com

from $600,000 10E

56 SENATOR HOMES

Bathurst 9130 289-597-4381

•

from $720,000 13G

•

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Richvale

1

HEATHWOOD HOMES

Hampshire Mews heathwood.com

2

PRIMONT HOMES

Uptowns on Bayview

3

CENTRA HOMES

The Mills Collections 416-238-2404

•

from $940,000 5J

4

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Kettle Lakes Club 289-231-2849

•

from $550,000 6D

5

ST. REGIS HOMES

Mission Hill on Bayview 905-884-8885

from $850,000 6C

7

HIGHMARK HOMES

Nuvo 647-206-2276

•

from $1100,000 2E

8

TREASURE HILL HOMES

Urbantowns on Bayview treasurehill.com

from $730,000 7Q

9

MATTAMY HOMES

Richmond Green

14

ARISTA HOMES

Jefferson Forest jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $586,000 4H

15

MADISON HOMES

Jefferson Forest jeffersonforest.ca •

•

from $586,000 4H

15

FOREST HILL HOMES

Jefferson Forest foresthillhomes.ca •

•

from $800,000 4H

senatorhomes.com •

•

from $800,000

43 2J

from $485,000

5I

primonthomes.com • 6I

20 NORTH STAR HOMES

King’s Crossing 416-291-9666

•

from $530,000 2E

22 YORKWOOD HOMES

Hillside Manors 905-770-4662

from $472,000

26 ARTEN DEVELOPMENT GROUP

The Manors of Roseview Grand roseviewgrand.com

27 ACORN HOMES

Oak Knoll acornhomes.ca

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from $650,000 4L

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from $650,000 3C

Richmond Hill

www.mattamyhomes.com • • 9J

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Town of Markham

Town of WhitechurchStouffville

Thornhill

Town of Newmarket

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BlueSky Stouffville

fieldgatehomes.com •

from $700,000

25 18F

15

FIELDGATE HOMES

Aurora Trails

fieldgatehomes.com •

from $620,000

5, 25 & Insert 13F

15

ARISTA HOMES

Aurora Trails aristahomes.com • • from $620,000

5 & 27 13F

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Boxgrove Village Markham aristahomes.com

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25 ANDRIN HOMES

Glenway In Newmarket

glenwayliving.com •

•

from $500,000

56-57 10C

25 LAKEVIEW HOMES

Glenway In Newmarket

glenwayliving.com •

•

from $890,000

56-57 10C

30 MADISON HOMES

Cornell Rouge 905-472-9556 • •

from $690,000

11 8G

30 FOREST HILL HOMES

Cornell Rouge 905-472-9556 •

from $690,000

11 8G

1

MARYDEL HOMES

Woodland Hills 905-898-7380

•

from $400,000 10B

2

BEAVERBROOK HOMES

The Terrace On Rouge Creek 905-640-7360

• •

from $390,000 18F

3

MATTAMY HOMES

St. John Forest

mattamyhomes.com

from $650,000 14E

4

GERANIUM HOMES

Trails at Cardinal point

fieldgatehomes.com • 18F

27 7H

5

TREASURE HILL HOMES

Accolades in Markham 416-798-7705

6

PRIMONT HOMES

Heirloom in Markham 905-201-2804

• •

from $510,000 7F

7

LEBOVIC HOMES

Bovaird Trail 905-640-7361

•

• •

from $2597,000 14H

•

from $830,000 6F

8

COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Wismer Commons 905-907-1500

•

•

from $450,000 6G

9

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

The Arbors 905-503-0992

•

from $650,000 14F

9

COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

The Arbors 905-907-1500

•

from $720,000 14F

10 BRIARWOOD HOMES

Havelock Town Manors 289-301-0077

•

from $560,000

11

MADISON HOMES

Greensborough 905-201-7700

•

from $1000,000 7G

11

GREENPARK HOMES

Markham Meadows

13

NATIONAL HOMES

Stonehaven 416-746-1234

•

from $730,000 13D

13

NATIONAL HOMES

Stonehaven 416-746-1234

•

from $730,000 13D

14

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Woodland Hills 416-270-9484

•

from $450,000 9C

15

PARADISE HOMES

Aurora Trails auroratrails.com •

•

from $620,000 13F

15

OPUS HOMES

Aurora Trails auroratrails.com •

•

from $620,000 13F

16

LINDVEST

Auroraglen lindvest.com

• • 14E

17

CONSERVATORY GROUP

Heritage Estates 905-640-2274

•

•

from $283,000 18F

18

KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES

Angus Glen West Village 905-887-9950

•

from $2000,000 4G

19

NEW ERA HOMES

Landmark Estates 905-953-9046

from $550,000 11D

starlanehomes.com •

from $434,000 18F

20 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION BlueSky Stouffville 21

ANDRIN HOMES

•

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greenparkhomes.com • 7G

Glenway andrinhomes.com • 10E

22 CONSERVATORY GROUP

Heritage Collection 905-640-2274

•

22 GERANIUM HOMES

Pace on Main 905-591-1071

24 BALLANTRY HOMES

Cornell

•

from $520,000 8G

26 GERANIUM HOMES

Bloomington Woods 905-642-1900

•

from $1400,000 18D

28 PRESTON HOMES

Copper Hills 905-954-4050

•

from $500,000 14E

30 MADISON HOMES

Forest Hill cornellrouge.com

41

Upper Cornell 905-554-3446

42 NATIONAL HOMES

ballantryhomes.com •

•

from $680,000 18F

• from $330,000 18F

•

from $400,000 8G

•

•

from $495,000 7F

Wismer Woods 416-746-1234

•

• •

from $680,000 6G

50 GERANIUM HOMES

Trails at Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

•

from $575,000 7F

50 GERANIUM HOMES

Trails at Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

•

from $600,000 7F

50 GERANIUM HOMES

Trails at Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

•

from $420,000 7F

50 GERANIUM HOMES

Bloomington Woods 905-640-1900

•

•

from $1.1,000 7F

51

Coventry Valley 905-836-8902

from $600,000 10D

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

OXFORD HOMES

53 H&R DEVELOPMENTS

Castle Square

54 BEAVERBROOK HOMES

Victoria Highlands 416-924-0110

•

55 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES

Woodland Hills 905-907-1500

• 10C

59 PRIMONT HOMES

Harmony 905-305-8871

• 5I

62 NORTH STAR HOMES

Mill Fair Village

hr-newhomes.com • 6G

NorttStarHomesInc.com

from $450,000 10H

•

from $500,000 5T

64 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Upper Unionville 905-534-0493

•

• •

from $520,000 5G

64 PARADISE HOMES

Upper Unionville 905-477-6464

•

•

from $520,000 5G

66 TREASURE HILL HOMES

Aurora Woods on Bayview 905-727-5794

•

from $769,000 13H

70 MATTAMY HOMES

Cornell

86 CHERRYWOOD HOMES

Glengrove on the Park 905-640-7571

mattamyhomes.com • • 8G

• •

from $250,000 19F

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

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from $300,000

58 8C

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Victoria Highlands averton.ca •

from $550,000

23 10H

15

GOLD PARK HOMES

Encore Brampton

goldparkhomes.com

from $600,000

79 6N

17

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

Grand Central 905-778-0873 •

from $400,000

29 8I

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The Fairgrounds in Sutton 905-235-7744 •

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from $320,000

63 9G

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Mill Street Village

millstreethomes.com

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MarlLake Village 1-877-428-5115

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from $210,000 5F

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Cedar Ridge 905-722-7210

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The Forest 416-746-1234

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Trailside 705-329-3330

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Mayberry Estates 705-735-0732

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Big Bay Point 705-735-0732

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Seven Meadows

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Cromwell Place 705-735-0732

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Brennan Enclave 705-516-0681

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43 BREMONT HOMES

Centretown 1-877-855-1122

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44 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

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

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Briarwood Estates 705-294-2288

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Greenbrook Village 519-306-0665

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59 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

Fieldstone 1-855-379-1495

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DECORATING IN THE BATHROOM BATHROOM SPACES are often small

and people tend to think they need to be decorated like most other rooms – when they just don’t! Bathrooms often speak for themselves with beautiful tile work, finishes and fixtures. Don’t cover that beauty up with artificial flowers and fuzzy rugs!

I wanted to have fun with this, and so many comical thoughts came to my mind while writing. You’ll notice that this time I decided to focus on the Don’ts instead of the Dos – enjoy!

DON’T decorate your toilet I cannot believe that seat, lid and bowl covers are still on the market.

DON’T display your toilet paper Just because it’s in a cute basket doesn’t make this a cute idea.

DON’T use coloured toilets or tubs Remember when pink toilets were in?

Well, rest assured knowing that will never come back.

DON’T keep your toilet cleaning brush by the toilet Everything has its place, and when it comes to cleaning supplies it’s in the closet.

DON’T even think about installing carpet Carpet is not easy to clean, meaning it’s not hygienic and that it’s just gross!

DON’T make the focal point your shower curtain

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If you can switch out the curtain for a clean sheet of glass, that would be my first option. If not, something white with a subtle texture or pattern that seems to disappear would be second.

DON’T mix and match your towels This just looks messy.

MORE INSPIRATION ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/inspiration

DON’T try and match whites It’s best to get your tub and toilet at the same time from the same place and the same manufacturer to be sure they each are in the same shade of white. If one is even a little off from the other, one will look more yellowish (translating into looking old and dirty).

DON’T position your toilet in the sight line If you’re starting from scratch, never have your toilet be the first thing you see when you walk in. Lay out the room so you see anything else first (such as the vanity or shower).

DON’T have sconces as your main source of lighting Always try and have overhead lighting such as pot lights, a flush-mount or pendant because for getting ready (applying make-up or shaving) this alone will not do a good enough job.

DON’T exhibit your toothbrushes Keep these in your vanity where they belong – no one wants to see the pieces of broccoli left over from dinner last night.

DON’T mix fixture finishes Keep the look consistent with one finish – polished chrome being my favourite and a classic.

After going through the full list of don’t’s, maybe if you do them all – you’ll have the perfect bathroom space!

Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal designer of award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline.

Check out Yanic’s accessory line, Yanic Simard Selected, by visiting online at ysselected.com

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The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175

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55 TOWNWOOD HOMES

The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant lovemountpleasant.com •

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from $487,000

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62 FIELDGATE HOMES

Valley Lands 905-457-0445 • • • from $660,000

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City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton mycitytowns.ca •

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from $400,000

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from $600,000 6O

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The Village of Southfields

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from $490,000 6L

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The Village of Southfields 905-843-0707

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from $690,000 6L

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The Village of Southfields 905-843-0707

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The Estates of Spring Valley 905-216-5620

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Countryside Meadows

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Mayfield Village 905-230-2592

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Mayfield Village 905-230-2592

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Vales of the Humber Estates valesofthehumber.com

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from $946,000 11L

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Vales of the Humber Estates valesofthehumber.com

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Vales of the Humber

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Lotus Pointe Caledon

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Lotus Pointe Caledon

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The Ravines of Credit Woods 905-453-4200

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Southfield Meadows treasurehill.com

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Heart Lake Village 905-773-6549

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First-time buyers key to healthy GTA market Wayne Karl

MORE TRENDING ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS are a strong and growing segment of the housing market in the GTA, representing 32 per cent of surveyed buyers seriously intent on making a move over the next 18 months, according to a new survey from ReMax Hallmark Ltd. Despite challenges in terms of housing affordability and availability, especially evident at entry-level price points, surveyed first-time buyers are ready to move forward with their plans of homeownership.

“We initially set out to gauge how the convergence of negative influences, including the ‘technical recession,’ stock market volatility and global uncertainty, would impact homebuying activity in the GTA,” says Ken McLachlan, broker/owner of ReMax Hallmark Ltd. “What we found was the key to the underlying strength of the overall market – a healthy first-time buying segment.”

In the next 18 months, surveyed first-time buyers intend to spend

an average of $455,000 on their first home, with a mean down payment of 22 per cent. More than 50 per cent will take advantage of the Home Buyers’ Plan to realize homeownership. One in four surveyed first-time buyers will receive help from family/gift. The survey also found that 57 per cent of first-time buyers are millennials – 18 to 34 years of age. Forty-one per cent of first-time buyers are single.

“As long as I can remember, rising prices (and overall affordability) have been an issue affecting first-time buyers,” McLachlan told New Home Guide. “This segment of the market continues to adapt, whether it’s compromising on size, location and/ or housing type. Case in point, onethird of all resale homes sold in the GTA are now condominiums. Your first home will never be your dream home, but it does get your foot in the door. And that’s a good start.”

Today’s first-time buyers are key players in the market, he says,

noting “they’re young and fiscally responsible.” Fifty-eight per cent are currently renting. Six out of 10 – 61 per cent – are looking at properties in the city of Toronto, in proximity to employment and transportation.

Nearly half are seeking homes priced at less than $450,000.

Homeownership will likely take the form of a condominium apartment for many first-timers, especially those purchasers who favour the downtown core. While 56 per cent of surveyed first-time buyers prefer single-detached homes, condominiums rank second at 44 per cent. The suburbs also have a following, with 39 per cent of first-time buyers planning to make their moves outside of the 416 area code.

“Although detached homes are a preference, condos are a price point reality for first-time buyers, with townhouses being a second choice. The draw to being close to downtown jobs has first-time buyers out of necessity opting for condos.

“The emphasis that millennials, in particular, place on homeownership is especially interesting,” says McLachlan. “It appears that owning a home is just as coveted by those born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s as in previous generations.”

The challenges, in terms of achieving homeownership, are vastly different than those their parents faced, McLachlan says. Low interest rates make the timing to enter the market ideal, but the threat of higher rates down the road is disconcerting for many. In addition, rising housing values in large centres such as the GTA have limited choice for first-time buyers, with compromise on size and location a given in most neighbourhoods.

Still, 84 per cent of surveyed first-time buyers believe that buying a home now is a good financial decision for them and their families.

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By Wayne Karl

The most expensive areas for car insurance in Toronto According to Toronto Transportation Services, two of the most expensive areas happen to contain intersections with some of the highest collision rates in the city: Islington Avenue at Albion Road, and Sheppard Avenue at Morningside Road. It’s possible this may contribute to higher insurance rates in these specific neighbourhoods, Kanetix says.

1. North York (Downsview), $2,422 2. Etobicoke (Albion), $2,418 3. Scarborough (Upper Rouge), $2,373 4. Scarborough (Malvern), $2,370 5. North York (Humber Summit), $2,343 6. North York (Humberlea), $2,314 7. Etobicoke (Rexdale), $2,253 8. York (Mount Dennis), $2,241 9. North York (York University), $2,203 10. North York (Downsview/Rexdale), $2,157

VS. The cheapest areas for car insurance in Toronto Here are the 10 least expensive areas to insure a car in Toronto, though some vary by only a couple dollars.

YOU LIKELY KNOW that your car insurance varies depending on the type of vehicle you drive. But did you also know it can adjust based on where you live? Here are the top 10 most – and least – expensive areas for car insurance in Toronto, from Canadian online insurance comparison site Kanetix Ltd. The average annual Toronto car insurance rate is $1,798, Kanetix says, but there is a wide range in rates depending on where in the city you live. The most expensive area in Toronto (North York – Downsview) costs 48 per cent more to insure a car than the cheapest (Downtown Toronto – Christie).

Some neighbourhoods have higher levels of auto theft, while others include intersections that are more prone to collisions. Insurance companies study statistical data and determine how factors may cause increases in a driver’s rate, regardless of their personal driving and insurance histories, the company says.

However, the most important determining factors are still your personal driving record and insurance history, Kanetix says.

1. Downtown Toronto (Christie), $1,479 2. Central Toronto (Forest Hill North), $1,486 3. Central Toronto (Davisville North), $1,503 4. Central Toronto (Davisville), $1,505 5. West Toronto (Trinity), $1,511 6. Central Toronto (Summerhill/Forest Hill), $1,513 7a. Central Toronto (Moore Park/Summerhill East), $1,515 7b. East York (Leaside), $1,515 8. North York (Bayview Village), $1,529 9a. North York (Don Mills North), $1,530 9b. North York (York Mills, M2P Postal Code), $1,530 9c. North York (York Mills, M2L Postal Code), $1,530 10. Central Toronto (North Toronto West), $1,532 SOURCE: KANETIX.CA

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filled with young families. The area has lots of greenspace, including Downsview Dells, Chalkfarm Park, Exbury Park and Rodin Park, as well as stores that cater to the various ethnic communities that live here.

Vibe Downsview is very much a neighbourhood of children and families. Kids can be seen walking along the streets on their way to or from school, and in good weather the playgrounds are filled with local children on weekends and after school.

With a higher-than-average immigrant population, Downsview also has a strong sense of community as residents adjust to life in Canada.

Meet the neighbours Downsview is a relatively young neighbourhood, with 85 per cent of residents being under the age

of 65 and lots of children under 14.

Couples with children are the most common type of household, and there are roughly equal numbers of single-parent households and couples without children.

In the area There are plenty of amenities in the Downsview area – public and private schools, community centres, restaurants, libraries, Downsview Arena and the North York Sheridan Mall.

There is lots of greenspace, with large parks such as Downsview Dells and Chalkfarm Park, and playgrounds for local kids. Downsview Park is very close to the neighbourhood and has all sorts of activities and programs.

Planes, trains & automobiles It’s very easy to get to other parts of Toronto from Downsview. The Allen Expressway and Hwys. 401 and 40 are easily accessible to drivers, and

there are bus routes (some of them 24-hour) on Wilson, Sheppard, Keele, Jane and Torbarrie. Bike trails can take you from Downsview Dells Park to Black Creek Pioneer Village, although there are no bike lanes on the major roads.

The good, the bad & the rest With lots of parks and schools, Downsview has some great facilities for families and lovers of the outdoors.

Easy access to transit and driving routes also makes it easy to get around to different parts of the city.

Real estate Downsview is a relatively inexpensive area. Housing prices are below average for both renters and buyers, although rental prices can be higher closer to Downsview Subway Station.

New home developments coming into the area at Downsview Park should help the area’s transition.

Anne Marshall is a freelance writer based in Guelph, Ont. with a passion for exploring new areas and neighbourhoods.

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Rosedale’s revolution in luxury living.

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LEISURE IN VAUGHAN

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Amidst acres of greenspace, woodlots, trails, streams and spectacular waterfalls, is Waterdown Meadows.

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Others say they aspire to own a modern condo suite, one that feels spacious and open-concept with distinctive design finishes to make even the little things in life feel a little more rewarding. Everyone wants to live, relax, and entertain in style, enjoying the latest luxury amenities that make every day exceptional.

Whatever the aspiration, everyone dreams of something bigger, better and braver than what they enjoy right now. Such is the case with ASPIRE Magazine. (Because it seems magazines have aspirations, too!)

ASPIRE is growing beyond the printed magazine you hold in your hands to a full-time online publication.

While you’ll continue to find ASPIRE in magazine racks across the GTA, AspireOnline.ca will bring you even more: new articles and insights updated regularly, longer versions of the stories you love, even video plus the freedom to interact with fellow readers over the ideas closest to your heart.

We hope you enjoy this latest edition of ASPIRE. When you’re done, pass it on – and until the next issue hits, look for us online at AspireOnline.ca.

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ROSEDALE’S REVOLUTION IN LUXURY LIVING According to EcoWatch, Toronto is the second-greenest city in North America. With about 13% of the city’s entire surface area dedicated to parkland, it’s no wonder this self-proclaimed “city within a park” deserves such glowing-green praise. Smackdab in the middle of it all is The Jack, a luxury condominium in Upper Rosedale. Here, just a few steps outside your front door, the 8 km long Rosedale Ravine Trail offers some of the most enchanting parkland sights the city has to offer.

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Amidst a neighbourhood known for its discerning tastes and sophisticated visual palette, The Jack boutique residence is simply iconic.

Classic yet contemporary, the suites are designed with a timeless aesthetic. Come view our model suite today.

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Live amidst Rosedale’s most treasured amenities including the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club, Terroni and the infamous Five Thieves.

The outdoor terrace features a dynamic layout complete with barbecue area.

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Adjacent to vast swaths of greenspace for a living experience unlike anywhere else in Toronto.

The choice is yours – St. Clair station or Summerhill station are both just footsteps away.

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Construction starting Fall 2016 Suites from the $400s to over $2.5 million

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FEELING COOL & CONTEMPORARY IN THE 905 Things are going to look a little different in Thornhill at Bathurst and Major Mack.

Amidst an area known for its traditional suburban streetscapes, there’s an

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unpredictable yet very welcome neighbourhood vibe shaping up thanks to Aspen Ridge. Here, in our highly aspirational community of Upper West Side, we’re blending innovative modern homes with more traditional designs. The results are certain to be spectacular.

“We did a contemporary townhouse development in Richmond Hill a few years ago called Kettle Lakes Club that got a huge response, so we decided to try it in larger single-family homes,” said Aspen Ridge Homes’ Christene De Gasperis. “We find the generation buying today wants its own identity; it doesn’t necessarily want the same things as the previous

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Discover your style in the spectacular modern and traditional models.

Interiors conceived by award-winning Mike Niven Interior Design.

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THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON IN VAUGHAN Vaughan has been quickly growing before our eyes. Right now, the city is going through yet another

incredible growth spurt, transforming itself into one of the most exciting, vibrant and dynamic places to live. In fact, Vaughan consistently places high in both Canadian and North American “best places to live” rankings including #6 in Canada’s Richest Cities (Moneysense, Canada’s Best Places to Live, 2015) and #1 in Ontario for Top 100 Neighbourhoods Across Canada for Investment (Canadian Real Estate Wealth, 2014). With the TTC’s Spadina subway extension projected to open in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in 2017, things are only going to get busier and better in this bustling and successful metropolis.

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TERRA RESTAURANT & BAR Recognized with Best Eclectic Cuisine by Toronto Restaurant Guide and 10X Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.

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VAUGHAN METROPOLITAN CENTRE Vaughan’s new downtown around Highways 400 and 7 will be a vibrant, multi-purpose urban centre encompassing multi-use office towers, open green spaces, pedestrian shopping areas and a major regional public transportation hub.

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EAGLES NEST GOLF CLUB A majestic 18-hole golf course certain to please golfers of all skill levels and ages. Offers golfers all the benefits of a private club without the private clubs costs, restrictions and commitment.

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BASS PRO SHOPS 140,000 square feet of outdoor excitement awaits including quite possibly the largest selection of fishing and hunting gear, camping and boating equipment you’ll find anywhere.

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VAUGHAN MILLS MALL Canada’s premier outlet shopping destination featuring many of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands including Holt Renfrew, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, BCBGMAXAZRIA and many more.

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTRE Rides, a 4D cinema, master builder workshops and over 3 million bricks under one roof. aspenridgehomes.com

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Things are changing in Va u g h a n . T h e i n n ova t i ve Chelsea tow n h o m e s a r e b r e a t h i n g n ew l i fe i n to t h e a r ea a n d p r ov i d i n g residents with an entirely fresh way of l i v i n g .

Fr o m t h e r e f i n e d m o d e r n f aç a d e s to t h e s p ac i o u s home interiors, C h e l s e a i s l ike n ot h i n g yo u’ve eve r s e e n b e fo r e i n Va u g h a n… o r a ny w h e r e e l s e.

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NEW 200-ACRE MULTI-USE PARK Proposed North Maple Regional Park will bring fun and excitement along Keele Street, between Teston and Kirby.

Home to plentiful parks and green spaces yet within close proximity to city amenities, Chelsea Maple Station is a breath of fresh air for modern families.

Located adjacent to the Maple GO Station and minutes from Highway 400, you’ll discover a profound sense of possibility and a new connection with the city.

State-of-the-art healthcare is coming soon to Maple! The new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital is the first new hospital to be built in Southwest York Region in more than 50 years. It is conveniently located just blocks from Chelsea Maple Station, for perfect peace of mind.

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Townhomes 18 ft. lots From $731,990 to $787,990

GO FOR IT Ride the GO and get to downtown Toronto in only half an hour.

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NOBLE OAKS COLLECTION LIVE LIKE ROYALTY

Ever wonder what it’s like to wake up in a luxurious home and look out your window to see heavenly countryside in all directions? King Country Estates is your wake-up call to a new kind of living. The community is situated amidst farms, horse stables, country markets, picturesque eateries and cafés, yet only minutes from Highway 400 & Vaughan, high-end shopping and a vibrant nightlife.

The Noble Oaks Collection is the latest addition to this luxurious countryside community. The picturesque location and regal allure of the gracious homes in Noble Oaks are drawing attention from around the GTA, and it’s no wonder why.

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THE ROSEBURY Single, 4 bedrooms on a 63’ lot 3337 sq.ft.

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Excellent schools, prestigious golf clubs and a combined 12 acres of parks and parkettes can all be found nearby.

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Single/detached 56 & 63 ft. lots $1,259,000 to $1,399,000 King Country Estates Model Home & Presentation Centre Giant Cedars Court, Nobleton 905.558.0255 aspenridgehomes.com

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WHERE ART AND NATURE CONNECT Your home – your masterpiece. Kleinburg Hills in Vaughan offers a sophisticated collection of single detached homes, each as delightful and unique as the families that will inhabit them. Discover spaces where your creativity can breathe freely. Surrounded by the beauty of nature and the quaint conveniences of local boutiques, cafÊs, galleries, gift shops and restaurants, this community embraces the art of living.

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Family fun is around every corner

By Caroline Fernandez Founder and editor of Parent Club, a friendly site for busy families Beyond experiencing life in a picturesque village in Ontario, there are so many things to do with kids in Kleinburg. This unique corner of Ontario is a must-visit family destination. Plan a day away. Stay a while.

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KLEINBURG VILLAGE Discover Kleinburg’s rustic yet sophisticated mix of retail boutiques, cafés, galleries and restaurants. With its unique retro character and upscale appeal, the charming Village of Kleinburg offers a family shopping and dining experience unlike any other.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Local parks are a great place to visit and enjoy family together time - like at Binder Twine Park or the famous Kortright Centre. Dress according to weather and ensure you bring along the proper supplies for a family trip to the park (water and snacks are always a good idea).

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Not just another art gallery! The McMichael features paths, hiking trails and a sculpture garden for your family to explore.

They also have specialized children’s art programs for a hands-on family art experience running year round.

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Single/detached, $911,990 to $1,129,990 Presentation Centre & Model Homes 9 Finland Drive Major Mackenzie west of Hwy 27 905.552.0678 aspenridgehomes.com

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In today’s marketplace, it pays to have the inside edge. New releases can sell out quickly. Preferred lots always go first. Certain elevations are more popular than others. That’s why it’s always a great idea to register for any Aspen Ridge community you are interested in. When you register, you join an exclusive group of preferred customers who are the first to hear about the latest news and updates from Aspen Ridge. Plus, you’ll be entered in exciting raffles for your chance to win great prizes like Miele coffee machines and more.

BECOME AN ASPEN INSIDER

TOP 5 REASONS TO PRE-REGISTER 1 Get “front of the line” access to new releases 2 Be the first to receive new community updates 3 Receive special offers only available to email registrants 4 Hear about site updates before anyone else 5 See new home designs and floorplans before we release to the general public

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GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE A pre-approval will let you know the maximum you can afford, and also takes care of some advance paperwork.

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20' rear lane, 20', 25', 30', 38' & 45' ft. lots $419,990-$665,990

THE MESSINA Semi, 3 bedrooms - 2188 sq.ft

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SABRINA ALBANESE

SABRINA ALBANESE SHARES WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF A SMALL SPACE THINK SMALL,

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LARGE MAKE A BORING SPACE FEEL LIKE NEW • Add wallpaper. Texturized wallpapers are very popular right now and can add a lot of personality to a room.

• Different window coverings, either curtains, shades, or shutters, can easily change the mood or appearance of a smaller space.

• Buy colourful top cushions or a bold rug to make a small but noticeable change.

Interior designer Sabrina Albanese is well-known in Toronto design circles for her artistic use of space and dramatic colour choices.

Sabrina has the ability to create unique interiors that are chic, elegant and vibrant. She knows how to enhance a room’s strength, regardless of its size, and she let Aspire Magazine in on a few of her secrets to making the most of a small space.

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GIVE YOURSELF SOME SPACE • Purchase small-scale furniture that takes up less room • Accent walls using darker colours so they look as though they’re receding • Ensure light fixtures are proportionate to the room • Use furniture or décor that doubles as storage For more ways to make the most of a small space

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Amidst acres of greenspace, woodlots, trails, streams and spectacular waterfalls, is the quaint community of Waterdown Meadows. These twostorey singles are inspired by the environment that surrounds them and offer families modern interior features and finishes.

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A HIKER’S PARADISE Spend a day in nature visiting the Great Falls, hiking on the Bruce Trail, or gathering apples at Frootogo Orchards.

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ONTARIO GREENBELT

EXQUISITE FAMILY HOMES

Perched atop the Niagara Escarpment, this naturally beautiful area has a rich history dating back thousands of years.

Two-storey singles exude charm and personality.

Featured: The Hopkins, Single, 4 bedrooms - 2790 sq.ft

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LIVING AMIDST NATURE

WATERFALLS, WATERFALLS

Imagine the possibilities when you have all the wonders of nature just outside your backyard.

Hamilton has over 100 waterfalls for you to explore.

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BURLINGTON’S DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT Just minutes from Waterdown, this lakeside paradise is bound to be one of your family’s favourite destinations. Sail away on the breathtaking views of Lake Ontario, build sandcastles on the beach, even skate in the winter right on Centennial Pond.

HWY 6

CATHEDRAL COURT

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SALES OFFICE PARKSIDE DR

Single detached 40 ft. lots $632,990 to $669,990

YOUR PERSONAL SANCTUARY Waterdown Meadows’ open-concept home layouts are perfect for young couples and growing families alike.

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MASTER PLANNIN E E

QUEENSVILLE SIDEROAD GREENFIELD

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From the very beginning, the community of Queensville has been

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families can explore, learn, play and grow together in a safe and

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supportive environment. The Queensville layout is divided into seven

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master-planned to raise the standards of life. Discover a place where

distinct neighbourhoods, so homebuyers can find a unique location in a close-knit area while taking advantage of all the amenities and support systems of a large community.

• The proposed layout features seven elementary schools and two secondary schools.

• Situated within serene farmland, Queensville is perfectly peaceful, yet Highway 404 is only minutes away for quick trips wherever you want to go.

• Queensville connects families with nature as the land has a rich mix of fields, parks, streams, ponds, parks and forested trails.

• Surrounding the Queensville Community Centre, each area lives up to its name: Greenfield, Waterview, Forestside, Cedarland, Parkland, Valleyside and The Village.

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35'

45'

INVITING FAMILY HOMES

ROOM TO GROW

Detached three-bedroom homes starting from the high $600s are perfect for young families.

Expansive homes up to 3,279 sq. ft. meet the needs of growing families today… and tomorrow.

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R E L A X

HIGHWAY 404 EXTENSION

HOP ON THE GO

With Highway 404 now extended up beyond Queensville, you’ll enjoy easy access to all points across the GTA.

Take the train and GO downtown – via the nearby East Gwillimbury GO Station.

L I V E SALES OFFICE

LESLIE STREET

ING AT ITS FINEST

DOANE ROAD

Townhomes/detached 25´, 36´ & 45´ ft. lots Starting at $443,990 Presentation Centre & Model Home 19841 Leslie Street, Queensville

See how life is lived in Queensville

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FASHION TRENDS BUNDLE UP WITH THE LATEST LOOKS

By Amanda Montgomery Founder and editor of Latest Wrinkle, a blog about women’s fashion

It’s that time of year when fresh new fashions begin filling up the shelves. We can always expect multiple layers and rich tones at this time of year, but this season expect new trends to emerge in some fresh and exciting ways. Take a look through the styles we are most excited for:

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black & white

This is the classic colour combination in dressing. This season we will see it reimagined, in new silhouettes and prints.

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The future is now for modern townhome design.

Sleek. Unique. Innovative. Fashion-forward. Modern homes are it right now, and builders can hardly keep up with the demand. When Louis Sullivan, the father of modernism, suggested “form follows function,� he forever changed the way people think about home design. The modernist approach ensures each detail of the home is thoughtfully considered for optimal functionality, and striking design naturally follows.

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THE COMMUNITY THAT STARTED IT ALL Back in 2011, Aspen Ridge Homes pioneered a new trail in the Richmond Hill region with the introduction of the distinctive MOTO Modern Towns in Kettle Lakes. When these innovative modern designs originally debuted, they were the talk of the town in Richmond Hill and set new wheels in motion across the GTA. aspenridgehomes.com

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U N I O N

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M A R K H A M

SUBSTANCE. STYLE. BETTER TOGETHER IN UNIONVILLE.

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L E A R N

THE NEW YORK U

FRESH & WHOLESOME Nearby grocers include Whole Foods Market and Loblaws.

York University’s new campus is joining the community.

W O R K

D I N E

GET THERE ON THE GO

VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE

The Mount Joy GO Station is right next to Union.

Authentic cuisine from every corner of the globe to tempt your palate.

MARKHAM’S MOST AFFORDABLE COMMUNIT Y Union has become the talk of the town in Unionville. Located just steps from Mount Joy GO Station, and a short walk to a variety of restaurants and shopping, Union is transforming Unionville’s concept of the modern living experience.

Go where lifestyle meets convenience in one of the area’s most successful

L I V E

BUR OAK AVE.

SALES OFFICE

MARKHAM RD.

communities.

Mount Joy GO Station

Condominiums From the $300’s Union Presentation Centre 1735 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham 905.554.3446 aspenridgehomes.com

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C H A T

Join our growing community on social media today!

Visit aspenridgehomes.com These days, the word on the street doesn’t always happen at street level. More and more, new home buyers and Aspen community members are joining us online at one (or all!) of our social sites for the most up-to-date Aspen information.

Enjoy live updates from Aspen community events, exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, first access to new home releases and special offers. Simply like, follow and get social with us on all today’s top social media sites.

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TWITTER

PINTEREST

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

Daily Twitter updates bring you the latest décor trends, local events and lifestyle tips.

Feel inspired… and discover the latest home furnishing trends on Pinterest.

Our Facebook keeps you current on developing properties.

Instagram is the perfect place to enjoy stunning interior design pics.

Join the discussion

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HASHTAG, YOU’RE IT! Did you know you can track each of our communities through their unique hashtag?

Simply search #StudioOnRichmond or #TheJack (or whichever site you’re interested in) on all our social sites.

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S C E N I C

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Success comes naturally Leadside’s Scenic has been an incredible success story, with Scenic 1 and 2 completely sold and occupied.

Now the grand finale in nature’s trilogy is upon us, with Scenic 3 offering everything from cozy studio apartments to spacious multi-bedroom townhomes on the cusp of the Don Ravine.

SCENIC3 STUDIO SUITES

The Scenic studios offer an incredible opportunity for first-time homebuyers to break into the market. They’re surprisingly spacious, easily affordable and given Scenic’s incredible location, make a wonderful investment.

STUDIO SUITE 10 425 sq.ft.

Even the studio suites come with a large balcony so you can move life outdoors whenever you please.

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BATHROOM

KITCHEN

LIVING/DINING 12'-9" x 10'-9"

BALCONY 75 SQ.FT.

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TERRACE

Suite GT

W.I.C. FAMILY ROOM 14'-8" x 9'-0"

2 Bedroom + Den 1,155 sq. ft.

ENSUITE

O.T.B.

MASTER BEDROOM 15'-0" x 12'-7"

RAILING

DN

F

BATH 2

SCENIC POOL

SCENIC ZEN GARDEN

Feel a sense of calm wash over you in the saltwater plunge pool.

A relaxing retreat where you can feel at one with Scenic.

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BEDROOM 3 8'-7" x 8'-8"

SCENIC3 TOWNS Enjoy luxurious townhome

BEDROOM 2- only a limited Visit Scenic today 8'-10" x 9'-9"

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POWDER

number of townhomes remain.

KITCHEN

TERRACE S

W/D

BREAKFAST BAR

LAUNDRY

DINING

D/W

living, plus all the amazing benefits of condominium

TERRACE UP

ownership.

Suite GT01

DINING MEDIA

FOYER

W.I.C.

3 Bedroom + Den 1,528 sq. ft.

ENSUITE

FOYER

DN

PATIO O.T.B.

MASTER BEDROOM 15'-0" x 12'-7"

RAILING

LIVING ROOM 11'-4" x 15'-4"

FAMILY ROOM 14'-8" x 9'-0"

BATH 2

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UP

Suite GT01

DINING MEDIA

LESLIE ST.

3 Bedroom + Den 1,528 sq. ft.

LIVING ROOM 11'-4" x 15'-4"

FOYER

Condos and Towns From the $300’s Scenic Model Homes & Presentation Centre PATIO 35 Brian Peck Crescent

BRENTCLIFFE RD.

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EGLINTON AVE.

SALES OFFICE BRIAN PECK CRES. VANDERHOOF AVE.

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The intersection of Richmond and Duncan is alive and kicking. At this hot corner in Toronto’s Entertainment District, change is afoot with STUDIO 1 residents moving in to their newly completed suites and adding yet another layer of youthful energy to downtown’s most happening neighbourhood.

Select suites are still available. Don’t miss this final opportunity to live amidst a cultural mecca of theatres, restaurants and lifestyle hotspots, plus the new OCADU art gallery right at the base of STUDIO.

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HAUTE CUISINE

SLEEP IS MERELY AN OPTION

Gourmet kitchens complete with select Miele appliances, Hansgrohe faucets and custom Irpinia cabinetry.

STUDIO city puts you in the middle of TIFF central.

Catch a flick or catch a glimpse of your favourite stars.

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PENTHOUSE SUITES COMING IN 2016 Enjoy priceless views of the lake from the 44th floor.

RICHMOND ST.

SITE NELSON ST.

Condos and Towns From the $300’s

SALES OFFICE

UNIVERSITY AVE.

No, that’s not a misprint.

There will be a select few townhomes, right here in the heart of the Entertainment District. Spacious. Luxurious.

With full access to all of STUDIO’s amenities and condo-style benefits.

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SIMCOE ST.

TOWNHOMES COMING IN 2016

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LIVING UP, OR LIVING OUT – where are families headed in Toronto?

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By Brandon G. Donnelly

BUT WHY CONDOS? AND WHY NOW?

Founder and editor of Architect This City, THE RIGHT CONDITIONS

a daily blog for city builders

We implemented a greenbelt around the city and started directly promoting urban intensification. At the same time, there is an overarching return to cities If you’re familiar with my writing you’ll know that I’m obsessed with trends

movement. This led to today’s unprecedented condo boom.

around family housing. I’ve written about it a number of times, and was recently inspired by an industry survey which revealed that many city

MILLENNIALS ARE STARTING FAMILIES

builders believe that going forward, families are more likely to “move up”

For much of this condo boom, the target market has been young Millennials.

(urban density) as opposed to “move out.”

Now that this demographic is ready to start having children, policy makers are trying to encourage more 3-bedroom condo suites.

MORE 3-BEDROOM CONDOS SUITES FOR SALE Developers have continually pushed back, saying 3-bedroom suites don’t sell.

SUITE 809

However, I think we’ll get there. If we look at Scenic on Eglinton and Studio on

SUITE 3-B

SUITE AREA : 1293 Sq.Ft. BALCONY AREA: 30 Sq. Ft.

Richmond, 10% of the suites are 3-bedroom designs.

As a Millennial who lives in a downtown Toronto condo, I continue to believe that we will see more, not less, families living “up” as compared to previous generations in this city.

BALCONY

Let’s take a closer look

BEDROOM 11' 0" X 11' 2"

LIVING 11' 11" X 18' 5"

BALCONY

Here’s what a 3-bedroom looks like at Studio: WIC It’s about 1,293 square feet, which I think is a perfectly

KITCHEN / DINING 10' 10" X 24' 2"

reasonable family size. And I’m told that prices start at $739,900, which I also think makes it competitive with lowrise ground-related housing. However, if you look at both housing and transportation costs together (which I don’t

BEDROOM 9' 10" X 10' 0"

think a lot of people do), then you might find that living in a walkable and car-optional neighbourhood actually has many financial benefits.

BEDROOM 9' 10" X 7' 8"

W/D

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B R A D F O R D

BRADFORD Dreamfields Presentation Centre & 2 Model Homes 905.551.1631

Featured on page 24-25

Featured on page 20-21

Featured on page 36-37

BRAMPTON Mayfield Village Presentation Centre 905.230.2592

KLEINBURG Kleinburg Hills Presentation Centre & 2 Model Homes 905.552.0678

MARKHAM Union Presentation Centre 905.554.3446

A Town To Call Home

Featured on page 16-19 NOBLETON King Country Estates Presentation Centre & 2 Model Homes 905.558.0255 46

ALLISTON Victoria Place Presentation Centre & Model Home 705.250.6900

Featured on page 30-31

Featured on page 28-29

QUEENSVILLE Queensville Presentation Centre 905.589.0399

WATERDOWN Waterdown Meadows Presentation Centre 905.690.2224

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R E G I S T E R

NOW

OPEN

COMING

SOON

Featured on page 40-41

Featured on page 42-45

Featured on page 08-09

Featured on page 14-15

TORONTO Scenic on Eglinton Presentation Centre 416.805.1781

TORONTO Studio on Richmond Presentation Centre 647.352.7736

TORONTO The Jack Presentation Centre & Model Suite 416.203.7034

VAUGHAN Chelsea Presentation Centre & Model Homes 289.553.3147

COMING SOON

KESWICK Simcoe Landing Phase 2 SEATON New Seaton Featured on page 10-11 VAUGHAN Upper West Side Presentation Centre & Model Homes 289.553.5633

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