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May 9 - June 6, 2014 Volume 26 Issue 05
Edmonton Edition Your Best Source for New Homes
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
TIPS FOR BUYINGYOUR FIRST HOME
NEW-HOME BUYERSBLESSED WITH OPTIONS
ALBERTA ECONOMYTOPS IN THE COUNTRY
ON ANY DEVICEVIEWUS
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6408 16 Avenue SW780.431.8816
Walker LakesOnly 2 Lots Left!
1005 Watt Promenade SW780.431.8806
Chappelle Gardenswith Attached Garages3308 Cutler Crescent SW
780.431.8842
Rosenthalwith Garage Pad
9026 Rosenthal Link NW780.430.8445
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3305 Weidle Way SW780.431.8836
Manning Villagewith Garage Pad
Manning Drive & 153rd Ave780.431.8804
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Detached Double Car Garages780.431.8806
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Come see for yourself VISIT OUR EDUCATION INSPIRED SHOwHOmE AT 2135 GlenriddinG Way SWwalk through a real Landmark home and read the museum style signs that help you see what’s beyond the walls. Regardless of the builder you choose, taking a tour of our brand new Education Inspired Showhome will help you make an informed decision.
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features & editorialsIN EVERY ISSUE
10 Editor’s Note
COLUMNISTS
36 Fundamentally SpeakingFour tips to help guide your first homebuying decision by Wayne Karl
60 CHBA - AlbertaBuyers can be choosers: new home market delivers opportunityby Jim Rivait
68 Money MattersFixing your credit history – steps to getting back on trackby Gail Vaz-Oxlade
90 Homebuyers’ HelpWater features – the choices are endlessby Shane’s Landscaping & Contracting Ltd.
92 The Tax ManCapital gains versus income – intention matters by George Dube
96 Quick TipsDon’t let your stuff control youby Hellen Buttigieg
HOMEBUYERS’ HELP
18 New Homebuyers’ Resource SectionMortgage calculator and rate table
81 Community ProfileAmbleside in Windermere: Edmonton’s ‘It’ community
103 Showhome ReviewBedrock Homes – Maple Crest showhomes in the southeast
116 Web DirectoryEdmonton area builders, developers and communities
IN THE NEWS
38 EconomyAlberta to top provincial growth rankings in 2014: RBC
46 CMHCCMHC changing insurance products for self-employed
64 HomebuyingYoung Canadians putting their money where their house is
Community Profile
P. 81AMBLESIDE IN WINDERMERE Edmonton’s ‘It’ community to call home
contentsMAY 9 - JUNE 6, 2014 || VOLUME 26 ISSUE 5
May 9 - June 6, 2014 Volume 26 Issue 05
Edmonton Edition Your Best Source for New Homes
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
TIPS FOR BUYINGYOUR FIRST HOME
NEW-HOME BUYERSBLESSED WITH OPTIONS
ALBERTA ECONOMYTOPS IN THE COUNTRY
ON ANY DEVICEVIEWUS
VICE-PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA
Jacqueline HillEDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT
Susan LeggeDIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL
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To each his own, as the saying goes, and when it comes to choosing what type of new
home to purchase, today’s buyers have plenty of options. For some, choices are dictated primarily by budget, location or family circumstances; for others, � nancial freedom and where they are in life may allow them to select purely by home type.
Indeed, the answer to this question varies and depends on many factors. One common mistake buyers – particularly � rst-timers – make is buying more home than they can handle. Experts agree making yourself house-poor is not a wise decision, and the best news is that with the variety of product available from builders today, you are
What type of home?When answering this question, be sure to take all factors into consideration
New home experienceMake wise choices and enjoy the process
sure to be able to � nd a new home that suits your taste and budget.
It’s also important to remember that homeowners buy and sell many times over in their lifetime, so if your � rst or second home isn’t quite your dream home, you can always plan to move up, downsize or adjust however you need to in your homeowning future.
And as a number of stories in this issue illustrate, builders o� er excellent, award-winning homes to suit just about everyone. Get out there and explore!
When only a new home will do, those in the market will be pleasantly surprised by the
exceptional value and attention to detail a new home o� ers.
When you buy new, you don’t inherit somebody else’s worn carpeting, personal taste in kitchen appliances or paint colour preferences. You get a fresh, clean space that’s waiting for your personal imprint.
If you’ve always fantasized about buying a brand new home, here are a few tips that can help you make the process a pleasant one:›› Shop the mortgage market to see
what you can a� ord before you start your hunt;
›› Obtain a lawyer who is willing to review your o� er and close the deal;
›› Don’t be persuaded by high pressure sales tactics while you’re out shopping;
›› Determine which options and upgrades you want as part of your o� er and ensure your lender will � nance what’s required, if needed;
›› To save money, consider which upgrades you could purchase and install yourself after the sale closes. Some upgrades such as rough-ins and wiring inside the walls are easier to do before construction.
Factors such as the cost of the home, neighbourhood, lot size and special features play a big role in your � nal decision. Determining which features your new house absolutely must have, and which features you could live without, should be among your � rst steps in the home-buying process.
We hope you enjoy this issue of New Home Guide. Let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you.
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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
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MORTGAGE PAYMENT CALCULATION CHART
AMORTIzATION PERIOdsInterest rates
% 10 yrs 15 yrs 20 yrs 25 yrs 30 yrs
CALCULATE YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTs
total Pre-tax Income
monthly Pre-tax Income
sPouse’s Pre-tax Income
amount of mortgage
(PrIce – down Payment)
dIvIde by 3affordable
monthly Payments
amortIzatIon amountchart fIgure
amount of mortgage
dIvIded by 1,000
monthly Payments
amortIzatIon amount
estImated monthly
taxes & heat
01 Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income
of you and your spouse.
02 Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you
can afford to make on your home.
03 Take the total price of the home and subtract the
amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.
04 Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down
the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)
05 Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.
Divide by 1,000.
06 Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and
monthly property taxes.
07 If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your
gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.
Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home
» Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice andget pre-qualified.
// homebuyers’ help
Calculate your mortgage payments
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NEW HOMEBUYING GUIDEHOMES AND COMMUNITIES FOR EVERY TASTE,LIFESTYLE AND BUDGET.
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Immediate Possession HomesNOW AVAILABLE!Several ready-to-own homes, ranging from 1,200 square feet to 2,900 square feet, are available for immediate purchase. And new lots have just been released. Visit the 8 showhomes to start planning your move today!
Connect with natureSituated next to the 42 acres of the Schonsee wetlands, this magnifi cent backdrop o¤ ers ideal proximity for neighbourhood homes, family picnics, cycling, early morning runs and evening strolls. Featuring stunning duplexes and stylish front-garage homes, there’s an option for every taste, lifestyle and budget.
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LIVE FOR THE MOMENTSLocated just minutes from the area’s fi nest shopping, recreation centres, schools, golf courses and everyday services via Anthony Henday and Whitemud Drive, this community in the rolling wooded terrain of Wedgewood Creek Ravine makes life as convenient as it is comfortable.
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Living on the Edge of SpringSATURDAY, MAY 31 12-5 PMEnjoy a fun-fi lled day full of activities including a zip line, rock-climbing wall, The Crooked Fork food truck and enter to win a $1,000 Sport Chek gift card. For the kids, there will be an infl atable obstacle course, face painting and balloon artistry! Come visit our 6 beautiful showhomes today.
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DIVE IN Welcome to Edmonton’s only lakeside community. It’s all here: the bliss of lakeside living mixed with the convenience of an urban lifestyle. Residents can enjoy the community beach club next to a 32-acre lake for swimming and sailing, plus great shopping and other amenities nearby.
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Lakeside livinginside the cityAt Lake Summerside you’ll fi nd a diverse selection of homes with fl exible prices. Whether you’re a fi rst-time buyer or purchasing your dream estate home – there’s something here for everyone. Come visit the 22 showhomes now available for viewing.
EXPLORE LAKE SUMMERSIDE HOMESSTARTING FROM THE MID $200’s
Townhome Brookfield Residential
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Laned/StarterDaytona Homes Master BuilderInnovations by Jayman
Front Garage/Move-up Homes by AviLandmark Homes Pacesetter Homes
EstateAacropolis Homes Canyon Spring Master Builder Landmark Classic Homes
LakeSummerside.com
Blaze a trailIn The Orchards, the true beauty is in the little things including the solar powered, twinkling entrance. Community members also enjoy over 500 acres of parks and walking paths, plus a private Residents’ Association featuring a new playground. Additional exclusive amenities now under construction include an outdoor ice rink, sliding hill, splash park, tennis courts and picnic areas, all designed to connect you with friends and neighbours.
Join us for a
Picnic in the Park SATURDAY, MAY 24 12-5 PMCome enjoy a free hotdog and drink, spin the wheel to win prizes and enter to win a $1,000 gift card from Ellerslie Gift and Garden. There will also be fun activities for the kids. With 13 showhomes open for viewing, visit today to fi nd out how you can own a new home in this beautifully connected community.
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TheOrchards.ca
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Townhome Brookfield Residential
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Residents’ Association Exclusive to Chappelle Gardens An exclusive Residents’ Association is currently under construction and will soon feature a spray park, outdoor ice rink, basketball nets, picnic tables and Club House. The Residents’ Association ensures community amenities and facilities are available, maintained and constantly evolving for you and your family to enjoy year-round. It’s the perfect place for building community spirit and long-lasting friendships.
PUT DOWN ROOTSNestled adjacent to Whitemud Creek Ravine, this developing community features an urban village park with community gardens and playground, tree-lined paths and a storm pond.
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Laned DuplexBrookfield Residential
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Community Grand Opening SATURDAY, JUNE 2812-5 PMThis diverse community in development sets the stage for an interesting and aesthetic blend of traditional and modern home styles in a transit-friendly setting with open-spaces and parkland. Be sure to sign up at PaisleyCommunity.com to receive community updates and information regarding our grand opening celebration!
A new communityis taking stageNamed after the imaginative Brian Paisley, founder of Edmonton’s renowned Fringe Festival, Paisley’s multifaceted residential design plan is the fi rst of its kind for a new suburban community in Edmonton.
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Mortgage typesALL MORTGAGEs ARE Of TwO bAsIC TYPEs:
CONvENTIONAL:the buyer can borrow up to 80% of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less.the buyer has to pay 20% down. a conventional mortgage cannot exceed 80% of the value of the property.
INsUREd OR HIGH-RATIO:a buyer can borrow up to 95% of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less. the down payment can be as low as 5%.
Mortgage optIoNsyou can choose any of these mortgage options which fit into the two basic mortgage types. lenders may even customize these options to suit your needs.
OPEN MORTGAGE:allows borrowers to repay all or part of the total amount of their mortgage at any time without penalty.
because of f lexibility, this is ideal for borrowers who plan to sell their homes in the near future or who want to switch from a short-term mortgage at high interest rates to a longer term when mortgage interest rates fall.
CLOsEd MORTGAGE:usually has the lowest interest rate available but lacks the f lexible features of other mortgage options.a good choice for those who want the security of knowing their monthly payment is fixed for a longer term.
Prepayment options are available but they are subject to conditions.
PORTAbLE MORTGAGE:flexibility if borrowers move. borrowers can take the mortgage to their new home or can transfer it (usually with the consent of the lender) to the purchaser of their old home. this is an attractive option if the rate on the existing mortgage is lower than current rates.
vARIAbLE 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years
PREPAREd bY CANNEX ON APRIL 29, 2014. this information is current as of the date and time posted and is subject to change without notice. © copyright 2014 cannex financial exchanges limited. all rights reserved.
atb financial 2.700 4.000 2.940 2.890 2.990 3.040 3.390
bank of montreal 3.000 4.000 3.140 3.040 3.850 4.390 4.990
bank of nova scotia 3.100 4.550 3.290 3.140 3.440 3.940 4.790
bmo 3.000 4.000 3.140 3.040 3.850 4.390 4.990
cIbc mortgages 3.000 4.450 3.090 3.040 3.750 4.240 4.990
caisses desjardins 3.000 4.400 3.140 3.240 3.750 4.390 4.890
canadian western bank 3.200 4.000 3.140 3.040 3.750 4.390 4.990
canadian western trust 3.200 4.000 3.140 3.040 3.750 4.390 4.990
first calgary financial - 4.000 2.890 2.890 3.190 3.390 3.290
first national financial 2.500 3.950 2.990 2.590 2.790 2.870 3.190
firstontario credit un. 2.700 4.240 3.090 3.140 3.290 2.950 3.090
hsbc bank canada 3.100 4.450 3.600 3.950 4.450 4.990 5.340
home trust company 2.500 3.950 2.890 2.890 2.790 2.940 3.090
IcIcI bank canada 3.050 - 3.150 3.650 3.640 3.690 3.890
Investors group trust 3.000 4.200 3.140 3.140 3.750 4.640 4.990
london life 3.000 4.200 3.140 3.140 3.750 4.640 4.990
manulife bank 2.700 4.450 3.000 3.050 3.100 3.190 3.240
manulife trust - 4.450 3.000 3.050 3.100 3.190 3.240
national bank 3.000 4.400 3.140 3.040 3.750 4.390 4.790
Peace hills trust - 4.500 3.150 3.500 3.950 3.950 3.490
President’s choice fin’l 3.000 6.190 3.390 3.240 3.590 3.690 4.090
royal bank of canada 3.000 3.140 3.140 3.040 3.750 4.540 4.940
servus credit union - 4.000 3.140 3.040 3.750 4.390 4.990
steinbach credit union - - 2.700 2.800 2.900 2.950 3.200
t-d mortgage 3.000 4.000 3.090 3.040 3.440 3.940 4.790
tangerine 3.000 - 3.190 3.240 3.490 3.690 3.990
Mortgage interest rates
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Recreational lake front property has long been exclusively thought of as a summer treat. From that first warm weekend at
the end of May, residents of cottage country do their best to squeeze in as much time at the lake before the leaves and snow fall.
There is, however, a new development in Alberta that offers the exclusive benefits of lakeside living year-round. Whether prospective buyers are looking for a weekend retreat or a permanent residence, The Estates at Waters Edge offers unique, single-family homes to accommodate a range of budgets and lifestyles.
This secure, gated development is situated 45 minutes west of Edmonton on the shore of Lac St. Anne. As a perennial community equipped with resort-style amenities, residents enjoy the beauty that every season has to offer. Summer activities include water sports, fishing, walking, biking, or golfing at a nearby course. Winter brings its own selection of outdoor ac-tivities, including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. For skating and hockey enthusiasts, there is an outdoor NHL-sized ice rink, complete with a skate change and warm-up facility. Access to a private boat launch and a maintained marina allows for carefree boating enjoyment. For social gather-ings, a clubhouse, featuring a kitchen, dining area and games room, can accommodate gatherings both small and large.
Home designs are created in-house by the Waters Edge Architecture Team to keep turn-around time to a minimum. Most home builders charge a fee for any changes to their plans, however, this service is complementary for buyers who choose to build with Waters Edge. Owners can also choose to purchase an un-developed lot and construct with their preferred builder as long as the proposed design fits within the architectural and landscaping guide-lines.
Waters Edge homes have been designed in a timeless Craftsman-style and are available in an array of two to four bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,150 to 2,500+ sq.ft.. Layouts and room sizes are completely customizable to ensure that each plan meets the buyer’s needs. Yards are fully landscaped and can include a choice of parking pad, attached or detached garage. A variety of high-quality interior finishing packages are also available and owners can rest easy knowing that their residence comes with a 10-year Progressive Home Warranty to ensure the highest home construction quality.
Lot prices start in the low $100,000’s, and two bedroom residences with completely landscaped lots start in the low $300,000’s.
Two brand new showhomes are now open and available for immediate possession. Contact Mike at 780-405-6378 or 1-877-405-1105 or visit watersedgeestates.ca for more information.
The Estates at Waters Edge
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6 MccONAcHIE DEVELOPER: Walton Development and Managment L.P BUILDERS: Jayman MasterBUILT, Innovations by Jayman, Sabal Homes, Morrison Homes, Royal West Homes, Carlisle Group LOCATION: 167 Avenue and McConachie Way
7 COLLEGE WOODS AT LAKEVIEW DEVELOPER: College Woods Development Inc. BUILDERS: Entity Homes, Prominent Homes Ltd, Sehra Homes LOCATION: 89 Street and 181 Avenue
8 THE TERRACES AT SCHONSEE DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Jayman Master Built, Coventry Homes, Sterling Homes, City Homes LOCATION: North of 167 Avenue on 71st Street
9 VITA CRYSTALLINA NERA DEVELOPER: Walton Developments BUILDERS: Morrison Homes, Sabal Homes, Homexx Homes LOCATION: north on 82nd street and 180th Avenue
1 CRYSTALLINA NERA DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Park Royal Homes, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Ironstone Home Builders
LOCATION: 82 Street & 180 Avenue
2 McCONACHIE DEVELOPER: Ranger Realty BUILDERS: Bethpage Construction Corp, Sangam Homes Ltd, Sha-Ture Homes Inc., White Eagle Homes
LOCATION: 167C Ave and 59-60 Street 3 MccONAcHIE LANDING
DEVELOPER: MLC Group/Cameron Communities BUILDERS: ReidBuilt homes LOCATION: 167C Ave and 59-60 Street
4 CY BECKER DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Rohit Communities LOCATION: Manning Fwy & 167 Avenue
5 VILLAGE AT SCHONSEE DEVELOPER: Bedrock Homes BUILDER: Bedrock Homes LOCATION: 5495 & 5497 Schonsee Drive
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10 MANNING VILLAGE DEVELOPER: Cameron Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Lincolnberg Homes
LOCATION: Manning Freeway and 153 Avenue
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Fraser River ParkLocated South of 153 Ave & 14 Street
♦ Filled with walking trails and green spaces♦ Scenic Ravine Lots
♦ Central Man Made Lake♦ Minutes away from Anthony Henday, and Manning Town Centre, & 2 Golf Courses
♦ Future plans for LRT expansion
For More Info Contact:Louie Raj | Ranger Realty Co. Ltd. | 780-478-7791
The Richmond is a 1694 sq. ft. executive-style bungalow featuring an elegant open fl oor plan,stunning gourmet kitchen, theatre room, forced walkout basement and much more.
Updates on the progress of this home will be posted on our website.
www.urbanityhomes.comFor more information, please contact our sales center at780-457-2987 or email us at [email protected]
Urbanity’s latest show home to open in Fraser River Park Summer 2014
NORTHEAST
Builders:Sangam Homes Ltd. 780-604-8813
Bethpage Homes 780-945-9832Sha-Ture Homes Inc. 780-446-2198White Eagle Homes 780-497-8998
McConachie Stage 7167C Ave & 59-60 Street
White Eagle Homes proudly provides its clientele with both award winning design and service.
We are an Edmonton based Home Builder off ering many award-winning fl oor plans that are as functional as they are beautiful. We make each home uniquely yours by providing our clients unlimited options and upgrades. We also off er total custom homes, and will design new
fl oor plans to meet your specifi c needs.
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For More Info Contact:Louie Raj • Ranger Realty Co. Ltd. • 780-478-7791
White Eagle HomesFEATUREBUILDER :
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NORTHEAST
15 STYLISH SHOWHOMES TO SEE
Connect with McConachie, visit 15 showhomes by Carlisle Group, Royal West Homes, Sabal Homes, Morrison Homes and Jayman MasterBUILT.
Enjoy complimentary potted roses & Fat Franks hot dogs!
genstar.com
Show Mom she’s the heart of every home. Join us for a Mother’s Day celebration
in the enchanting community of Crystallina Nera.
Elegant by nature, Crystallina Nera is Edmonton’s
breath of fresh air – beautiful, sustainable, and
centered around the Ribbon of Green in the Lake
District. Be inspired to explore the inviting trails, urban
forest and Poplar Lake all within walking distance from
your new home. Conveniently close to Yellowhead Trail
and Anthony Henday Drive, you’ll be nestled in nature
but only minutes away from the rest of Edmonton.
With a variety of affordable homes built by your choice of award-winning builders to
choose from, now is the time to experience the natural beauty of Crystallina Nera.
VISIT SHOWHOMES BY:
Park Royal Homes 780.440.4200
Daytona Homes 780.452.2288
Pacesetter Homes 780.483.2653
Ironstone Homes 780.454.7799
ANTHONY HENDAY DR.
167 AVE.
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Showhomes are located at 82 Street & 180 Avenue.
elegant by nature
Home Is Wherever Mom IsOpen House • Saturday, May 10 • 12-5pm
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NORTHEAST
Enjoy complimentary potted roses & Fat Franks hot dogs!
genstar.com
Show Mom she’s the heart of every home. Join us for a Mother’s Day celebration
in the enchanting community of Crystallina Nera.
Elegant by nature, Crystallina Nera is Edmonton’s
breath of fresh air – beautiful, sustainable, and
centered around the Ribbon of Green in the Lake
District. Be inspired to explore the inviting trails, urban
forest and Poplar Lake all within walking distance from
your new home. Conveniently close to Yellowhead Trail
and Anthony Henday Drive, you’ll be nestled in nature
but only minutes away from the rest of Edmonton.
With a variety of affordable homes built by your choice of award-winning builders to
choose from, now is the time to experience the natural beauty of Crystallina Nera.
VISIT SHOWHOMES BY:
Park Royal Homes 780.440.4200
Daytona Homes 780.452.2288
Pacesetter Homes 780.483.2653
Ironstone Homes 780.454.7799
ANTHONY HENDAY DR.
167 AVE.
66
ST.
82
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POPLARLAKE
Showhomes are located at 82 Street & 180 Avenue.
elegant by nature
Home Is Wherever Mom IsOpen House • Saturday, May 10 • 12-5pm
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NORTHEAST
I could write an article each month for the next two years and still not have covered everything you need to know about lighting. It is the single most important choice when establishing personality and mood in your home, and it can be the most frustrating. One of the most important decisions you need to make is your metal colour. Gone are the days of choosing chrome and having it match – unfortunately finishes vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer, and the absolute worst thing is to special order a light fixture and have it the wrong shade of silver – trust me you can tell! My best advice is to choose wisely, especially if the lights are in the same room – either order those lights from the same manufacturer or if you can’t, then order a finish sample.
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In the details… LIGHTING
The key to your lighting is knowing how and
when to mix-and-match your finishes, and when
not to. For example, I’d never mix rubbed oil
bronze and chrome – they are just too far apart
on the style scale for me, whereas chrome,
and burnished gold or champagne are a great
pairing.
Start your lighting collection by finding your
feature light or “inspiration”. It must be an
absolute must have and check the price, make
sure your ok paying for it. This fixture will set
the tone for all the others. Tackle each room –
one fixture at a time, slowly working your way
through your home.
I also highly recommend finding a good
manufacturer’s collection that compliments your
inspiration piece – it’s wise to do this in case
you can’t find that one fixture, you’ll have your
collection as a “go to” for that room.
4. Edmonton Windermere Village at Langdale
Elements Glenridding
Elements Glenridding Heights
Evolve Glenridding Heights
9. Fort Saskatchewan Elements Sienna
Evolve Sienna
5. Creekwood Chappelle Elements Chappelle
8. Sherwood ParkElements Aspen Trails
Evolve Sherwood Park
6. Edmonton South Callaghan Landing
Vistas at Callaghan North
Village at Allard
Evolve Allard
Vistas at Allard
7. Edmonton South East Tawa Landing
2. Edmonton North West Elements Starling
Evolve Starling
3. Edmonton West Elements Hamptons
Elements Edgemont
Evolve Edgemont
1. Edmonton North Casselman Landing
Elements Cy Becker
Evolve Cy Becker
Vistas – Bungalow communities
Elements – Two storey duplexes or townhomes with attached garage
Evolve – Single homes with or without attached garage
Village – Two storey townhomes or duplexes with rear lane access
Landing – Townhome Condominium Project
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Designer created finishing packages and appliance allowance streamlines your buying
process for added convenience. Moving into a new home has never been easier!
Rohit Duplexes & Single Family Homes are located in prime areas with great amenities.
With desirable locations in Edmonton and Sherwood Park area we are sure to have a
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two or three bedroom options. Features such as laminate, tile and granite are included
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isit a Rohit showhome today
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What to look for in a manufacturer collection is
a variety of sizes and installation types. A good
collection will have a pendant (large, medium and
small), flush and semi-flush mounts, wall sconces,
and varying sizes of chandelier.
Here’s my collection I’m currently working on now.
The home is a contemporary build, with
clean lines, lots of texture, neutral black
and white palette. Gold or Chrome - which
would you choose?
GOLD SCHEME:
In the gold scheme, I’ve pushed the
finishes into an eclectic mix of gold, black,
crystal and chrome. The gold finish warms
the high contrast in the black and chrome,
and overall makes the lighting scheme feel
mature, sophisticated and approachable.
Because my client loves the bling - my “go
to” manufacturer collection for this scheme would
Kalco Lighting – Allegri – Vermeer Collection.
http://allegricrystal.com/collection/vermeer/
CHROME SCHEME:
This combination has been done to death,
however, I push the boundaries by mixing a
traditional wall sconce with a trendy pendant
fixture. Black, Chrome and Crystal will let the
homeowner change the interior furnishings and Photos compiled are from websites that Marie shops
at, various items chosen are befitting the mood and
depict best choices for this article. Should you want
information on any of these products, please contact
interiorsBYDESIGNinc.
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drapery colours to whatever they want, whereas
the gold scheme will boss the colour tones around
a bit. The Chrome collection is crisp, clean and
definitely Hollywood glamour.
My “go to” collection for this lighting scheme
would be Crystorama – Chelsea Collection.
http://www.crystorama.com/searchadv.
aspx?searchterm=chelsea
When you’re buying your � rst home, you are sure to be � lled with many important questions. How much can you a� ord? How much will it all cost? Where do you really want to live, and can you a� ord the area? And, � nally, what type of home do you want? � e answers are very individual: it really depends on your situation – from the amount of your down payment to where you work to whether you have kids to other personal circumstances.
For your enjoyment while you live in your home, as well as for future resale potential, proximity to transportation, shopping, schools and other amenities is among the key determinants that a� ect your property’s appeal, and ultimately its value. After all, those are the qualities potential buyers look for when searching for a home; the more of them your house has when you go to sell, the more it will be attractive to a greater number of people.
While experts suggest you take a long-term view when buying a home, it’s also important to not look too far down the road.
Let’s be honest, your � rst home may not be your dream home, and your needs and desires are sure to change throughout the various stages of homeownership.
So, while the answers to the above questions are speci� c to circumstances, there are also some common guidelines you can follow.
1 How much can you afford? Experts
agree it is never a good idea to make
yourself house-poor, and it is a very common
mistake, particularly of fi rst-time buyers, to buy
more home than you can really afford. Meeting
with a mortgage broker or your banker will help
determine your full fi nancial picture, assessing
everything from your credit rating to how much
you have saved for a down payment. Experts
also suggest you “stress-test” your plan to see
how well you could cope with higher mortgage
payments brought on by rising interest rates.
2 How much will it really cost? Another
common homebuyer mistake is not being
prepared for all the closing costs involved: lawyer
fees, land transfer taxes, utilities, insurance, and
home inspection and appraisal fees and insurance.
All of these costs add up, and ultimately should
factor into your overall home-shopping budget.
3 Where do you want to live? This
question is becoming more important for a
number of reasons, though infl uenced primarily
by where you work, how much of a commute you
want and whether your transportation options
include mass transit or only driving. Indeed,
especially with gas prices on the rise, proximity
to mass transit is something more and more
people are looking for in their new home
location. It may not be as simple as choosing to
live in the city, suburbs or a small town.
4 What type of home do you want?
Once you have determined your options for
cost and location, you can then assess what types
of homes are available in your price range and
desired neighbourhood: Single-family detached,
semi-detached, townhome, duplex or condo?
Some many questions, so many choices. � e good news is, home builders today are in sync with customer preferences for location and amenities, and with market realities with regard to pricing and needs for energy e� ciency, so your options for new-home product have never been better.
BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME?
Four tips to help guide your decision
//FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING
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
[email protected] or follow him on Twitter
at Twitter.com/WayneKarl
» by WAYNE KARL
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4 VILLAGE AT GRIESBACH DEVELOPER: Canada Lands BUILDERS: Homes by AVI, Dream Homes by Krisner, Coventry Homes, Landmark Legacy Homes, Greenboro Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Abbey Lane Homes, Christenson Developments LOCATION: 137 Avenue North On 97 Street West on Griesbach Road
5 TRUMPETER BY BIG LAKE DEVELOPER: United Communities BUILDERS: Estate Homes- Fekete Homes, Montorio Homes Classic Homes- Homes by Avi, Sabal Homes, Montorio Homes, Sterling Homes Duplex- Homes by Avi Townhomes- Rohit Communities. LOCATION: North on Anthony Henday Drive, West at 137th Ave. and 199 St.
1 CASTLEBROOK MEADOWS DEVELOPER: Concept Realty BUILDERS: Concept Homes LOCATION: 179 Ave. & 104 St.
2 CASTLEBROOK DEVELOPER: Canterra Developments Corp. BUILDERS: Open, LOCATION: 110 St. & 176 Ave.
3 HAWKS RIDGE AT BIG LAKE DEVELOPER: Walton Development and Managment L.P BUILDERS: Sabal Homes, Montorio Homes, Morrison Homes, Reid Built Homes LOCATION: North of Yellowhead Trail on 215 Street
6 NEWCASTLE DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Coventry Homes, Reid Built Homes, Landmark Homes, Tristate Signature Homes LOCATION: 167 Avenue & 127th Street
7 MORNINGSIDE DEVELOPER: Reid Worldwide Corporation BUILDERS: Fekete Homes, Rococo Homes LOCATION: backing onto Lois Hole Provincial Park at Big Lake
8 TUSCANY HILLS & UPPER TUSCANY DEVELOPER: United Communities BUILDERS: OPEN LOCATION: North corner of 127th Street & 195 Avenue
9 PALISADES DEVELOPER: MLC Group BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Landmark Communities, Landmark Homes, Landmark Legacy LOCATION: South of 167th Avenue & East of 139 Street
10 LEGACY POINTE DEVELOPER: Concept Realty BUILDERS: Concept Homes Master Builder LOCATION: 18230 - 104A Ave.t
11 STARLING AT BIG LAKE DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Development BUILDERS: Celebration Homes, Kirkland Homes, Green Living Homes, Rohit Communities, Cameron Homes, Art Custom Homes, Gill Built Homes LOCATION: North on Anthony Henday Drive, take Ray Gibbons Drive, left on 137 Ave
12 HUDSON PARK DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Dolce Vita Homes, Cameron Homes LOCATION: Just off 137 Ave & 141 St.
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//IN THE NEWS
Alberta’s economic expansion will increasingly be fuelled by gains in a broad spectrum of sectors, and will launch the province to the top of the rankings in terms of real GDP growth in 2014, according to the latest RBC Economics Provincial Outlook. RBC forecasts Alberta’s economy to grow by 3.7 per cent in 2014 and 3.5 per cent in 2015.
“Since 2010, investment in energy resources in Alberta have been massive and will continue to generate substantial direct and indirect activity
Alberta’s economy to top the provincial growth rankings in 2014: RBC ECONOMICS
in the province,” says Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist, RBC. “We are actually seeing the provincial economy enjoy strong performance across a wide-range of sectors – this will be another key theme in Alberta’s growth story this year.”
RBC notes that exceptionally strong population growth in particular – at 3.5 per cent in 2013, the strongest rate in 30 years – will further reverberate across consumer-dependent sectors, including housing, retail trade and various personal services industries. RBC anticipates an increase of 4.7 per cent in home resales (to 69,400 units), 7.5 per cent in housing starts (to 38,700 units) and 5.2 per cent in retail sales in 2014.
“Alberta’s recovery since the 2008-09 recession has been nothing short of spectacular,” says Wright. “Between 2010 and 2012, Alberta’s economy grew at 4.5 per cent per year, more than double the average rate in the rest of Canada’s provinces.”
In 2013, Alberta experienced substantial gains in export markets, crude oil and bitumen production, consumer spending, the housing market, and non-residential capital investment in sectors other than oil and gas extraction. RBC notes that in addition to rapid population growth, support on the domestic side of the economy came from a strong labour market, with 67,900 new jobs created, representing two-thirds of all the net new jobs in Canada.
For 2014, RBC says solid growth in sectors other than non-residential construction will outweigh any anticipated slowing in the pace of growth in capital expenditures in the energy sector. Statistics Canada’s latest P&PI survey revealed that while capital spending on non-conventional oil resources will push further into record territory, it will moderate substantially to 2.3 per cent in 2014, down from an average of 24 per cent annually between 2011 and 2013.
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Single Family Homes, Duplexes and Bungalows for immediate possession
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//IN THE NEWS
As part of the review of its mortgage loan insurance business, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is discontinuing its Second Home and Self-Employed Without Third Party Income Validation mortgage insurance products, effective May 30, 2014. Self-employed Canadians can still qualify for CMHC insured financing through CMHC homeowner products with a validation of their income using traditional methods.
Take noTe of CMHC’s CHanges in produCT offerings
self-employed?
“CMHC helps Canadians meet their housing needs and contributes to the stability of the housing market and finance system,” says Steven Mennill, senior vice-president, insurance. “As part of the review of its mortgage loan insurance business, CMHC is evaluating its products and services to ensure they are aligned with these objectives.”
As a result of changes to CMHC’s mandate to contribute to the stability of the housing market, benefitting all Canadians, while effectively managing and reducing taxpayers’ exposure to risk, CMHC is undertaking a review of its mortgage loan insurance business. This is the first set of changes resulting from this review.
CMHC Second Home and Self-Employed Without Third Party Income Validation will remain available for new mortgage loan insurance requests submitted to CMHC before May 30, 2014, regardless of the closing date of the home purchase. As is normal practice, complete borrower and property details must be submitted by a lender to CMHC when requesting mortgage loan insurance.
Combined, CMHC Second Home and Self-Employed Without Third Party Income Validation account for less than three per cent of CMHC’s insured business volumes in units. Given the limited use of these products, their discontinuation is not expected to have a material impact on the housing market.
CMHC helps Canadians meet their housing needs and contributes to the stability of the housing market and finance system
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• 1/2 - 1.13 acre lots
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1 LACOMBE PARK ESTATESDEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. BUILDERS: OPENLOCATION: Giroux Rd. & Lacombe Dr.
2 NORTH RIDGEDEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co.BUILDERS: Ironstone Homes, San Rufo Homes, Vista HomesLOCATION: Northridge Dr. andHogan Rd.
3 ERIN RIDGEDEVELOPER: Qualico CommunitiesBUILDERS: Daytona HomesMaster Builder, Parkwood Master BuilderLOCATION: Coal Mine Road and Everitt Drive.
4 UPPER MANOR POINTEDEVELOPER: Upper Manor PointeBUILDERS: Open LOCATION: Corner of Coal Mine Road & Starkey road
5 THE CLUB & RESIDENCES OF RIVER’S GATEDEVELOPER: Beaverbrook DevelopmentsBUILDERS: Las Palmas Estate Homes, Cami Comfort Homes, Heredity Homes, OpenLOCATION: Sturgeon Road between the Sturgeon Valley Golf Course & Riverlot 56 Natural Area
6 TUSCANY HILLS & UPPER TUSCANYDEVELOPER: United CommunitiesBUILDERS: OPEN to the PublicLOCATION: North corner of 127th Street & 195 Ave
7 PINNACLE RIDGE ESTATESDEVELOPER: Pinnacorp Investments Inc.BUILDERS: Marco Antonio Homes, Alves Construction Inc, Heredity Homes,Design Innovation, OpenLOCATION: Starkey Road & Bellerose Drive on Sturgeon River
8 REGENCY HEIGHTS ESTATES IN KINGSWOODDEVELOPER: Canterra Developments Corp.BUILDERS: DiGiuseppe Interior Design, Las Palmas Estate Homes LOCATION: Poirer Ave, just off Sir Winston Churchill Ave.
st. albertAREA INFO• POPULATION: 60,994
• LOCATED: Just minutes northwest of Edmonton with great access toSt. Albert Trail, Anthony Henday Drive and Hwy 2
• SCHOOLS: 30 schools offering specialized programming through Catholic, Public and Francophone school systems. Easy access to Post-secondary education by transit or roadway.
• GROCERY/SHOPPING: 8 grocery stores including all major grocery chains plus speciality organic stores. Full shopping amenities from independent to big box stores.
• RECREATION FACILITIES: 28 ball diamonds, 47 soccer/football fields, 4 Regulation Rugby Fields, 1 regulation BMX track, 7 pools, 3 NHL size hockey arenas, 2 indoor arenas and 27 outdoor ice surfaces, Arden Theatre, Historic sites, Art Gallery, Museum
• MEDICAL FACILITIES: Sturgeon Community Hospital, 2 medical centres, St. Albert & Sturgeon Primary Care Network, plus other health practitioners.
• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 85 km of the Red Willow Trail system connecting all residents to the river valley. 76 city/school playgrounds, and 2 dog friendly parks
Cultivate Family in St. Albert!
http://movetostalbert.ca
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Whether you’re buying your first one or your fifth, at ATB, we’ll work together to sort out the details and get you into the home of your dreams. Call Eloise today to find the right mortgage option for you.
6 SPRING LAKE RANCHDEVELOPER: Wilcor Development GroupBUILDERS: Wilcor Homes, OpenLOCATION: Spring Lake Exit off of Hwy 16A & Range Road 15
7 SOUTHCREEKDEVELOPER: Qualico CommunitiesBUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: South of Fairway Drive & West of Boundary Road
8 THE ESTATES AT WATERS EDGE DEVELOPER: Waters Edge Developments BUILDER: Waters Edge DevelopmentsLOCATION: Only 20 mins West of Stony Plain On Hwy 43 at Gunn & Just 35 mins West of St. Albert on Hwy 37 located on the North Shore of Lac Ste Anne
9 HILLS OF TWIN LAKESDEVELOPER: Dyrbye Developments Ltd.BUILDERS: OpenLOCATION: 2 miles North of Yellowhead Trail on highway 779 & 1.5 miles West on twp road 534
10 WILLOWS ENDDEVELOPER: Jaffer DevelopmentsBUILDER: Jaffer DevelopmentsLOCATION: 48 Street and Willow Park Road North
1 THE BRICKYARD AT OLD TOWNDEVELOPER: Old Town Development Corp. BUILDERS: Daytona Homes Master Builder, Kirkland Homes Master Builder, Lakeview DevelopmentsLOCATION: West of 50th street and 50th Ave, Stony Plain
2 GENESIS ON THE LAKES DEVELOPER: Unitech Construction Services Ltd.BUILDERS: Ashton Homes, Caribbean Homes, Fox Maple Homes, Innova Homes, Sierra Homes, Stellar Homes LOCATION: South off highway 16A onto Highway 779 (also known as 48 Street)
3 LAKE WESTERRADEVELOPER: Qualico CommunitiesBUILDERS: Coventry Homes, Sterling HomesLOCATION: Golf Course Rd. & 79 Ave.
5 SILVERSTONEDEVELOPER: Qualico CommunitiesBUILDERS: ReidBuilt HomesLOCATION: South on Boundary Rd at 44th Ave.
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Growing.• LOCATED: 20 km west of
Edmonton on Hwy 16A• SCHOOLS: 4 Kindergarten to grade
nine, Senior high, French Immersion & including 2 Religious schools.
• GROCERY: Extensive with new Big Box National Outlets 2 km to the east of town.
• RECREATION FACILITIES: New tri-municipal recreation complex east of town. 18 hole CPGA Championship Golf Coarse, curling, skating, library, Municipal Heritage Centre, Heritage Walk of Murals.
• MEDICAL FACILITIES: New 70 bed acute & extended care hospital. Full ambulance services. 3 Medical Clinics.
• PARKS & PATHWAYS: Extensive, including 12 km of pathways, watercourses & Lions campground.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS• FOREST GREEN
5210 - 45 Street963-7366 [1]
• HIGH PARK40 Highridge Way963-2222 [1] [2]
• MEMORIAL COMPOSITE5116 - 55 Avenue963-2255 [3]
• MERIDIAN HEIGHTS4119 - 43 Street963-2280 [1][2]
• STONY PLAIN CENTRAL5108 - 55 Avenue 963-2203 [1][2]
SEPARATE SCHOOLS• JOHN PAUL II
5801 - 48 Street963-2526 [1][2]
PRIVATE SCHOOLS • ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN
5014 - 53 Avenue963-2715
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Edmonton on Hwy 16 or 16A.• SCHOOLS: 9 Public & Separate
Schools.• GROCERY: 11 Grocery/
Convenience stores, Safeway, IGA Garden Market, The Real Canadian Superstore & Walmart.
• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Twin Ice Arena, Curling Rink, Golf Course, TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre, many soccer fields and baseball diamonds.
• MEDICAL FACILITIES: Member of the West View Regional Health Authority with almost 50 Medical & Dental practitioners.
• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 15+ km of pathways spread throughout 230 hectares of natural & developed park space.
6 SPRINGATE AT SPRUCE RIDGE DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: On Jennifer Heil West of Tri-Leisure Center
7 GREENBURY DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Western Living Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Alquinn Homes, Cami Comfort Homes, MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive & Pioneer Road
8 HILLS OF TWIN LAKES DEVELOPER: Dyrbye Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: 2 miles North of Yellowhead Trail on highway 779 & 1.5 miles West on twp road 534
9 DEER PARK ESTATES DEVELOPER: Broadview Developments Inc. BUILDERS: Rococo Homes, Alta Rose Homes, Evani Homes, Lang Built LOCATION: Grove Drive and Jennifer Heil Way
1 HILLDOWNS DEVELOPER: Robson Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: First Avenue Properties, Stylemaster by Rococo Homes, San Rufo Homes, Masterpiece Custom Homes, Celico Builders LOCATION: Grove Drive & King Street
2 VANDERBUILT COMMON DEVELOPER: SG Developments BUILDER: MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes LOCATION: Century Rd & Viscount Common
4 PARKLAND VILLAGE DEVELOPER: Parkland Village BUILDERS: Country Hills Homes LOCATION: Yellowhead Trail West To Century Rd, North 2 min.
5 HAWTHORNE AT HEATHERGLEN DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, City Homes. LOCATION: North of Hwy 16A on Jennifer Heill Way, East on Hawthorne Gate
10 KENTON VILLAGE DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, and Urbanage Homes LOCATION: Century Road, South of Highway 16 at Vanderbilt Common
11 THE WOODS AT KENTON DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, and Hillview Master Builder LOCATION: Century Road, South of Highway 16 at Vanderbilt Common
12 PRESCOTT DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Averton Homes & MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive, East of Century Road
As Alberta’s 11th city, Spruce Grove is your city in the “country”. The place to live....naturally.for more information call (780) 962-7612 or visit our website at www.sprucegrove.org
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EVANI CUSTOM HOMES Showhome locted at#85 Danfi eld Place,
Contact Showsuite at 780-999-2667
www.evanihomes.com
PATEL HOMESShowhome locted at#89 Danfi eld Place
Contact Showsuite at 780-948-8989
www.patelhomes.com
TAILLON HOMESShowhome located at
#87 Danfi eld Place Contact Showsuite at
780-722-9381www.taillonhomes.com
Luxury Living
at its finest in Spruce Grove Visit our Showhomes today!
ROCOCO HOMES INC.Showhome located at
#91 Danfi eld PlaceContact Showsuite at
780-962-2823www.rococohomesinc.ca
SPRUCE GROVE
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NEW SHOWHOMESOpening May 2014
Welcome to Deer Park Estates Subdivision
The Finest New Subdivision in Spruce Grove
DEERPARKESTATES.CA
TAILLON HOMESShowhome located at
#87 Danfi eld Place Contact Showsuite at
780-722-9381www.taillonhomes.com
Deer Park Estates is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and all the conveniences of a City, just a few short minutes away. We are walking distance to daycares and are surrounded by beauti-ful trails, fresh water ponds and thoughtfully landscaped green spaces for you and your family to enjoy Most lots can easily accommodate 3 Car garages, and also have large driveways which can convenient-ly accommodate parking for rec-reational vehicles
Visit our Show Homes TodayShow home Hours:
Monday-Thursday 3-8 pmWeekends and holidays: Noon-5 pm
Private viewings are available upon request with the builder of your choice
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S H O W H O M E S N O W O P E N
Really, really feels like home.
This is Prescott, a welcoming community built with real families in mind. Charming, sun-filled homes line the streets close to amenities like shopping, the Tri Leisure Centre and Jubilee Park. Even better, a K-9 school will open in 2016, right in the Prescott neighbourhood. Your family will settle in and feel comfortable in no time. Make that really, really comfortable.
Visit our showhomes by Averton Homes and MacLachlan & Mitchell today. liveinprescott.ca
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KEEP THE TRAFFIC.
Brownstones.,
Every family can find the perfect home in Greenbury. Duplexes, townhomes and single-family homes with either front or rear attached garages are available. Each is based on a timeless look that’s built to last. Our brownstones are a perfect match for Spruce Grove’s natural green spaces and sense of family community. Get lasting style and real value. Choose a Greenbury home for your family.
Homes starting from $299,999. greenbury.ca
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DOCKET BPC147001 CAMPAIGN PLC - TREESCLIENT BeaverBrook- Woods at KentonPUBLICATION NEW HOME GUIDEAD SIZE full PAGE - 7.5 X 10.5 INPROOF DATE May 2, 2014 12:48 PMCD/AD JASON WRITERFILE NAME: BWK147005-Bikini_NHG, page 1NOTES:
“ugh, it’s so relaxing out here that i don’t use my
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Welcome to the Woods at Kenton, where
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has to live it. That someone should be you.
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In Kenton Village, the living is so easy, it’s hard to find things to complain about. No wonder, when you’re a stone’s throw away from the future home of the Westwind Retail Centre, 60-acre Jubilee Park, Tri Leisure Centre and anything else you could ever want. Not to mention easy access to Edmonton via Highway 16. Ah, the good life. Not everyone can handle it. kentonvillage.ca
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*Prices subject to change
S P R I N G AT E S P R U C E G R O V E .C O M
With quiet streets and plenty of recreational options, you can enjoy more family time than ever before.
• Tri Leisure Centre• Great schools• Close to shopping • Restaurants • Award winning builders
We have Duplexes starting in the $270’s* and Single Family Homes starting in the $380’s*.
FEATURING: Sterling Homes – 780-962-3212 Alquinn Homes – 780-901-9966
Here’s what you can do toRecycle, Renew and Reuse
• Keep your car in good working order. Tune-upsand filter changes cut down on exhaust emissions, and you’ll get better gas mileage.When you change your oil, take your usedmotor oil to a recycling centre.
• Use available transit alternatives.
• Separate your garbage. Glass, aluminum, paperand even plastic can be recycled. If a recyclingprogram is not directly available to you, contactyour municipal sanitation department.
• Donate reusable clothing and linens to charity.Most pick-up regularly in your area.
• Become environmentally active in yourcommunity.
You can make the world a better place to live...now and for future generations.
Recycle girl(19/9)-ja/ah
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5 HAMPTON TERRACEDEVELOPER: Qualico CommunitiesBUILDERS: Rohit Communities, Sterling HomesLOCATION: Lessard Road & 199 Street
6 EDGEMONTDeveloper: Brookfield ResidentialBUILDERS: Brookfield Homes, Daytona Homes and Look HomesLOCATION: Lessard Road and 199 street, to Edgemont Way
7 COPPERWOOD DEVELOPER: The Grange South
West Property Corporation BUILDERS: OpenLOCATION: Hemingway Rd. & 199 Street (between 45 Ave. & 62 Ave.)
8 CAMERON HEIGHTSDEVELOPER: Cameron Heights Joint VentureBUILDERS: Canyon Spring Master Builder, Hillview Homes Master Builder, Landmark Homes, Darren’s Homes, Classic Landmark Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Kanvi Homes, Marcson Homes, Look HomesLOCATION: South on Anthony Henday to Cameron Heights Drive.
1 WOODHAVEN -EDGEMONTDEVELOPER: Walton Development and Management LPBUILDERS: Montorio Homes, Coventry Homes, Sabal Homes, Pacesetter HomesLOCATION: 199street and 35 ave
2 WEDGEWOODDEVELOPER: Reid Worldwide CorporationBUILDERS: ReidBuilt HomesLOCATION: Corner of Lessard Road & 180th Street
3 THE PROPERTIES OF DONSDALEDEVELOPER: Alldritt Land Corporation LPBUILDERS: OpenLOCATION: 178 Street south to Lessard Road turn on Danbury Boulevard & follow the signs
4 RIVER POINTE AT CAMERON HEIGHTSDEVELOPER: Delta Square Properties Inc.BUILDERS: Birkholz Homes, Habitat Studio, Vicky’s Homes, Heredity Homes, Areo Homes, Blackstone Homes, Sunrise Homes, Open to the public.LOCATION: Take Anthony Henday turn on Cameron Heights Dr.
west
9 HAMPTON POINTE DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook DevelopmentsBUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, openLOCATION: Take Anthony Henday, turn West on Lessard Road.
10 GRANVILLEDEVELOPER: Alldritt Land Corporation LP BUILDERS: Alldritt Homes, Bedrock Homes, Crimson Cove Homes, Infiniti MasterBuilt, Kanvi Homes, Kimberley CustomBuilt, Pacesetter Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, San Rufo HomesLOCATION: SW corner of Whitemud Dr. and Guardian Rd.
11 SECORDDEVELOPER: Hopewell Residential CommunitiesBUILDERS: Daytona Homes Master Builder, Innovations by Jayman, Jayman MasterBUILT, Prominent Homes,Sabal HomesLOCATION: North of Whitemud Dr. on 215 Street
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//industry updates – chba - alberta
jim rivait Jim Rivait is Chief
Executive Officer of CHBA – Alberta. Starting
his career working in government, Jim spent the last decade working
in the private sector specializing in government relations, advocacy, strategic
communications, policy development/analysis and association management.
Buyers can be choosersToday’s new home markeT presenTs opporTuniTy
You’re not imagining things. Lots of people you know – family, friends and co-workers – are planning to buy a home this year. Nowhere in Canada is that intention stronger than right here in Alberta.
A new poll conducted for RBC shows almost three out of 10 Alberta residents plan to buy a home this year.
Job stability and manageable debt levels are among the top factors for committed buyers. In Edmonton, where the economy is strong and home prices still a pleasant surprise for recent arrivals from Toronto or even Calgary, many buyers have no trouble putting a checkmark next to those factors.
Interest in home buying is especially high in the 25 to 34 age group, with nearly nine out of 10 survey respondents rating homeownership as a very good investment.
Home builders are responding to the demand from Edmonton’s young and growing population, by starting work on more than 1,300 new single-family homes – up 16 per cent in the first three months of the year.
Buyers will find new homes in many sizes, styles and locations. This wide assortment of options is especially important because the days are long gone when families were almost the only people buying property. RBC found that single buyers now represent more than a quarter of the market. First-time buyers are also a growing force.
When checking out the market, the advantages of buying a brand new home quickly emerge – particularly now, when sellers are gaining the upper hand over buyers in the resale market.
For starters, you choose the builder and have an opportunity to assess their track record. Once construction is underway, you can see your new home take shape to ensure everything is going as planned and that you are satisfied with the results.
New-home buyers also get the latest and greatest technology. Better insulation and more efficient equipment ensure that modern homes are always the right temperature. The same innovations help lower the costs to heat and cool a home.
Indoor air quality in your new home will be excellent – no lingering smells from previous residents and their pets, or mold problems caused by leaks or excessive humidity. Moisture levels will be comfortably controlled.
And new homes raise the bar on safety another notch. Building codes are constantly being reviewed and standards updated. New construction ensures you enjoy the benefits of these advances, from more intelligent design to the peace of mind that comes with hard-wired smoke detectors.
The many advantages of new homes add up to a big boost in confidence when making such a major purchase. So does a 10-year warranty – plus the advantage of a professionally designed maintenance schedule that will help keep your investment in top shape.
Edmonton builders are busy, but they always have time to help people plan their new home. Talk to one today.
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta represents new home builders, renovators, developers, trade and supply companies and professional services. Check the CHBA Edmonton Region website for local builders.
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Young Canadians feel that housing remains a very good investment, according to the 21st Annual RBC Home Ownership Poll. Nearly nine-in-10 (86 per cent) of those aged 25 to 34 believe that owning a house or condo is a very good investment, up from less than eight-in-10 (78 per cent) in 2013.
This sentiment has echoed into buying intention, as likelihood to purchase has increased in nearly every region in the country. Interest from the 25 to 34 age group has increased significantly from one-in-four (25 per cent) in 2013 to nearly half (41 per cent) of respondents in 2014. This change in buying intention points to a renewed confidence in young buyers who may have felt that buying wasn’t an option last year.
“The increase in the number of those who feel the housing market is a good investment, as well as the number of those who intend to buy, really highlights that Canadians have no doubt in the strength of the housing market and want to participate more than they have in recent years,” says Erica Nielsen, vice-president, home equity finance, RBC. “These findings, which are uniform across Canada, are the result of a number of factors, including job stability and having saved enough for a down payment.”
While the majority of Canadians (62 per cent) intend to buy a home with their spouse or partner, more than one-in-four (28 per cent) Canadians intend to buy a home by themselves. The top factors considered by those who intend to buy this year include the stability of their job situation and manageable debt levels. Confidence in these areas indicates that Canadians are more mindful of their finances than in 2013, which directly impacts the ability to afford homeownership. Among those likely to buy a home within the next two years, four-in-10 will be first-time homebuyers.
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“The increase in buying intentions across the country gives the strong signal that there is renewed confidence in the market, but also that Canadians are more prepared this year to take that step into homeownership,” says Rachel Wihby, senior manager, home equity finance, RBC. “We want to make sure that Canadians have access to the advice they need when they are buying a home. Often, there are things that first time homebuyers may not think of that can ensure they are more prepared, like budgeting for closing costs or getting a home inspection. We want to help set them up for success.”
For Alberta, specifically, the province saw an increase in likelihood of purchasing this year, up to 28 per cent in 2014 from 22 per cent in 2013. Perceived home price increases may also be key for Albertans, as more than half (52 per cent) believe that home prices will continue to rise next year.
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At university, Dixie was a little slow paying her cell phone bill. While her service was never discontinued, she did carry a balance from month to month that she cleared at the end of each school year.
Last year, when Dixie applied for a car loan, she was turned down because of her less-than-perfect repayment history. She’s worried about the future and how her past borrowing mistakes will haunt her when it comes time to buy a home. Sound familiar?
If you see yourself reflected in Dixie’s story, no doubt by now you know you’re not the only person in this particular leaky boat. Unfortunately, many people have no experience managing credit and make mistake after mistake:›› they make their payments late›› they go over their credit limits›› they have a b’zillion credit cards in their wallets›› they miss making their payments, or worse›› they stop making payments completely when
they feel there’s no end to their misery.
If you’ve fallen behind and your credit record has become tarnished, where should you go from here?
First, you’ve got to get yourself some credit again so that you can demonstrate what a good job you can do managing it. The only way to establish
a credit history is to use and repay credit. There are a number of ways to go about rebuilding your credit history.
Start by taking out a loan to make an investment (another good reason to start a retirement savings plan). Make your monthly payments on time and build a shiny new credit history. Since the institution that’s giving you the loan will also be holding the retirement savings, the credit procedure is far less stringent than it normally would be.
You can also ask a co-signer or guarantor to help you get a small loan of, say, $1,000, which you would then pay off over three months. It would cost you in interest, but you would be back on track credit-wise.
Don’t want to incur the interest costs? Apply for a “secured” credit card. With a secured credit card, you put up cash to cover your balance. Lenders often want twice the credit card limit, so if you want a $500 credit limit, you’ll have to ante up $1,000. Once you’ve established your ability to manage the card – which will take from six months to a year – you can ask for the security requirement to be dropped and your deposit returned.
Thinking of hiring a credit-repair company? Don’t bother. Credit repair companies can’t do anything you can’t do yourself. A credit bureau will not remove accurate negative information from your credit report before the legal time period has expired, so don’t get suckered by anyone who claims they can mop up your credit disasters faster. There are no “loopholes.” The only way to fix a poor credit rating is to be smart about how you use credit. Learn from your mistakes and move on.
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1 AMBLESIDE IN WINDERMEREDEVELOPER: Windermere Ambleside II Ltd.BUILDERS: Marcson Homes, Bedrock Homes, Kimberley Homes, Homes by Avi, Kanvi Homes, Connect Homes, Averton HomesLOCATION: Terwillegar Drive and Anthony Henday Drive
2 LANGDALE IN WINDERMEREDEVELOPER: Qualico CommunitiesBUILDERS: Coventry Homes, MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, Rohit Communities, Marcson Homes, Augusta HomesLOCATION: 170 St & 7th Ave. S.W.
3 GLENRIDDINGDeveloper: UnitedCommunitiesBuilders: RSL - Homesby Avi, Pacesetter, Parkwood Homes, Landmark Homes. RPL - Pacesetter, Landmark Legacy Homes, Rohit Communities. Duplex Homes (front attached Garages) - Parkwood Homes, Landmark Legacy. Duplex Homes (rear attached garages) - Homes by Avi, Rohit Communities.LOCATION: 156 Street & Ellerslie Road
4 UPPER WINDERMEREDEVELOPER: Beaverbrook DevelopmentsBUILDERS: Averton Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Homes by Managen , Mac & Mitch Homes, OpenLOCATION: Windermere Blvd. West of 170 St.
5 KESWICK ON THE RIVERDEVELOPER: MLC / Cameron Communities BUILDERS: Cameron Homes, Hillview Master Builder, Kimberley Homes, Landmark Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, Aacropolis Homes, Ace Lange Homes, Carriage Signature Homes, Perry Signature Homes, Pacesetter HomesLOCATION: West of 180th Street and South of Ellerslie Road (9th Ave)
6 WINDERMERE RIDGEDEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments. BUILDERS:Cami Custom Homes, Marco Antonio Homes, OpenLOCATION: Windermere Blvd., West of 170 St.
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7 WINDERMERE GRANDDEVELOPER: Windermere GrandBUILDERS: Audie Benson Estate Homes, Birkholtz Homes, Homes by Element Construction, and OPEN to the publicLOCATION: North of 9th Avenue on the corner of Windermere Drive and Windermere Road
8 CREEKWOOD CHAPPELLE DEVELOPER: Delcon CreekwoodBUILDERS: Alldritt Homes, Artisan Homes, Marcson Homes, Bedrock Homes, Homes by Avi, Kimberley Homes, ReidBuilt Homes, Rohit Communities, Connect Homes, Thomsen BuiltLOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street
9 WINDERMERE SOUTH DEVELOPER: Windermere Lands Ltd.BUILDERS: Dolce Vita Homes, Bedrock Homes, Marcson HomesLOCATION: 170th Street & Ellerslie Road
10 CHAPPELLE GARDENSDEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Lincolnberg Master Builder, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Look Homes Master Builder, Homes By Avi, Maple Isle Homes, Brookfield HomesLOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street.
11 ONE AT WINDERMEREDEVELOPER: Beaverbrook DevelopmentsBUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Western Living Homes, Sunny Valley Homes, Ace Lange Homes, Kanvi Homes, openLOCATION: Winderemere Blvd. West of 170 Street
12 AMBELSIDE SOUTHDEVELOPER: Qualico CommunitiesBUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Coventry Homes, Connect Homes, LOCATION: Ellerslie Road & 170th Street
13 GRAYDON HILLDEVELOPER: MLC GroupBUILDERS: Averton Homes, Marcson Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, Landmark Communities, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Pacesetter HomesLOCATION: Ellerslie Rd, west of 127th St SW
14 GLENRIDDING HEIGHTS DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Development BUILDERS: Crimson Cove Homes, d’Cor
Homes, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Pacesetter Homes, Rohit CommunitiesLOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road, East of 170 Street
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with modern townhomes and duplexes nestled among traditional single-family homes, Paisley is a community where a ‘sense of place’ takes centre stage.
Award winning builders: front garage homes Coventry Homes Homes by Avi
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Today’s homebuyers don’t always look like the tradi-tional nuclear family of the past. As a recent TD survey discovered, a quarter of Canadians who bought a home in the last 24 months – or are planning to in the near future
– did so on their own. Furthermore, four in 10 Canadians think buying property – whether a primary residence or vacation home – with friends or family members is a great way to get started. With this shift towards non-traditional ways of purchasing property, planning carefully can help avoid potential bumps on the road.
“Whether buying a home on your own or together in partnership with family members or friends, many of the guiding principles remain the same,” says Michelle Snow, associate vice-president, retail products at TD.
“Start by setting a realistic budget, talking to a mortgage specialist for advice and taking the time to make an informed decision. The real estate
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Whether buying alone or with someone else, the first step is to decide how much you are comfortable spending, and what the down payment will be.
market may move fast, but that doesn’t mean you have to rush your decision.”
Whether buying alone or with someone else, the first step is to decide how much you are comfortable spending, and what the down payment will be. Homebuyers pooling their resources may be able to make a larger down payment on their purchase, and there are benefits to this. For example, homebuyers who put down 20 per cent or more may avoid paying for mortgage default insurance. The premiums for mortgage default insurance are calculated as a percentage of the mortgage and paid up front or by adding it to the principal portion of the mortgage. Eliminat-ing or decreasing this premium can result in significant savings over the lifetime of the mortgage.
“Once homebuyers set their budget and down payment, they can take their prospec-tive monthly mortgage payment for a test-drive and ‘pay’ into a TFSA or savings account,” says Snow. “This two-fold solution allows the homebuyer to see how comfortable the monthly mortgage payment is before locking in, and save for a larger down payment at the same time. For co-purchasers, it opens the line of communication to talk about how these monthly payments will work after the purchase.”
While agreeing on a budget and down payment are essential, the conversation shouldn’t stop there, Snow advises. Co-pur-chasers also need to agree on the key characteristics they want in a property, and what they are and are not willing to compro-mise on. For example, will the primary residence be a house or condominium? If it’s a second home to be used as a vacation
destination, will it be a cabin in the woods or a cottage by the water? Once these decisions are made, consider how the associated costs, like taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs and maintenance fees will fit into the overall budget.
“The last thing new homeowners want is an unwelcome surprise when they’re about to sign on the dotted line,” Snow says. “Whether purchasing alone, or with a co-pur-chaser, a mortgage specialist can help navigate home financing questions well before they’ve entered the house hunt, so they can make informed decisions that can save money and stress in the long run.”
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Your night begins with a private gourmet popcorn tasting for you and three friends. From there you’ll be whisked away in a stretch limousine to a VIP Cineplex movie experience. With gift cards in tow you'll be able to enjoy a smorgasbord of cinema snacks.
AmbleNight Tasting Night: Wine Edition
Take a sip on this: you and three guests mixing it up with a sommelier as you embrace the finest fermented grapes with your soon to be expert palette. A classy food spread will pair perfectly with a mix of good company and great wine. We’ll also be sending you home with a Wine and Beyond gift card just because.
AmbleNight Tasting Night: Scotch Edition.
This night is all about that which is so good once it touches your lips—nectar of the gods, lightning in a bottle—mmm scotch. We’re even bringing along a whisky expert so you can finally express exactly why that golden elixir tastes so good. We’ll also send you home with a gift card to Wine and Beyond.
AmbleNight Ultimate Salon ExperienceRelax, take a load off. This AmbleNight is all about you and three friends of your choosing having a great time together getting your hair and make up done while snacking on hors d'oeuvres and drinking wine. There will be a photobooth to capture all the relaxin’ action. And of course you’ll get a gift card to Chatters.
AmbleNight Private Cooking Class Experience With one of Edmonton’s top chefs, you’ll be privy to all the ins & outs of true kitchen mastery. Learn tricks of the trade while you and three friends sip on fine wines in a relaxing atmosphere. Don’t be sad when it’s over. You’ll be able to relive it all when we send you home with a Safeway gift card.
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we decided to create our most exciting contest yet: AmbleNights.
To learn how to enter and for full contest details visit AmblesideWindermere.ca/AmbleNights
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T H E M A N Y S I D E S O F A M B L E S I D E ?
With our AmbleNights contest, we’re giving you the chance to win 1 of 5 nights out. Go ahead, take it all in. You don't need to leave Ambleside for a great night out.
Arrive at the movies in a limo, take a private cooking class from one of Edmonton’s top chefs, drink the finest wines and scotch around, or get the full salon treatment you know you deserve.C O N T E S T
ENTER AT OUR SHOWHOMES
STARTING MAY 31ST
AmbleNight The Ultimate Cinema Experience
Your night begins with a private gourmet popcorn tasting for you and three friends. From there you’ll be whisked away in a stretch limousine to a VIP Cineplex movie experience. With gift cards in tow you'll be able to enjoy a smorgasbord of cinema snacks.
AmbleNight Tasting Night: Wine Edition
Take a sip on this: you and three guests mixing it up with a sommelier as you embrace the finest fermented grapes with your soon to be expert palette. A classy food spread will pair perfectly with a mix of good company and great wine. We’ll also be sending you home with a Wine and Beyond gift card just because.
AmbleNight Tasting Night: Scotch Edition.
This night is all about that which is so good once it touches your lips—nectar of the gods, lightning in a bottle—mmm scotch. We’re even bringing along a whisky expert so you can finally express exactly why that golden elixir tastes so good. We’ll also send you home with a gift card to Wine and Beyond.
AmbleNight Ultimate Salon ExperienceRelax, take a load off. This AmbleNight is all about you and three friends of your choosing having a great time together getting your hair and make up done while snacking on hors d'oeuvres and drinking wine. There will be a photobooth to capture all the relaxin’ action. And of course you’ll get a gift card to Chatters.
AmbleNight Private Cooking Class Experience With one of Edmonton’s top chefs, you’ll be privy to all the ins & outs of true kitchen mastery. Learn tricks of the trade while you and three friends sip on fine wines in a relaxing atmosphere. Don’t be sad when it’s over. You’ll be able to relive it all when we send you home with a Safeway gift card.
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To learn how to enter and for full contest details visit AmblesideWindermere.ca/AmbleNights
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Southwest Edmonton’s most coveted community is in its final major stage of development and offering even
more outstanding amenities and new homes to choose from! Located in the esteemed area of Windermere, just south of the Anthony Henday and West of Rabbit Hill Road, the residents of Ambleside enjoy a family friendly neighbourhood with the added convenience of an assortment of top-rate amenities just moments away – making it the perfect place to call home.
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established southwest community, while also offering nearby access to the Anthony Henday that ensures trips throughout Edmonton are quick and easy. Perfect for young and growing families, a new K-9 public school was officially announced for the community in February. This new school is a welcomed addition to the flourishing neighbourhood that will benefit up to 1,000 public school students within the area. Other future additions to Ambleside to look forward to are a community fire hall, as well as a new ETS transit station! The features and amenities in and around Ambleside do not run short. A quick stroll (or even quicker drive!) will get you to the Currents commercial district, which features a wide variety of shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Essential services such as banking and grocery stores are also found within this area.
Expertly planned and developed, the community of Ambleside in Windermere offers residents a way to escape the stresses of a busy day by taking a stroll through its numerous walkways, which feature natural treed
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areas, ponds and green spaces. Ambleside’s unique qualities of a relaxed lifestyle combined with a strong, amenity-rich community, is something that certainly sets it apart from other developments within the city. With all of its amazing features it is evident as to why families are taking advantage of purchasing a home in this spectacular development.
The first-rate community features some of Edmonton’s most reputable builders, including, semi-detached homes by Averton Homes and Marcson Homes. Front attached garage home builders include Bedrock Homes, Kanvi Homes, Kimberley Homes, Marcson Homes, and Triumph bungalows. Homes by Avi offer rear laned homes, and Kimberley Homes provide triplex home
options. Multi-family homes are also available from Jayman Modus, Carrington Communities, and Westrich Pacific Corp, all providing new home buyers with a variety of home sizes and styles to fit their personal lifestyle needs. Also, stay tuned for new and exciting home builders to be joining the Ambleside community!
The Ambleside in Windermere development has built a reputation for offering a vast variety of beautiful home options to choose from, and expect to see four new showhomes opening this summer from community builders! Keep a look out for a new Ambleside promotion launching May 31st that will be featuring some of the community’s most desirable amenities and services. The lucky winners will have the opportunity to get a true feel
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With all of its amazing features it is evident as to why families are taking advantage of purchasing a home in this spectacular development
of what life in Ambleside is all about, with unique events including wine tastings, private cooking classes, and an ultimate movie night out - all centering around Ambleside’s outstanding amenities and showcasing a stunning showhome.
For more information or to learn more about the community of Ambleside in Windermere, visit www.amblesidewindermere.ca or call 780.431.2805. Show homes are located throughout the community and are open Monday to Thursday from 2pm – 8pm (closed Friday), Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from Noon to 5pm.
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer, get pre-approved for a mortgage. This is the central message from a new report from BMO Bank of Montreal.
The report shows that for first-time homebuyers that were pre-approved for a mortgage, an overwhelming number of respondents (94 per cent) say they found themselves to be in a much better position to start looking for a home, and had a good sense of what they could afford.
The poll also revealed that the majority of Canadians (92 per cent) currently looking to buy their first home plan to get pre-approved.
“Seven out of 10 first-time homebuyers say when they walk into a home, they know right away if it’s the right house for them,” says Laura Parsons, mortgage expert, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Being pre-approved for a mortgage and knowing you have a mortgage with a guaranteed interest rate for a certain period of time while you are looking could mean the difference between landing your dream home, and settling for second best.”
94 per cent of homebuyers say getting pre-approved reduced stress of looking for a home
the psychology of mortgage pre-approval
The report also showed the following for those that had gone through the pre-approval process:» 59 per cent feel the pre-approval process
was stressful» Almost half (48 per cent) were worried
they wouldn’t be pre-approved» However, after going through the
preapproval process, more than 87 per cent of respondents said it was simple; and
» Three-quarters (79 per cent) said it gave them the freedom to look at homes without having to worry about financing
“We want to provide advice to first-time homebuyers well in advance of their purchase in order to guide them to their potential, reduce outside debt and get used to the costs of owning a home with a down payment savings plan,” says Ms Parsons. “Thinking about the pre-approval process often brings out feelings of stress, often because of a misunderstanding of the process. With the right support and guidance from a financial advisor, stress can be significantly reduced and buyers are free to focus on choosing their perfect house.”
BMO offers a number of products and services that can help first-time home buyers make a responsible home buying decision. For example, the BMO Home Buyers Guide provides advice and information designed to guide buyers through the process of financing, choosing and purchasing a new home.
For more information, visit bmo.com
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According to a national survey commissioned by Genworth Canada, homebuyers are working harder and longer to save for a down payment and remain confident in the long-term benefits of buying a home. The annual poll, completed in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Credit Counselling Services (CACCS), asked 1,507 Canadians questions about their financial well-being and preparedness.
“Despite tighter mortgage qualification criteria over recent years, survey results point towards positive trends in homebuyer behaviour,” says Stuart Levings, chief operating officer of Genworth Canada. “With a stable economy and real estate market, Canadians appear to have more confidence in the value of homeownership and see their goals of homeownership and financial well-being as more achievable.”
Genworth Canada study
the value of homeownership still worth the wait:
HiGHliGHtsHomebuyers are thinking more about smart home investing» 17 per cent say now would be a good time
to buy a home, with a slightly higher proportion among first-time buyers (19 per cent )
» Up since 2013, two-thirds of respondents (64 per cent versus 58 per cent) feel that housing prices will increase in the next 12 months
» Half expect to take one to two years to save for their down payment, with an increasing number (29 per cent versus 21 per cent) saying it will take three to four years
» 53 per cent are worried they might miss the perfect house because they don’t have enough saved for the down payment
» 67 per cent say their goal is to pay off their mortgage faster, up from 62 per cent in 2013
Homeownership is a valuable asset both financially and emotionally» Nine out of 10 people agreed that owning
their own home gave them a greater sense of emotional well-being
» Nine out of 10 people thought homeownership may mean more work
To help get Canadians thinking about their financial well-being, Genworth and CACCS are launching a mobile version of the Financial Fitness Score tool. The tool helps people determine how well they are managing their finances and provides useful information that is based on their financial fitness level. The relaunched version now allows consumers to access the tool from any mobile device or platform. To find out your Financial Fitness Score visit financialfitness.ca
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Incorporating a water feature into your home’s landscaping design is a welcome addition to a property’s overall appeal. The soothing sights and sounds of running water are calming and can also mask unwanted noise such as nearby traffic or neighbors. Water features of all kinds attract birds and other wildlife that are enjoyable to observe.
By adding plants, decorative rock or a custom koi pond to the water feature, you can create the illusion that you are off somewhere in “nature” while sitting in the comfort of your own backyard.
DecIsIons, DecIsIons, DecIsIonsDecide on the type of water feature. Ponds set into the ground, waterfalls, streams, large bubbler rocks – the choices are endless. You also have to choose the style of the feature, which ranges from completely natural looking, made with native materials, to highly formal. When you see a design you like, take a picture or clip it out and build a file for future reference. What suits one gardener’s tastes may be unappealing or impractical for others. However, one thing is
for certain – all water features will add beauty and movement to your landscape. Consider why you want to have a water feature and what’s most important to you. Is it simply to enjoy the beautiful sights and calming sounds? Does the prospect of growing plants in water intrigue you? Is a set of bubbler rocks on the frontyard your ideal? Having a clear picture in your head (and on paper) of what you hope to achieve will go a long way toward making sure it becomes a reality. Calling a qualified landscaping professional for some advice is a great place to start.
LocatIon, LocatIon, LocatIonStudy your space carefully and consult with your landscaping professional to determine the best place to situate your water feature. If possible, pick a location which can be viewed not only from your yard, but from the inside of your house, too, such as near the kitchen window or deck. After all, if you’re going to the trouble of adding a water feature, you might as well have multiple opportunities to enjoy it. A qualified landscaping professional should have a photo album or a website, so you can easily view other projects and water features that have designed and constructed.
By taking some of this advice into consideration, the process of achieving the “yard of your dreams” will be easier. A quality outdoor living space will not only make you the envy of the neighborhood and be a welcome sanctuary for your family, children and pets for years to come, it will also increase the value of your home. It is important to hire a landscaping contractor who has extensive experience in the industry, and is a full service landscaping company.
shane’s Landscaping & contracting Ltd. specializes in residential, estate and acreage landscape construction. From patios to water features, driveways, retaining walls, lighting, walkways, fences, irrigation, garden beds, boulders, barbecue, fire pits and the new synthetics grasses, we can help make your landscaping beautiful. Planning your landscaping is an exciting time and we are here to help. our team of friendly, knowledgeable and hard working staff can make your landscaping dream a reality. call us now for a consultation.
Water features… The choices are endless
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leducAREA INFO• POPULATION: 17,000 and growing
“Small city” living within minutes of “Big city” amenities.
• LOCATED: 20 km south of Edmonton on Hwy 2
• SCHOOLS: 7 Elementary, 2 Junior & Senior high. Public, Private & Separate school systems.
• GROCERY: Variety of shopping.
• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Recreation & Culture Centre, Performing Arts Centre, 18 hole Golf Course & Public Library.
• MEDICAL FACILITIES: Full Service Community Hospital and Full Ambulance Service.
• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 27 parks including Telford Lake, Fred John’s Park & Lions Campground.
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4 SUNTREE DEVELOPER: Maclab Enterprises BUILDERS: Kimberly General Partner, Cobblestone Master Builder, Bedrock Homes, Caliber Master Builder, Entity Homes, B&H Homes, Landmark Homes LOCATION: Grant MacEwan Boulevard & Suntree Promenade
5 SOUTHFORK DEVELOPER: Tamani Communities BUILDERS: Dolce Vita Homes, Homes by Avi, Innovations by Jayman, Jayman MasterBUILT LOCATION: Highway 2A & 50th Street
6 ROBINSON DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Homes by Sher-Bilt, Connect Homes LOCATION: South of Rolly View Road on C.W. Gaetz Drive
1 MEADOWVIEW DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Tristate Signature Homes, Homes by Santos and Connect Homes LOCATION:Coady Blvd & Meadowview Blvd. Showhomes Coming Soon
2 TRIBUTE DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Tristate Signature Homes LOCATION: Dunlop Wynd & Caledonia Dr.
3 WINDROSE DEVELOPER: Maclab Enterprises BUILDERS: Homes by Sher-Bilt, Cornerbrook Construction, Jacob’s Construction, McLean & McLean Custom Homes LOCATION: Exit at 50 Ave off Highway 2, proceed west, then go south on RR 253 to Windrose
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//THE TAX MAN
GeorGe e. Dube, CA, CPA, LLP, is a
veteran real estate investor, author, and speaker on
real estate accounting who is a partner in the firm,
Dube & Cuttini Chartered Accountants LLP. He also developed the accountant
in-a-box program for real estate investors, and is a member of the Real
Estate Investment Network (REIN) Faculty.
@dubecuttini.com1.877.475.3823
Question: If you hold a property for 23 years and then sell it, is the income treated as a capital gain or as income?
Answer: Many people wrongly believe that holding a property for a given period of time will ensure the profits on sale are treated as capital, and thus are only 50 per cent taxable, versus treating the gain as income, which would be 100 per cent taxable.
Tax case law illustrates this. In Bordine vs. The Queen (2010 DTC 1293 (TCC)) the owner acquired land in 1977, sold it in 2000 yet the amount was still considered income. Intention matters!
While the length of ownership is an indicator, the ownership period is not conclusive. Do not let others tell you that simply by owning the property for two or five years, for example, you are guaranteed a taxable gain. Nothing can be further from the truth.
Knowing, and being able to prove, what you were planning to do with a property at the time of purchase is a key factor in determining whether the CRA will treat the property as a capital gain vs. income.
Capital gains versus income – intention matters
Knowing, and being able to prove, what you were planning to do with a property at the time of purchase is a key factor in determining whether the CRA will treat the property as a capital gain vs. income. Having a discussion, and documenting your intentions, with your accountant can save you considerable taxes down the road.
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• LOCATED: 2 miles South of Edmonton on 50th street.
• SCHOOLS: 5 Schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12.French Immersion offered in all.
• GROCERY: Sobey s, Extra Foods
• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Beaumont Regional Activities Centre and numerous outdoor facilities.
• MEDICAL FACILITIES: 10 minutes to Grey Nuns Hospital. Served by Edmonton Ambulance.
• PARKS & PATHWAYS: Approximately 170 acres of parkland & km of inter-connected walkways.
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DEVELOPER: United CommunitiesBUILDERS: Caliber Master Builder, Landmark Homes, LandmarkCommunities, Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: West on 50th Street at Rue Montalet (follow the signs)
5 RUISSEAUDEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Look Homes Master Builder. LOCATION: It is located on the south side of 50th ave at 66st.
6 ROYAL OAKSDEVELOPER: Cancom Development BUILDERS: Konark Homes, Cancom Homes, Infiniti Homes, Open LOCATION: From Beaumont: West on Township Road 510 to East Vistas Blvd. (follow signs)From Edmonton: South on 101 St. to Township Road 510, east on Township Road 510 to East Vistas Blvd. (follow signs)
1 COLONIALE ESTATESDEVELOPER: ARW Development Corp.BUILDERS: Mattamy HomesLOCATION: 50 St. & Coloniale Way
2 PLACE CHALEUREUSEDEVELOPER: Mandalay DevelopmentsBUILDERS: Royer Homes, Orca Homes, Goldenwood Homes, Davies & Company, Landmark CommunitiesLOCATION: 50 Street & Blvd. Soleil
3 TRIOMPHE ESTATESDEVELOPER: S&D Group Development LtdBUILDERS: Abington Homes, Ashton Homes, Royer Homes, OpenLOCATION: 44 Ave. just off 44 St.
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Off-load off-site storage If you are paying a hefty monthly bill to store your belongings off-site in a rented storage container, it’s time to reconsider its value. Out of sight is usually out of mind. If you are not using the items, it may be beneficial to sell them or give them away. The money spent storing the stuff over a long period of time often exceeds the value of those items.
Liberate your linen closet Let go of the sheets and towels that are torn, stained, or stored just in case. You really only need one extra set of sheets for each bed. Fold pillowcases and fitted sheets into their matching flat sheets so that the set stays together neatly together.
Don’t let excuses keep you stuck When editing your closet, you’ll make all kinds of excuses to keep things. Here’s are the most popular excuses I’ve heard, and my response to them:
1. It will come back in style. Yes, it will. But the fabric and cut will be different and everyone will know you’ve been holding on to it since 1978!
2. It will fit once I lose weight. You may lose weight in different places and it may still not fit. It may go out of style by the time you lose the weight. Reward yourself for your weight loss by buying new clothes.
3. I paid a lot of money for it. And it makes you feel guilty every time you look into your closet and see it hanging there, so let go of the shame.
4. I wore it on my first date. Don’t let sentimental items take up closet space. That’s like allowing the past to crowd out the present. Take a picture and let it go.
5. Someone bought it for me. They’ll never know that you got rid of it, and even if they find out, they’ll understand.
6. It needs repairs. Put a deadline on it and let it go if you miss it.
7. I need it just in case. This is probably the top excuse I hear, and it is based on fear. Be brave – unless you can find a specific reason to hold on to something, find the courage to let it go.
The closets are full. The junk drawer is overflowing. The piles have piles, and the storage space is full too. You need it all, you just don’t have enough space to put it. Or do you need it all? Take a closer look and separate “need” from “obligation,” “sentimentality” and “just in case.” You may find you have the space to store what you need. You’ll just need to dig deep to find the strength to free yourself of the rest. After all, do you own all that stuff – or does it own you? Let go of “obligation clutter” This refers to the stuff we hold on to because we feel a sense of duty. It can be gifts, heirlooms we’ve inherited, or things we’re saving for our kids. If you are holding on to any of these, you have permission to let them go, and here’s why: ›› You have no duty to keep gifts forever.
The last thing the gift-giver would want is for their gift to become a burden.
›› It can be emotionally taxing to part with inherited items, but there are more meaningful ways to honour a person’s memory than keeping all their things. Releasing a loved one’s belongings doesn’t betray the memory of the person. It’s a bit easier with time, so take the time you need.
›› If you’re keeping things for your children, consider asking them if they are even remotely interested in having them. Remember, they will have their own tastes.
//Quick TipS
» by Hellen Buttigieg
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Well, it is happening again, Edmonton and Alberta are
booming. The province of Alberta will continue to enjoy
a strong demand for housing in 2014 and 2015 thanks
to strong economic growth, good job creation, low
unemployment and strong in-migration. Almost 100,000
people moved to the province in 2013 with Edmonton
seeing a good share of these individuals. Economic
forecast numbers from the Office of the Chief
Economist, City of Edmonton, provide a positive outlook
for growth during the next few years. For example, real
GDP during the period 2014 to 2016 is expected to
increase in the City of Edmonton by 3% on average.
Job creation should average close to 2.6% over the
next three years, with an average annual
unemployment rate of 4.7%.
So what does this mean for builders and consumers in
regards to housing demand? In any business and
market, more demand results in higher prices.
Edmonton builders and developers are active in
bringing new developments and housing to market
because they see the necessity (or opportunity) to
generate enough supply. However, having stated this,
housing supply in Edmonton is currently razor thin.
Intelligence House studies have shown that there is an
estimated 6.46% of the population in the market to
purchase a new home. If we were to compare this
number with the 2013 absorption level, we see already a
deficit in the housing market.
The Edmonton market already shows consumers are
paying higher than average housing prices with the
average MLS price listed at $432,458 so far in 2014.
Consumers are struggling to find attractive inventory in
the resale market and we are witnessing multiple offers
per property, similar to that of the past boom.
Also, we need to consider the rental market, which has
stood around 1% vacancy for the last two years. Despite
all the activity in this sector vacancy could “jump” to 1.4%
which remains at virtually no vacancy. Monthly rent is
expected to increase, therefore, what is the threshold
renters are willing to pay before moving to ownership?
For consumers, it would be logical to purchase sooner
rather than later as prices will continue to rise, granted, at
a healthy pace.
With low interest rates and a blue sky above us,
consumers are clear to take off.
Until Next Time!
DÉJÀ VU?
From left to right:Michael MelnychukAlex RuffiniEmmett Hartfield
Intelligence House is Edmonton’s newest and most innovative Real Estate Marketing Agency with a focus on market intelligence as well as full marketing and sales services to real estate industry professionals.
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3 LAUREL DEVELOPER: Dundee Developments BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Landmark Homes, Landmark Legacy Homes, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Landmark Communities LOCATION: South of 23 Avenue and East of 34 Street
4 LAUREL CROSSING DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, Landmark Homes, Tristate Signature Homes, Bedrock Homes, Connect Homes LOCATION:34 Street & 16A Avenue
1 MAPLERIDGE & OAKRIDGE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPER: Maple Ridge & Oak Ridge Communities BUILDERS: Country Hills Homes LOCATION: 17 Street between Sherwood Park Freeway and Whitemud Drive
2 TAMARACK DEVELOPER: Dundee Developments BUILDERS: Landmark Communities, LOCATION: From Whitemud go South on 17 Street & follow the signs to Tamarack Gate
5 MAPLE CREST DEVELOPER: Dundee Developments BUILDERS: Homes by Avi, Coventry Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Landmark Legacy, Landmark Communities, Bedrock Homes LOCATION: Maple Road (38th Avenue NW) and 8th Street
6 WILLOW HAVEN DEVELOPER: CarringtonLand BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes LOCATION: 5624 7th Ave SW.
7 TAMARACK COMMON DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, & Parkwood Master Builder LOCATION: 17 Street and 23 Avenue, south of Millcreek Nursery
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Bedrock Homes – Maple Crest showhomes
m aple Crest is a new community nestled in Edmonton’s southeast between Whitemud Drive and the Anthony Henday east of 17 Street, on 38 Avenue.
The neighbourhood is surrounded by acres of natural greenspace, and it’s against this setting that you can settle into a Bedrock Home. The award-winning home builder currently has stylish duplex showhomes in Maple Crest, and opening May 31, a single-family showhome.
Located at 623 and 625-40th Avenue, the Birk and Camden two-storey duplexes are surprisingly jam-packed with features that make them feel like a single-family home.
The 1,325-sq.-ft. Birk and the 1,396-sq.-ft. Camden are designed so there is no wasted space. Both models have generous windows, plenty of counter and cabinet space and modern décor.
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The Birk, which recently won Best Multi-Family Townhome/Duplex in its price range at the CHBA-Edmonton housing awards, is a three-bedroom home perfect for a young family.
The L-shaped kitchen, which features a flush eating bar and a corner pantry, is open to the cosy great room and dining nook that leads to the rear deck. You’ll also find a laundry centre in the mudroom conveniently located off the garage.
Upstairs are two bedrooms and a master which includes a generously sized walk-in closet and ensuite with a five-ft. walk-in shower. The main bathroom features a shower/tub combination which completes the second floor.
The Camden showhome features an upgraded interior. It boasts an island in the kitchen, maple cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. A stylish corner fireplace is the focal point in the great room. A niche above the mantel is perfect for a television or artwork.
With two master bedrooms on the second floor, the Camden is a great option for young professionals or downsizers. Each bedroom has its own ensuite and spacious walk-in closet. The second floor also has a loft at the top of the stairs, a comfortable area to relax at the end of the day.
Starting at $327,000 for the Birk and $340,000 for the Camden, these duplex homes have proven quite popular and are selling quickly. The price includes the lot, net GST, all legal fees, six appliances, blinds, rear deck and landscaping. It also includes fencing and a professional moving company to move you into your new home.
Starting May 31, Bedrock will also have a new single-family showhome open for viewing in Maple Crest. Located at 738-37A Avenue, the Kennedy is a 2,231-sq.-ft., two-storey home.
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This home is designed for a large family, as there is the option of having up to seven bedrooms. The floorplan has one bedroom on the main floor with a full bathroom, four bedrooms on the second floor plus a large bonus room and a second floor laundry. Two more bedrooms are located in the basement.
Instead of requiring a larger lot, the plan fits on a 26-ft. building pocket which reduces the cost of ownership and makes it affordable for large families. The Kennedy starts at $466,000, including lot and net GST.
Maple Crest is conveniently located close to the Whitemud and the Anthony Henday, making travel to other areas of the city a breeze. Schools, shopping and restaurants are also close at hand. Just minutes down the road on 17th Street is the Meadows Community and Recreation Centre.
This new facility houses indoor arenas, a swimming pool, a gym and fitness centre, plus a library.
Maple Crest boasts 300 acres of natural area, including a 51-acre wetland and wildlife reserve, ravine woodlands and tree-lined trails and paths – a beautiful setting for residents, along with beautiful homes from Bedrock.
For more information on Bedrock’s duplexes and single-family homes, visit bedrockhomes.ca. Duplex showhomes are open Monday to Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m.; weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m., at 623 and 625-40 Avenue. The new single-family showhome opens May 31 at 738-37A Avenue. Call 587.524.2160.
...these duplex homes have proven quite popular and are selling quickly. The price includes the lot, net GST, all legal fees, six appliances, blinds, rear deck and landscaping. It also includes fencing and a professional moving company to move you into your new home.
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10 CALLAGHAN IN HERITAGE VALLEY DEVELOPER: MLC Group / JCA Financial BUILDERS: Landmark Communities, Sterling Homes, Rohit Communities, Innovations by Jayman LOCATION: South on James Mowatt Trail and North of 30 Avenue SW
11 ALLARD IN HERITAGE VALLEY DEVELOPER: MLC Group / Allard Developments BUILDERS: Jayman MasterBUILT, Rohit Communities, Sterling Homes, Connect Homes, Landmark Legacy, Jaya Homes LOCATION: South on James Mowatt Trail and South of 30 Avenue SW
12 THE ORCHARDS AT ELLERSLIE DEVELOPER:Brookfield Residential BUILDERS:Front attached Homes: Homes by Avi, Sterling Homes, Jayman MasterBUILT Rear-Detached Homes: Landmark Legacy Homes, Daytona Master Builder Semi-Detached:Axio by Brookfield Homes LOCATION:turn south off of Ellerslie on 91st Street, turn east on 25th Ave SW.
13 WALKER SUMMIT DEVELOPER:United Communities BUILDERS: RSL - Kirkland, Landmark, Morrison and Montorio Duplex - Morrison, Montorio and Innovations by Jayman LOCATION: South on Ellerslie to 66th Street
14 ROYAL OAKS DEVELOPER: Cancom Development BUILDER: Konark Homes, Cancom Homes, Infiniti Homes, Open LOCATION : South on 101 Street to Towship Road 510. Turn east to EastVistas Blvd. (follow signs)
15 CHARLESWORTH DEVELOPER: Cameron Communities LOCATION: Just off Ellerslie, on 57th Street SW – and 7th ave
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5 WALKER LAKES NORTH DEVELOPER: MLC Group / Cameron Communities BUILDERS: Cameron Homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Rd. on 66 Street
6 WILLOW HAVEN DEVELOPER : Carrington Land BUILDERS : Bedrock Homes LOCATION : 5624 - 7th ave
7 WALKER LAKES STATION DEVELOPER: MLC Group / Allard Developments BUILDERS: Active Homes, Boss Homes, Landmark Legacy Homes, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Rd. on 66 St.
8 ALLARD DEVELOPER: United Communities BUILDERS: Caliber Master Builder, Kimberley Homes, White Eagle Homes, Parkwood Master Builder LOCATION: 111th Street & 30th Ave
9 RAVINES OF RICHFORD DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Development BUILDERS: Celebration Homes, OPEN LOCATION: Ellerslie Road & Blackmud Creek Ravine
1 ELLERSLIE HEIGHTS DEVELOPER: United Communities BUILDERS: Landmark Legacy, Homes by Avi, Landmark Communities, Landmark Homes, Park Royal Homes, Kirkland Homes LOCATION: North of Ellerslie Rd. on 66 Street
2 LAKE SUMMERSIDE DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Mosaic Townhomes, Brookfield Duplexes, Innovations by Jayman, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Landmark Homes, Homes by Avi, Pacesetter Homes, Landmark Classic Homes, Canyon Spring Master builder, Aacropolis Homes LOCATION: Ellerslie Rd. & Parsons Rd.
3 CALLAGHAN DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Dev. BUILDERS: Art Custom Homes, White Eagle Homes, D’Cor Homes, Rohit Communities, Celebration Homes LOCATION: 1 km South of Ellerslie Road on 111 Street SW
4 RUTHERFORD HEIGHTS DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: StreetSide LOCATION: James Mowatt Trail & Rutherford Rd.
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AREA INFO• POPULATION: Over
18,653
• LOCATED: Adjacent to the northeast boundary of the provincial capital, the City of Edmonton-15 minutes close.
• SCHOOLS: 6 Public Schools, 3 Separate Schools, 1 Christian School.
• GROCERY: Sobey’s Station Square, Canada Safeway, No Frills.
• RECREATION & CULTURE FACILITIES: Dow Centennial Centre, Tennis courts, campground, baseball diamonds, golf course, indoor pool, outdoor ice rinks (2), curling rink, 3 arenas, indoor soccer, gymnasium, fitness centre, performing arts theatre, visual arts gallery, pottery studio.
• MEDICAL FACILITIES: New Hospital Opening in 2012, 5 Medical Clinics.
• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 360 hectares of park/recreational/ natural land with 30 kilometres of paved trails for walking, running, biking, rollerblading and cross-country skiing.
A quiet, friendly, family oriented community.
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For more information contact Jasmine Zebic 780-992-6408or visit our website at www.fortsask.ca or email: [email protected]
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5 FOREST RIDGE IN WEST PARK DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Connect Homes Homes by Santos, Victory Homes, Open LOCATION: Westpark Drive & Cranberry Bend
6 WEST WOODLANDS DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Oleksyn Homes, Clearview Homes, Open. LOCATION: 55 St. & Sunset cres. Bruderheim
7 SIENNA DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Rohit Communities, LOCATION: 94 St. & Sienna Blvd.
1 SOUTHPOINTE DEVELOPER: MLC Group BUILDERS: Active Homes, Impact Homes, Rosecroft Custom Homes LOCATION: Junction of Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 15 on 94 Street
2 SOUTHFORT RIDGE DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Anez Homes, Bold Homes, BR Homes, CMK Homes, Glenora Homes, Homes By Sidney, Thomsen Built LOCATION: Southfort Blvd & Ridgeland Way
3 SOUTHFORT MEADOWS DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Landover Homes, Stoneridge Homes LOCATION: Southfort Drive & Meadowview Drive
4 SOUTHFORT ESTATES DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Open to public LOCATION: Southfort Drive & Greenfield Way
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SummerWood is the ideal neighborhood for monkey-bar swingers and after-dinner-trail blazers alike.
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4 LAKELAND RIDGE DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. BUILDERS: Landmark Homes, Rohit Communities, LOCATION: Lakeland Drive & Campbell Rd.
5 SUMMERWOOD DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Jayman MasterBUILT, Pacesetter Homes, Rohit Communities, Open LOCATION: East of Clover Bar Rd. North of Baseline Rd. on Lakeland Dr.
1 ASPEN TRAILS/EMERALD HILLS DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, Park Royal Homes, Landmark Homes, Christensen Developments, Rohit Communities, Homes by Avi, Marcson Homes, Daytona Homes Master Builder LOCATION: Lakeland Drive & Aspen Trail
2 FOXBORO DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Challenger Homes, ReidBuilt Homes, MacLachlan Mitchell Homes LOCATION: East of Clover Bar Road on Foxboro Drive
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Aacropolis Homes www.aacropolishomes.com
Alldritt Homes www.alldritthomes.com
Artisan Homes Inc. www.artisancommunities.ca
Bedrock Homes www.bedrockhomes.ca
Boss Homes www.bosshomes.ca
Brookfield Residential www.livebrookfield.com
Caliber Master Builder www.calibermasterbuilder.ca
Cameron Homes Inc. www.cameronhomes.ca
Cami Comfort Homes www.camicomforthomes.ca
Canyon Spring Master Builder www.canyonspringhomes.com
Carriage Signature Homes www.carriagesignature.com
Celebration Homes www.celebrationhomes.ca
Cobblestone Master Builder www.mycobblestone.ca
Concept Homes www.concepthomes.ca
Compass Rose Homes Inc. www.compassrose.ca
Country Hills Home Sales www.countryhillshomes.com
Coventry Homes www.coventry-homes.com
Darren’s Homes www.darrenshomes.com
Daytona Homes Master Builder www.daytonahomes.ca
Dolce Vita Homes LP www. dolcevitahomes.ca
Effect Home Builders www.effecthomes.ca
Encore Master Builder www.encorehomes.ca
Enitity Homes www.entityhomes.ca
Fekete Homes www.feketehomes.ca
Green Living Homes www.greenlivinghomes.ca
Gannet Homes Master Builder www.gannethomes.com
Homes by Avi www.homesbyavi.com
Homes by Santos Construction www.santoshomes.ca
Homexx Corporation www.homexx.ca
Iconic Estate Homes www.iconichomes.ca
Impact Homes www.impacthomes.ca
Innovations by Jayman www.jayman.com
Home Builders
web directory
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www.lincolnberg.com
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Jayman MasterBUILT www.jayman.com
Kimberley Homes www.buildwithkimberley.ca
Landmark Group of Builders www.landmarkgroup.ca
Lincolnberg Master Builder www.lincolnberg.com
MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes www.macmitch-homes.com
Maple Isle Homes www.mapleislehomes.ca
Marco Antonio Homes www.marcoantoniohomes.com
Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com
Pacesetter Homes www.yourpacesetter.com
Parkwood Master Builder www.parkwoodmasterbuilder.com
Perry Signature Homes Inc. www.perryhomes.ca
Pompei Homes www.pompeihomes.com
ReidBuilt Homes www.reidbuilthomes.com
Rococo Homes www.rococohomesinc.ca
Rohit Communities www.rohitcommunities.com
Rosecroft Custom Homes www.rosecroftcustom homes.com
Sabal Homes www.sabalhomes.com
San Rufo Homes www.sanrufohomes.com
S2 Squared by Sterling Homes www.sterlingsquared.ca
Sterling Homes Edmonton Ltd. www.sterlingedmonton.com
Thomsen Built www.thomsenbuilt.com
Urban Living by Landmark www.landmarkurban.ca
Urbanity Custom Homes Ltd. www.urbanityhomes.com
Vicky’s Homes www.vickyshomes.ca
White Eagle Homes Ltd www.whiteeaglehomes.ca
webdirectory
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OUR HOMES COME IN A WIDE VARIETY
of wide varieties
www.landmarkgroup.ca
Front - Attached Garage HomesRear - Detached Garage Homes
Duplexes & Townhomes
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Allard in Heritage Valley by MLC Group / JCA Financial www.allard.ca
Allard Heritage Valley by United Communities www.allardheritagevalley.ca
Alpine Ridge in Terrace Heights by Qualico Communities www.alpine-ridge.ca
Ambleside South by Qualico Communities www.amblesidesouth.com
Ambleside in Windermere www.amblesidewindermere.ca
Beaverbrook Developments www.beaverbrook.ca
Brookfield Residential www.livebrookfield.com
Callaghan by Rohit Land Development www.liveincallaghan.com
Cameron Communities www.cameroncommunities.ca
Cameron Heights www.cameronheights.com
Canada Lands Company www.villageatgriesbach.com
Canterra Developments Corp. www.canterradevelopments.com
Chappelle Gardens by Brookfield Residential www.chappellegardens.com
Creekwood Chappelle www.creekwoodchappelle.com
Cy Becker by Qualico Communities www.cybecker.com
Dundee Developments www.dundeedevelopments.com
Edgemont by Brookfield Residential www.myedgemont.ca
Forest Ridge by Qualico Communities www.forestridgefortsask.com
Genstar Development Company www.genstar.com
Glenridding by United Communities www.glenridding.ca
Glenridding Heights by Rohit Land Development www.glenriddingheights.com
Granville by Alldritt Land Corporation www.mygranville.com
Graydon Hill by MLC Group www.graydon-hill.com
Greenbury by Beaverbrook www.greenbury.ca
Developers/Communities
web directory
www.chappellegardens.com
GARDENS
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Griesbach by Canada Lands www.villageatgriesbach.com
Hampton Pointe by Beaverbrook www.hamptonpointe.ca
Hampton Terrace by Qualico Communities www.hamptonterraceedmonton.com
Hawks Ridge at Big Lake www.hawksridge.ca
Hawthorne at Heather Glen by Qualico Communities www.hawthornesprucegrove.com
Hills of Twin Lakes www.hillsoftwinlakes.com
Hopewell Residential www.hopewellcommunities.com
Hudson Park by Beaverbrook www.homesinhudson.ca
Keswick on the River keswick-in-windermere.com
Kenton Village by Beaverbrook www.kentonvillage.ca
Lake Summerside by Brookfield Residential www.lakesummerside.com
Langdale in Windermere by Qualico Communities www.langdale-windermere.com
Laurel Crossing by Qualico Communities www.laurel-crossing.com
Laurel by Dundee Developments www.livelaurel.com
Maclab Enterprises www.maclab.com
Manning Village by Cameron Communities www.manningvillage.com
Maple Crest by Dundee Developments www.livemaplecrest.ca
McConachie Landing by MLC Group/Cameron Dev Corp www.mcconachie-landing.com
McConachie by Walton Development & Management L.P. www.mcconachie.ca
MLC Group www.mlcland.com
Montalet by United Communities www.montalet.ca
Morningside Properties www.mymorningside.com
Newcastle by Qualico Communities www.newcastle-edmonton.com
ONE at Windermere www.oneatwindermere.com
webdirectory
YOUR PERFECT HOME!
www.villageatgriesbach.com
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web directory
Paisley by Brookfield Residential www.paisleycommunity.com
Palisades by MLC Group www.palisades.ca
Palm Cove by Qualico Communities www.palmcovesylvan.com
Prescott by Beaverbrook www.liveinprescott.ca
Qualico Communities www.qualicocommunities.com
Ravines of Devon by Qualico Communities www.theravinesofdevon.com
Ravines of Richford by Rohit Land Development www.ravinesofrichford.com
Reid Worldwide Corporation www.rwwc.ca
Robinson by Beaverbrook www.LiveInRobinson.ca
Ruisseau by Qualico Communities www.ruisseau-beaumont.com
Secord by Hopewell Residential www.liveinsecord.ca
Sienna by Qualico Communities www.sienna-fortsask.com
Silverstone by Qualico Communities www.silverstone-stonyplain.com
Southcreek by Qualico Communities www.southcreek.ca
South Pointe by MLC Group www.south-pointe.ca
Spring Lake Ranch www.springlakeranch.ca
Springate at Spruce Ridge by Qualico Communities www.springatesprucegrove.com
Spruce Village by Beaverbrook www.sprucevillage.ca
Starling at Big Lake by Rohit Land Development www.StarlingAtBigLake.com
Strata Developments www.stratadevelopments.ca
Summerwood by Qualico Communities www.summerwoodsherwoodpark.com
Suntree www.liveinsuntree.ca
Tamarack by Dundee Developments www.livetamarack.com
Tamarack Common by Qualico Communities www.tamarackcommon.com
The Club & Residences of River’s Gate by Beaverbrook. www.riversgate.ca
The Estates at Waters Edge www.WatersEdgeEstates.ca
The Orchards by Brookfield Residential www.theorchards.ca
Developers/Communities
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Related BusinessCanadian Home Builders’ Association - Alberta www.chbaalberta.ca
Edmonton Custom Decks www.edmontoncustomdecks.com
Edmonton New Home Information www.new-home.com
Edmonton New Home Guide www.NewHomeGuide.ca
SLC Ltd. www.shaneslandscaping.com
web directory
The Terrace by Brookfield Residential www.discovertheterrace.ca
Thomas Creek www.CalmarThomasCreek.com
Trumpeter by United Communities www.trumpeterbiglake.ca
Tuscany Hills by United Communities www.tuscanyhills.ca
United Communities www.unitedcommunities.com
Upper Windermere by Beaverbrook www.upperwindermere.com
Vita Crystallina Nera www.liveatvita.com
Villas on the Ravine www.villasontheravine.com
Walker Lakes North by MLC Group / Cameron Dev Corp www.walkerlakes-north.com
Walker Lakes Station by MLC Group / JCA Financial www.walkerlakes-station.ca
Walker Summit by United Communities www.walkersummit.com
Walton Development and Management L.P. www.waltondm.com
Westerra by Qualico Communities www.westerrastonyplain.com
Windermere Ridge by Beaverbrook www.windermereridge.ca
Windermere South www.windermere-south.ca
Windrose www.liveinwindrose.ca
Woodhaven - Edgemont www.woodhavenedgemont.com
The Woods at Kenton by Beaverbrook www.woodsatkenton.ca
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