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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
FIRST-TIME BUYERSMAKING WISE CHOICES
NIAGARA: MORE THAN JUST THE FALLS
HOW LANDSCAPING CANAFFECT YOUR WARRANTY
April 27- May 11, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 08
AND MATTAMY’S WILDFLOWERS
IN KITCHENER IS INFULL BLOOM
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Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. *Applies to townhomes & 30’s with 14-month move-ins, on approved credit. Ask about the Easy Buy program for other home types. Please see Sales for full details. E. & O.E. Map not to scale. Exclusive listing brokerage: TFN Realty Inc. Broker Protected.
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Visit Summerlea’s Model Home Show of the Year! Inspire your soul and make your dreams come true! Designed with spectacular features and finishes, these 4 models are breathtaking.
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42' Detached from
$488,990
34' Detached from
$346,990TRUE Freehold
Towns from
$276,990
TRUE Freehold 2-Storey Towns from
$269,990
Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. *Applies to townhomes & 30’s with 14-month move-ins, on approved credit. Ask about the Easy Buy program for other home types. Please see Sales for full details. E. & O.E. Map not to scale. Exclusive listing brokerage: TFN Realty Inc. Broker Protected.
& $500 initial deposit.*5 %down over 12 months
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Visit Summerlea’s Model Home Show of the Year! Inspire your soul and make your dreams come true! Designed with spectacular features and finishes, these 4 models are breathtaking.
Join us today at the corner of Binbrook and Binhaven and realize your dreams.
MAKING HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY.
empirecommunities.com
44' Detached from
$321,990
4 MODELS TO TOUR!
36' Detached from
$291,99030' Detached from
$229,990
TRUE Freehold Towns from
$191,990
BRANTFORD
310 Blackburn Dr., BRANTFORD 519.756.4554
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4 NEW MODELS NOW OPEN!
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$488,990
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$269,990
Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. *Applies to townhomes & 30’s with 14-month move-ins, on approved credit. Ask about the Easy Buy program for other home types. Please see Sales for full details. E. & O.E. Map not to scale. Exclusive listing brokerage: TFN Realty Inc. Broker Protected.
& $500 initial deposit.*5 %down over 12 months
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contents APRIL 27 - MAY 11, 2013 || VOLUME 16 ISSUE 08
MATTAMY HOMES offers beautiful living in Wildflowers in Kitchener
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IN EVERY ISSUE
10 EDITOR’S NOTE
75 HOT DATES
76 AD INDEX
COLUMNISTS
59 TARION REPORT How landscaping can affect your new-home warranty by Howard Bogach
77 FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING Learning about mortgages is time well spentby Wayne Karl
IN THE NEWS
18 GENWORTHFirst-time homebuyers showing their rational side
32 HHHBATwo Mohawk College students receive $2,500 bursary
regular and special featuresHOMEBUYERS’ HELP
54 CITY FOCUS Niagara: more than just the Falls
58 GREEN LIVING Tips to Green your every day life
69 HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCES Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table
26 FERGUS Reid’s Heritage HomesThe Westminster tradition continues in Fergus with beautiful home designs
42 ST. CATHARINES Augustine GroupPort Place makes a splash at Port Dalhousie waterfront project
48 MULTI-SITE Eastforest HomesWho is Eastforest Homes?
64 WOODSTOCK Geranium Homesinvites you to swing into spring at The Village at Sally Creek
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e d i t o r ’ s n o t e
You’ve agreed that a new home is the way to go and you’re making headway, but you still have another big decision to make – choosing your home builder.
It pays to check the reputation of the builder/developer before you sign on the dotted line. You can start by � nding out how long the company has been in business by asking the sales representative or visiting the company’s website.
Find out if previous purchasers are happy with their homes. Drive around an existing community built by the company and talk to anyone you run into anyone during your tour.
Naturally, you should spend some time visiting several different sales of� ces and model homes. Get a feel for each company and the staff employed there. Ask a lot of questions and expect to be treated with consideration and respect. No question is too “dumb.”
Think twice about any development where the salespeople push you to make a decision you’re not ready for, or where they are not happy to provide you with the information you request. There are certainly many other builders and salespeople out there who pride themselves on putting the customer � rst.
When you do � nd the right home and the right company, making that big decision will be a whole lot easier and enjoyable.
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The moment you decide to buy your � rst home is an important one – from getting your � nances in order, to learning about mortgages, to
researching builders and to getting out there to look at potential communities. Indeed, the excitement grows at every step.
Buying your � rst home can also be an emotional experience. There will be houses you fall in love with, communities you really want to live in and neighbours you can envision befriending.
As exciting as all of this is, it’s also important to not let your emotions get carried away – to buy more with
your heart than your head. This is why you should take your time, do your research and conduct due diligence on every development, builder and home you consider.
This issue of New Home & Condo Guide, like all editions we put together, contains a variety of content to guide you through this process. Our goal is to help identify subjects, neighbourhoods, communities, housing types and builders for you to consider – in short, to help you prepare.
With this knowledge, and your own enthusiasm, you’re well on your way!
Wayne Karl EDITORWall2Wall Media, [email protected]
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Be preparedThis adage is never more true than when buying your fi rst home
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c o v e r s t o r y
Just a few short months ago, Mattamy unveiled its � rst-ever com-munity in Kitchener. Opening day was a roaring success, and this new community continues to unfold and reveal the many innovative features of Mattamy living. And now – when the birds
are singing and the days are longer and sunnier – would be a perfect time to see Wild� owers in bloom.
Wild� owers offers a completely new approach to home building in Kitchener. It offers the considerable bene� ts of master-planning and Mattamy’s vast experience in planning neighbourhoods that are interest-ing in their architecture and community features. Mattamy neighbour-hoods are places where you’ll always � nd a smile and kids playing right outside your door.
Wild� owers starts with community planning that re� ects the needs of families, not the builder. There are park spaces, playgrounds, walking/biking trails and tranquil ponds scattered throughout, all of which give families perfect places to gather and share in the enjoyment of the place they call “home.” There’s a mature forest bordering the community so an after-dinner stroll will be truly inspiring. Future planning calls for
MATTAMY OFFERS BEAUTIFULliving in Wildflowers
a school right in the neighbourhood and local shops so you won’t need a car to go shopping.
Mattamy has a vast amount of experi-ence in master-planning neighbourhoods and designing unique homes. Since 1978, the company has built more than 50,000 homes in more than 150 communities across North America. The approach has always been to provide interesting and var-ied architecture so the streets have indi-viduality and features that make everyone completely satis� ed in the home and in the community.
If you’d like to see the many attributes of life in a Mattamy community for your-self, you can visit Upper Country Club and Mill Pond in Cambridge. Just a walk or
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slow drive through will reveal why Mattamy communities are so highly regarded by the families who live in them. The best way is to go for a walk so you can get a full measure of the many things that make life a lot more pleasurable. The streets look different because of the wide variety of styles and integrated garages that help create a more pleasant streetscape. You can also usually � nd a homeowner or two who will gladly tell you why they chose a Mattamy community.
In Wild� owers, you’ll � nd a complete variety of townhomes and well-designed detached homes in variety of sizes and � oorplan options to accommodate any size family. When it comes to choice, Mattamy believes more is better.
Many Mattamy homes offer front porches so neighbours can enjoy each other’s company with a friendly “hello” while out for a stroll. You’ll � nd homes in Wild� owers are built with very large windows so you have the bene� t of more cheerful, natural light streaming into the home. These special home and community features in Wild� owers are the types of features you � nd in small, thoughtfully planned and friendly Ontario towns.
Kitchener-Waterloo is a place that has built an outstanding reputation as a hub for the high-tech industry. Two superb universities are highly regarded around the world. Kitchener is a vibrant, growing city that of-fers many community activities and special events. Oktoberfest is the largest of its kind outside of Germany. Recreational facilities are avail-able for all seasons and you don’t have to wait long for a good parade be-
MATTAMY HOMES Wild� owers
1571 Fischer Hallman Rd., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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cause Kitchener has a Santa Claus parade, a Thanksgiving/Oktoberfest Parade and a Canada Day Parade that � ll the streets from Waterloo to the southern reaches of Kitchener. There’s a great farmers’ market downtown, as well as � ne shopping, dining, nightlife and cultural venues.
If living in Kitchener is high on your list of places, Mattamy invites you to come and see Wild� owers and � nd the home and community features that will make life beautiful for your family every day. Town-homes in Wild� owers are offered from a very affordable $249,990 and detached homes begin at $294,990.
The Wildfl owers presentati on centre is located at 1571 Fischer Hallman Rd., Kitch-ener. Call 519.744.9296. Presentati on centre hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more infor-mati on, visit matt amyhomes.com
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ACCORDING TO A NATIONAL SURVEYconducted by Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (Genworth Canada), � rst-time homebuyers are adjusting to the new mortgage requirements and making informed choices about homeownership.
The annual poll, completed in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Credit Counselling Services (CACCS), asked 1,514 Canadians questions about their � nancial well-being and preparedness. The 2013 survey revealed that there was a signi� cant rise in the number of recent � rst-time buyers who say they put down more than 20 per cent on their homes (56 per cent versus 36 per cent in the 2012 survey). In fact, the number of people that said it is getting harder
choices by saving longer and putti ng down larger deposits on their homes,”
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to save for that down payment is on the decline (50 per cent versus 55 per cent in 2012) with more � rst-time buyers � nding it easier to save money (nine per cent, up from � ve per cent in 2012). In addition, only 17 per cent of respondents thought it was a good time to buy, suggesting that low interest rates alone are not enough to entice Canadians to purchase a home.
“Canadians entering the real estate market are making � nancially astute choices by saving longer and putting down larger deposits on their homes,” says Brian Hurley, chairman and CEO of Genworth Canada. “They continue to value homeownership and are being responsible about the way they enter into mortgage debt. This trend bodes well for a soft-landing of the housing market.”
Among � rst-time homebuyers, the proportion saving for less than two years has decreased by nearly 30 per cent, while the proportion saving for more than � ve years rose by more than 50 per cent. This appears to indicate that fewer � rst-time homebuyers feel a sense of urgency about entering the real estate market, which is consistent with the fact that fewer expect house prices to rise in the next twelve months.
“There is still a strong need for Canadians to have a better grasp on their � nancial situation,” says Henrietta Ross, CEO of CACCS. “More than 40 per cent don’t think their credit rating re� ects them or don’t know what their credit rating is. Counselling could help ensure they are � nancially prepared to enter and maintain substantial investments, such as homeownership.”
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macpherson builders Fergus | Summerlea Coming soon – single-family homes from the $280’s. Register today. mysummerlea.com
losani homes Kitchener | Victoria Common Register now for the VIP event coming soon for this community of “FlexSpace” townhomes. victoriacommon.ca
reid’s heritage homes Fergus | Westminster Highlands Coming this spring – a brand new master-planned community in Fergus. Phase One, single-family homes, bungalow townhomes and executive townhomes. reidsheritagehomes.com
new openingsmenkes Georgetown | The Enclaves of Upper Canada Preview opening of a new family community of semi-links and detached homes backing on to a ravine mature trees. menkes.com
claysam homes Guelph | Creekside Freehold walkout townhomes starting at $299,900. claysamhomes.com
menkes Georgetown | The Enclaves of Upper Canada Preview opening – semi-links and 30-ft. detached homes in a new family community backing onto a ravine of mature trees. menkes.com
mattamy homes Kitchener | Wildflowers Coming soon – Mattamy’s first master-planned community in Kitchener, with affordable townhomes and detached homes. mattamyhomes.com
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reid’s heritage homes Guelph | Westminster Woods Arlington Court is the final opportunity in Guelph signature family community – beautifully designed three-bedroom, two-storey residences starting at $284,900. reidsheritagehomes.com
fusion homes Guelph | blueberry Hill Brand new semi-detached and 30-ft. detached lots. fusionhomes.com
williamsburg homes Kitchener | Eby Estates Spectacular homes on lots 100- and 200-ft. deep in this established tree-lined community minutes from Hwy. 8, amenities and transit. williamsburghomes.ca
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The Westminster tradition continues in Ferguswith beautiful home designs in first phase
Yes, Westminster Woods, the community that stands apart from all others, is very near completion but it will live on at Westminster Highlands just up the road in Fergus. All the features, amenities
and lifestyle attributes perfected in Guelph over the last decade are ready to adorn this master-planned community being carefully crafted and designed by Reid’s Heritage Homes.
View the exciting plans and details for this new community at a grand opening this spring. Guests pre-registering will receive priority information with all the exciting details to come.
You’ll find Westminster Highlands taking shape just off Hwy. 6 at the entrance to Fergus, where shopping and amenities abound. It will be a community imbued with historic charm, modern amenities and many kilometres of natural beauty blended with a meandering hiking trail, paved for easy stroller and wheelchair access to the passive and active recreational areas. The main entrance into Westminster Highlands will be beautifully landscaped with additional features to denote that this is a community like no other. Built for family life and living, the community will include linear park space, junior playground equipment and a basketball court.
Fergus is that cherished secret that combines all the good things in life. It’s a quiet town, settled in the midst of daytripping country with a short drive to Guelph. Recreational influences abound with a wonderful array of dining spots, a recreation centre with three ice hockey rinks (a space other municipalities only wish they had!) and amenities for families
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Reid’s heRitage homes Westminster Highlands
westminster highlands will eventually be home to families of all sizes, so residents will be able to choose from various lifestyle options as the community grows around them with neighbours of all ages and stages of life.
of all ages. Westminster Highlands projects a serene atmosphere within a reasonable commute to Toronto.
Westminster Highlands will eventually be home to families of all sizes, so residents will be able to choose from various lifestyle options as the community grows around them with neighbours of all ages and stages of life. Right now, single-detached homes, bungalow towns and executive towns will be released.
Bungalow towns, with the emphasis on a carefree lifestyle offer main floor living as the ultimate in convenience with two and three bedroom designs. End units offer a two-storey design. Lots will be fully sodded with paved driveways, patio areas with privacy fencing and garages.
Executive towns made popular in Guelph will be just as opulent at Westminster Highlands with soaring cathedral ceilings, ceramic tiles, and enhanced kitchens with upgraded cabinetry, as standard finishes on select models. Fantastic optional upgrades are available for discerning tastes.
All homes are Energy Star qualified, offering a healthy, Green home that reduces energy consumption while saving money.
For more than 30 years, Reid’s Heritage Homes has been proudly offering homes of quality throughout Ontario – from executive estates to retirement communities, from towns, semis, bungalows and two-storey homes to condominiums. The company’s pride shows in its design excellence, outstanding quality and meticulous craftsmanship on display in successful communities like Village by the Arboretum and Westminster Woods.
If you love Westminster Woods, you’ll adore Westminster Highlands. For more information, call 519.378.4578 or pre-register for the grand opening at reidsheritagehomes.com
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$2,500 bursary from HHHba
The hamilTon-halTon home builders’ association (HHHba) has awarded a bursary to two deserving mohawk college students. the funds are aimed at assisting the most deserving graduates of the construction and renovation technician programs to launch their own construction or renovation company.
the HHHba launched this bursary program with mohawk last year at its annual fundraiser bbQ during its milestone 70th anniversary year. more than 100 builders, renovators, trades and suppliers attended the event to support this great program.
the HHHba has committed to fund the bursary for a minimum of three years and hopes it will lead to great successes and help graduates successfully start their business.
this year, the bursary was awarded to chris and Jason ford, two brothers from brantford, ont. chris and Jason both left long time jobs at ford in oakville to pursue their dreams of working and
renovating together. chris and Jason have excelled in their studies and have become leaders to their younger classmates. the two brothers plan to use the $2,500 bursary to start up their own company called ford brothers construction.
“Giving back to the community is essential to our association and one of the things we continually hear from our members is the lack of young skilled trades people in the marketplace,” says mathieu Langelier, HHHba’s executive officer. “
so, supporting mohawk’s great construction program and providing some financial assistance to future contractors is a natural fit for us.”
the bursary provides a great opportunity for young people who are just starting their careers. the construction industry is full of opportunities for work and the HHHba is very proud to support the future of our industry.
The HHHBA has committed to fund the bursary for a minimum of three years and hopes it will lead to great successes and help graduates successfully start their business.
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rosehaven homes Ancaster | tiffany hill Coming fall 2013 – Phase 2 release of towns, 36-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com
rosehaven homes Waterdown | Waterdown meadows Coming spring 2013 – Phase 2 limited release of 35-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com
rosehaven homes/ homes by desantis stoney creek | on the ridge Coming fall 2013 – towns, semis, 35- and 40-ft. lots from the mid $200’s. liveontheridge.ca
new openingsmenkes & fernbrook homes oakville | millstone on the Park Grand opening of Oakville’s only urban towns with rooftop terraces. millstonepark.ca
branthaven homes Binbrook | celebration Grand opening of this two-storey townhome collection in Binbrook’s only forest-edged lots. branthaven.com
mountainview homes Welland | harvest estates New model home grand opening at this community of single-detached homes. mountainview.com
homes by desantis niagara falls | lyon’s creek Summer closings are available in this community of detached two-storey homes, as well as bungalows and bungalofts. homesbydesantis.com
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bayview wellington homes st. catharines | victoria village New model homes grand opening – affordable lifestyle, overlooking the historic Welland Canal. bwhomes.ca
new releasesempire communities stoney creek | victory New release of two-storey townhomes from $269,990. victoryempire.com
rosehaven homes chippawa | lyon’s creek Coming soon – model homes plus new release of 50-ft. detached lots. rosehavenhomes.com
rosehaven homes thorold | gibson heights Coming soon – new release of towns and model homes. rosehavenhomes.com
spallacci homes hamilton | eden Park Phase 4 release of exceptional 32- and 40-ft. lots. spallaccihomes.com
mattamy homes oakville | the Preserve Now open – a new release of village homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com
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Beamsville camBridge HOmes Brownstones at the Vineyards • from $246,900 46
Binbrook BrantHaven HOmes Celebration • from $246,990 13
Brantford emPire cOmmunities Wyndfield • • from $191,990 2&3
Burlington tOByn Park HOmes ParkCity • from the $180's 57
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chippawa rOseHaven HOmes Lyon's Creek • • from low $300's 45
fort erie Park lane HOme Builders Garrison Village • • from the $250's 58
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grimsby BrantHaven HOmes Bravo! By the Lake • from $219,990 13
grimsby Bucci HOmes Bliss • from mid $260's 53
Hamilton cOuntry green HOmes WestBloom • from $329,900 7
Hamilton emPire cOmmunities Summerlea • from $242,990 2&3
Hamilton new HOrizOn City Square • from $202,990 39
Hamilton sPallacci HOmes Eden Park • from low $300's 38
niagara mOuntainview HOmes The Residences at Lookout • from loW $300's 9
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niagara PHelPs HOmes Brookside • • • from mid $200's 51
niagara PHelPs HOmes Streamside • • from mid $300's 51
niagara on the lake Bw HOmes Niagara on the Green • • • from low $200's 5
Oakville menkes Millstone • from $309,990 36
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smithville PHelPs HOmes Harvest Heights • • from the $270's 51
st. catharines Bw HOmes Victoria Village • from $289,900 4
stevensville Park lane HOme Builders Village Creek • • from the $250's 58
stoney creek emPire cOmmunities Victory • • from $269,990 2&3
thorold great gulf Thorold Rolling Meadows • from $307,990 78&79
thorold rOseHaven HOmes Gibson Heights • • from $240,000's 45
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NEW NAME. NEW DESIGNS. SAME GREAT COMMUNITY.NOW AVAILABLE
SINGLES & TOWNHOMESMonarch is excited to introduce the next phase of the masterplanned community in the heart of Caledon. Strawberry Fields has now flourished into the Village of SouthFields offering all the vibrancy and charm you would expect from an established community, with a new, more all-embracing name.
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• Brick exteriors featuring stone accents
• From the high $500,000’s
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Port Place has made a splash in St. Catharines with its plans for this
state-of-the-art, 17-storey condominium tower that will forever change the Port Dalhousie skyline.
Over the next two years, developers of Port Place will initiate a transformation of this popular summer locale on the Lake Ontario shore with an ambitious mixed-used waterfront development that will preserve
key heritage elements while adding upscale condo suites, 36,000 sq. ft. of ground level commercial space, a theatre and a boutique hotel.
At the heart of the development will be a public square surrounded by shops, outdoor patios and a mix of restaurants to energize the waterfront. In winter, the square will provide an outdoor skating rink. The ground level of the tower will be a collection of retail stores, restaurants, and services complementing the beach, boutique shops, cafes and activities that already exist, with a suite of professional of� ces on the second storey accessible by elevator. Also just released are 15 Harbour Lofts, which sit atop the commercial space and
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have prime views. They’ll be joined to the tower by a glass bridge.
Port Place will introduce residential units to the waterfront, while the theatre, hotel and commercial space will draw patrons to boost the local economy. The project will be an asset for the community, says Brian Tilley, vice-president of sales and marketing for The Augustine Group. “It really will become a year-round destination.”
Another component of the Port Place development – a 103-room boutique hotel – is on the brink of being sold to a major name in the hotel and hospitality industry. The hotel will also run the project’s 400-seat world-class theatre. The hotel will incorporate the preserved facade of the Austin Hotel, a tiny 1845 stone jail that is one of the oldest in Canada, and the Lakeside Hotel, of� cially designated as a heritage building.
Sales are at 30 per cent for the 80 condo units in the tower, with prices ranging from $297,990 for a 565-sq.-ft. suite to $3 million for a 3,000-sq.-ft. penthouse. Average suite size will be 1,100 sq. ft., with average prices of about $500,000. With the retail space sold, reduced pricing is being offered for a limited time on 20 suites to secure the � nal stage of � nancing. Only a few remaining sales are needed and then construction can begin with a completion date just in time for the 2015 Pan Am games and the rowing competitions that
will take place on the neighbouring Henley course. “It’s waterfront pricing and there’s not much waterfront
available in the Golden Horseshoe,” points out Brian Tilley, vice-president of sales and marketing. “You’d pay twice the price for the Toronto waterfront.”
With experience in the construction industry totaling more than 50 years, the diverse team behind this project includes Derek Martin with 20-plus years of experience in heavy civil construction and other major projects, including the bobsled track for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler; Harvard-trained architect Michael Kirkland of Toronto’s Kirkland Partnership to design the tower, which offers expanses of glass and large balconies; and Toronto designer Alex Chapman of Union31 to design the suites and common areas as well as the onsite model suite, a showpiece of the level of luxury living that awaits.
Toronto is just an hour away by car – or 30 minutes byboat – and the Buffalo international airport is a 30-minute drive. Being in the heart of Niagara, wine country is also minutes away, and golf courses are found in every direction.
Whether you’ve lived in Port Dalhousie for much of your life… or whether you’ve always wanted to live in waterfront location, Port Place offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a carefree condominium lifestyle like no other.
Port Place in Port Dalhousie, with units ranging from 565 to 3,000 sq. ft. and priced from $297,990, will be available for occupancy in the summer of 2015. For more information, call 905.902.6689email [email protected] or visit portplacecondos.com
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Eastforest Homes is not your ordinary home builder. Eastforest Homes believes that home building excellence rests not on the bricks and mortar – but on the strong foundation and relationships with committed staff, expert tradespeople and quality suppliers. Every purchaser deserves the highest degree of professional service throughout the home building process. It is not the quality of your home that makes the difference – it is the quality of your builder.
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NiagaraMORE THAN JUST THE FALLS
People around the world recognize Niagara Falls as the honeymoon capital of the world, where the Falls roar and mist � lls the air as visitors
stroll along its edge, spray on their faces from one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.
Residents throughout the Niagara region identify with far more. Diverse job opportu-nities, an economic base rooted in tourism, horticulture, farming and manufacturing and affordable housing set within one of Canada’s most scenic settings, tempered by a moder-ate climate provide residents with their own reasons to roar.
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Located in southern Ontario and bordering the US, the Niagara region is an area of 1,800 sq. kms forming a peninsula of land between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie with a population of about 430,000. It encompasses St. Catharines, Grimsby, Town of Lincoln (Beamsville, Jordan and Vineland) Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie and the neighbouring communities, towns and villages of Queenston Heights, Chippawa, Port Robinson, St. David’s, Ridgeway, Stevensville and Sherkston.
Niagara is a major gateway to North America. Its cities and towns are less than a one-hour drive to Toronto, Buffalo or western New York. Businesses are within one day’s drive of 55 per cent of all U.S. manufacturing activity, and almost half of the U.S. population. The region is accessible worldwide through the St. Lawrence Seaway and Welland Canal.
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Lined with scenic routes and parkways and dotted with fruit stands, antique markets, historic sites and nature trails, the area population increases in summer due to a quieter way of life and small-town atmo-sphere. Tourism and the closely related service industry form the economic foundation of this area, that serves about 20 million visitors annually and generates more than $2 billion in revenue. But not everyone is a visitor. With great job prospects, hundreds of newcomers choose this area as their permanent home each year.
Quaint communities such as historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fonthill and Crystal Beach, even Fort Erie and Ridgeway, are drawing empty nesters ready to indulge in both custom homes and other offerings. Lifestyle and lower prices are the lure. Home prices are much lower than those in the GTA, drawing residents from beyond the Niagara borders.
New-home construction is strong in Grimsby and Beamsville, with Cambridge Homes, Losani Homes, Branthaven Homes and Homes by DeSantis all active in the area. Mountainview Homes has a new site, Thundering Waters, opening in Niagara Falls, as does Great Gulf Homes with its Edgewood Niagara Falls project. BW Homes, Ballantry Homes, Homes by DeSantis, Rosehaven Homes and Phelps Homes are also active in Niagara. BW Homes has a new development, Niagara on the Green, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, as does Langendoen Homes with Courtland Valley. In nearby Thorold, Great Gulf now has model homes open at its Rolling Meadows community, and Rosehaven Homes has Gibson Heights.
Clearly, there are many home options – and lifestyle choices – in this world-famous area. Take a drive along the rural roads and parkways and view gorgeous gardens, parklands and orchards of the Niagara fruit belt. A moderate climate and rich, productive soil provide the unique
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430,000, including municipalities of Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln
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Niagara College andBrock University NUMBER OF PUBLIC & CATHOLIC SCHOOLS180AVERAGE HOME PRICE, FEBRUARY 2013$207,273
Niagara at a glance
SOURCE Canadian Real Estate Associati on, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., Tourism Niagara, Niagara Economic Development Corp., Niagara Canada Business Directory, Stati sti cs Canada.Photos courtesy Tourism Niagara.
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agricultural resources to make the Niagara region ideally suited for fruit and other crop growth. Two-thirds of the province’s tender fruit orchards are located here, produc-ing a majority of the province’s peaches, cherries, pears, plums, apples, apricots, prunes and grapes.
Going Green is nothing new for Niagara, that boasts more than 18 million sq. ft. of greenhouse space. Some 200 greenhouses and 75 food processing plants employ more than 6,000 workers, with thousands more employed in related industries. Horticulture is supported with extensive training programs through Niagara College’s Horticul-tural Centre, The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture and The Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario (University of Guelph), all of which base programs in the Niagara Region.
Niagara’s grape industry produces more than 48,000 tonnes of grapes annually. New wineries are just an example of the region’s ongoing expansion in overall agricultural/food processing. Increased popularity of grape and wine products has created a separate identity and a designated Wine Route, as indicated by highway post-signs from Stoney Creek to Niagara Falls, connecting 30 of the area’s 70 wineries. Hundreds of thousands of visitors tour this scenic route annually. The wine industry employs more than 5,000 people in wineries, retail and as suppliers and growers.
The recent recession was especially hard on manufac-turing companies in the region. Formerly among the main employers, GM and companies servicing the automaker are now smaller players on the economic stage. By contrast, Fallsview Casino, with 4,700 workers, is the second largest employer in the Niagara area (Niagara School Board is the largest), followed by General Motors with 2,700.
The tourism and entertainment sector also includes the Shaw Festival, Niagara Parks Commission and Canadian Niagara Hotels and Entertainment. Other major employers are the Niagara Health System, Niagara Region, Seaway Marine, Brock University and Canadian Tire Financial.
The economic impact of relatively new players such as Fallsview Casino and the subsequent arrival of hotels and related businesses has resulted in substantial growth in the new-home market in the decade since it opened.
As many people are discovering, Niagara is a great place to work, play and live.
The honeymoon is never over.
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OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT IS GROWINGand it’s time for each of us to rethink our everyday actions and what that means for our planet in so many ways.
Try calculating your environmental footprint to assess your personal impact on the environment and see where you can make small changes to help better the planet. DO Shop locally. Visit your neighbourhood farmers’ market and support your community.DON’T Buy international fruit. The fuel used to transport and shipping the product can be wasteful and environmentally damaging.DO Buy a stainless steel water bottle. You can re� ll it with water from your tap or from your water � lter dispenser.DON’T Purchase bottled water. Bottles expend energy in the manufacturing process, transportation and distribution. There are also the costs of garbage pickup, recycling or taking waste to the land� ll.DO Take public transport or start a carpool. Fewer cars on the road mean less greenhouse gases and traf� c congestion. You can take advantage of carpool lanes and
shared fuel usage to save money and get to work faster.DON’T Forget to check your tires. According to Pollution Probe, “If every Canadian motorist had properly in� ated tires, 375,000 tonnes of CO2 would be prevented from entering the atmosphere.” That’s because under–in� ated tires create drag and reduce your car’s fuel ef� ciency.DO Learn about the small changes you can make to help the environment. Try using P&G Future Friendly products such as Tide Coldwater – a product you know and trust, and that can help you reduce your energy use.DON’T Overuse your products. Many cleaning products are available in concentrated forms so that you can use less for the same results. Be sure to read product labels for recommended use.DO Recycle and compost. Be sure to check your local municipal recycling guidelines because different cities may or may not recycle certain items.DON’T Buy Styrofoam products or overstuff your garbage can. Recycling and composting leftover food and paper products will help reduce garbage build-up, and ultimately the greenhouse gases emitted from land� lls. NC
More information on the simple steps you can take to save energy can be found online at futurefriendlybrands.ca. NC
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When building your new home, the builder has taken care to ensure that water will not accumulate at or near the foundation. any landscaping that alters this grade could lead to poor surface drainage, ponding, flooding, basement dampness or foundation settlement – all of which could result in damage that may not be covered by your new home warranty.
When planning to add flowerbeds, a pool, a deck, a second driveway or any new structure around your home, take care not to alter your property’s drainage patterns. the ontario
Building code requires that a building should be located or graded so that water will not accumulate at or near the building or adversely affect adjacent properties and that exterior foundation walls should be extended a minimum of 150 mm above the finished ground level.
lot grading requirements vary from municipality to municipality, so before making changes to what your builder has put in place, check with your local building department to understand the requirements that apply to your home. in general, the following guidelines should be followed:• The top of your foundation should be above grade a
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• Grade the lot so that the land slopes away from your house for at least 1.8 metres around the foundation.
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• Ensure surface drainage is directed away from window wells and exterior stairwells.
• Swales (depressions in grading between tract properties that are intended to manage water run-off) should be located within the limits of the lot and have a maximum depth of 150 mm and a side slope of three to one.
• Don’t cover up weeping holes (small openings located near the base of masonry structures). these allow water inside a building to move outside and evaporate. raising the grade above weeping holes could not only allow water to back up and weaken your foundation, but may also allow insects and small animals to enter the building.
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In Woodstock, The Sally Creek nine-hole executive golf course is now open and welcoming golfers who are eager to try out their skills after the winter hiatus.
“Golf is just one of the many lifestyle attractions drawing new-home buyers to The Village at Sally Creek premier four-season adult-lifestyle community,” says Sue Webb Smith, marketing director, Geranium Homes. “The course is just a few minutes from home and the Bistro, which is open every day, is a great place to meet for a meal after-wards.” Geranium includes a free one-year golf club mem-bership for two in the purchase price.
House hunting is another spring activity, and Gera-nium Homes is ready with three stunning model homes. The models showcase how easy it is to live comfortably in a home that’s sized just right. Combining thoughtful design, construction quality and interior � nishes, and designed by acclaimed Bryon Patton & Associates Inte-rior Design, the furnished models demonstrate Geranium’s semi-linked and fully detached bungalows and bungalow-lofts in this established neighbourhood. The value is built in with Geranium’s own stringent construction methods and materials in homes that achieve Energy Star labelling, with up to 20 per cent energy savings annually over a
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destrian-friendly streets, plenty of greenspace and trails. Geranium’s residences are 2012 Energy Star for New Homes rated
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Geranium’s semi-linked bungalows on walkout basement lots range from 1,391 to 1,604 sq. ft. for standard plans, prices start at $289,900 to $334,900, and some premium lots are available backing onto the golf course. Seven fully detached designs range from 1,479 to 2,067 sq. ft. on 50-ft. lots overlooking the golf course. Prices start from $339,900 to $424,900. Loft options are available on some plans, plus � nished base-ment space on the semi-linked walkout designs. A $10,000 Upgrades Bonus is now offered, plus a Rogers Package of services.
Geranium Homes has received the industry’s highest awards: Build-ing Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association’s 2012 Home Builder of the Year and the 2011 Canadian Home Builders’ Association Grand SAM Award.
Woodstock is home to 350 hectares of parkland and open spaces, live theatre, a hospital, local transit system, recreati on faciliti es, social clubs, dining, shopping and a farmer’s market. The Geranium Homes sales centre is on Fairway Road at Vansitt art Avenue (Hwy. 59 in Woodstock). Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday, closed Thursday and Friday. Call Geranium at 519.290.3466 or 855.457.2559 or visit geraniumhomes.com
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When Scott was diagnosed at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), little was known about cancer and survival rates with treatment were less than 10 per cent. Today, more than 80 per cent of children diagnosed with cancer will live. The approach to patient care was also very different. Every morning, Scott would be dropped off at the front doors of SickKids and picked up in the afternoon. Six months into treatment, he succumbed to the disease.
Upon receiving Hudson’s diagnosis of t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in August 2011, his parents uprooted their life in Guelph and moved to Toronto to be closer to SickKids.
“We would have gone anywhere in the world to receive the best treatment,” said Les. “And we ended up where we would have gone.”
Throughout the fi ve rounds of high-dose chemotherapy and the many days spent at SickKids, it was Hudson who brought the most comfort to Les and his wife. Les recalls one experience at the hospital when he felt overwhelmed by the situation. Sensing his father’s emotion, Hudson put his hand on his father’s shoulder and gave him a hug. He similarly had a positive effect on everyone involved in his circle of care at SickKids and knows each team member by name.
In May 2012, Hudson entered the maintenance stage of his treatment and now takes chemo pills orally from home. Although Hudson has tolerated treatment well so far, Les recognizes there is still a need for continued research into diseases like cancer.
“Growing up knowing my brother’s story made hearing the recent breakthroughs in cancer survival rates sound great before Hudson was diagnosed. Now being a parent of a child with cancer, 80 per cent isn’t good enough.
Thanks in part to ground-breaking research conducted at SickKids, children like Hudson are able to beat cancer. Survival rates have doubled in the last 25 years alone but cancer still remains the most common cause of disease-related death in children in Canada. For that reason, cancer research is a priority at SickKids.
SickKids is currently building a new facility to house this research. Designed by world-renowned Diamond and Schmitt Architects with LEED gold certifi cation, the new SickKids Centre for Research & Learning will, for the fi rst time, house all SickKids researchers in the same location, allowing them to collaborate like never before. The vision of the Cancer Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine area of the Centre is Better Outcomes, Better Lives - ensuring treatments that help kids like Hudson survive cancer with no long-term side effects.
In 1968, Les Campbell’s two-year-old brother, Scott, lost his courageous battle with leukemia. Forty years and one generation later his two-year-old son, Hudson, is fi ghting a variation of the same cancer.
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BUILDERS HELPING TO HEALWall2Wall Media, the publisher of New Home Guide, New Home & Condo Guide and New Condo Guide, is teaming up with builders and their suppliers to help raise money for SickKids Foundation. The following companies have contributed generously to help give Ontario's children the world-class care they deserve. These pages honour these special people, and we thank them for their generous support.
Builders Helping to Heal and Friends of the Industry are Wall2Wall Media initiatives stemming from SickKids Leaders, a program at SickKids which draws on the support of over 150 volunteers over 30 industry sectors. www.sickkidsleaders.com
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Readers looking to support SickKids Foundation can go to www.sickkidsleaders.com
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caLcuLate YouR mortGaGe Payments
01Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income
of you and your spouse.
02Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford
to make on your home.
03Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of
money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.
04Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the
left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)
05Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.
Divide by 1,000.
06Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and
monthly property taxes.
07If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross
monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.
cHart fIGure mortGaGe amount÷ 1,000
Interest rate montHly Payment
eXampLe: 5% 25 YeaRs 5.82(MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)
125 $
amortIZatIon PerIod
follow tHese stePs to see If you’ll QualIfyfor 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 varyin their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice andget pre-qualified.
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3.00% 9.65 6.90 5.54 4.73 4.21
3.25% 9.76 7.02 5.66 4.86 4.34
3.50% 9.88 7.14 5.79 4.99 4.48
3.75% 9.99 7.26 5.91 5.13 4.61
4.00% 10.11 7.38 6.04 5.26 4.76
4.25% 10.23 7.50 6.17 5.40 4.90
4.50% 10.34 7.63 6.30 5.53 5.04
4.75% 10.46 7.75 6.44 5.67 5.19
5.00% 10.58 7.88 6.57 5.82 5.34
5.25% 10.70 8.01 6.74 5.96 5.49
5.50% 10.82 8.14 6.85 6.10 5.64
5.75% 10.94 8.27 6.98 6.25 5.79
6.00% 11.07 8.40 7.12 6.40 5.95
6.25% 11.19 8.53 7.26 6.55 6.11
6.50% 11.31 8.66 7.41 6.70 6.26
6.75% 11.43 8.80 7.55 6.85 6.42
7.00% 11.56 8.93 7.69 7.00 6.59
7.25% 11.68 9.07 7.84 7.16 6.75
7.50% 11.81 9.21 7.99 7.32 6.91
7.75% 11.94 9.34 8.14 7.47 7.08
8.00% 12.06 9.48 8.28 7.63 7.25
8.25% 12.19 9.62 8.44 7.79 7.42
8.50% 12.32 9.76 8.59 7.95 7.59
8.75% 12.45 9.90 8.74 8.12 7.76
9.00% 12.58 10.05 8.86 8.28 7.93
9.25% 12.71 10.19 9.05 8.45 8.10
9.50% 12.84 10.33 9.20 8.62 8.28
9.75% 12.97 10.48 9.36 8.78 8.45
10.00% 13.10 10.63 9.52 8.95 8.63
10.25% 13.24 10.77 9.68 9.12 8.80
10.50% 13.37 10.92 9.84 9.29 8.98
10.75% 13.50 11.06 10.00 9.46 9.16
11.00% 13.64 11.22 10.16 9.63 9.34
11.25% 13.77 11.36 10.32 9.80 9.52
11.50% 13.91 11.52 10.49 9.97 9.70
11.75% 14.04 11.66 10.65 10.15 9.88
12.00% 14.18 11.82 10.81 10.32 10.06
12.25% 14.32 11.97 10.98 10.49 10.25
12.50% 14.46 12.13 11.15 10.67 10.43
12.75% 14.59 12.28 11.31 10.85 10.61
This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 ÷ 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50
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aTB Financial 2.6 4 3.1 3.14 3.55 4.39 3.04 6.30op 6.30op 6.50op
alterna Svgs/alterna Bk 2.85 4 3.05 3.09 3.09 2.99 3.09 6.30op 6.30op
Bank of montreal 3.1 4 3 3.04 3.55 4.54 3.09 6.30op 6.30op
Bank of Nova Scotia 3 4.55 3.75 2.69 3.99 2.99 4.99 6.45op 6.50op
Canadian Western Bank 4 3 3.04 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.45op 6.30op
CIBC 3.2 3 3.14 3.55 2.99 5.14 6.70op 6.35op
HSBC Bank Canada 3 4.45 2.7 3.95 2.98 4.99 3.49 6.20op 6.35op
ICICI Bank Canada 3.05 3.15 3.65 3.64 3.69 3.44
ING Direct 3 3 3 2.79 2.99 3.08
Laurentian Bank n/a 4.4 3.09 3.14 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.70op 6.30op
manulife Bank 3 4.45 3 3.05 3.1 3.1 3.09 4.00op
monCana Bank 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.89 2.99
National Bank n/a 4 3.1 3.14 3.55 4.54 3.39 6.70op 6.30op
president’s Choice Finan 3.2 3.2 3.24 3.35 3.44
royal Bank 3 4 3 3.04 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.30op 6.30op
TD Canada Trust 3.2 3 3.04 3.55 2.99 5.14 6.30op trust comPanIes
aGF Trust n/a 2.99 3.1 3.5 3.64 3.09
Community Trust n/a 6.5 3.1 3.35 3.95 4.64 5.24
Effort Trust n/a 4.45 3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 4.95 6.30op 6.30op
Home Trust Company 3.2 3.95 2.74 2.49 2.89 2.99 2.99
Investors Group Trust n/a 4 3 3.14 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.50op 6.30op
mTCC 3 4.55 3.75 2.69 3.99 2.99 4.99 6.45op 6.50op otHer fInancIal InstItutIons
airline Financial C.U. 4 2.99 3.25 3.29 3.09 3.49 6.25op
Comtech Credit Union 2.79 6.6 2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 3.09 8.40op 9.00op
First National Fin. Lp 3.95 2.74 2.69 2.79 2.99 2.99
FirstOntario C.U. 2.79 2.99 3.14 3.19 3.24 2.97 6.34op 6.34op
London Life n/a 4 3 3.14 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.50op 6.30op
mCap 2.9 3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 5.14 7.00op
meridian Credit Union 2.85 4.45 3.1 3.14 3.7 2.98 3.19 6.30op
parama Credit Union 2.9 3 3.05 3.15 3.25 3.4
Steinbach Credit Union 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.8 3
Teachers Credit Union 4 4.45 2.99 3.04 2.79 3.89 3.19
compaRe moRtgage Rates for your Best dealchaRteRed BanKs Variable 6 months 1 Year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years
Notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. please consult institution for term of years available. all rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice.r.O.r. raTES ON rEQUEST op OpEN ----- NOT QUOTING N/a NOT aVaILaBLEapril 13, 2013. prepared By Fiscal agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700
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IT’S EARLY SPRING, WARMER WEATHER IS HERE ANDsummer approaches. It’s annual meeting time for much of corporate Canada, the economy is expected to gather momentum through the second half of the year and the real estate market is entering its busy season. Various housing agencies, realty � rms, major banks and other stakeholders continue to release reports of months passed and forecasts for those about to unfold.
Meanwhile, there’s interest rates and prices of consumer goods to monitor, with the Bank of Canada recently once again holding its in� uential overnight lending rate at one per cent. There are now even reports that the BoC may not raise rates until 2015.
How to make sense of it all? Welcome to the � rst steps of becoming a homebuyer. Long before you visit your banker or start attending grand openings, model pre-views or open houses, experts say you should undertake a thorough self-education process that involves learning the basics of mort-gages, reviewing your personal � nances and researching your pro-spective home market. It’s time well spent, for all of this due dili-gence will prepare you for one of the most important steps you’ll ever take, and will help you make the necessary decisions from an informed and con� dent point of view.
f u n d a m e n t a l l y s p e a k i n g
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
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by WAYNE KARL
Managing this process also includes keeping abreast of � nancial news, as well as any developments in your job security and credit-worthiness, and in the neighbourhood you’re considering buying in.
Remember, when you buy a home, you don’t buy a national market. You don’t even buy a provincial, regional or even metropolitan one. You buy one property on one street in a particular area of a city or town. What happens in one neighbourhood may be completely dif-ferent from what’s going on in another in the
same city, or from one street to the next, and certainly from house to house. What’s chal-lenging to one market might be a cause for growth in another.
That’s why it’s important to not be overly concerned or excited by national trends and averages – be they positive or negative, dis-concerting or glowing, about employment, home prices, housing starts or other important factors. Yes, pay attention to them all and � le them as part of your research, but it’s more relevant to watch local developments that truly affect you and your market.
Experts suggest you take a long-term view – � ve to seven years – of your home-buying decision. This will likely produce a brighter and more stable picture than anything caused by short-term vacillations.
Long-term view of yournew-home buy PRODUCES A BRIGHTER PICTURE
Remember, when you buy a home, you don’t buy a
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Bath 2
Bedroom 214'7" x 10'6"(11'4")
Bedroom 312'0" x 11'0"
Master Bedroom15'6"(21'0") x 12'2"
Ensuite
Oval tub
SH
W.I.C.
Raised Ceiling
W.I.C.
8'x8' ceiling opening
SlopedUp
Standard 4'x4' Skylight above
Opt. CoveredDeck withSkylights
Bedroom 49'0" x 10'4"
Railing
W.I.C.
Railing
Tiled ledge
Opt. Linen closets
CoveredPorch
Garage18'3" x 22'2"
Family Room18'1" x 12'0"
Breakfast11'9" x 10'0"
Dn
Up
Opt. 2-Sided Gas Fireplace
Door only if gradingPermits additionalSteps may be required
Door only If gradingPermits
Railing
Dining/Living10'0" x 17'0"
Ledge
Opt. Skylights
PWD
Opt. CoveredDeck with skylights
F
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Breakfast bar
Kitchen13'11" x 8'8"
Up
PatioDoor
Laundry
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Foyer
Ground FloorElevation ‘A’
Second FloorElevation ‘A’
Ground FloorElevation ‘B’
Second FloorElevation ‘B’
BasementElevation ‘B’
UnfinishedBasement
Standard3 pc rough-in
Up
Unexcavated
Sump
HWT
Furn
OptionalCold Storage
Low Headroom
Alt.Sump
BasementElevation ‘A’
HWT
Furn
OptionalCold Storage
Low Headroom
Alt.Sump
Sump
UnfinishedBasement
Standard3 pc rough-in
Up
Unexcavated
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42' FEATURES 1. Beautiful light filled homes
2. Oversized windows
3. Breakfast areas
4. Gourmet kitchens
5. Two car garage
6. Spacious family rooms
7. Large ensuites
8. Standard skylights
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