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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
HHHBA CONFERS ANNUALAWARDS OF DISTINCTION
CITY FOCUS:PORT DALHOUSIE
WHY NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO BUY
May 25 - June 8, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 10
City Value Country Price
SEE COVER STORY ON PAGES 14 & 15
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MAKING HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY.
empirecommunities.com
44' Detached from
$321,990
4 MODELS TO TOUR!
36' Detached from
$291,99030' Detached from
$234,990
TRUE Freehold Towns from
$196,990
BRANTFORD
310 Blackburn Dr., BRANTFORD 519.756.4554
@EmpireWyndfield facebook.com/EmpireWyndfield
4 NEW MODELS NOW OPEN!
36’ Detached from
$326,990
30’ Detached from
$286,99044’ Detached from
$376,990
TRUE Freehold Towns from
$246,990
HAMILTON
3 Binhaven Blvd., BINBROOK 905.692.6000
@EmpireSummerlea facebook.com/EmpireSummerlea
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Mon-Thurs 1-7pm Fri 1-6pm Sat, Sun & Hol. 11am-5pm
EMPIRE IS ENERGY STAR PLUS!
EMPIRE IS ENERGY STAR PLUS!
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EMPIRE IS ENERGY STAR PLUS!
Mississauga
Toronto
LakeOntario
Cambridge
Colborne
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Brantford HamiltonBrantford Hamilton
StoneyCreek
Victory
StoneyCreekfacebook.com/EmpireCommunities@Empire_Living
22 Green Mountain Rd. W., STONEY CREEK 905.930.7934
42’ HOMES NOW AVAILABLE!STONEY CREEK
@EmpireVictory facebook.com/EmpireVictory
42' Detached from
$493,990
34' Detached from
$351,990TRUE Freehold
Towns from
$281,990
TRUE Freehold 2-Storey Towns from
$274,990
Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. *Applies to townhomes with 14-month move-ins, on approved credit. Ask about the Easy Buy™ Program for other home types. Please see Sales for full details. E. & O.E. Map not to scale. Exclusive listing brokerage: TFN Realty Inc. Broker Protected.
& $500 initial deposit.*5 %down over 12 months
Join us in our new showroom at the corner of Binbrook Rd. and Binhaven Blvd. in Hamilton to see why everyone’s moving to Summerlea!
Featuring 4 decorated models including 2 of our brand new designs.
SUMMERLEA MODEL SHOW OF THE YEAR NOW OPEN!
EASY BUY
It’s never been easier to afford the home of your dreams. With our new
EASY BUY™ PROGRAM, our flexible financing options help
make homeownership a reality.
Join the conversation
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MAKING HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY.
empirecommunities.com
44' Detached from
$321,990
4 MODELS TO TOUR!
36' Detached from
$291,99030' Detached from
$234,990
TRUE Freehold Towns from
$196,990
BRANTFORD
310 Blackburn Dr., BRANTFORD 519.756.4554
@EmpireWyndfield facebook.com/EmpireWyndfield
4 NEW MODELS NOW OPEN!
36’ Detached from
$326,990
30’ Detached from
$286,99044’ Detached from
$376,990
TRUE Freehold Towns from
$246,990
HAMILTON
3 Binhaven Blvd., BINBROOK 905.692.6000
@EmpireSummerlea facebook.com/EmpireSummerlea
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Mon-Thurs 1-7pm Fri 1-6pm Sat, Sun & Hol. 11am-5pm
EMPIRE IS ENERGY STAR PLUS!
EMPIRE IS ENERGY STAR PLUS!
EMPIRE IS ENERGY STAR PLUS!
Mississauga
Toronto
LakeOntario
Cambridge
Colborne
Veterans
Mem
orial Pkw
Gretzky
401 8
403
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Lincoln PWY
Binbrook Rd
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Clarence
Paris
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GreenMountain RdRymal Rd
Summerlea
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Shellard Mt. PleasantWarner
Wynd�eldWynd�eld
Brantford HamiltonBrantford Hamilton
StoneyCreek
Victory
StoneyCreekfacebook.com/EmpireCommunities@Empire_Living
22 Green Mountain Rd. W., STONEY CREEK 905.930.7934
42’ HOMES NOW AVAILABLE!STONEY CREEK
@EmpireVictory facebook.com/EmpireVictory
42' Detached from
$493,990
34' Detached from
$351,990TRUE Freehold
Towns from
$281,990
TRUE Freehold 2-Storey Towns from
$274,990
Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. *Applies to townhomes with 14-month move-ins, on approved credit. Ask about the Easy Buy™ Program for other home types. Please see Sales for full details. E. & O.E. Map not to scale. Exclusive listing brokerage: TFN Realty Inc. Broker Protected.
& $500 initial deposit.*5 %down over 12 months
Join us in our new showroom at the corner of Binbrook Rd. and Binhaven Blvd. in Hamilton to see why everyone’s moving to Summerlea!
Featuring 4 decorated models including 2 of our brand new designs.
SUMMERLEA MODEL SHOW OF THE YEAR NOW OPEN!
EASY BUY
It’s never been easier to afford the home of your dreams. With our new
EASY BUY™ PROGRAM, our flexible financing options help
make homeownership a reality.
Join the conversation
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Right now in our charming new community of Wildfl owers in Kitchener, you’ll fi nd our 30' and 36' Detached Homes come with a special package of upgrades. We’ll include
Granite Kitchen Countertops and Hardwood on the main fl oor at no charge.
Wildfl owers has enjoyed a lot of interest since opening in Kitchener. It is a place where a variety of homes and well-planned community features make this a very special place to live. There are lovely park spaces,
playgrounds, walking/biking trails winding through the neighbourhood. There are also serene ponds where friends and neighbours can gather and a wonderful old-growth forest to explore. Schools and neighbourhood
shopping will ultimately be part of the community.
Visit our Sales Centre and enjoy our special incentives on our 30' and 36' Detached homes.
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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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contents MAY 25 - JUNE 8, 2013 || VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10
EASTFOREST HOMESCity value, country price at Woodway Trails in Simcoe
p.14cover story
IN EVERY ISSUE
10 EDITOR’S NOTE
83 HOT DATES
84 AD INDEX
COLUMNISTS
26 HHHBA REPORT Hamiltonians get nothing in latest provincial budgetby Mathieu Langelier
50 MAKE YOUR MOVE Do your research and choose your mover wiselyby Dan Hopkins
52 TARION REPORT New-home owners honour the industry’s finestby Howard Bogach
85 FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING Why now is a good time to buy a new homeby Wayne Karl
IN THE NEWS
24 LHBALHBA celebrates accomplishments
regular and special features
48 TARION Tarion studying warranty coverage for converted condos
58 HHHBA AWARDSHHHBA confers annual Awards of Distinction
68 FUSION HOMESfirst builder to win four Tarion lowrise awards
72 REID’S HERITAGE HOMESchosen to build Net Zero energy homes
74 BMOWhat Canadians look for in new-home location
HOMEBUYERS’ HELP
46 CITY FOCUS: Port Dalhousie riding a wave of resurgence
77 HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCES Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table
18 WOODSTOCK Geranium HomesAn affordable lifestyle flourishes at The Village at Sally Creek
34 ST. CATHARINES Augustine GroupPort Place makes a splash in Port Dalhousie with waterfront condos
40 WATERDOWN CountryGreen HomesThe Uptowns of Waterdown at Park Place Village – new release soon
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New-home buyers are often driven by different in� uences, but there’s no doubt lifestyle is an increasingly important factor. Whether
you’re considering a home near the beach, a golf course or a city penthouse or pied-à-terre, you’re likely looking to compensate for what you don’t have in your current residence.
The amount of living space is usually the issue – either too much or too little. Most young families are looking for more living space, which is why builders are designing homes with interiors that maximize every square foot of living space to make the most of your money.
As we get older, the quest for living space may take a different direction. Downsizing is usually the answer, although many homeowners with existing homes in suburban or rural areas are acquiring townhomes or pied-à-terres in the city. An urban location gives owners and their friends a chance to enjoy the social and cultural activities of the city without having to drive for hours to get home.
In today’s hectic world, your new home will be your retreat, so it’s important to � nd a home that suits your needs and lifestyle. In this issue, we pro� le new communities which offer the perfect place to put up your feet, plus the latest industry news and features about buying and owning a new home.
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When looking for a new home, a number of factors come into play: How far from work? How close to schools and shopping? What
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communities featured in New Home & Condo Guide are part of master-planned developments, with builders placing emphasis on the many considerations that are important to you.
What makes your perfect location, location, location? We’re confident you’ll find the answers here in this issue.
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OntariO’s sOuth COastCity value – country price
Ever wish you could escape the hustle and bustle of rush hour traffic, noise and pollution yet still be close to all the conveniences you have come to know and love? Now you can – at Woodway Trails.
Explore a new benchmark in living at Woodway Trails, Simcoe’s premier new home community. Surrounded by parkland and green space just minutes from every city amenity you could desire, this hidden gem will not be a secret for long. To protect our greenbelt areas this will be the last new community to be available in this majestic area. Now is the time to make your move before the rest of the world discovers Woodway Trails.
Tucked away in the heart of Norfolk County sits the picturesque town of Simcoe; the largest urban area in Norfolk County and home to many important industries. Simcoe is home to a lush park system, many heritage sites, restaurants, shops, businesses and professional services, several hotels and motels, a full-service hospital and Simcoe Little Theatre. The Lynn Valley Trail connects Simcoe to Port Dover, the jewel of Ontario’s South Coast.
Located on Hwy. 3 between Hwys. 6 South and 24, Simcoe offers everything found in larger centres just 30 minutes away, such as Ancaster, Cambridge and Brantford.
Woodway Trails not only offers these desirable attributes – but so much more. More home in more space at a much lower price. Woodway Trails is a new community by Eastforest Homes, located just south of downtown Simcoe and
about 15 minutes from Port Dover. Surrounded by greenspace in a quaint undeveloped area Woodway Trails is the best kept secret in Southwestern Ontario. Imagine living just minutes from the abundant shopping and restaurants on Queen Street yet mere blocks away from the beach. It is almost like living a vacation year round in your very own home.
Woodway Trails offers bungalow and two-storey designs with semi-detached homes starting at $199,990, and bungalow and two-storey detached homes on 45-ft. wide lots from only $262,990. Whether you are just starting out with your very first new home, moving up to a larger home as your family grows or moving down to something a little smaller as your young ones leave the nest, Woodway
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Trails is worth the drive to Simcoe. The presentation centre is located in the Canterbury Model home at 52 Trillium Way. The Canterbury, at 2,155 sq. ft., backs onto protected greenspace and boasts a wonderful walk out basement. This decorated model home is a three-bedroom design with a second floor sitting area and a magnificent kitchen overlooking the perfect family gathering area. As a Signature Collection Design, the Canterbury includes ceramic tile, hardwood on the main floor, nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor and a granite counter in the kitchen sure to bring out the chef in all of us. All designs are available on the Eastforest website at eastforesthomes.com for your viewing pleasure.
To help you discover Simcoe, Woodway trails will be hosting a Summer Festival on june 23, 2013 with clowns, enter tainment, barbecue and refreshments. Watch for your invitation in the next issue of new Homes & Condo Guide or visit our website for details to be posted after june 1, 2013 at eastforesthomes.com
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Then it’s home again for a late dinner, a movie, and making plans for another great day in The Village at Sally Creek.
At Woodstock’s Sally Creek!
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New-home buyers who are looking for excellent design, great value and high-level interior finishes in
a superb location are finding it worth their while to travel beyond the Greater Toronto Area. Award-winning builder Geranium Homes is seeing many Toronto-based visitors at its adult lifestyle golf course community of The Village at Sally Creek in Woodstock. This location is particularly popular among empty nesters and professional couples who find they can right-size their lifestyle with Geranium’s well designed floorplans.
“The affordability of these fully detached and semi-linked Energy Star qualified homes make them even more attractive to those who commute, you can be in London and Burlington in less than one hour,” says
Sue Webb Smith, Geranium’s marketing director. Semi-links start from only $289,900 and 50-ft. detached homes from $339,900.
Geranium has opened three fully furnished and elegantly decorated model homes. “Visitors to our models are finding they are able to imagine themselves living in these homes quite comfortably,” says Webb Smith.
The Village at Sally Creek model homes combine thoughtful design, construction quality and interior finishes, designed by acclaimed Bryon Patton & Associates Interior Design. The furnished models demonstrate Geranium’s semi-linked and fully detached bungalows and bungalow-lofts in this established neighbourhood.
In addition to excellent construction standards, Geranium’s homes are Energy Star for New Homes qualified, featuring third-party verification and up to 20 per cent energy savings (over homes built to Ontario Building Code minimum standards) from the day you move in.
The Sally Creek nine-hole executive golf course is now open and welcoming golfers who are eager to try out their skills after the winter hiatus. “Golf is just one of the many lifestyle attractions drawing new homebuyers to The Village at Sally Creek premier four-season adult-lifestyle community,” says Webb Smith. “The course is just a few minutes from
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our homes and the Bistro, which is open every day, is a great place to meet for a meal afterwards.” Geranium includes a free one-year golf club membership for two in the purchase price.
Woodstock is home to 350 hectares of parkland and open spaces, live theatre, a hospital, local transit system, recreation facilities, social clubs, dining, shopping and a farmer’s market.
Geranium Homes has been creating family neighbourhoods across Ontario for 35 years. In 2012, Geranium Homes won top industry awards: receiving The Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association’s Home Builder of the Year and the 2011 Canadian Home Builders’ Association Grand SAM Award.
The Geranium Homes sales centre is on Fairway Road at Vansittart avenue (Hwy. 59) in Woodstock. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday. Closed Thursday and Friday. Call Geranium at 519.290.3466 or 855.457.2559 or visit geraniumhomes.com
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London Home BuiLders’ Association (LHBA) members together with representatives of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, Canadian Home Builders’ Association, City of London dignitaries and friends gathered to celebrate industry successes and pay tribute to a year of leadership by Toby Stolee of Sifton Properties Ltd. as LHBA President.
Inscription on traditional Bent Hammer plaque read: “It is with unbending gratitude that we present the LHBA Bent Hammer Award to Toby Stolee – 2013 in recognition of his striking leadership as President of the London Home Builders’ Association.”
Constant in his belief in the goals of the LHBA, and knowledgeable and passionate about innovation in construction, Stolee focused on cultivating an understanding of the industry in the public and valued partners.
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Doug Wastell of Wastell Builders Group, accompanied by norm Brooks, LHBA President in 1957 and member of the founding fathers of LHBA in 1952, pledged his commitment to LHBA on the Ontario Building Code as he assumed the role of LHBA President for the 2013-14 term.
The LHBA would like to thank all its event partners: Bell Canada, Brouwer Plumbing and Heating, London major Applicances, Casey’s Creative Kitchens, Centura, Direct Energy, Hanson, Pollard Windows and Doors, Cardinal Fine Cabinetry Corp., Cohen Highly LLP, Fanshawe College, Lafarge, New Home & Condo Guide, Patene Building Supplies, Reliance Home Comfort and Sacwal Flooring Centres.
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H H H B A r e p o r t
Mathieu Langelier is Executive Officer of the HHHBA. He can be reached at
mathieu@hhhba.ca or 905.575.3344.
The government of Ontario recently released the 2013 budget, revealing some interesting numbers for surrounding municipalities, especially regarding transportation.
by MAtHieu LAngeLier
OntariO’s prOvincial budget:
Hamiltonians pay-up and get nothing
The governmenT of onTario recenTly released The 2013 budget, revealing some interesting numbers for surrounding municipalities, especially regarding transportation. unfortunately, Hamilton, for the most part, was missing from the discussion.
Much of the budget’s information on funds for Hamilton was lumped into the gtHa category; an increasingly popular acronym for the greater toronto and Hamilton area. the 2013 budget stated the gtHa will see “widening key sections of Hwy. 401 in the gtHa… and new HOv lanes on sections of Hwys. 401, 404, 410 and 427 in the gtHa.” note there is no mention of funds allotted to relieve congestion on the main Hamilton-toronto route via Hwy. 403. it seems as though Hamilton was completely left out of budget discussions. in fact, the only mention of Hamilton (as its own entity) was funding for a new facility at st. Joseph’s Hospital.
Other municipalities, however, were allocated quite sufficient finances for their transportation needs. For example, Ottawa was allotted $600 million towards its lrt project and the region of Waterloo was given
$300 million for its lrt project. another $416 million was set aside for the renewal of toronto’s streetcar fleet and $879 million for the extension of the spadina subway to vaughn. and what about Hamilton? aside from the perceived benefits of some highway improvements in the gtHa, Hamilton received zero dollars for transportation projects specific to our city; most significantly our own lrt project. this reflects the general uncertainty around this issue and the lack of provincial funding echoes this ambiguity. On a somewhat positive note, there was mention of some vague investments in gO transit that will hopefully fund all day service to and from Hamilton and increase ridership.
next month, Metrolinx will release its report detailing the revenue tools (such as taxes, fees or levies) that will be used to fund investment in public transit for the gtHa. Of course, Hamiltonians will be
expected to contribute to funding these p l a n s a nd new homebuyers w i l l likely be targeted for increased taxes, as all levels of government tend to do.
t he HHHba advocates not only for
home builders, but homebuyers as well. We firmly believe in the notion that all canadians should have access to affordable housing and we will continue to work closely with all levels of government in order to reduce all unnecessary financial burdens on new homebuyers.
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carriage gate homes Ancaster | legacy Coming soon – register now for an outstanding collection of stylish and sophisticated single-family homes nestled in an intimate enclave off of Lime Kiln Road. carriagegatehomes.com
dawn victoria homes Ancaster | evergreens on southcote Pre-construction pricing ends soon for these custom bungalow, bungaloft and two-storey home designs on 42- and 50-ft. lots. dawnvictoriahomes.com
cambridge homes Beamsville | Brownstones at the vineyards Pre-register for Phase 2 of Brownstones – two-storey towns near the wineries of Beamsville Bench. golfiteam.com
rosehaven homes Ancaster | tiffany hill Coming fall 2013 – Phase 2 release of towns, 36-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com
rosehaven homes Waterdown | Waterdown meadows Coming spring 2013 – Phase 2 limited release of 35-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com
rosehaven homes/ homes by desantis stoney creek | on the ridge Coming fall 2013 – towns, semis, 35- and 40-ft. lots from the mid $200’s. liveontheridge.ca
countrygreen homes Waterdown | the uptowns of Waterdown New release coming soon, of urban style towns from the mid $200’s. countrygreenhomes.com
ljm developments Burlington | Appleby gardens Now selling – pre-construction pricing on condos starting from $229,000. applebygardens.ca
new openingslosani homes lower stoney creek | orchard Park Fully decorated model home now open; various lots, pricing and floorplans available. losanihomes.com
spallacci homes hamilton | eden Park Grand Opening of Chateau-inspired semis collection. spallaccihomes.com
branthaven homes Binbrook | celebration Grand opening of this two-storey townhome collection in Binbrook’s only forest-edged lots. branthaven.com
mountainview homes Welland | harvest estates New model home grand opening at this community of single-detached homes. mountainview.com
homes by desantis niagara falls | lyon’s creek Summer closings are available in this community of detached two-storey homes, as well as bungalows and bungalofts. homesbydesantis.com
phelps homes grimsby | the Bedford collection Model home now open at this private enclave of 28 bungalows a short walk from downtown Grimsby. bedfordcollection.ca
mountainview homes fonthill | the residences at lookout Second phase now open – new bungalow collection on 50-ft. lots. mountainview.com
new releasesempire communities stoney creek | victory New release of two-storey townhomes from $269,990. victoryempire.com
rosehaven homes chippawa | lyon’s creek Coming soon – model homes plus new release of 50-ft. detached lots. rosehavenhomes.com
rosehaven homes thorold | gibson heights Coming soon – new release of towns and model homes. rosehavenhomes.com
spallacci homes hamilton | eden Park Phase 4 release of exceptional 32- and 40-ft. lots. spallaccihomes.com
mattamy homes oakville | the Preserve Now open – a new release of village homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com
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ancaster rOseHaven HOmes Tiffany Hill • from $480's 32
Beamsville HOmes By desantis Lincoln Square • • from $249,900 11
Beamsville camBridge HOmes Brownstones at the Vineyards • from $271,900 49
Binbrook BrantHaven HOmes Celebration • from $246,990 13
Brantford emPire cOmmunities Wyndfield • • from $191,990 2&3
Burlington tOByn Park HOmes ParkCity • from the $180's 37
Burlington lJm develOPments Appleby Gardens • from $229,000 51
caledon mOnarcH The Village of SouthFields • • from high $300's 44&45
chippawa rOseHaven HOmes Lyon's Creek • • from low $300's 32
fonthill fOrest Park HOmes The Village Landing • • from $249,900 55
fort erie Park lane HOme Builders Garrison Village • • from the $250's 48
georgetown menkes The Enclaves of Upper Canada • • from low $400's 31
grimsby BrantHaven HOmes Bravo! By the Lake • from $219,990 12
grimsby Bucci HOmes Bliss • from mid $260's 39
Hamilton emPire cOmmunities Summerlea • from $246,990 2&3
Hamilton new HOrizOn City Square • from $202,990 33
niagara mOuntainview HOmes Thundering Waters • from high $200's 9
niagara Park lane HOme Builders North Ridge Meadows • • from the $250's 48
niagara PHelPs HOmes Brookside • • • from mid $200's 57
niagara PHelPs HOmes Streamside • • from mid $300's 57
niagara on the lake Bw HOmes Niagara on the Green • • • from $200's 5
Oakville menkes Millstone • from $309,990 30
Port dalhousie augustine grOuP cOrP. Port Place • from $297,990 36
smithville PHelPs HOmes Harvest Heights • • from the $270's 57
st. catharines Bw HOmes Victoria Village • from $289,900 4
stevensville Park lane HOme Builders Village Creek • • from the $250's 48
stoney creek augustine grOuP cOrP. Treviso • from $249,900 43
stoney creek emPire cOmmunities Victory • • from $274,990 2&3
stoney creek rOseHaven On The Ridge • • 32
thorold great gulf Thorold Rolling Meadows • from $307,990 78&79
thorold rOseHaven HOmes Gibson Heights • • from $240,000's 32
waterdown cOuntry green HOmes The Uptowns of Waterdown • from mid $200's 7
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Port Place has made a splash in St. Catharines with its plans for this
state-of-the-art, 17-storey condominium tower that will forever change the Port Dalhousie skyline.
Over the next two years, developers of Port Place will initiate a transformation of this popular summer locale on the Lake Ontario shore with an ambitious mixed-used waterfront development that will preserve
key heritage elements while adding upscale condo suites, 36,000 sq. ft. of ground level commercial space, a theatre and a boutique hotel.
At the heart of the development will be a public square surrounded by shops, outdoor patios and a mix of restaurants to energize the waterfront. In winter, the square will provide an outdoor skating rink. The ground level of the tower will be a collection of retail stores, restaurants, and services complementing the beach, boutique shops, cafes and activities that already exist, with a suite of professional of� ces on the second storey accessible by elevator. Also just released are 15 Harbour Lofts, which sit atop the commercial space and
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Port Place will introduce residential units to the waterfront, while the theatre, hotel and commercial space will draw patrons to boost the local economy. The project will be an asset for the community, says Brian Tilley, vice-president of sales and marketing for The Augustine Group. “It really will become a year-round destination.”
Another component of the Port Place development – a 103-room boutique hotel – is on the brink of being sold to a major name in the hotel and hospitality industry. The hotel will also run the project’s 400-seat world-class theatre. The hotel will incorporate the preserved facade of the Austin Hotel, a tiny 1845 stone jail that is one of the oldest in Canada, and the Lakeside Hotel, of� cially designated as a heritage building.
Sales are at 30 per cent for the 80 condo units in the tower, with prices ranging from $297,990 for a 565-sq.-ft. suite to $3 million for a 3,000-sq.-ft. penthouse. Average suite size will be 1,100 sq. ft., with average prices of about $500,000. With the retail space sold, reduced pricing is being offered for a limited time on 20 suites to secure the � nal stage of � nancing. Only a few remaining sales are needed and then construction can begin with a completion date just in time for the 2015 Pan Am games and the rowing competitions that
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With experience in the construction industry totaling more than 50 years, the diverse team behind this project includes Derek Martin with 20-plus years of experience in heavy civil construction and other major projects, including the bobsled track for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler; Harvard-trained architect Michael Kirkland of Toronto’s Kirkland Partnership to design the tower, which offers expanses of glass and large balconies; and Toronto designer Alex Chapman of Union31 to design the suites and common areas as well as the onsite model suite, a showpiece of the level of luxury living that awaits.
Toronto is just an hour away by car – or 30 minutes byboat – and the Buffalo international airport is a 30-minute drive. Being in the heart of Niagara, wine country is also minutes away, and golf courses are found in every direction.
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You may be well familiar with St. Catharines, Ont. – the largest city in Ontario’s Niagara Region, blessed with
proximity to Toronto, the U.S. border and so many other great natural landmarks such as the Niagara River, the Welland Canal, Niagara-on-the-Lake and the area’s famous wine country.
But if you haven’t taken the time to get to know one of St. Catharines’ most charming communities – Port Dalhousie – perhaps it’s time you did.
Indeed, an historically signi� cant part of the Welland Canal and home to the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, Port Dalhousie is a community enjoying a wave of resurgence. As a port locale, it boasts a natural waterfront appeal that is now also enjoying expansion in
residential construction and other commercial ventures designed to augment lifestyle and boost the local economy.
If the name sounds familiar, that’s likely because it is. Port Dalhousie is named for George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie, Governor General of British North America, who also gave his name to Dalhousie University in Halifax, and the town of Dalhousie, NB.
Originally farmland, Port Dalhousie has a rich history as a maritime community, as an important part of the Welland Canal and the shipping industry.
Visit the piers that were originally built as part of construction of the Second Welland Canal in 1838, and you’ll see one of the community’s treasured landmarks – the lighthouses. Tour Lakeside Park and you’ll
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encounter another of Port Dalhousie’s most endearing features – a wooden merry-go-round that dates back to 1898 and is still operational today, at the cost of a nickel. It’s just one of the ways the community connects present day with historic past.
Take a walking tour of the old downtown, and you’ll encounter countless historical landmarks – from churches to libraries to locks and other nautical features – that touch on Port Dalhousie’s history.
Among the residential projects underway in Port Dalhousie is Port Place, a waterfront condo development from Augustine Group (see story page 34).
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Tarion studying WARRANTY PROTECTION FOR CONDO CONVERSIONS
TARION WARRANTY CORP. IS STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OFproviding warranty coverage for condominium conversions.
Harry Herskowitz, the chair of Tarion’s board of directors, made the announcement recently during Tarion’s annual public meeting in Toronto. “While we’re proud of the warranty coverage we provide to new condominium owners, we would like to do more, if possible, to level the playing � eld for consumers purchasing so-called condo conversions,” he says.
These are condos that may have started life as a commercial property, a hotel, an apartment or a schoolhouse. With varying degrees of refurbishing and new construction, they are turned into condominium units and sold to new owners. As the Tarion warranty program was conceived as a new home protection plan, Tarion at present cannot provide warranty protection for such conversion projects.
The current rules do not allow Tarion to offer coverage in older buildings, even those that have not previously contained residential units. Given the unique nature of most condo conversions, these projects present additional challenges for warranty coverage and a signi� cant � nancial risk.
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Tarion President and CEO Howard Bogach adds, “We’ll be doing extensive research to determine the feasibility of providing statutory warranty coverage for homes in converted condominium buildings. At Tarion we are committed to always looking for better ways to serve Ontario consumers.”
Tarion expects to be able to report its findings and recommendations to the minister this fall.
Tarion Warranty Corp. is a private corporation established in 1976 to serve as the regulator of the new home building industry in Ontario. In this role, Tarion licenses all new home and condominium builders pursuant to provincial legislation. This statute requires new home builders to provide purchasers with warranty coverage that is guaranteed by Tarion. Tarion also establishes minimum time standards for after-sales service and adjudicates issues between homeowners and builders. As of the end of 2012, more than 381,000 homes in Ontario were protected under warranty.
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The more comfortable and confident you feel in the mover you select, the smoother moving day will go. Customer service, walking the walk and talking the talk, is really what its all about!
and Choose your mover wIselyby dan hopkins
When it comes to moving, a little homeWork ahead of time can save a lot of headaches later on.
Face it – your “stuff” is important to you, and you want movers who treat your furnishings and accessories that way. some items such as toasters and even sofas can be replaced if they are damaged, but other things such as family photos and heirlooms are irreplaceable. at Two men and a Truck, we adopted the tagline “movers who Care” to reflect how critical it is to treat every move with complete respect for our clients and every one of their possessions.
when you shop for a mover, remember that the lowest bidder is not necessarily your smartest move. you want a company that has a track record for providing excellent service – with “service” being the key word. Customer service includes much more than the actual packing and transporting of your items; it starts with the first contact. you should be able to expect a pleasant, professional representative to provide you with an estimate that is well thought out and fair.
service extends to promptness, cleanliness and thoroughness at both ends of the move. It also involves open lines of communication. ask questions of the movers you are considering – and if they are reluctant to give you a straight answer, move on to others.
one of the best ways to find a mover is through word of mouth. ask your friends, neighbours and relatives which companies they used and how pleased they were.
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moving can be one of the most exciting – and most stressful – times of your life. hiring a mover who cares as much as you do about getting your possessions from point a to point B efficiently, economically and safely will reduce the stress and increase the fun. your movers play an integral role in helping you adapt to your new surroundings.
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New-home owNers honour the industry’s finest
OntariO hOmeOwners have selected the building industry’s finest for Tarion’s 2013 Awards of excellence. Although it may seem cliché, I think of each of the 20 finalists as true winners because they made it to the top of their categories by providing the very best customer service for their homebuyers. It’s no small feat to be considered as a Tarion Awards of excellence finalist, as there were 252 builders eligible for an award.
I was joined by the honourable Tracy macCharles, minister of Con-sumer services at a recent luncheon to honour the finalists. The minister offered her congratulations to the 2013 Tarion Awards of excellence recipients for so capably representing ontario’s building industry.
Along with members of Tarion’s Board of Directors, minister macCharles and I presented the 2013 Tarion Awards of excellence to: • Tridel, Toronto – highrise category • Fusion Homes, Guelph – large volume category • Klemencic Homes, Trenton – medium volume category • Parry Homes Inc., London – small volume category It’s no surprise to me that many of the award recipients and finalists have been recognized in previous years as leaders in customer service. Providing exceptional service takes commitment and dedication on behalf of everyone involved. For many of these builders, that means investing in a culture of customer service excellence throughout the organization.
The awards are based on the results of a comprehensive survey sent to more than 40,000 ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between oct. 1, 2011 and sept. 30, 2012. more than 6,800 survey responses were received, representing 17 per cent of consumers who bought a new home in ontario during that time. The results were tabulated by Crunch research in partnership with harris Decima.
survey questions covered every stage of the homeowner-builder relation-ship beginning with the signing of the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, pre-delivery inspection and after sales service.
The Awards of excellence represent an honour every business person strives for; recognition of a job well done, based on the people whose opinions matter most – their own customers. I consider it a privilege that these are the only awards in ontario that recognize new home builders exclusively for customer service and congratulate all of the 2013 Tarion Award of excellence finalists.
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blake seeberger, senior vice-president of residential construction, reid’s heritage homes, says, “reid’s heritage homes has a long-standing commitment to building environmentally friendly homes and communities, and we are honoured to be chosen for this important initiative that will take us to the next level of green sustainability. We believe this is one of the most important environmental projects in the country at this time.”
seeberger adds, “We always have sustainable initiatives at the forefront of our minds. We constantly aim to improve in this area, and take on the newest advancements in energy efficient building practices whenever we can. We were thrilled to be one of five builders handpicked by national resources canada and owens corning canada for a national net Zero homes program, especially as the only homebuilder chosen in ontario, outside the ottawa area.”
the $4-million net-Zero energy housing Project is co-funded by the canadian government, owens corning canada and the participating builders. At least 25 net Zero energy homes will be built across the country; reid’s heritage homes has committed to building five in southwestern ontario.
“our participation in this program means that reid’s heritage homes agrees to invest knowledge, time and resources into the future of sustainable building in canada,” seeberger says. our team will build five homes that produce as much energy as they use. As net Zero homes, these homes will be the most advanced homes in the way of energy efficiency in canada. to be specific, the net Zero homes are 15 years ahead of the homebuilding industry today. the building technology used will pave the path for future environmentally conscious builders and future eco-conscious communities.” reid’s heritage homes has accepted this exciting challenge with the goal of advancing the awareness and science behind sustainable building practices, by determining optimal innovative systems that will work in the ultra-efficient, net Zero homes.
the project, beginning with technical design, planning and training, and culminating in the construction of the homes, is now underway, and will be completed by 2016. the net Zero homes built by reid’s heritage homes will include advanced heating, cooling and ventilation systems; high efficiency windows; superior levels of insulation and air tightness; solar panels that feed back to the grid; significant water conservation measures; and many other environmentally progressive features.
reid’s heritage homes has a long history of being at the leading edge of advanced building. Accomplishments in this area include:
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• building the second leed-h Platinum home in canada (and the first in the Kitchener-cambridge-Waterloo area)
• maintaining status as an energy star builder – with many of reid’s heritage communities entirely energy star Qualified
• receiving the energy star Participant of the year award in 2012, as the first homebuilder in canada to be acknowledged with this honour
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While there are a number of factors to consider when deciding on the right location to buy a home, Canadians view the safety of a neighbourhood to be the most important (63 per cent) feature of a home’s location, according to a new BMO Bank of Montreal survey.
The survey, conducted by Pollara, also found that living on a quiet street (43 per cent), having good neighbours (30 per cent), having a short commute to work (28 per cent) and being near family and friends (25 per cent) rank high on Canadians’ list of location priorities when buying a home.
“Everyone has a unique set of personal and financial priorities, so it’s important that those particular needs are considered when deciding on the right location to purchase a home,” says Laura Parsons, mortgage expert, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Taking a practical approach to home buying is the key to preventing yourself from getting ‘swept away’ by the bells and whistles of a house. Home buyers should make a list of needs versus wants
and prioritize them in order of highest to lowest importance.”
The poll also revealed that significant differences become apparent when comparing the national averages to first-time homebuyers. For instance:» Having a short commute to work is
more important to first-time buyers than the average buyer (34 per cent versus 28 per cent)
» Living near public transit (28 per cent versus 19 per cent) is also higher on the priority list for first-timers than repeat buyers
However, living on a quiet street (30 per cent versus 43 per cent) and having good neighbours (21 per cent versus 30 per cent) are far less important to first-timers.
BMO report shows safety, quiet street and good neighbours are top priorities for homebuyers
Location, Location, Location
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cALcuLAte YouR mortGaGe Payments
01Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income
of you and your spouse.
02Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford
to make on your home.
03Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of
money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.
04Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the
left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)
05Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.
Divide by 1,000.
06Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and
monthly property taxes.
07If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross
monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.
cHart fIGure mortGaGe amount÷ 1,000
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Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies varyin their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice andget pre-qualified.
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3.00% 9.65 6.90 5.54 4.73 4.21
3.25% 9.76 7.02 5.66 4.86 4.34
3.50% 9.88 7.14 5.79 4.99 4.48
3.75% 9.99 7.26 5.91 5.13 4.61
4.00% 10.11 7.38 6.04 5.26 4.76
4.25% 10.23 7.50 6.17 5.40 4.90
4.50% 10.34 7.63 6.30 5.53 5.04
4.75% 10.46 7.75 6.44 5.67 5.19
5.00% 10.58 7.88 6.57 5.82 5.34
5.25% 10.70 8.01 6.74 5.96 5.49
5.50% 10.82 8.14 6.85 6.10 5.64
5.75% 10.94 8.27 6.98 6.25 5.79
6.00% 11.07 8.40 7.12 6.40 5.95
6.25% 11.19 8.53 7.26 6.55 6.11
6.50% 11.31 8.66 7.41 6.70 6.26
6.75% 11.43 8.80 7.55 6.85 6.42
7.00% 11.56 8.93 7.69 7.00 6.59
7.25% 11.68 9.07 7.84 7.16 6.75
7.50% 11.81 9.21 7.99 7.32 6.91
7.75% 11.94 9.34 8.14 7.47 7.08
8.00% 12.06 9.48 8.28 7.63 7.25
8.25% 12.19 9.62 8.44 7.79 7.42
8.50% 12.32 9.76 8.59 7.95 7.59
8.75% 12.45 9.90 8.74 8.12 7.76
9.00% 12.58 10.05 8.86 8.28 7.93
9.25% 12.71 10.19 9.05 8.45 8.10
9.50% 12.84 10.33 9.20 8.62 8.28
9.75% 12.97 10.48 9.36 8.78 8.45
10.00% 13.10 10.63 9.52 8.95 8.63
10.25% 13.24 10.77 9.68 9.12 8.80
10.50% 13.37 10.92 9.84 9.29 8.98
10.75% 13.50 11.06 10.00 9.46 9.16
11.00% 13.64 11.22 10.16 9.63 9.34
11.25% 13.77 11.36 10.32 9.80 9.52
11.50% 13.91 11.52 10.49 9.97 9.70
11.75% 14.04 11.66 10.65 10.15 9.88
12.00% 14.18 11.82 10.81 10.32 10.06
12.25% 14.32 11.97 10.98 10.49 10.25
12.50% 14.46 12.13 11.15 10.67 10.43
12.75% 14.59 12.28 11.31 10.85 10.61
This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 ÷ 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50
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aTB Financial 2.6 4 3.1 3.14 3.55 4.39 3.04 6.30op 6.30op 6.50op
alterna Svgs/alterna Bk 2.85 4 3.05 3.09 3.09 2.99 3.09 6.30op 6.30op
Bank of montreal 3.1 4 3 3.04 3.55 4.54 3.09 6.30op 6.30op
Bank of nova Scotia 3 4.55 3.75 2.69 3.99 2.99 4.99 6.45op 6.50op
Canadian Western Bank 4 3 3.04 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.45op 6.30op
CIBC 3.2 3 3.14 3.55 2.99 5.14 6.70op 6.35op
HSBC Bank Canada 3 4.45 2.7 3.95 2.98 4.99 3.4 6.20op 6.35op
ICICI Bank Canada 3.05 3.15 3.65 3.64 3.69 3.44
InG Direct 3 3 3 2.79 2.99 3.08
Laurentian Bank n/a 4.4 3.09 3.14 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.70op 6.30op
manulife Bank 3 4.45 3 3.05 3.1 3.1 3.09 4.00op
monCana Bank 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.89 2.99
national Bank n/a 4 3.1 3.14 3.55 4.54 3.39 6.70op 6.30op
President’s Choice Finan 3.2 3.2 3.24 3.35 3.44
Royal Bank 3 4 3 3.04 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.30op 6.30op
TD Canada Trust 3.2 3 3.04 3.55 2.99 5.14 6.30op
tRust comPAnies aGf trust n/a 2.99 3.1 3.5 3.64 3.04
Community Trust n/a 6.5 3.1 3.35 3.95 4.64 5.24
Effort Trust n/a 4.45 3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 4.95 6.30op 6.30op
Home Trust Company 3.2 3.49 2.74 2.49 2.79 2.99 2.89
Investors Group Trust n/a 4 3 3.14 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.50op 6.30op
mTCC 3 4.55 3.75 2.69 3.99 2.99 4.99 6.45op 6.50op
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airline financial c.u. 4 2.99 3.25 3.29 3.09 3.49 6.25op
Comtech Credit union 2.79 6.6 2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 3.09 8.40op 9.00op
First national Fin. LP 3.95 2.74 2.69 2.79 2.99 2.99
FirstOntario C.u. 2.79 2.99 3.14 3.19 3.24 2.97 6.34op 6.34op
London Life n/a 4 3 3.14 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.50op 6.30op
Luminus Financial 2.95 3.1 3 2.75 2.95 3.05 3.95
mCaP 2.9 3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 5.14 7.00op
meridian Credit union 2.85 4.45 3.1 3.14 3.7 2.98 3.19 6.30op
Parama Credit union 2.9 3 3.05 3.15 3.25 3.4
Steinbach Credit union 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.8 3
Teachers Credit union 4 4.45 2.99 3.04 2.79 3.89 3.19 6.30op 6.50op
comPARe moRtgAge RAtes for your Best dealchARteRed BAnKs Variable 6 months 1 Year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years
notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. all rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice.R.O.R. RaTES On REQuEST op OPEn ----- nOT QuOTInG n/a nOT aVaILaBLEmay 16 2013. Prepared By Fiscal agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700
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A review of 2012 sales from the BILD Industry and Land Develop-ment Association (BILD) and RealNet Canada Inc. provides some excel-lent insight into how policy issues are affecting the market. Speci� cally, it underlines how challenging land availability is becoming for develop-ers – and, though they may not realize it yet – for consumers.
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Well, John, prices may indeed dip in some areas of Southwestern Ontario and the GTA, and in some housing categories, but your gen-eralization that new lowrise home prices are going to come down across the board is not entirely accurate.
Perpetuating a common misconception, John fails to differentiate the new home market from resale. Generally, the two are very different, and the factors that in� uence each are distinct.
Now is still a good time to buy a new home – and here’s why.In the Toronto example, the issue affecting new home sales is not
the “slowing market,” rather land supply and other challenges speci� c to the home building industry.
The results speak for themselves. Lowrise new home sales in the GTA are way down, as is lowrise supply. Prices in the same period, meanwhile, are way up – great for people who’ve already bought new homes, but less so for prospective buyers on the new-home hunt now.
WHAT’S AFFECTING SUPPLY TO SUCH AN EXTENT?BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey explains that “The decline in lowrise sales is a direct result of provincial public policy that has en-couraged intensi� cation in existing communities and constrained land supply in the regions surrounding the city of Toronto.”
Adds BILD First Vice-Chair Steve Deveaux: “Governments must acknowledge that the constraints being placed on the market, particu-larly in the lowrise sector, are having dire results. Land constraints, regulatory requirements and a complex approval process fraught with delays are seriously challenging the vitality of the lowrise sector, as well as housing choice for the new-home buyer.”
The issue is not exclusive to the GTA. Tuckey and Deveaux’s counterparts in Hamilton, Ottawa and elsewhere in the province are citing similar challenges.
Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ As-sociation Executive Of� cer Mathieu Lan-gelier recently wrote in New Home & Condo Guide that one city council deci-sion was directly adding at least $3,000 to the cost of new homes in Hamilton.
A builder recently recounted a story about how one municipality instituted at 125-per-cent increase in development charges – 125 per cent – as the city in question (and others across the province) tries to improve on decades-old infra-structure. The company saw talking the municipality down to only a 100-per-cent increase as a victory. The net effect of this action is that each homesite in the p r op os e d de ve l opment b e g i n sat $65,000 – before a shovel even hits the ground.
What effects new home prices more than market conditions is hard costs – land, materials, trades and development fees – and none of those is going down.
If you’re lucky, you may � nd a builder selling off remaining lots in a community by offering incentives such as upgrades to standard features, credits in décor centres or design services – or slight dis-counts off inventory. But developers are more likely to delay a project launch, rather than lower prices.
So, John and other prospective new-home buyers – there’s no need to wait. If you’re � nancially prepared (and the Bank of Canada just, once again, announced it was holding interest rates), now is a good time to buy.
Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the
basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be
reached at wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com or follow him on Twitt er at Twitt er.com/WayneKarlby WAYNE KARL
PLANNINGTO BUY NEW?
Now is agood time
f u n d a m e n t a l l y s p e a k i n g
MAY 25 - JUN 8, 2013 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 85
085 FS Buying new, buy now_AY-WK.indd 85 5/22/13 2:49:07 PM
SAVE $25,000GREAT GULF HOMES IN THOROLD NIAGARA
FROM $307,9901,845 -2,305 SQ.FT.
VISIT OUR PRESENTATION CENTRE
CLOSE IN 120 DAYS
SALEPRICE:
$307990
The Brock SQ.FT: 1,845
CURRENT PRICE: $332990
ROLLING MEADOWS
DETACHED HOMES42 FT. LOTS
The NiagaraSQ.FT: 2,015
SALE PRICE:
$312990
CURRENT PRICE:
$337990The Escarpment
SQ.FT: 2,165
SALE PRICE:
$319990
CURRENT PRICE:
$344990The ErieSQ.FT: 2,305
SALE PRICE:
$327990
CURRENT PRICE:
$352990
*$15,000 in upgrades on 42’ lots and $20,000 on 50’ lots. Linked below grade. See sales representative for details. Prices, sizes and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Illustration is artist’s impression. All square footages are approximate. Actual usable space varies from stated floor area.
GREATGULF.COM /THOROLD
MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN42' AND 50' LOTS 1,845 – 3,095 SQ. FT. FROM $307,990
Up to$20,000 in upgrades*
SALES OFFICE & MODEL HOMESADDRESS: 1 Sunset Way off Barker Parkway and Hwy. 58 HOURS: Mon-Wed, 2pm-7pm
Thur & Fri, Closed Sat & Sun, 12pm-5pm
PHONE: 905.680.0841 • Model homes close 30 minutes prior to sales centre
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Oval tub
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Raised Ceiling
W.I.C.
8'x8' ceiling opening
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Standard 4'x4' Skylight above
Opt. CoveredDeck withSkylights
Bedroom 49'0" x 10'4"
Railing
W.I.C.
Railing
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CoveredPorch
Garage18'3" x 22'2"
Family Room18'1" x 12'0"
Breakfast11'9" x 10'0"
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Bedroom 312'0" x 11'0"
Raised Ceiling
W.I.C.
W.I.C.
Dn
Lin W.I.C.
Bath 2
Bedroom 214'7" x 10'6"(11'4")
Bedroom 312'0" x 11'0"
Master Bedroom15'6"(21'0") x 12'2"
Ensuite
Oval tub
SH
W.I.C.
Raised Ceiling
W.I.C.
8'x8' ceiling opening
SlopedUp
Standard 4'x4' Skylight above
Opt. CoveredDeck withSkylights
Bedroom 49'0" x 10'4"
Railing
W.I.C.
Railing
Tiled ledge
Opt. Linen closets
CoveredPorch
Garage18'3" x 22'2"
Family Room18'1" x 12'0"
Breakfast11'9" x 10'0"
Dn
Up
Opt. 2-Sided Gas Fireplace
Door only if gradingPermits additionalSteps may be required
Door only If gradingPermits
Railing
Dining/Living10'0" x 17'0"
Ledge
Opt. Skylights
PWD
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Kitchen13'11" x 8'8"
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PatioDoor
Laundry
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Furn
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42' FEATURES 1. Beautiful light filled homes
2. Oversized windows
3. Breakfast areas
4. Gourmet kitchens
5. Two car garage
6. Spacious family rooms
7. Large ensuites
8. Standard skylights
86 New home & coNdo guide Swo | may 25 - jun 8, 2013
086-087-Great Gulf-Thorold 01-19-13.indd 86 5/22/13 11:54:43 AM
SAVE $25,000GREAT GULF HOMES IN THOROLD NIAGARA
FROM $307,9901,845 -2,305 SQ.FT.
VISIT OUR PRESENTATION CENTRE
CLOSE IN 120 DAYS
SALEPRICE:
$307990
The Brock SQ.FT: 1,845
CURRENT PRICE: $332990
ROLLING MEADOWS
DETACHED HOMES42 FT. LOTS
The NiagaraSQ.FT: 2,015
SALE PRICE:
$312990
CURRENT PRICE:
$337990The Escarpment
SQ.FT: 2,165
SALE PRICE:
$319990
CURRENT PRICE:
$344990The ErieSQ.FT: 2,305
SALE PRICE:
$327990
CURRENT PRICE:
$352990
*$15,000 in upgrades on 42’ lots and $20,000 on 50’ lots. Linked below grade. See sales representative for details. Prices, sizes and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Illustration is artist’s impression. All square footages are approximate. Actual usable space varies from stated floor area.
GREATGULF.COM /THOROLD
MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN42' AND 50' LOTS 1,845 – 3,095 SQ. FT. FROM $307,990
Up to$20,000 in upgrades*
SALES OFFICE & MODEL HOMESADDRESS: 1 Sunset Way off Barker Parkway and Hwy. 58 HOURS: Mon-Wed, 2pm-7pm
Thur & Fri, Closed Sat & Sun, 12pm-5pm
PHONE: 905.680.0841 • Model homes close 30 minutes prior to sales centre
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Y. 4
06
HW
Y. 5
8
HWY. 20
Beaverdams Rd.
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LIN W.I.C.
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Bedroom 312'0" x 11'0"
Raised Ceiling
W.I.C.
W.I.C.
Dn
Lin W.I.C.
Bath 2
Bedroom 214'7" x 10'6"(11'4")
Bedroom 312'0" x 11'0"
Master Bedroom15'6"(21'0") x 12'2"
Ensuite
Oval tub
SH
W.I.C.
Raised Ceiling
W.I.C.
8'x8' ceiling opening
SlopedUp
Standard 4'x4' Skylight above
Opt. CoveredDeck withSkylights
Bedroom 49'0" x 10'4"
Railing
W.I.C.
Railing
Tiled ledge
Opt. Linen closets
CoveredPorch
Garage18'3" x 22'2"
Family Room18'1" x 12'0"
Breakfast11'9" x 10'0"
Dn
Up
Opt. 2-Sided Gas Fireplace
Door only if gradingPermits additionalSteps may be required
Door only If gradingPermits
Railing
Dining/Living10'0" x 17'0"
Ledge
Opt. Skylights
PWD
Opt. CoveredDeck with skylights
F
Dw
S
Breakfast bar
Kitchen13'11" x 8'8"
Up
PatioDoor
Laundry
D
W
Des
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Opt. U
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P
CL
CL
Foyer
Ground FloorElevation ‘A’
Second FloorElevation ‘A’
Ground FloorElevation ‘B’
Second FloorElevation ‘B’
BasementElevation ‘B’
UnfinishedBasement
Standard3 pc rough-in
Up
Unexcavated
Sump
HWT
Furn
OptionalCold Storage
Low Headroom
Alt.Sump
BasementElevation ‘A’
HWT
Furn
OptionalCold Storage
Low Headroom
Alt.Sump
Sump
UnfinishedBasement
Standard3 pc rough-in
Up
Unexcavated
7.
8.
CL
CoveredPorch
CL
CL
Foyer PWD
LIN W.I.C.
Bedroom 214'7" x 10'6"
Bedroom 312'0" x 11'0"
Raised Ceiling
W.I.C.
W.I.C.
Dn
Lin W.I.C.
Bath 2
Bedroom 214'7" x 10'6"(11'4")
Bedroom 312'0" x 11'0"
Master Bedroom15'6"(21'0") x 12'2"
Ensuite
Oval tub
SH
W.I.C.
Raised Ceiling
W.I.C.
8'x8' ceiling opening
SlopedUp
Standard 4'x4' Skylight above
Opt. CoveredDeck withSkylights
Bedroom 49'0" x 10'4"
Railing
W.I.C.
Railing
Tiled ledge
Opt. Linen closets
CoveredPorch
Garage18'3" x 22'2"
Family Room18'1" x 12'0"
Breakfast11'9" x 10'0"
Dn
Up
Opt. 2-Sided Gas Fireplace
Door only if gradingPermits additionalSteps may be required
Door only If gradingPermits
Railing
Dining/Living10'0" x 17'0"
Ledge
Opt. Skylights
PWD
Opt. CoveredDeck with skylights
F
Dw
S
Breakfast bar
Kitchen13'11" x 8'8"
Up
PatioDoor
Laundry
D
W
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P
CL
CL
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Second FloorElevation ‘A’
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UnfinishedBasement
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Up
Unexcavated
Sump
HWT
Furn
OptionalCold Storage
Low Headroom
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BasementElevation ‘A’
HWT
Furn
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Sump
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Standard3 pc rough-in
Up
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2.
1.
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6.
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2. Oversized windows
3. Breakfast areas
4. Gourmet kitchens
5. Two car garage
6. Spacious family rooms
7. Large ensuites
8. Standard skylights
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