GTA New Condo Guide, Feb 28, 2015

Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2015 Volume 19 Issue 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

TAX TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS

INTEREST RATES, OIL PRICES, OUR DOLLAR & YOUR HOME

STICKER PRICE & OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER

MOVEIN

THISSPRING.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WELCOME THE NE W YEAR WITH A NE W ATTITUDE

MAKING SENSE OF MORTGAGE TERMS

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ARRANGING A MORTGAGE

Jan 6 - Feb 3, 2012 Volume 20 Issue 01GTA Edition

@MenkesLifefacebook.com/MenkesLife

menkes.com

CG_Cvr_08-28-15.indd 1 2/23/15 2:23 PM

Built to make a statement.live well by design. At Avani 2, a sleek urban vibe resonates throughout every suite design,

creating spaces that can express your passions and personality.

Built for life. Built for you.

tridel.com

6.875" x 10.5" oGfTRI 25973 Condo Guide AVANI 2 GF (IFC) + IT OBC Feb 15.indd 1 2015-02-18 1:57 PM

Built to make a statement.live well by design. At Avani 2, a sleek urban vibe resonates throughout every suite design,

creating spaces that can express your passions and personality.

Built for life. Built for you.

tridel.com

6.875" x 10.5" oGfTRI 25973 Condo Guide AVANI 2 GF (IFC) + IT OBC Feb 15.indd 1 2015-02-18 1:57 PM

REGISTER NOW BLUEDIAMONDCONDOS.CA

Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza, a new 25-storey tower in the dazzling Forest Hill neighbourhood, brings new intensity to

condominium luxury. Sublime amenities, superlative fi nishes and Toronto’s most radiant views. Experience the brilliance.

FOLLOW US: @CAMROST CAMROST FELCORP

COMING SOON, BRILLIANT LIVING AT AVENUE & ST. CLAIR FROM THE $300’S

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER JUST LIKE

OUR VIEWS

PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. IMAGES ARE ARTIST CONCEPT. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS EXCEPTED. BROKERS PROTECTED

DEER 38794 Condo Guide_fp ad FA.indd 1 15-02-24 10:28 AM

2 NEW CONDO GUIDE FEB 28 - MAR 14, 2015 FEB 28 - MAR 14, 2015 NEW CONDO GUIDE 3

SUSAN LEGGEEditor-in-chief

[email protected]

Follow me on Twitter atTwitter.com/SusanLegge

Like us on FacebookSearch: Condo Guide

LYDIA MCNUTTEditor

[email protected]

Follow me on Twitter atTwitter.com/LydiasTweets

EDITOR’S NOTE

THE SWEET CONDO LIFEAre there one too many empty rooms where you currently live? Perhaps you’re thinking what life would be like if you didn’t have to worry about chores such as the gardening, raking and exteriors that need painting. There’s a lot to be gained in your lifestyle when you decide to do a little downsizing.

Lifestyle opportunities abound in a new condo, and you won’t have to sacrifi ce any of your current luxuries to get them. In fact, you may fi nd you have more time to enjoy the fi ner things in life than ever before! Owning a suite in a new building certainly has its benefi ts. The fact that all of the fi xtures and appliances in your suite are brand new and all of the condominium’s common areas, landscaping and facilities are taken care of means less work for you and more time to enjoy it all.

Buying a condominium is a serious decision, and a signifi cant investment, so it is imperative that you do your homework and research the market so you can be confi dent that you’re getting the best builder and the most value for your money.

Happy condo hunting!

THE ANNUAL HOME HUNTYou can practically smell it. Spring. The birds, the bees, the blossoms, the busy real estate season. The longer and warmer days lure the merely curious browsers and the serious buyers out of hibernation in search of new housing opportunities.

Spring is also a busy time for home builders, who will be launching many new projects in the coming weeks. With so many builders vying for your attention, there is lots of healthy competition, which can mean “bigger” and “better” for the buyer – in terms of both product and price.

Plenty of great opportunities, coupled with ultra-low mortgage rates, are giving home hunters that extra push to jump in while they can. With the GTA’s rising prices and population, condos are quickly climbing as the home of choice for buyers of every age and stage in life. Their a� ordability, convenience and the “cool factor” can’t be denied.

Builders are responding to this new homebuyer demographic with a range of products to suit a variety of lifestyle needs. A micro condo provides a great option for young homebuyers or students who are looking for value in hot downtown locations. On the fl ip side, the growing trend of larger, family-friendly condo suites accommodate the whole brood, and Fido, too.

Before spring really sets in (as they say about March, “in like a lion, out like a lamb,” right?) think about your needs and wants, and what is most important to you. Make a list, set your budget, and get pre-approved for a mortgage. That way, when the busy real estate season starts, you’ll be ready to jump in with both feet.

Good luck in the home hunt!

002 Editors Note-The annual home hunt_L.indd 2 2/24/15 3:33 PM

STEPS TO SUBWAY AND PATH

1YORKVILLE.CA

PRESENTATION LOUNGE 162 CUMBERLAND ST. (416) 519-2911

PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. E. & O.E. RENDERING IS ARTIST’S CONCEPT ONLY.@BazisInc

CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES AT YORKVILLE & YONGE

1 address...

endless possibilities

ONE BEDROOM SUITES STARTING FROM $359,900

BAZI-NO1-A-AD-CG-JAN6-1.indd 1 15-01-06 2:59 PM

FEB 28 - MAR 14, 2015 NEW CONDO GUIDE 3


LEGALLY SPEAKINGJayson SchwarzJayson Schwarz LL.M is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit the website at schwarzlaw.ca or email [email protected].

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

DESIGNER ADVICEYanic SimardYanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal designer of the award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline. Check out Yanic’s accessory line, Yanic Simard Selected, online at ysselected.com

CONDO PROBarbara LawlorBarbara Lawlor is president and CEO of Baker Real Estate Inc., and an in-demand columnist and speaker. A member of the Baker team since 1993, Barbara oversees the marketing and sale of condo developments inthe GTA and overseas.

PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline HillEDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan LeggeDIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Josh HeppnerASSOCIATE PUBLISHERSWO NEW HOMES

Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR

Daiana GarayEDITOR

Lydia McNuttCONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Wayne KarlElisa KrovblitDESIGN EDITOR

Yanic Simard

SALES MANAGER

Conni RobinsonSENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Dionne [email protected] ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Nina [email protected]

SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Terry BassettADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Antoinette Jackson

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala GnanapandithanPRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Sandra Hanak-VujnovicGRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Viosa Barileva, Miguel Cea, Hannah YarkonySandra Hanak-Vujnovic, Mike Terentiev

#500-401 The West MallEtobicoke, ON M9C 5J5T 416.626.4200 F 416.784.5867newhomeandcondoguide.ca

ADVERTISING Call 416.626.4200 for advertising ratesand information. CIRCULATION Free distribution in select high-traffic street boxes, stores, banks, financial institutions and select condominium sales offices.COPYRIGHT 2015 All rights reserved by Wall2Wall Media. Reproduction in any form is prohibited. Contents of this publication are covered by copyright and offenders will be prosecuted under the law.TERMS Advertisers, editorial content and new condoguide are not responsible for typographical errors,mistakes or misprints. All prices are correct as of presstime and are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. EDITORIAL submissions from interested parties will be considered. Email to [email protected] views and data expressed by columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication.

Please recycle this magazine! Wall2Wall Media participates in the Partners in Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over 2.5 million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada. Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish the environment.

Published By

INVESTOR ADVICE Andrew la FleurAndrew la Fleur is an award-winning realtor withRe/Max. Andrew’s expertiseis in helping investors make money in the Toronto condo market. Visit TrueCondos.com/NewCondoGuide for a free gift. Contact Andrew at 416.371.2333 [email protected]

STAT CHATBen MyersBen Myers is senior vice-president of Market Research and Analytics at Fortress Real Developments. Follow his blog posts and commentary on the Canadian housing market at fortressrealdevelopments.com/news or follow him on twitter at @BenMyers29

CONTRIBUTORS NEW CONDO GUIDE

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

HOT TOPICWayne Karl Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics of buying property. [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

DESIGNER Q&ASara DuckSara is executive editor of Home Décor and Renovations, where she works behind the scenes to make the magazine come to life each month. With her love of all things design and décor, this self-proclaimed magazine junkie always knew she wanted to be an editor.

004 Contributors_VB_L.indd 4 2/24/15 3:34 PM

@BazisIncPrices and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.

Presentation Offi ce located at 2300 Yonge Street, Lobby - 416.243.8688

Condominium Residences at Yonge and Eglinton

Direct subway access - Starting from the $360,000’s

ECONDOS.CA

NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTIONNOW UNDER CONSTRUCTIONFINAL RELEASE OF TERRACED UNITS

BAZI-ECO-A-AD-CONDOGUIDE-DEC8-1.indd 1 14-12-09 9:06 AM


Visionary architecture. Forever vistas. An inspiring address.

Come hometo your sensesResort-style condominium living in Oakville from $219,990*

Introducing a condominium that lets you indulge all your senses.

Magnificent suites with panoramic views. Luxurious amenities

designed to let you live life to the fullest in one of Oakville’s best

locations. Come home to your Senses.

REGISTER FOR PRIORITY ACCESS BEFORE OUR GRAND OPENING

EMPIRESENSES.COM | 905-845-7246

*Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artists concept. Exclusive listing brokerage TFN Realty Inc. Brokers Protected. E.&O.E.

PRESENTATION GALLERY:521 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON(Intersection of Kerr St. & Speers Rd.)

Open HoursMon to Fri : 12pm to 6pmSat & Sun: 12pm to 5pm

RAIN 38730 CONDO GUIDE DPS.indd 1 2/24/15 9:16 AM

6 NEW CONDO GUIDE FEB 28 - MAR 14, 2015

Visionary architecture. Forever vistas. An inspiring address.

Come hometo your sensesResort-style condominium living in Oakville from $219,990*

Introducing a condominium that lets you indulge all your senses.

Magnificent suites with panoramic views. Luxurious amenities

designed to let you live life to the fullest in one of Oakville’s best

locations. Come home to your Senses.

REGISTER FOR PRIORITY ACCESS BEFORE OUR GRAND OPENING

EMPIRESENSES.COM | 905-845-7246

*Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artists concept. Exclusive listing brokerage TFN Realty Inc. Brokers Protected. E.&O.E.

PRESENTATION GALLERY:521 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON(Intersection of Kerr St. & Speers Rd.)

Open HoursMon to Fri : 12pm to 6pmSat & Sun: 12pm to 5pm

RAIN 38730 CONDO GUIDE DPS.indd 1 2/24/15 9:16 AM

YON

GE

ST.

RED

MA

PLE

AVE.

BAYV

IEW

AV

E.

HIGH TECH RD.

HWY 7

HWY 407 ETR

NON TRANSPARENT

TRANSPARENT

WHITE CONDOMINIUMS

NON TRANSPARENT

TRANSPARENT

HILL 38605 CHINESE CG AD.indd 1 2015-02-18 9:23 AM


REGISTER TODAY CityLightsCondos.ca • 416.546.6605

Exclusive Listing Brokerage Circle M Realty Corporation and Milborne Real Estate Inc. Brokers Protected. Prices and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Illustration is artist’s concept E.&O.E

C O M I N G S O O N

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CIT YCONDOS AT YONGE & EGLINTON

FROM $199,990



Excellence inenergy efficiencyBy Bryan Tuckey

BILD REPORT

Bryan Tuckey is president and CEO of the Building Industry

and Land Development Association and a land-use planner who has worked for

municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow

on Twitter @bildpres or @bildgta, facebook.com/bildgta, and

bildblogs.ca.

It’s that time of year when everyone’s suffering from the winter blahs. The weather is getting tiresome and people are itching to get outside without bundling up. In our industry, the professionals who specialize in

making your home more energy efficient would also say that it’s the time of year when people are often shocked by their heating bills.

So, I went to a few of our experts to ask about three things homeowners can do to improve the energy efficiency of their home – and not just in the wintertime, but all year long.

The first suggestion is to seal holes, cracks and seams in your home. Air leakage through a home’s exterior can be a major source of energy and heat loss, and you can easily seal window and door frames with caulking. For a more vigorous inspection, you can hire a qualified technician to do an energy assessment, or a blower door test.

Interestingly, if all of the holes, cracks and seams in the typical home built in 1975 were brought together, they would add up to 350 sq. in. – or a round hole more than 21 in. in diameter. In the same home built to the 2012 Ontario Building Code, the air leakage area would be reduced by more than two-thirds. This speaks volumes. We are building quality homes that meet the strictest of standards.

The second suggestion is to replace outdated furnaces, appliances and windows. Today’s building products and equipment deliver vastly improved energy efficiency, especially those with an Energy Star symbol identifying certified products that meet strict technical specifications for energy performance.

The third energy-saving strategy can be applied in a lowrise or a highrise home, because in highrise homes, water consumption is how homeowners can really make a difference. Replacing shower heads and faucets, which are the second- and third-largest water-using fixtures, can reduce water and energy consumption.

Shower heads account for 17 to 22 per cent and

faucets account for 10 to 15 per cent of total indoor water use, according to a recent study by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Installing low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators could save about 12,000 litres of water per person annually, the study found.

It’s important to remember that every home is different, and the cost-effective energy-saving potential will vary by house type, age, condition and the climate – but even doing something small can make a big improvement in the comfort and efficiency of your home.

Did you know...From 1990 to 2010, the number of homes in Canada grew by over 35 per cent. Due to constant improvement in the energy efficiency of both existing and newly-built homes, total greenhouse gas emissions from all homes fell by six per cent over the same period. 1990 2010

6%

010 BILD Report-Energy efficiency excellence_L.indd 18 2/24/15 11:32 AM

“Live free for a year” refers to credit for maintenance fee for one year as listed in the condominium documents. ALL SALES REQUIRE MORTGAGE APPROVALS. A 95% MORTGAGE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED or PURCHASER IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEPOSITS ON OCCUPANCY for the difference. Special Deposit structure is not available for Off shore deals. Prices and Specifications subject to change without notice. Promotions may be changed and or cancelled at any time without notice. Exclusive Broker Milborne Real Estate Inc. Brokers Protected. Please speak to Sales Representative for full details. E. & O. E.

The Soul of Italy IN THE HEART OF TORONTO

Italian inspired living at Dufferin & Lawrence, steps to the TTC, subway, highways and minutes to

Yorkdale Mall. Stunning landscaping, water feature, outdoor pool and luxurious condominium suites.

TREVISOCONDOS.COM416 787 8882

PRESENTATION CENTRE IS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEASTCORNER OF DUFFERIN ST. & LAWRENCE AVE.

MONDAY TO THURSDAY 12PM -6PM, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 12PM - 5PMFRIDAY & HOLIDAYS CLOSED

ONLY A FEW SPECTACULAR SUITES LEFT! VISIT THE PRESENTATION CENTRE TODAY!STUDIOS TO 3 BEDROOMS WITH LARGE BALCONIES & TERRACES FROM $202,900 TO $591,900

LIVE FREE FOR ONE YEAR!(SAVINGS FROM $2,300 TO $7,400)

LIMITED TIME OFFER

FREE LOCKERMOVE IN AS EARLY AS

3 MONTHS!

ONLY DEPOSIT5%

TREV 38635 Condo Guide Ad.indd 1 2015-02-18 11:10 AM



FEB 28 – MAR 14, 2015 VOLUME 19 ISSUE 05

2 Editor’s Note

4 Contributors

10 BILD ReportExcellence in energyeffi ciencyby Bryan Tuckey

16 Investor AdviceFour up-and-cominginvestment hotspotsby Andrew la Fleur

18 Stat ChatDon’t kill the messenger,but Toronto condos arelooking real goodby Ben Myers

22 In The NewsNew-home sales off to ahealthy start in 2015

26 FinancesTax tips for the homebuyer

32 Hot DatesEvents to check out in and around the GTA

34 Condo ProThe early bird gets the best dealby Barbara Lawlor

38 Money MattersRRSPs: they’re not just for retirement anymoreby Gail Vaz-Oxlade

44 Legally SpeakingThe pre-delivery inspectionby Jayson Schwarz

46 In The NewsMinto wins multiple EnerQuality awards

48 In The NewsEmpire Communities unveils brand new look and plans for continued expansion in Ontario

50 Homebuyers’ HelpInterest rates, oil prices, our dollar and Canada’s homesby Kara Kuryllowicz

52 Mortgage AdviceWhat to consider beforegetting your fi rst mortgageby Alyssa Richard

56 Home Sweet HomeYour home is your castleby Lydia McNutt

60 Homebuyers’ HelpBeyond sticker price: what’sthe real bottom line?by Kara Kuryllowicz

20

COLUMNS / NEWS / FEATURES

Menkes off ers a limited collectionof stunning penthouse suites inNorth York at Gibson Square

COVER STORY

CONTENTS

012-013 CG GTA TOC_ISS 5_L.indd 12 2/24/15 3:34 PM


62 Designer Advice A new colour story by Yanic Simard

68 In The News Chilly conditions as January housing sales slip

72 In The News Karl Lagerfeld puts style stamp on Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos

74 In The News Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos builds buzz with LEGOs

76 Make Your Move Five common packing mistakes to avoid by Chuck Resnick

78 Hot Topic First-time buyers, by the numbers by Wayne Karl

82 Condo Watch 416 Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 416

84 Designer Q&A In full bloom by Sara Duck

92 In The News Lifetime Developments Instagram photo contest an ode to Bond Condominiums’ home in Toronto’s Entertainment District

100 Condo Watch 905 Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 905

102 Sweetest Suites The Craftsman Condominium Residences’ model suite shows how to feather the nest

108 In The News The Residences of Royal Connaught launches prestigious Penthouse Collection

113 Condo Buyers’ Resource Section

118 Advertiser Index

CONDO PROFILES

CONTENTS

SORBARA DEVELOPMENT GROUP Beacon Beacon’s luxury corner suites shine with light, light and more light in North York City Centre

58

PIANOSI DEVELOPMENTS Perspective Condominiums Freedom One: Live Free for One Year

88

EMPIRE Senses Condos Empire launches Senses Condos in the heart of Oakville

106

012-013 CG GTA TOC_ISS 5_L.indd 13 2/24/15 3:34 PM

CELEBRATE BUILDING COMPLETION AND REGISTRATION

VIEW ACTUAL READY TO MOVE IN SUITES AND ALL AMENITIES

ONLY 5% DEPOSIT

4 INCREDIBLE SUITE DEALS!

Please speak to Sales Representative for full details. Prices shown are for lowest floor available. Exclusive Listing Broker Milborne Real Estate Inc. Brokers Protected. Marketing Management by Anne Lambrou Living Visions Inc. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Promotions may be changed and/or cancelled at any time without notice. Illustrations are artist’s concept. E.&O.E.

30 OLD MILL ROAD, TORONTO MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 12PM - 6PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 12PM – 5PM, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & HOLIDAYS: CLOSEDBLOOR STREET WEST

OLD MILL INN

SITE

JAN

E ST

REET

OLD

MIL

L D

RIV

E

OLD MILL RD.

BLOOR STREET WEST

OLD MILL INN

SITE

JAN

E ST

REET

OLD

MIL

L D

RIV

E

OLD MILL RD.416.766.7343 www.riverhousecondos.ca

SELL OUT PRICINGRotherham 1 Bedroom 747 sf. $557,900 $517,900 only 1 left

Southampton 2 Bedroom 1137 sf. $850,900 $800,900 only 1 left

Nottingham 2 Bedroom 1201 sf. $904,900 $854,900 SOLD OUT

Lynngrove 2 Bedroom + Den 1551 sf. $ 1,188,900 $1,128,900 only 1 left

OLDM 38811 Revised Condo Guide Ad.indd 1 2015-02-24 12:34 PM

C O M I N G T H I S S P R I N G

Finally! Everything you’ve been looking for in the heart of the city has arrived!The Bartholomew collection of condominium suites and traditional towns is redefining downtown living. Smart designs, impeccable designer finishes, outstanding amenities, and townhomes with private backyards – all just steps from a new 6-acre park, aquatic centre, MLSE athletic grounds, schools, shopping, and dining. And, the TTC is at your door. This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a new home in the award-winning, world-leading Regent Park revitalization – In the heart of it all, you can have it all.

Exclusive Listing: CityLife Realty Ltd. Brokerage. Brokers Protected. Illustrations are artist’s concepts. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E. Reproduction in any form, without prior written permission of The Daniels Corporation, is strictly prohibited. *Conditions apply, see sales representative for full details.

SUITESFROM THE LOW

$200,000sTOWNSFROM THE MID

$500,000s

INNER CIRCLE™ MEMBERS RECEIVE SPECIAL PERKS AND PRIVILEGES

Special preview pricing

Your invitation to the first advance saleFirst choice of homes, floors and views

Members only invitations to Daniels events

Access to insider information

Becoming an Inner Circle member is easy. To take advantage of Inner Circle privileges, a one-time $300 membership fee is required. This fee can be applied to the purchase of any Bartholomew suite. OR, should you decide not to purchase at The Bartholomew, your $300 will be fully refunded. It’s win-win!

DANIELSBARTHOLOMEW.COM

416.955.0559

™Become an

Inner Circle member today!

DANBAR15037 CondoGuide Coming Spring.indd 1 2015-02-19 9:50 AM


By Andrew La Fleur

INVESTOR ADVICE

Andrew la Fleur is an award-winning realtor with Re/Max.

Andrew’s expertise is in helping investors make money in the

Toronto Condo Market. Visit TrueCondos.com/

NewCondoGuide for a free gift. Contact Andrew at 416.371.2333

or [email protected]

4 up-and-coming investment hotspots

The best time to invest in a neighbourhood is before the area is built-out and established. Here are four of my favourite up-and-coming areas to consider

for investment in 2015:

1. East Bay FrontIf you go visit the East Bay Front area today there are already signs of big changes, like the Corus Quay building, George Brown College, Sherbourne Common and Sugar Beach, to name a few highlights. In five years it will be unrecognizable with several highrise condos, office buildings, restaurants, retail and schools coming into the area. After decades of neglect, the waterfront is making a big comeback in Toronto!

In the area: Monde (Great Gulf Homes), Aqualina (Tridel and Hines), Daniels Waterfront (coming soon)

2. West Don LandsThe eyes of the world will be on the West Don Lands in the summer of 2015 when Toronto plays host to the Pan Am Games and this area will be the home of the Athletes’ Village. This neighbourhood has been built from scratch over the last few years and is starting to show signs of the potential it holds. And have you heard? The secret is starting to spread west of Yonge about what is quite possibly the best park in the city in Corktown Common – a stunning 18-acre greenspace.

In the area: Canary Park (Dundee Kilmer), River City 3 (Urban Capital)

3. Downtown PickeringPopulation growth is one of the best predictors of real estate appreciation and Pickering’s population is expected to double over the next 15 years from 95,000 to 190,000. Much of this development will be centred around the new Downtown Pickering, which is defined roughly as Bayly Street to the south, Liverpool to the west, Kingston Road to the north, and Brock Road to the east. Downtown is just 26 minutes away by GO train.

In the area: San Francisco by the Bay Phase 2 (Chestnut Hill Developments)

4. Erin MillsErin Mills has come a long way from humble beginnings. With lowrise housing prices out of reach for most buyers, and many more who bought in the first wave looking to downsize, look for the condominium trend to continue. Erin Mills Town Centre is finishing up a $100-million renovation, the Credit Valley Hospital keeps on expanding, and the Mississauga transit system is expanding rapid transit into the ‘hood.

In the area: Daniels Erin Mills, Downtown Erin Mills (Pemberton)

016 Andrew la Fleur-4 up-and-coming areas to invest in the GTA_L.indd 18 2/24/15 11:32 AM

first.discover moreMonarchGroup.net

*Prices, specifications and promotions are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artists’ concept and image is for mood and impression only. E.&O.E.

Go on vacation every time you come home

Monarch offers three landmark condominiums on the sought-after Humber Bay Shores waterfront. Impressive lobbies. Water views. Concierge services. Luxury amenities. Lounges and rooftop terraces. Nearby bars and restaurants. For resort lifestyle, Monarch has the waterfront covered. Choose Monarch first.

That’s what owning Monarch on the waterfront is like.

SALES CENTRE HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 12pm-6pm.Weekends & Holidays: 12pm-5pm.Closed Fridays

Move-In Now | Prices from the $400,000’s*

Under Construction | Prices from the $200,000’s*

Now Open | Prices from the $300,000’s*

ASK ABOUT OUR FANTASTIC INCENTIVES AND VISIT THE SALES CENTRE TODAY!

GARDINER EXPRESSWAY

Lake Shore Blvd. W

Marine Parade Dr.

Par

k La

wn

Rd

.

SalesCentre

Lake Ontario

SALES CENTRE 2167 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 416-495-3544

Now Registered!

first date.Remember when it all started? First love. First memories. First accomplishments. And your first home. For almost a century Monarch has been central to so many important moments in people’s lives. So if you’re looking for a condominium, trust the oldest, strongest, most respected name in Canadian home building.

Choose Monarch. First.

discover more

White volumes seemingly hover in mid air. Trees climb up the face of the building, like a forest reaching up the slopes of a mountain. And the amenities redefine luxe living. Picasso on Richmond is one of Toronto’s most striking architectural statements. It’s under construction now, rising over the heart of Queen West with views of Queen and Peter and the Entertainment District. Picasso on Richmond is very much a part of the celebrated Queen West experience, and is in the heart of the Toronto international Film Festival every year. You can even own a three bedroom suite from the $600’s! A location like no other, right at John and Richmond and just a 5 minute walk to the subway. Where else in downtown can you find space at this level and this price range? Only Picasso on Richmond. And only for now.

WELL UNDER CONSTRUCTIONONE BED + DEN FROM THE $400’sTHREE BEDROOMS AND PENTHOUSES FROM THE $600’s

Limited time offer, some conditions apply. Please ask a sales representative for details. Prices, specifications and promotions are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artists concept and image is for mood and impression only. E.&O.E. 14497

discover moreMonarchGroup.net

5% deposit*

1% off*

2 years free maintenance fees*

For a personal presentation, call our sales representative, Samuel Wong, at 416-495-3549

Our Sky Suites lift luxury to a new levelQueen West voted by Vogue as the 2nd coolest neighbourhood!

John St.

Peter St.

Queen St.

Richmond St. W.

BUILDINGLOCATION

N

* The 5% deposit program, free parking and locker, as well as cash incentives ($20,000 cash back on studio and one bedroom suites; $25,000 on one bedroom + den or larger suites) are available on selected suites for a limited time only. Other conditions apply. See Sales Representative for full details. Exclusive listing: City Life Realty Ltd., Brokerage. Brokers Protected. Prices and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Illustrations are artist’s concepts. E. & O.E.

High Park living awaits!What could be better than enjoying outstanding amenities, nearby shops, exceptional Bloor West restaurants, and a 399-acre premier park? Awesome incentives designed to help you call HighPark Condominiums home. HighPark is well under construction, which means you’ll be able to move in this year! Suites from $299,900.

PRESENTATION CENTRE: 2150 Bloor St WestMon, Tues and Thurs: 12-6pm / Wed: 12-8pmSat, Sun and Holidays: 12-5pm / Fri: closed

416.351.1844

Take advantage while you still can!

danielshighpark.com

UP TO $25,000 CASH BACK*

FREE PARKING* FREE LOCKER* ++

BUY WITH

DOWN!

DANIELS’ GRADUAL DEPOSIT PAYMENT PLAN*

WE’VE HIT OUR INCENTIVES OUT OF THE PARK!

MOVE IN

THIS YEAR!

DANHPK15013 CondoGuide Incentives.indd 1 2015-02-17 5:34 PM


By Ben Myers

With the exception of 2009, I’ve been pretty bullish on the conditions of the Toronto condominium market. Some people just don’t like my positive outlook, and make their opinions known online.

(As an aside, I should have been more bullish on the market in 2009, as there were over 10,000 new condo sales in the second half of the year, right on the heels of the global economic recession.)

Some people are angry because they are priced out of the market and lash out at anyone calling for future price increases, which I understand. I was pretty angry 15 years ago too, living on peanut butter sandwiches and mac n’ cheese, thinking I’d never be able to buy a home (but I did).

There is also a second group of folks who like to say “don’t ask your barber if you need a haircut,” implying that because I’m in the real estate business, I’m going to give you an opinion that serves simply to benefit myself. My forecasts and opinions are forged with the goal of being correct, period. I’d rather be called biased and have correct forecasts, than be unbiased and be wrong every year.

In 2011, there were approximately 28,000 new condominium apartment sales in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), one of the highest levels of annual highrise activity of any major North American city over the last decade. With strong sales in 2011, there were very strong condo construction starts in 2012, at nearly 30,000! The negative-nellies were circling 2014 on their calendars (as the average condominium takes about 24 to 28 months to build) anticipating it would be the year all these projects would be completed and things would go bad for the highrise market. I disagreed, pointing out many of the mega-towers would take longer to build and the demand for condominium living was rising at a tremendous pace, fueled by lack of affordability and the new urban preference among younger generations.

I have to admit I was a bit surprised by how well things went last year. New and resale prices went up, rents for condos also went up. The completed and unsold supply of condos declined in 2014 versus 2013 (per Canada Mortgage

STAT CHAT

Ben Myers is senior vice-president of Market Research

and Analytics at Fortress Real Developments. Ben assists in

evaluating the market and projects that Fortress engages in.

Follow his blog posts and commentary on the Canadian

housing market at fortressrealdevelopments.com/news or follow him on twitter at

@BenMyers29

Don’t kill the messenger, but Toronto condos looking real good

and Housing Corp.). The share of units listed for resale as a percentage of the market was unchanged (three to four per cent per quarter, according to Urbanation). Neither domestic nor foreign investors “fled” the market, or was there mass “flipping” of units at registration.

Make sure you separate fact from opinion, but I’ll still offer my honest opinion, the Toronto condominium market is looking real good. Do your own research, ask a lot of questions, buy what you can afford, and good luck. Happy condo hunting.

I was a bit surprised by how well things went last year. New and resale prices went up, rents for condos also went up. The completed and unsold supply of condos declined in 2014 versus 2013

018 Ben Myers-Stat Chat-Toronto condos looking real good_L.indd 18 2/24/15 11:32 AM

Where inspired tradition meets modern style. Where the energy of the city calls. And the feeling of serenity welcomes you home. This is living in perfect harmony. This is the way of TeaHouse.

Presentation Centre: 11 Wellesley St W. between Bay St & Yonge St. Entrance on Breadalbane StreetMon – Thurs: 12pm – 6pm, Sat & Sun: 12pm – 5pm, Friday & Holidays: ClosedSite Located at 501 Yonge St

ASIAN INSPIRED CITY LIVING AT 501 YONGE FROM $199,900.

LAUNCHING PHASE 2 IN MARCH 75% SOLD IN PHASE 1 REGISTER NOW FOR PHASE 2

Exclusive Listing Broker Milborne Real Estate Inc. Brokers Protected. Marketing Management by Anne Lambrou Living Visions Inc. Prices and specifi cations subject to change without notice. Illustrations are artist’s concept. E.&O.E.

TEAHOUSECONDOS.COM 416.861.1111

Powered by

energy of the city calls. And the feeling of serenity welcomes you home. This is living in perfect harmony. This is the way of TeaHouse.

11 Wellesley St W. between Bay St & Yonge St. Entrance on Breadalbane StreetMon – Thurs: 12pm – 6pm, Sat & Sun: 12pm – 5pm, Friday & Holidays: Closed

CONDOS.COM 416.861.1111

Powered byPowered byPowered byPowered by

WELLESLEY ST.

BREADALBANE ST.

SALES CENTRE

GROSVENOR ST.

CARLTON ST.

YO

NG

E S

T.

BA

Y S

T.

SITE

GOLD WINNER “INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR”BY NORTH AMERICAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Where inspired tradition meets modern style. Where the energy of the city calls. And the feeling of serenity welcomes you home. This is living in perfect harmony. This is the way of TeaHouse.

ASIAN INSPIRED CITY LIVING AT 501 YONGE FROM $199,900.

LAUNCHING PHASE 2 IN MARCH75% SOLD IN PHASE 1 REGISTER NOW FOR PHASE 2

TEAHOUSE

GOLD WINNER “INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR”BY NORTH AMERICAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

501Y 38675 REVISE CONDO GUIDE.indd 1 2015-02-19 12:39 PM



COVER STORY

MENKES OFFERS A LIMITED COLLECTION OF STUNNING PENTHOUSE SUITES IN NORTH YORK AT GIBSON SQUARE

AS GIBSON SQUARE NEARS COMPLETION, THE NEIGHBOURHOOD surrounding the new residential landmark by Menkes Developments is buzzing with excitement and anticipation. With the fi nal phase of occupancy expected this spring and just a few select suites remaining, the ultra-luxurious penthouse suites are buyers’ last chance to join the award-winning developer’s incredibly successful North York development.

This 42-storey tower designed by Rafael Bigauskas Architects Inc., will bring the ultimate in penthouse living to the heart of North Yorkat Yonge Street and Park Home Avenue. Boasting superior features

and fi nishes and stunning panoramic views overlooking North York and the Toronto city skyline, the stunning penthouse collection at Gibson Square includes some of the building’s best layouts and views.

“Buyers really see the value in the area, the sales at Gibson Square have been incredible,” says Jared Menkes, director of development at Menkes.

Soar high above the city in luxurious

new penthouses

020-021 cover story-Menkes Gibson Square Penthouses_MC_L.indd 46 2/24/15 11:32 AM

20 NEW CONDO GUIDE FEB 28 - MAR 14, 2015 FEB 28 - MAR 14, 2015 NEW CONDO GUIDE 21JANUARY 17 - 31, 2015 NEW CONDO GUIDE 21

to complete Gibson Square,” adds Jared Menkes.Boasting more than 20,000 sq. ft. of recreational and

entertainment amenity space, residents at Gibson Square will enjoy two party rooms, a theatre room with surround sound, and a private outdoor rooftop garden. Residents can also take advantage of the fully equipped fitness centre –complete with weight room, cardio equipment and an aerobics and yoga studio – as well as a spa-inspired indoor swimming pool overlooking the hustle and bustle of Yonge Street below.

Sitting atop of Yonge Street at a highly desired North York address, Gibson Square is at the centre of a vibrant and cosmopolitan city centre that caters to the needs of its residents. Surrounded by a wealth of neighbourhood amenities including cafes, restaurants, shopping centres, parks and a library, as well as convenient, direct underground access to the North York Centre subway station and Empress Walk Shopping Centre, residents of Gibson Square really will have it all.

“With penthouse occupancies anticipated for this spring, new purchasers will have the privilege of moving into their penthouse almost immediately – a big advantage for today’s condominium buyers.”

To help prospective purchasers understand the high level of finishes and exacting designs of the penthouses, Menkes will be opening two new penthouse model suites designed by Bryon Patton and Associates.

The penthouses will feature soaring nine- and 10-ft. ceilings, expansive terraces or balconies, a choice of plank laminate flooring in principal rooms, top-of-the-line appliances, and ensuite stacked washer and dryer, with superior interior finishes to complete the upscale suites.

Kitchens will boast a choice of custom-designed kitchen cabinetry, polished granite countertops with elegant mosaic tile backsplash and contemporary stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms will include a custom-designed vanity with cultured marble and/or granite countertops, and elegant full-height ceramic or porcelain wall tile in the tub or shower enclosure.

The exclusive penthouse suites will be available in two-bedroom-plus-den and two-bedroom-plus-family-room layouts and located on floors 35 through 42. The suites will range in size from a spacious 1,236 sq. ft. to an expansive 1,926, sq. ft., and begin at an affordable $835,990 and range up to $1,350,990.

“Designed for buyers who want the convenience of a condo lifestyle as well as the luxury of spacious living quarters, these penthouse suites are the finishing touch

For more information or to experience the Gibson penthouse yourself, visit the presentation

centre located at 4954 Yonge St., open Monday to Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.;

and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.For more information, visit menkes.com,

email [email protected], or call 416.730.9722.

020-021 cover story-Menkes Gibson Square Penthouses_MC_L.indd 47 2/24/15 11:32 AM


IN THE NEWS

New-home sales off to healthy start in 2015

In true New Year’s resolution form, the new home industry started off 2015 with healthy home sales in January, according to the Building Industry and Land

Development Association (BILD).Sales of new homes and condominiums in the GTA

were just above the 10-year average in the first month of the year. This was consistent for both the highrise and lowrise sectors, which were tracked at 825 and 1,114 sales respectively.

While prices in the highrise sector remained relatively unchanged, the ground-related market reached a new record-high of $710,628 – an eight-per-cent increase over last January.

“This is what happens when demand outpaces supply,” explains BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey.

“Our region has a reduced housing choice. This is the result of a lack of serviced, designated-for-development land in areas that have been ear-marked by the province and municipalities as appropriate places to grow.”

Tuckey adds that condominiums remain an attractive option for new-home buyers, citing location and amenities as one of many benefits of condo living. According to the RealNet New Home Price Index, highrise prices remained stable, down one per cent to $444,505.

JANUARY ’15 LOWRISE HIGHRISE TOTAL

REGION 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015

Durham 136 140 135 11 7 12 147 147 147

Halton 105 281 337 30 93 149 135 374 486

Peel 187 259 293 25 35 46 212 294 339

Toronto 9 47 20 486 861 531 495 908 551

York 139 376 329 112 97 87 251 473 416

GTA 576 1,103 1,114 664 1,093 825 1,240 2,196 1,939

Source: RealNet Canada Inc.

022 News-New home sales BILD_L.indd 18 2/24/15 11:32 AM

*Prices and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artist concept. E.&O.E.

ROME HAS VIA VENETO.MIAMI HAS SOUTH BEACH.L.A. HAS RODEO DRIVE.TORONTO HAS YORKVILLE.

INTRODUCING THE GOLD COLLECTIONAn Exclusive Release of Luxury Residences at Minto Yorkville Park

LUXURY CONDOS AT BELLAIR & CUMBERLAND FROM THE LOW $400’s*

Sophisticated urban living in the most sought-after neighbourhood in Toronto just steps to the city’s best

art, culture and shopping.

REGISTER AT

MINTOYORKVILLEPARK.COM 437.836.8589

94CU 38475 CONDO GUIDE FP AD_final.indd 1 2015-02-10 12:04 PM


The Best Location At

BAYVIEW&SHEPPARD

SALES CENTRE LOCATED AT 500 SHEPPARD AVE. EAST

CONDOS AT BAYVIEW & SHEPPARD ACROSS FROM THE SUBWAY from $298,900Located across from Bayview subway station and Bayview Village Shopping Centre, Lotus Condominiums offers a

whole new concept of luxury living with sleek, designer-inspired suites and impeccable fi nishes.

EXCLUSIVE BROKERAGE: IN2ITION REALTY INC. BROKERS PROTECTED. *PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPT. E.&O.E

PRIORITY PREVIEW SALES EVENT THIS WEEKEND!

Visit the Sales Centre Today!lotuscondos.ca or 416.222.8338

Sheppard Ave. E.

SalesOffice

BuildingSite

Bay

view

Sub

way

Bay

view

Ave

.

Kena

ston

Gar

dens

Live on Toronto’s New Blue Edge,the city’s next great waterfront community.

SALES CENTRE291 Lakeshore Blvd East416.466.8885mondecondominiums.com

There's good, and there's Great Gulf.

Exclusive listing, Baker Real Estate Incorporated, Brokerage. Brokers protected. All illustrations are artists’ concept. Prices, sizes and specifications subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

A NEW LANDMARK IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.CANADA’S MOST CONNECTED CORNER.

Sales Centre33 Bloor St. E416.922.0081

onebloor.com$640,000sSuites from

$330,000sSuites from

LIVE AT YONGE AND RICHMOND.CITY, TOWER AND LOMBARD SUITES AVAILABLE.

Sales Centre26 Lombard St.416.499.8883yongeandrich.com


LIVE ON TORONTO’S NEW BLUE EDGE,THE CITY’S NEXT GREAT WATERFRONT COMMUNITY.

Sales Centre291 Lakeshore Blvd E416.466.8885mondecondominiums.com


FINAL RELEASE OF SUITES ATDUNDAS AND JARVIS.

NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

By Appointment416.928.2223

pacecondos.com


FINANCES

Tax tips for the homebuyerTAX CREDITS TO EASE THE PAIN OF THIS BIG-TICKET PURCHASE

continued on pg. 28

Buying a home is a big investment and a financial commitment – especially as a

first-time homebuyer.Many first-time homebuyers

are generally recovering from the first year of moving into their dream home, and all the associated fees, unanticipated closing costs and expenses to maintain the home.

There are a couple of tax credits

that homeowners should be aware of when filing their 2014 tax returns. The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to buy a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability.

RRSPs aren’t just for retirement anymore. This plan lets first-time homebuyers access their retirement savings tax-free, to increase their down payment and decrease their mortgage amount – and interest paid.

026_028 Finances-Homebuyers Tax Credits_VB_L.indd 46 2/24/15 11:32 AM

WE SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF.

At Chaz Yorkville, we pay attention to the smallest details. Like building a plywood bracket behind the master

bedroom wall to install a flat screen TV. Elegant solid core entry doors to give you an impressive sense of arrival.

Illuminated light switches so you don’t fumble in the dark. Stylish under valance lighting in the bathrooms.

Premium oak wood in the Sky Residences corridors. Lightning fast Rogers fiber optic cable. All this, plus a

great location just steps to world-class shopping, dining, culture and the subway. Spectacular Chaz Club in

the sky with panoramic views. The best in fitness, recreation and leisure. This is Yorkville living at its finest.

EXCLUSIVE BROKER BAKER REAL ESTATE INC. BROKERS PROTECTED. *SPEAK TO A SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE DETAILS. PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ARTIST CONCEPT. E&O.E.

VISIT THE SALES CENTRE TODAY!CHAZYORKVILLE.COM | 416.922.0045

Dupont St.

Bloor St.

Wellesley St.

Bay St.

Church St.

Yong

e St.

45 Charles St. E.

Isabella St.

Avenue Rd.

Yorkville Ave.

Sales Centre

U of T

SPECIAL OFFERS

5% DEPOSIT* UP TO $35,000 CASHBACK* 2 YEAR LEASEBACK*

FROM THE $400’S I MOVE IN SPRING 2015

SALES CENTRE LOCATED AT 101 YORKVILLE AVE. SITE LOCATED AT 45 CHARLES ST. EAST MON. – THURS. & SAT. – SUN.: 12PM – 6PM, FRI & STATUTORY HOLIDAYS: CLOSED

CHAR 38687 REVISE CONDO GUIDE.indd 1 2015-02-19 2:00 PM



FINANCES continued

The HBTC is a federal tax credit available to qualified first-time homebuyers or homeowners who have not owned a home in the previous four years

WHY THE HOME BUYERS’ TAX CREDIT IS GOOD FOR CANADA

The HBP withdrawal limit is $25,000 – tax-free – for each you and your spouse, for a combined total of up to $50,000 toward your down payment or other home-purchase related costs.

In order to take advantage of this plan, your RRSP contributions must remain in the RRSP for at least 90 days before you can withdraw them under the HBP. Generally, you will be required to repay all the withdrawals to your RRSPs within a period of 15 years to avoid paying tax on that sum. You will have to repay an amount to your RRSP each year until your HBP balance is zero. If you do not repay the amount due for a year, that amount will have to be included in your income for that year, and you will be taxed. The Homebuyer’s Tax Credit (HBTC) is a federal tax credit of up to $750 available to qualified first-time homebuyers or homeowners who have not owned a home in the previous four years. This tax credit was introduced in 2009 to ease the burden of closing costs for first-time buyers.

Do you qualify for the HBTC?» Neither you, your spouse or common-law partner may

have lived in a house that either of you owned in the year of purchase or any of the four preceding years.

» If you are a person with a disability or are buying a house for a relative with a disability, you don’t have to be a first-time homebuyer to qualify. However, the home must be purchased to allow the person with a disability to live in a more accessible dwelling or in an environment better suited to their needs and care.

» A qualifying home is a housing unit located in Canada that already exists or is being built.

» A share in a co-operative housing corporation that entitles you to possess, and that gives you an equity interest in a housing unit located in Canada, also qualifies. However, a share that only provides you with a right to tenancy in the housing unit does not qualify.

The federal government introduced the HBTC to give Canadians some much-needed tax relief.

As part of the Government of Canada’s $62-billion economic stimulus announced in the Economic Action Plan, first-time homebuyers can get this non-refundable tax credit to help offset legal fees, disbursements and land transfer taxes.

People with disabilities who move to a more accessible home may also qualify for the tax credit.

The HBTC makes it a little easier to make one of the largest purchases of our lives – a home.

For more information and tax tips, visit online at cra-arc.gc.ca

026_028 Finances-Homebuyers Tax Credits_VB_L.indd 47 2/24/15 11:32 AM

*The First Home Boost Program is not available on the townhomes and is only available on a limited number of suites.**Conditions apply. Parking, locker and maintenance incentive are only available on a select number of home types. Exclusive Listing: CityLife Realty Ltd. Brokerage. Brokers Protected. Illustrations are artist’s concepts. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E. All brand names, logos, images, text and graphics are the copyright of the owners, The Daniels Corporation. Reproduction in any form, without prior written permission of The Daniels Corporation, is strictly prohibited.

Gerrard St. E

Oak St.

Cole St.

Dundas St. E

Berk

ele

y St

.

Parli

am

ent

St.

Sac

kvill

e S

t.

Reg

ent

St.

Arn

old

Ave

.

Mila

n St

.

One Park Place Presentation Centre500 Dundas St East • Mon/Tues/Thurs: 12-6pmWed: 12-8pm • Sat/Sun: 12-5pm • Fri: Closed

OPEN HOUSE Wednesday12-8PMSaturday12-5PM

TOURMODEL SUITES

Move intoday!

**

BUY NOW & LOCK IN TODAY’S UNBEATABLE MORTGAGE RATES!

This opportunity won’t last,call or visit today!

416.955.0559DANIELSONEPARKPLACE.COM

NOW is the time to move into Toronto’s best new neighbourhood. You’ll be close to work, incredible shopping, a new park, Aquatic Centre, MLSE Athletic Grounds plus a quick walk to Leslieville, Cabbagetown, The Financial District, The Eaton Centre, The Distillery District and more!

NEVER has there been more amazing incentives tomake your decision to purchase so easy!

SUITES FROM THE MID

$200,000sTOWNS FROM THE MID

$500,000s

ONLY5% DOWN!

BOOST your downpayment from 5% to 15%…interest

and payment free!*

DANOPS15024 Move In Spring Ad CondoGuide.indd 1 2015-02-18 3:56 PM


MARCH 2015Calendar of events taking place from

Feb. 28 – Mar. 14

Until May 9 Toronto Observed Through Three Generations ST. LAWRENCE MARKETSee Toronto through the eyes of three generations, now on display at The Market Gallery, located on the second floor of St. Lawrence Market. The collection features close to 80 black and white photographs shot by photographers and long-time friends Harry Joy, Doug Hemmy and Andy Brooks, known for featuring Toronto as a subject of their art. Admission is free. 416.392.7604

March 7 & 8 Toronto Vintage Clothing Show THE QUEEN ELIZABETH BUILDING, EXHIBITION PLACEWelcome spring with a new “old” wardrobe at the Spring 2015 Toronto Vintage Clothing Show. Admission is $10, which includes entrance to the Toronto Antique & Vintage Market. Shop vintage and retro clothing, jewelry, accessories and antiques. torontovintageclothingshow.ca

Until April 26 Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM & THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ART Contemporary Canadian artist Douglas Coupland explores the 21-st Century condition, Canadian cultural identity, the power of language and modern technology through diverse media ranging from Lego to found materials, painting to installation. rom.on.ca

March 13 – 22 National Home Show + Canada Blooms DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE, EXHIBITION PLACENorth America’s largest home and garden extravaganza is back to ring in spring! Two world-class events are wrapped into one: the National Home Show brings back favourites like Destination Renovation, the 2015 Dream Home and the 2015 Idea Stage. While you’re there, check out 50,000 sq. ft. of feature gardens at Canada Blooms. nationalhomeshow.com

HOT DATES

032 Hot Dates-Feb28_L.indd 112 2/24/15 11:33 AM

MOVE IN THIS SPRING.SKY PENTHOUSE SUITES.SKY PENTHOUSE SUITES.SKY PENTHOUSE SUITES.SKY PENTHOUSE SUITES.

The dimensions shown on this plan are approximate only. See sales representative for details. Prices and specifications are subject to change. E.&O.E. February 2015.

Visit the Menkes Condo Centre today.

4954 Yonge Street,

south of Mel Lastman Square

Condo Centre Hours :

Mon - Thurs 12-6pm, closed Friday, Sat & Sun 12-5pm

416.730.9722 I menkes.com

Gibson Square Sky Penthouse Suites. Located on Yonge Street, in the heart of North

York, Gibson Square is surrounded by a vibrant and cosmopolitan City Centre. A wealth of

stores, restaurants, parks and recreation are all within a short stroll away. Easy access to

Highway 401 and all points in the city are just minutes to the south.

NFINCH AVE. W. FINCH AVE. E.

BAY

VIEW

AVE

.

BAT

HU

RST

. ST.

YON

GE

ST.

PARK HOME AVE. EMPRESS AVE.

SHEPPARD AVE. W. SHEPPARD AVE. E.

GLENDORA AVE.HWY. 401

SITE

MENKES CONDO CENTRE

SUB

WAY


MOVE IN THIS SPRING.AMAZING VIEWS ARE IN SIGHT.

ONLY A FEW REMAINING PENTHOUSE SUITES.

GIBSON NORTH TOWER, PENTHOUSE 103, $1,175,990 - 1728 SQ.FT.

STARTING FROM $835,990 INCLUDING PARKING.

Tow

er Tw

o

The

dim

ensi

on

s sh

ow

n o

n t

his

pla

n a

re a

pp

roxi

mat

e o

nly

. A

ctu

al u

seab

le fl

oo

r sp

ace

wit

hin

th

e u

nit

may

var

y fr

om

an

y st

ated

flo

or

area

s o

r d

imen

sio

ns

on

th

is p

lan

. Fo

r m

ore

info

rmat

ion

on

th

e m

eth

od

use

d fo

r ca

lcu

lati

ng

th

e fl

oo

r ar

ea o

f an

y u

nit

, re

fere

nce

sh

ou

ld b

e m

ade

to B

uild

er B

ulle

tin

No.

22

pu

blis

hed

by

Tari

on

. Fe

bru

ary

2011

.

Pent

hous

e 10

31

72

8 s

q.f

t. -

2 B

edro

om P

lus

Fam

ily

Res

iden

ce

BEDROOM

FAMILY

W

ENTRY

D

MASTER BEDROOM

W.I.C.

W.I.C.

LIVING/DINING

BALCONY

BALCONY

10'-0"

11'-5"

22'-0"

13'-8"

13'-0"

11'-0"

15'-6"

14'-10"

KITCHENBREAKFAST

15'-10"

8'-4"

PEN

THO

USE

123 5

KITCHENCOMES WITH

BREAKFAST AREA AND FULL-SIZE

APPLIANCES

SPACIOUS WALK-IN CLOSET IN BOTH BEDROOMS

TWO FULL BATHROOMS& ONE POWDER ROOM

MASTER ENSUITE HAS A DOUBLE SINKAND SEPARATE SHOWER & TUB

TWO SPACIOUS BALCONIES

The dimensions shown on this plan are approximate only. See sales representative for details. Prices and specifications are subject to change. E.&O.E. February 2015.

Visit the Menkes Condo Centre today.

4954 Yonge Street,

south of Mel Lastman Square

Condo Centre Hours :

Mon - Thurs 12-6pm, closed Friday, Sat & Sun 12-5pm

416.730.9722 I menkes.com

Gibson Square Sky Penthouse Suites. Located on Yonge Street, in the heart of North

York, Gibson Square is surrounded by a vibrant and cosmopolitan City Centre. A wealth of

stores, restaurants, parks and recreation are all within a short stroll away. Easy access to

Highway 401 and all points in the city are just minutes to the south.

NFINCH AVE. W. FINCH AVE. E.

BAY

VIEW

AVE

.

BAT

HU

RST

. ST.

YON

GE

ST.

PARK HOME AVE. EMPRESS AVE.

SHEPPARD AVE. W. SHEPPARD AVE. E.

GLENDORA AVE.HWY. 401

SITE

MENKES CONDO CENTRE

SUB

WAY


MOVE IN THIS SPRING.AMAZING VIEWS ARE IN SIGHT.

ONLY A FEW REMAINING PENTHOUSE SUITES.

GIBSON NORTH TOWER, PENTHOUSE 103, $1,175,990 - 1728 SQ.FT.

STARTING FROM $835,990 INCLUDING PARKING.

Tow

er Tw

o

The

dim

ensi

on

s sh

ow

n o

n t

his

pla

n a

re a

pp

roxi

mat

e o

nly

. A

ctu

al u

seab

le fl

oo

r sp

ace

wit

hin

th

e u

nit

may

var

y fr

om

an

y st

ated

flo

or

area

s o

r d

imen

sio

ns

on

th

is p

lan

. Fo

r m

ore

info

rmat

ion

on

th

e m

eth

od

use

d fo

r ca

lcu

lati

ng

th

e fl

oo

r ar

ea o

f an

y u

nit

, re

fere

nce

sh

ou

ld b

e m

ade

to B

uild

er B

ulle

tin

No.

22

pu

blis

hed

by

Tari

on

. Fe

bru

ary

2011

.

Pent

hous

e 10

31

72

8 s

q.f

t. -

2 B

edro

om P

lus

Fam

ily

Res

iden

ce

BEDROOM

FAMILY

W

ENTRY

D

MASTER BEDROOM

W.I.C.

W.I.C.

LIVING/DINING

BALCONY

BALCONY

10'-0"

11'-5"

22'-0"

13'-8"

13'-0"

11'-0"

15'-6"

14'-10"

KITCHENBREAKFAST

15'-10"

8'-4"

PEN

THO

USE

123 5

KITCHENCOMES WITH

BREAKFAST AREA AND FULL-SIZE

APPLIANCES

SPACIOUS WALK-IN CLOSET IN BOTH BEDROOMS

TWO FULL BATHROOMS& ONE POWDER ROOM

MASTER ENSUITE HAS A DOUBLE SINKAND SEPARATE SHOWER & TUB

TWO SPACIOUS BALCONIES

Construction StartingChurch & Carlton, Toronto

Starting from $241,990 416.591.7700

Construction StartingPeter & King, Toronto

Starting from $281,990 416.591.7700

New ReleaseEvans Ave. + Brown’s Line,

EtobicokeStarting from the mid $500’s

416.259.2525

Move In This SpringYonge & Park Home, North York

Starting from $835,990 416.730.9722

Coming SoonYonge & Eglinton, Toronto

Register now at menkes.com

Move In This SummerAvenue & Davenport, Toronto

Starting from $420,000 416.323.0100

Under ConstructionRichmond & Spadina, TorontoStarting from the mid $300’s

416.591.7700

Under ConstructionYork & Harbour, Toronto

Starting from the mid $300’s 416.591.7700

Register your interest at menkes.com

Prices and speci� cations are subject to change. E.&O.E. February 2015. 24473

YOUR LIFE STOREYSTARTS HERE.


LOOKINGFOR A

NEW HOME?It’s only a tap away.

NewHomeAndCondoGuide.caGET STARTED NOW ATDOWNLOAD THE APP

Find the perfectnew home or condo in the neighbourhood that fi ts your lifestyle.

Start searching now!


By Barbara Lawlor

CONDO PRO

Barbara Lawlor is president and CEO of Baker Real Estate Inc.,

and an in-demand columnist and speaker. A member of the Baker

team since 1993, Barbara oversees the marketing and sale of condominium developments

in the GTA and overseas.

The early bird gets the best deal

Depending on when in a condominium’s development process you purchase your suite, you will have to wait some period of time for your move-in date. If you purchase early from floor plans, you benefit from

the optimum selection and, of course, the lowest pre-construction pricing. But the biggest advantage to buying early in the process is the equity you earn over the time span of construction, which can vary if weather does not cooperate, or unexpected labour or materials shortages occur – which does happen.

Look on the bright side – your equity during this time can average as much as five per cent per year, which is quite attractive.

Another benefit of buying early in the process, especially for first-time buyers, is having time to save additional money toward your down payment. I have known young professionals who have taken the equivalent of their maintenance fee and banked it each month to use toward the deposit. This provide the extra funds for the down payment and gets you used to budgeting for your eventual carrying costs.

In addition to saving money during your condo wait, you can make the most of the time by considering the design of your decor and layout. You have room dimensions, so plan your colour schemes, etc., so that when you have your colour selection appointment, you will have a good idea of what will complement what. Look critically at your furnishings and accessories, and decide what to bring to your new home and what to give away or sell.

This is particularly appropriate for the more mature buyer. I have met several empty-nesters who spent years making the decision to sell their long-time family home and buy a condo suite. When they were finally sure they wanted to take advantage of carefree single-level living in a residence with wonderful amenities, they were actually happy to have time to make the transition psychologically, as well as physically. They also appreciated the opportunity to pare down possessions gradually in preparation for occupancy. This may involve passing along family heirlooms to younger generations and figuring out which items will fit into your new living space.

Remember, too, that if you are among the first to move into your condo, you may have to wait a while before the building is totally complete. The upper floors are finished after the lower ones, and some of the amenities may not be entirely ready for use. This is a similar scenario to moving into a house in a lowrise community where homeowners have to experience some dust and dirt before all the driveways and landscaping are installed. A highrise condominium is built from the ground up, so keep that in mind if you see tradespeople going up and down on the elevators. Residents do receive things like snow removal, lawn mowing, concierge service and the like right away, which is a big part of what maintenance fees cover.

Be realistic with your move, and be patient before and after you move in. As you wait for your suite to be ready, you can use time to your benefit by becoming even more prepared for a wonderful move-in day.

Enjoy the wait – and remember that your investment will most likely increase in value by the time you move in. Whether you buy from plans when the sales office opens, an inventory suite when the condo is complete, or any time in between, the main thing is that the timing is right for you.

034 Barbara Condo Pro-The early bird gets the best deal_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:34 PM

URBAN CONDOS FROM THE $300s

Buy at Liberty’s Legacy Park and receive 8% interest on your deposit!* Live in Thornhill’s most connected community at Bathurst & Centre Street.

YO

NG

E S

T.

407

BEVERLEY GLEN BLVD.

CENTRE ST.

STEELES AVE W.

BA

TH

UR

ST

ST

.

TTC/VIVA

SALES CENTRE ON BEVERLEY GLEN JUST WEST OF BATHURST

BATHURST & CENTRE STREET

LegacyParkCondos.com

905-731-8302

*Vendor will pay simple interest at a rate of 8% per annum, and such interest amount shall be calculated from the date the full 15% deposit is received until: (i) 12 months from such 15% deposit satisfaction and (ii) occupancy of the unit, whichever is earlier, which amount shall be credited on successful closing. Subject to change. Restrictions apply. See Sales Representative for details. E. and O.E.

FINAL 2 WEEKSHELD OVER LIMITED

TIME ONLY!

TCCF 38744 Condo Guide FP Ad.indd 1 2015-02-24 12:52 PM


HIGHWAY 407

HIG

HW

AY

40

0

HIG

HW

AY

40

4

HIG

HW

AY

42

7

WE

ST

ON

RD

.

HIGHWAY 7

STEELES AVE.

*Vendor will pay simple interest at a rate of 8% per annum, and such interest amount shall be calculated from the date the full 15% deposit is received until: (i) 12 months from such 15% deposit satisfaction and (ii) occupancy of the unit, whichever is earlier, which amount shall be credited on successful closing. Subject to change. Restrictions apply. See Sales Representative for details. E. and O.E.

FINAL 2 WEEKSHELD OVERLIMITED

TIME ONLY!

WERO 38747 Condo Guide FP.indd 1 2015-02-24 12:47 PM


WorldOnYonge.ca | 905-771-7010

7163 Yonge St., Unit #124

YONGE ST.

LIVE FROM $284,000

YON

GE

ST.

BAY

VIEW

AVE

.

JOHN ST.

STEELES AVE.

DONC

ASTE

R AV

E.

READY!

TerraceOnDanforth.ca | 416-987-7575

3520 Danforth Ave.

DANFORTH AVE.

LIVE FROM $253,000

DANFORTH AVE.

DA

NFO

RTH

RD

.

WA

RD

EN

AVE

. SCOTIA AV

E.

N

DANFORTH AVE.

DA

NFO

RTH

RD

.

WA

RD

EN

AVE

. SCOTIA AV

E.

N

READY!

RoyalGardensCondos.ca | 905-889-9997

370 Hwy. 7 East, Unit #113

RICHMOND HILL

LIVE FROM $302,900

HWY 7

BAY

VIEW

AVE

.

ROCK

WEL

L RD

.

LESL

IE S

T.

HWY 407READY!

www.MyLibertyCondo.ca

ONLY

IMMEDIATEOCCUPANCY

DOWN PAYMENT5%

*As per price list. Limited time offer. Offer based on a select number of units. Price, information and program subject to change without notice. For qualifi ed buyers on approved credit. All renderings are artist’s concept. Prices, specifi cations and

availability subject to change without notice. E&O.E. Brokers protected. See Sales Representative for details.

LIBC 38442 Condo Guide FP Ad_final.indd 1 2015-02-09 4:39 PM



By Gail Vaz-Oxlade

MONEY MATTERS

RRSPs: they’re not just for retirement anymore

With tax season just around the corner, you may be thinking about your RRSP contribution. There was a time when the only thing an RRSP was used for

was saving for retirement, but this is no longer the case.These days, you can use your RRSP as a savings plan

for a down payment on a home, among other things. It’s fair to say that the RRSP has become Canadians’ favourite savings account.

The problem with an RRSP being all things to all people is that its wider scope, its greater flexibility, its move from a hands-off-don’t-ever-touch-this-money retirement plan to a you-can-use-it-whenever-you-can-justify-it savings account makes identifying your investment strategy more complex. Most people say they don’t have enough money to maximize their RRSP and set aside a non-registered emergency fund, which explains the overlap between retirement savings and other types of savings that take place within an RRSP.

The first question to ask yourself when choosing investments for your RRSP is, “When am I going to use this money?” If you’re using a portion of your RRSP savings as your emergency fund, then keep that portion of the RRSP assets fairly liquid so you can access the money in

an emergency. If you’re tapping into your RRSP to buy a home, you’ve got a short- to medium-term investment horizon and must choose investments that suit. So you’ll have to forgo equities in favour of a more-conservative investment portfolio. Since you don’t have the time to wait out the bumps in the road that are part of the equity-investment experience, you have to settle for less return.

Being clear on how you plan to use your RRSP dollars is especially important when those dollars are being contributed to a spousal plan or the contributing spouse could find money withdrawn from that plan taxed in his or her hands. The rules for withdrawals from a spousal RRSP state that if money is taken from a spousal plan within three calendar

continued on pg. 40

038_040 Money Matters-Gail-RRSP Savings_MC_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:34 PM

GROUND BREAKING

GROUNDBREAKING

GROUNDBREAKING

GROUNDBREAKINGSUCCESSFUL

SUCCESSFULSUCCESSFULICONICSUCCESSFULICONICSUCCESSFUL

ICONIC ICONIC

ICONICICONIC

SUCCESSFULVISIONARY

VISIONARYPIONEERINGPIONEERING

PIONEERING

PIONEERING

PIONEERINGPIONEERINGSUCCESSSUCCESSVISIONARYSUCCESSVISIONARY

BE PART OF THE SUCCESS & VISIT THE PRESENTATION CENTRE TODAY!

ONNOWSALE

A new landmark has arrived at the

intersection of Eglinton Avenue &

Erin Mills Parkway. Already a big

success, DANIELS ERIN MILLS is the

culmination of a pioneering vision

that will redefine the concept of

modern urban living. With Daniels

Erin Mills, Mississauga has an iconic

address for people to Love where

they Live, Work, Play, Dine & More.

$200,000SSUITES FROM THE MID

Exclusive Listing: CityLife Realty Ltd. Brokerage. Brokers Protected. Illustrations are artist’s concept. Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. E.&.O.E. All brand names, logos, images, text and graphics are the copyright of the owners, The Daniels Corporation. Reproduction in any form, without prior written permission of The Daniels Corporation, is strictly prohibited.

Call or visit todaydanielserinmills.com | 905.306.6996PRESENTATION CENTRE2475 Eglinton Ave W

ERIN MILLS

TOWN CENTRE

CREDIT

VALLEY

HOSPITAL

EGLINTON AVENUE

ER

IN M

ILLS PAR

KW

AY

DANIELS

ERIN

MILLS

DANIELS’ NEW

PRESENTATION

CENTRE

BackyardFarm & Market

MON, TUES & THURS 12-6PM • WEDNESDAY 12 NOON-8PMFRIDAYS CLOSED • SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS 12PM-5PM

SUCCESSFUL

ICONICA PIONEERINGSUCCESS STORY INERIN MILLS

DANIELSDOESIT AGAIN!

GROUND BREAKING

GROUNDBREAKINGGROUNDBREAKING

SUCCESSFUL

SUCCESSFULICONIC

ICONIC

ICONIC VISIONARY

VISIONARYICONICVISIONARYICONICPIONEERING

PIONEERING

PIONEERING

SUCCESS

ON

SALE

GROUNDBREAKINGICONIC

SUCCESS STORY INGROUNDBREAKINGSUCCESS STORY INGROUNDBREAKINGIT AGAIN!

ICONICIT AGAIN!

ICONICPIONEERINGIT AGAIN!PIONEERING

$539,300

2-STOREY URBANWALK-UPS FROM

EMIL 38092 Condo Guide.indd 1 2015-01-20 3:40 PM



MONEY MATTERS continued

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

twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

years of a contribution, that money could be taxable at the hands of the original contributor, defeating the original income-averaging strategy.

Make spousal contributions by the end of the calendar year as opposed to in the first 60 days of the new year, since spousal contributions are measured on a calendar-year basis. If you delay your contribution, you’ll end up extending the withdrawal period by another calendar year.

Perhaps the toughest part about using your RRSP for myriad purposes is keeping track of which of your RRSP dollars is for what. Here, consolidation may work against you. Instead, consider opening a separate RRSP for each of your purposes and file your statements based on what you’re trying to accomplish. Separate accounts will not only help you stay focused on the purpose for which you are saving, it will allow you to keep your time horizon in perspective.

While the money in your RRSP is yours and you decide how to spend it, don’t sacrifice your long-term goals for short-term ones. It’s easy to get focused on a single objective to the exclusion of all others. To be balanced, look at what you want your savings to do for you long-term, medium-term and short-term. If you’re saving for a home, instead of putting this year’s total RRSP contribution into your “Home Ownership RRSP,” consider dividing it equally between home ownership and retirement. It will take a little longer to get into your dream home, but when you do, you won’t be behind in terms of retirement planning.

The first question to ask yourself when choosing investments for your RRSP is, “When am I going to use this money?”

038_040 Money Matters-Gail-RRSP Savings_MC_L.indd 19 2/24/15 3:34 PM

VIC

TOR

IA P

AR

K A

VE

MA

IN S

TS

OU

THW

OO

D D

R

WO

OD

BIN

E A

VE

DANFORTH AVE

10 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN

QUEEN ST E

LAKE ONTARIO

GERRARD AVE

KINGSTON RDCO

XWE

LL A

VE

VISIT THE PRESENTATION CENTRE663 KINGSTON ROAD416.750.7506TheSouthwood.com

For urban professionals, modern families and devoted east-enders.

Introducing The Southwood, a six-storey building that subtly interweaves modern grey brick and dark bronze features, complementing the natural beauty of The Upper Beach. Located at 663 Kingston Road and Southwood Drive, this east-end haven offers spacious suites, leveraging contemporary outdoor spaces and beautiful treetop views. Dedicated to rethinking urban living, the sleek exterior design is just one more reason to come home.

three bedroom suites from the $600s.One Bedrooms from the $300s.

LIVE THE UPPER BEACH.NOW OPEN

Rendering is artist’s concept. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Exclusive Listing. Brokers Protected. E.&O.E.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DREAM

Urb

an

Ca

pita

l h

as

be

en

fea

ture

d a

s “M

OD

EL S

UIT

E O

F TH

E M

ON

TH”

a

s se

en

in th

e N

ew

Co

nd

o G

uid

e m

od

el s

uite

ca

len

da

rFE

BRUA

RY20

15

Mod

el S

uite

Pho

to C

ompl

imen

ts o

f Urb

an C

apita

l.

ww

w.ur

banc

apita

l.ca

Rive

r City

3 P

rese

ntat

ion

Cent

re K

ing

Stre

et E

ast a

t Low

er R

iver

Stre

et M

odel

Sui

te -

C3, O

ne B

edro

om+D

en, 6

14 s

q. ft

.

Renderings are an artist’s impression. Specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

King St East at Lower River StreetMon-Thurs 12-6 pmSat & Sun 12-5 pm

For more info, 416.862.0505EXTREMEARCHITECTURE.CA

PRESENTATION CENTRE + MODEL SUITE NOW OPENRC3 - Now SellingEnquire about ourCash Back incentives

RC1 Sold OutRC2 Move In Spring 2015

KING ST E

QUEEN ST E

X

RIV

ER S

T

DO

N V

ALL

EY

N

RC3 continues Saucier + Perrotte's distinctive palettefor River City's residential lobbies, with a strikingcomposition of black, white and a shock of gold. Abold beacon from across Corktown Common park.

FROM THE LOW$200’S TO $1.4M

rivercity3.CGNEWadJAN2015FAPP:Layout 1 15-02-05 12:46 PM Page 1


By Jayson Schwarz

LEGALLY SPEAKING

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and

partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit schwarzlaw.ca or email [email protected]

and give us your questions, concerns, critiques

and quandaries.

The pre-delivery inspection

The pre-delivery inspection (PDI) is a small but important part of the new-home buying process. When you close on your new home or condo,

included in the adjustments is the cost of your Tarion enrolment, which covers defects in the completion of your new home. Anything that is damaged, incomplete, missing or not operating properly should be noted on the builder’s PDI form to verify that these conditions existed prior to occupancy.

Most Agreements of Purchase and Sale make the deficiency list prepared as part of your PDI the only basis for repairs, subject to the major items such as foundation cracks. If you don’t list it, you may not be able to compel the builder to fix it.

The following list will help you make sure you are covered. Visit Tarion.com for a more definitive checklist.

1. Insist on having enough time to do the inspection and allow yourself enough time with no need to be anywhere else.

2. Write everything down yourself. Don’t let the builder’s representative take charge.

3. If something has not been installed or completed, this should be noted.

4. Don’t rush! Do not let the builders representative push you. Insist on moving at you own speed.

5. Write everything down, no matter how seemingly small or insignificant.

6. Do not accept promises of repair during inspection. If something is not right, mark it down.

7. Try every light, socket, tap, drain, toilet, door, lock, window, appliance – everything that could be defective now or go wrong later.

8. Watch for stains on carpet, scratches on wood floors, cracks in paint or drywall, areas where they forgot a second coat of paint, etc.

9. Look for water stains or spots, and if you see them insist on knowing why they’re there, and where they came from.

10. Check out the condominium’s common areas – lobbies, garbage rooms, parking areas, gym, lockers, pool, tennis court. Remember, you own part of the common areas and if parts are incomplete, wrong or defective, list it!

Remember, this inspection is key to establish your position as it relates to deficiencies, so that no one can say a defect happened after possession. Make sure you check carefully.

Some readers ask what happens if the builder rushes them or something happened so they did not get the opportunity to finish their PDI. The answer is to immediately complete your list and send it to the builder and to Tarion. Don’t forget that you have an opportunity to raise these issues in Tarion’s 30-day form, which is submitted to Tarion during the first 30 days of possession. According to Tarion, “It should list any unresolved warranty items from the Pre-Delivery Inspection and any new items that have come up since you obtained possession of the home.”

044 Jayson Schwarz-PDI_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:34 PM

Visit the brand new Minto Condo Store where we will be selling three of our fabulous Minto condominiums! Don’t miss out on fantastic incentives we are o� ering for Minto30Roe, Minto 88 and Minto WaterGarden! Centrally located on Yonge, these communities o� er the fi nest in elegant condo living and a wealth of amenities at your doorstep.

*Prices and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Conditions apply, see Sales Representative for details. Renderings are artists’ concept. E.&O.E.

1. Minto WaterGarden Boutique luxury living on Yonge in the heart of Thornhill. 1 & 2 Bedroom Condos from $368,700* including parking*. Move in Today!

2. Minto 88 Stunning urban Condos and Towns at the sought-after location of Yonge & Sheppard from $329,380*. Move in Fall 2015!

3. Minto30Roe Sophisticated Condo living in the heart of Yonge & Eglinton. Suites from the mid $396,900*. Move in 2016!

Hours:Mon - Wed: 12 - 7pmSat & Sun: 12 - 5pmThursday & Friday: Closed

90 Sheppard Ave. E. Suite 500416.915.3800mintocondostore.com

MINTOCONDO STORE

CONDOMAZING!

30RO 37917 New Ad Creative_final.indd 1 2015-02-24 2:04 PM



IN THE NEWS

Minto wins multiple EnerQuality awards

The Minto Group was once again honoured for energy efficiency and sustainability at the 2014 EnerQuality Awards Gala held recently. This

marks nearly 40 years of sustained industry recognition for Minto’s better, Greener building. With recent harsh temperatures stressing the importance of living in well built, energy efficient homes, Minto is proud to be recognized for its commitment to building high performing homes, winning a total of three awards, including Energy Star for New Homes Builder of the Year (large volume), Best Green Marketing Campaign, and Ontario Green Builder of the Year – for the third time.

“In this, the year that Minto proudly celebrates 60 years of home building, it’s truly an honour to once again be recognized by EnerQuality for our leadership in energy efficiency and sustainability.” says Alison Minato, vice-president, Sustainability, The Minto Group. “We take great pride in crafting our award winning communities to meet advanced green building standards.”

Founded in 1998, EnerQuality’s mission is to transform Ontario’s housing into the most energy efficient and sustainable in the world through voluntary programs. For almost 40 years, Minto has been at the forefront

of meeting and exceeding these standards within all developments.

The Minto Group was the first major developer in Canada to support green building initiatives and has enjoyed a long history of receiving Ontario green building accolades, winning the Ontario Home Builders’ Association Green Builder of the Year award in 2008, 2010 and 2011 as well as being named the Ontario Home Builder of the Year by the OHBA in 2012 and 2014.

Minto is committed to third-party verification on all its new developments with over 3000 homes in Canada and the United States Energy Star certified to date. The Minto environmental policy guides all company developments to deliver higher performing homes including new properties such as Queen’s Landing and Potter’s Key.

About MintoCelebrating 60 years of building, The Minto Group is a family-owned, fully integrated home builder, construction and property management company with operations in Ottawa, Toronto, London, Calgary and Florida. With more than 70,000 new homes built, Minto also manages more than 17,000 residential rental homes and apartments, and carries a commercial portfolio of more than 2.5 million square feet of office, retail and industrial space. In addition to these holdings, the company owns and operates Canada’s largest portfolio of executive furnished suites. Visit Minto.com

Pictured left to right: Alison Minato, vice-president, Sustainability; Derek Hickson, manager, Sustainable Developments; Wells Baker, director, Conservation and Sustainable Design; Roya

Khaleeli, sustainable design professional; Tex Mcleod, Mcleod & Associates

046 News-Minto Wins 3 EnerQuality_MC_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:34 PM

*Prices and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artist’s concept. E.&O.E.

register for first choice mintowestside.com

rooftop pool and bar

stunning lake and city views

minutes to the waterfront

LIVE HERE .

Be Everywhere.

PREVIEW OPENING coming early 2015

Toronto’s most highly anticipated Preview Opening! Be fi rst to view and purchase at Minto Westside, located just steps to the city’s best shopping, entertainment,island airport and the waterfront.

Design-forward condos at front + Bathurst,

FROM the LOW $200,

s*

SIDE 38546 CONDO GUIDE FP AD_final.indd 1 2/10/15 3:37 PM



IN THE NEWS

Empire Communities unveils brand new look and plans for

continued expansion in Ontario

Over the past 20 years, Empire Communities has built more than 10,000 single-family and highrise homes across the GTA and Southwestern

Ontario. Now one of the top builders of master-planned communities in the province and the largest Energy Star builder in Southwestern Ontario, Empire has undergone an exciting company rebranding and currently has Ontario and U.S. expansion plans underway.

“Empire has grown from a small, single-project property developer to become one of Canada’s largest home builders,” says Daniel Guizzetti, co-founder, CEO and president. “By revitalizing our brand, we’re commemorating our legacy of building inspiring homes and neighbourhoods of enduring value. But we’re also sharpening our focus on our continued growth, and building on what we’ve always delivered – confidence, trust and optimism in the home buying experience.”

The Vaughan-based community builder that started in Dundas, Ont. plans to continue its growth in the province with the possession of enough land to accommodate 20,000 new single-family and highrise homes in Canada, including its expansion into the United States, specifically Texas.

Empire’s pioneering history started in Brantford, Ont. with Wyndfield, its first master-planned community, and the builder has plans for 13,000 new homes across the GTA and Southwestern Ontario. The recent release of new home designs of Lush at Victory saw tremendous success with buyers clamouring to own in the Upper Stoney Creek neighbourhood. This past year saw another milestone, with Empire achieving 1,000 Energy Star qualified homes at Wyndfield. In its 20-year history, Empire has achieved more than 90 awards for outstanding service and achievement, including the Green Builder of the Year Award from both the Building Industry and Land Development Association and the Hamilton Halton Home Builders’ Association.

“We were one of the first in the industry to become a land developer and a home builder that creates single-family detached homes and highrise condos,” says Andrew Guizzetti, co-founder, CFO and executive vice-president. “And as we move ahead into the next 20

years, we will reflect on our history, build on our solid reputation as a company that instills confidence and trust, and continue our commitment to creating sustainable communities and homes that make luxury more affordable for everyone.”

Since opening its doors in 1993, Empire has impacted 30,000 lives with the purchase of a home, and prior to that the founders’ families had played a major role in the development of the GTA and Southwestern Ontario with the construction of Toronto landmarks like the Rogers Centre, Scotia Plaza and the Gardiner Expressway.

“This rebranding process gave us the opportunity to pause and look at what Empire has accomplished – the ‘What’ and the ‘Why’ of our work,” says Paul A. Golini Jr., co-founder and executive vice-president, industry relations. “We love what we do and that’s seeing how a small neighbourhood or community can grow just from an idea.”

The renewed look and feel of the Empire brand was led by Toronto branding agency Distility, which worked with internationally renowned graphic designer Carmen Dunjko, founder of Pod 10 Art + Design. Dunjko has worked with The National Ballet of Canada, The City of Toronto, Club Monaco, Random House and Holt Renfrew, among others. The new brand was co-created by customers, a cross-section of Empire team members and the founders. The new logo features a “Crown E” to respect Empire’s past, represent its future and capture the inspiration that the home builder brings to its work of creating homes for thousands of Ontarians every day.

048 News-Empire Rebranding_MC_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:34 PM

LIVE AT STUDIOBE DOWNTOWN

SUITES FROM THE$300’S

Brokers Protected, Limited Time offer. See Sales Rep for full details. Prices, Specifi cations and programs are subject to change without notice. Illustrations are artists concept. E & O.E. *Provided the purchaser completes the transaction on the contemplated unit transfer date the purchaser shall receive a credit on the statement of adjustment in the amount equal to12 monthly common expense fees relating to the unit and any parking or storage applicable. Deposit 5% down and 10% due on occupancy. studiocondos.ca • 647.352.7736

Richmond St.

PRESENTATION CENTRE

Adelaide St.

Nelson St.

Dun

can

St.

Spa

dina

St.

Sim

coe

St.

Uni

vers

ity A

ve.

PRESENTATION CENTRE

Presentation Centre: 25 Nelson Street, TorontoMon. – Thurs.: 1pm – 7pm, Fridays: Closed

Sat., Sun. & Holidays: 12pm – 6pm

UNDER CONSTRUCTIONEARLY 2015 CLOSINGS5%

DOWNPLUS

ONE YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE FEE

OFFER VALID ON ALL REMAINING SUITES.

UNDER CONSTRUCTIONSUMMER 2015

CLOSINGS


HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

Interest rates, oil prices, our dollar & Canada’s homes

By Kara Kuryllowicz

Lower interest rates, falling oil prices and the Canadian dollar are making headlines

nation-wide, but how they impact homebuyers depends on where they are on the map.

Regarding rates, Adrienne Warren, senior economist of real estate at Scotiabank points out, “A quarter point provides a modest boost to affordability, but it’s not a game changer because on average, it will cut monthly mortgage costs by just about $50. Whether you were leaning toward buying or not buying, I don’t think the rate cut will change your mind.”

Although most economists and experts expected interest rates would be on the upswing by now, it’s now predicted the Bank of Canada will make yet another cut in March. It appears interest rates will remain low for much of 2015 with favourable longer-term and fixed rates that will make home purchases more

appealing to Canadians already planning to buy in 2015. Although experts are reluctant to weigh in on the variable versus fixed discussion, it could be a good time to lock in. Warren notes, since rates will likely be higher in 12 to 24 months, now’s the time to focus on topping up principal payments.

“Lower interest rates will make the housing market a bit stronger through to 2016, but in a number of markets, the single-family home is still quite unaffordable to the average buyer, so we may see a shift in sales compositions with even more condo purchases,” says Diana Petramala, economist, real estate, TD Bank Group.

Because the overall economic environment and employment, both of which are affected by interest rates and oil, are the housing market’s key drivers, regional differences will be more profound across western, central and eastern Canada. In commodity-dependent provinces, particularly Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, economic uncertainty is a legitimate concern, as temporary and more permanent job loss is already a reality.

To date, oil-driven housing markets like those in Calgary and Edmonton have seen a drastic and immediate shift, with existing home sales down 30 to 45 per cent from last year’s peaks. While Petramala isn’t expecting a recession in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, it will feel like a recession with housing prices expected to fall as much as 10 per cent in Calgary, Edmonton and St. John’s in 2015 and into 2016.

As the oil-producing regions battle headwinds, Petramala notes that further east, export- and manufacturing-dependent regions will benefit from the state of the Canadian dollar, a stronger U.S. economy, lower oil prices and lower interest rates. In the non-oil producing regions, unemployment rates will gradually drop through 2015 and into 2016. In Vancouver and Toronto, January sales reached above long-term averages with moderate price increases on the horizon, while prices in Quebec City, Ottawa and Montreal will remain flat – although Montreal still has the second-highest home-price-to-income ratio outside of BC.

“We see little pent-up demand for housing in most markets following the strong run over the past decade,” says Petramala. “Last year, mortgage rates fell to what homebuyers thought would be the lowest possible level for borrowing costs. This caused a rush to buy, particularly among first-time homebuyers and average existing home sales jumped well above their long-run averages. Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal still remain relatively expensive and even if mortgage rates head lower, the impact on overall affordability measures will likely be marginal.”

050 Homebuyers Help-Factors affecting housing market_VB_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:34 PM


By Alyssa Richard

MORTGAGE ADVICE

Alyssa Richard is the founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a

mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower

Canadians to make smart financial decisions.

What to consider before getting your first mortgage

We all have financial goals. You may want to get out of debt, save more money or even buy your first home. If you’re thinking about the latter, a plethora

of new financial tasks awaits you. You’ll need to get your down payment ready, hire a home inspector and a real estate lawyer, and, of course, find the home you want to buy. But before you can do any of that, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

Once you’ve been pre-approved, remember that this is the absolute maximum amount a bank or mortgage broker would be willing to give you – and the mortgage payment at that top price is often outside of people’s comfort zones, when it comes to their personal budgets. To ensure you’re not strapped for cash and become house poor, try to buy something at a lower price point. Your budget will especially thank you when – not if, when – interest rates go up.

Economists have said an interest rate hike was on the horizon for years, but indications are that it could happen in 2015 (despite the recent drop). Since our economy follows the U.S.’s, the Bank of Canada will watch what the Federal Reserve does and go from there. It’s predicted that our prime rate could go up by as much as 1.25 to 1.50 per cent, though, which would affect anyone who had a loan attached to prime (variable mortgage, bank loan or line of credit). If you’re thinking of taking advantage of a low variable mortgage rate this year, you should first run the numbers to see if you could afford this potential increase.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the average home price in Canada is slightly more than $413,000. If we plug that number into a mortgage calculator, put down 20 per cent and choose the current best five-year variable rate in Toronto (2.09 per cent), your monthly mortgage payment would be $1,413. Now, if prime went up by 1.50 per cent, so would your mortgage rate. If yours went up from 2.09 per cent to 3.59 per cent, your monthly mortgage payment would go up to $1,665 – that’s $252 per month or $3,024 per year extra that you’d need to find in your budget.

Imagine how difficult that would be to come up with, if you’d already purchased something at the top of your max budget. And fixed rate mortgage holders won’t be immune to the interest rate increase, either – those will likely go up,

too, but you’d be protected from that until your mortgage came up for renewal. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more people go fixed this year, in light of this potential interest rate increase. Even if it weren’t on the horizon, it’s always best to stress test a mortgage before you buy. A good rule of thumb: if you can’t afford a two-per-cent interest rate hike, you may want to look at a home within a more appropriate price range.

052 Alyssa_What to consider for first mortgage_VB_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:34 PM

2 M5078-1A.inddRound

Job Description: Mechanical Specifications: Contact:

Leo Burnett 175 Bloor Street E. North Tower, 13th Floor Toronto, ON M4W 3R9 (416) 925-5997

Client: TDDocket #: 112-LTDCICM5078Project: Home Insurance Mag Ad #: M5078-1A

Bleed: 8.625” x 11.25” Trim: 7.5” x 10.5” Live: 7” x 9.75”File built at 100% 1” = 1”

Acct. Mgr: Jordon S, Maura K

Crea. Dir: Dave F

Art Dir: Paul G

Writer: -

Producer: Barry D

Studio: Kim C

Proofreader: Peter, Claude

Colours: 4C Start Date: 2-17-2015 4:12 PMRevision Date: 2-17-2015 4:13 PMPrint Scale: 100%

Comments: Canadian Living, Cottage Life, Today’s Parent, Torono Life, Canadian Gardening, South West New Home & Condo Guide, Renters Guide SWO, Condo Guide GTA

Publication: **see comments**

TD Insurance knows you don’t want drama – you want insurance that fi ts.

TD Insurance Advisors aren’t on commission. They can

help you get home insurance that fi ts your needs. Talk

to one today or go online to get a quote.

TD Insurance home protection is distributed by TD Insurance Direct Agency Inc and is underwritten by TD Home and Auto Insurance Company in Ontario and by Primmum Insurance Company in the rest of Canada. Our Quebec address: 50 Place Crémazie, Montreal (Quebec) H2P 1B6. ® The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Get a quote at tdinsurance.com/fi ts or call 1-877-889-1396

“ This culinary inferno hath left its indelible mark on thy cabinets. And on my soul.”

921941_M5078_1A.indd 1 2/17/15 7:07 PM

TD-Eng-03-2015.indd 1 2015-02-20 4:02 PM

t h e h a r low e . c o m 4 1 6 . 3 6 3 . 1 7 7 1

CONSTRUCTION STARTS THIS SUMMER

NOW 50% SOLD

ARTISTIC LOFTS AT QUEEN & BATHURST FROM $275 ,900

SALES CENTRE + MODEL SUITE 618 RICHMOND ST. W. (AT BATHURST)Monday-Wednesday 12-6pm Thursday 3-8pm Saturday+Sunday 12-5pmKING ST. W.

QUEEN ST. W.

ADELAIDE ST. W.

BATH

URST

ST.

RICHMOND ST. W.

PORT

LAND

ST.

DEVELOPED BY

All renderings are an artist’s impression. All prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

EXCLUSIVE BROKER



The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, recently announced its fourth-quarter and fi scal 2014 results, and they ain’t too shabby. The company and its subsidiaries across

Canada, the U.S. and Mexico reported sales to the tune of $19.2 billion – up 8.3 per cent year-over-year. That buys a lot of home improvement. Homeowners love their castles, and are doing what they can to make them just that – their castle.

With spring around the corner, perhaps a full-on renovation or some simple upgrades are on your mind. The warmer weather, and the urge to refresh and revive after a brutal winter, take over. Couple that with what is gearing up to be another hot real estate season in Toronto, and you can bet that you won’t be the only one on the block to pick up a hammer. Whether you’re buying a new place or selling your old one – and many will be doing both! – a few upgrades can go a long way.

Renos for resale:Before you put your home on the market this spring, get an objective assessment of its appearance. Ask someone who will feel comfortable giving you an honest opinion, such as a real estate agent or a professional home stager.

The right reno can put more dollars back in your pocket. But before you start knocking out walls, ask yourself if the return will we worth the cost, time and inconvenience of a major reno.

Demand should also factor into your decisions. Would you pay extrafor solid gold bathroom faucets? Aim in line with the look, feel and price ofthe area. Remember, neighbourhood often dictates price more so than the home itself.

Short of a massive renovation, a fresh coat of paint, some new hardware and great lighting goes a long way to showing your home at its best without costing an arm and a leg.

Buyers’ upgrades:Just as renovating your home can get you a better return on your sale, a renovation can get you a bigger bang for your buck when you buy. If neighbourhood is the most important factor (and for many it is), then get inat a price you can a� ord, and work on those upgrades later once you’ve built up some equity.

Whether you’re buying an old fi xer-upper or a brand new place, remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and your dream home may not be either. Your fi nancial picture will change, as may your family structure, needs, wants and home-building trends. Taking your time with something as pricey as a home renovation could pay o� in the long run – especially if you’re planning to stay a while.

When you’re ready to reno, hire the right contractor for the job. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association suggests you ask questions fi rst:» What services do you o� er?» Have you done renovations like

ours before?» Can we visit one of your current

projects?» Do you carry workers’

compensation and liability insurance?

» What warranty do you o� er on your work?

» Do you have references?

Call the references and ask about their experience. Was the work completed within the specifi ed time frame and for the agreed-upon price? Are they happy with the work? Do your dream home due diligence – after all, it is your castle.

By Lydia McNutt

Your home is your castle

HOME SWEET HOME

Lydia McNutt is an award-winning writer and editor. Lydia’s loveof architecture, interior design

and the written word have landed her happily at home at

New Condo Guide. Email [email protected],

and follow her on Twitter @LydiasTweets

056 Lydia column-Home Sweet Home-Home improvement_MC_L.indd 16 2/24/15 3:35 PM

† Ask Sales Rep for details. Renderings are an artist’s impression. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

Beacon is a sleek 35-storey refined residence that raises the bar for design

and style in the ever evolving North York City skyline. The lobby echoes

this vocabulary with a modern touch and allows for quiet conversation or

comfortable solitude. Unwind beside the inviting three-sided peninsula

fireplace. Do what moves you. After all, it’s your space. It’s your style.

It’s your Beacon; from the high $200’s. VISIT OUR PRESENTATION CENTRE TODAY

Mel LastmanSquare

North York City CentreW i l l o w d a l eP a r kYork Ravine

Dempsey Park Gibson Park

M i t c h e l lF i e l d P a r k

Sheppard Avenue

Hwy 401

Yonge Stre

et

Beecroft R

d

Empress AvePark Home Ave

Finch Avenuebeacon5200 YONGE STREET

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING PLUSRECEIVE CASH SAVINGS OF UP TO $10,000FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY.†

BEACON PROVIDESCONVENIENT UNDERGROUND

ACCESS TO NORTH YORKCITY CENTRE

SUBWAY STATION

Designed with you in mind.CONSTRUCTION STARTS THIS SUMMER

PRESENTATION CENTRE NOW OPEN 5200 YONGE STREET > SAT & SUN 12-5 MON-THURS 1-6 B E A C O N C O N D O S . C A 4 1 6 . 2 2 6 . 5 2 0 0

Exclusive listing brokerage: In2ition Realty

BEACON.singlepageFEB2015FinalAPP:Layout 1 15-02-20 2:59 PM Page 1



CONDO PROFILE

the North York Centre subway station. It’s a breeze to get downtown to the Eaton Centre without donning a jacket, while also providing an easy commute to Bay Street or a night out at the Air Canada Centre. Close to major highways, traveling by car is more convenient than ever, just hop on the 401 or Don Valley Parkway/404.

Well within reach of those seeking a cosmopolitan lifestyle, this slender tower of 372 residences raises the bar on luxury and style to become the ultimate urban lifestyle in the sky. Luxury finishes and features are the best of the best. Vignettes of a designer kitchen, bath and living area showcase its features: nine-ft. ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows, integrated paneled appliances, stone countertops, soaker tubs – plus spacious balconies and terraces. Suites range from cosy 488-sq.-ft. one-bedrooms to 1,346-sq.-ft. suites with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a den. Prices for smaller suites start from the high $200,000s with occupancy offered in 2018.

Two-bedroom/two-bathroom corner suites at Beacon have been designed for you, whether you are a parent seeking a residence for students, colleagues or siblings entering home ownership by sharing the space, couples looking to start a family, or anyone looking for a home office or other flex space. Priced from $394,800 for a third-floor suite, they accommodate equity building not always possible within Toronto proper.

Functional space, efficient design and natural light are key components of these corner suites that maximize space and embrace windows on two sides – that’s right, two sides! Both bedrooms, living, dining and

BEACON’S LUXURY CORNER SUITES

Shine with light, light and more light(within North York City Centre)

Beacon is a bright light that harkens the promise of livable luxury. Surrounded by the shine of city living and the downtown amenities you’d expect much further south on

Yonge Street, Beacon is the Sorbara Development Group’s answer to downtown living in the heart of North York. The presentation centre showcases all at 5200 Yonge St. City lights are even closer than imagined with an underground walkway that connects to

058-059 CP Sorbara-Beacon_VB_L.indd 46 2/24/15 3:35 PM


Visit 5200 Yonge St. to view vignettes showcasing

the livable luxury of Beacon. beaconcondos.ca

kitchen areas are bathed in natural light. Even the darkest days will never be dreary in these light-filled suites that are also among the most spacious in the collection.

These suites include a master bedroom with ensuite that features a shower, while a second bathroom has a full tub. Share this suite with a friend, colleague or sibling, or enjoy the space and treat it as an office in the sky. At 35 storeys, you really can have an office and a home in the clouds. Shine your light on Sparkle, Titanium and Luminous as the suites to consider.

Beacon’s lavish amenities are wrapped in an atmosphere of Zen and awe. From recreation to relaxation, residents will discover an opulent lounge with a kitchen, bar, dining area and elegant, club-style seating. They have a choice of billiards and gaming lounge, or a movie in the screening lounge. There is an in-house sculpting gym for cardio and weights as well as a yoga studio. Then, relax with a visit to the Asian-inspired spa area with its steam room and treatment room. Enjoy the outdoor terrace or just meditate by the reflecting pool. A barbecue, fire pit and courtyards complement outstanding outdoor living. Two guest suites offer accommodations for visitors who won’t

want to leave. A 24-hour concierge service ensures Beacon offers every convenience.

Located at North York City Centre, Beacon is steps away from restaurants, shops and irresistible retailers that have elevated the night life of Yonge Street. Also close by are Mel Lastman Square, Gibson House Museum, the Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre and the library – plus plenty of parks, greenspace and nearby walking trails. The street-level podium of Beacon will house more than 15,000 sq. ft. of retail.

The Sorbara Group of Companies is family-owned and managed with more than 60 years of experience in building fine homes and neighbourhoods. The company has partnered with Wallman Architects and Rafael+Bigauskas Architects, both specialists in urban design, landscape architect thincdesign, and Union 31 interior design, plus In2ition Realty and The Walsh Group to market Beacon.

058-059 CP Sorbara-Beacon_VB_L.indd 47 2/24/15 3:35 PM


HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

By Kara Kuryllowicz

“ You have to look at what you need, what you want and what you are willing to give up if you can’t have both”

Beyond sticker price: WHAT’S THE REAL BOTTOM LINE?

As much as location affects everything from the size of home to lifestyle and commute times, most Canadian homebuyers’ decision-making is still

driven primarily by sticker price and mortgage payments.A recent study by Pembina Institute and RBC, Location

Matters: Factoring location costs into homebuying

decisions, looks at how location-related factors affect the overall costs of a home through the eyes of four homebuyers, beyond just sticker price. While the homebuyers were in the Greater Toronto Area, the study raises a number of questions and highlights issues that are relevant to Canadian homebuyers from coast to coast.

“The main takeaway is that any homebuyer should figure out the total home-ownership costs and impact on lifestyle when making a home purchase,” says Erica Nielsen, vice-president of home equity financing at RBC. “It comes down to personal preferences and what you are willing to trade off – perhaps it’s living a bit closer to the city and giving up one car, or living in a neighbourhood with easy transit. Widening your criteria in your home search could yield savings, and sometimes those savings aren’t immediately obvious.”

Sticker price versus the bottom lineSince home-buying math is a complex equation, buyers must also consider costs beyond sticker price, like their monthly home maintenance and transportation expenses, many of which are tied to location and type of home: transportation (car versus public transit), property taxes, utilities, insurance, home repairs or improvements, furniture and decor.

“We tend to focus on the sticker price first, because we see it as a lump sum, then the weekly, biweekly or monthly mortgage payments which are sizeable, but location can also have a major impact on transportation costs – what will it cost to drive everywhere?” says Markus Moos, assistant professor at the School of Planning, University of Waterloo in Ontario. “In smaller towns and rural areas, the housing costs less, but homebuyers need to consider the additional costs – if that location will require bigger vehicles and/or a vehicle for every adult who drives.”

At first glance, the larger home with the extra bedrooms and big backyard may appear worth the four-hour round-trip commute. However, Moos also suggests you carefully assess both the financial and less tangible costs, such as impact on mental and physical health, work-life balance and relationships – monthly, annually and long term.

“The total cost can vary by adjusting the location and transportation costs,” says Nielsen. “It’s important to evaluate all of the variables to make sure the total cost fits into your budget. Often, adjusting needs and wants could save you money in the long run.”

You may be pre-approved and able to carry the mortgage on a $600,000 home, but also consider the lifestyle you want. Can you carry the home and still afford the annual vacations, the kids’ hockey program, and date night with your spouse? You also have to ask the tough questions: what if you lose your job or your partner – how are you protected?

“You have to be honest and budget for that,” says Nielsen. “Buying a home is personal and you have to look at what you need, what you want and what you are willing to give up if you can’t have both.”

060 Homebuyers Help-Beyond Sticker Price-Kara Kuryllowicz_VB_L.indd 46 2/24/15 3:35 PM

An intimate, new building at 223 St. Clair West in Forest Hill. Unique terraced design. Transit that keeps you connected. Modern amenities to keep you entertained.

INTO OUR PREVIEW OPENING.

VISIT THE SALES OFFICE NOW!90 EGLINTON AVENUE EASTFOREST HILL LIVING FROM THE LOW $300’s | ZIGGCONDO.CA • 416.545.0223

Get Social with us:

VISIT US ONLINE TO

VIEW FLOOR PLANS

*Limited time offer. See Sales Representative for more details. Marketed by International Home Marketing Group. Prices and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Renderings are artist’s concept only. E. & O.E. Brokers protected.

D O N ’ T M I S S O U R P R E V I E W I N C E N T I V E S *

MADI-ZIG-A-AD-CONDOGUIDE-JAN22-1.indd 1 15-01-26 9:10 AM



By Yanic Simard Photos by Brandon Barre

DESIGNER ADVICE

A new colour story

When looking to add a little colour to your condo, you may feel like you have surprisingly

few options. You don’t want to dress the walls in an overwhelming shade (impossible to paint over!) and all that’s left is pillows and posters? Well, in fact, there are many ways to add a touch of colour without going all in, or going totally without. Read on for some safe but effective options for broadening your colour palette in ways you can live with, but might not have even dreamed of!

NavyLooking to add a little colour and a lot of sophistication? The rich depths of navy are a perfect accent to nearly any space: it reads as a neutral despite having an obvious colour undertone, allowing it to act as the breakout hue in a conservative palette or as a background to brighter shades.

In other words, it can hold its own, or make other colours sing – especially the warm tones in rich tan leathers, golden metallics, and earthy woods. » Feeling blue? Try navy on:CABINETS: I was originally set on having my cabinets sprayed a more strict neutral when I updated my kitchen, but I’m so glad I went for Benjamin Moore’s Gentlemen’s Gray (#2062-20) instead. My brass accents and stainless appliances look equally sharp against this timeless choice.UPHOLSTERY: Because navy is so associated with classic nautical style (not to mention the eternal ocean) it can never go out of fashion, making it a smart choice for upholstered items you want to outlast trends. Plus, you can always switch out accent pillows for a new vibe.LEATHER: Icy blue-gray leather provides an unexpected but still subdued twist on pieces like benches, ottomans, or bar stools, for an excellent contrast to espresso woods and taupe fabrics.

BrassAlthough gold can easily quench your metallic cravings, brass is the must-have metal for the moment and the

continued on pg. 64

062_064_066 Yanic Simard-A new colour story_VB_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:35 PM

15-0146_TCOEC_CONDOGUIDE_FP_FEB28_FINAL_OL.pdf 1 2/20/15 4:03 PM



long term. It’s had a bad wrap for a decade or so, but it’s back and it's not going away any time soon.

Whether you’re going gilded all over or just dabbling in a few small doses, brass adds contrast, shine and a human touch, without feeling like “colour.”

» Feeling brassy? Try it for:HARDWARE: Switching out plain cabinet handles is an easy way to refresh a dull kitchen space, and can also seriously upgrade simple big box store furnishings.LIGHTING: Plug-in sconces are a brilliant way to add lighting where major electrical work is unrealistic. Exposed wiring may be an eyesore, but many modern fixtures make the cord and a beautiful channel part of the accent, for a perfect transitional appeal.TABLETOP: Rather than painting your walls a radical red, look to accents like brass candlesticks, serving dishes and cutlery to warm up your table and spark some dinner conversation. GreenIf you want your condo in the clouds to feel a little more grounded, inviting green shades are a natural choice. From green greys to shining emeralds, leafy colours are another near-neutral option for those who want add a touch of life without going totally wild.

Mother Nature has already trained our eyes to accept greens paired with virtually every other hue and shade, so feel free to fall in love with this no-fail option.

» Feeling green? Try it on:WALLS: For a demure tone with a hint of heritage appeal, try Antique Jade #465 or Garden Oasis #699. For a small space like a powder room (or to accent a door or vanity), try the rugged masculinity of Jack Pine #692. For minty freshness, try Greenwich Village #445 or Gray Cashmere #2138-60, with white trim for crisp perfection.PLANT LIFE: What better way to add some green than with a little... well, greenery? Large, leafy plants add an organic element that can’t be matched, softening the edges of the room and infusing subtle colour without painting a thing.

continued on pg. 66

DESIGNER ADVICE continued


CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES IN NORTH YORK

I N T R O D U C I N G

NOWPREVIEWING

5959YONGE.COM | 416-222-5959

STARTING FROM

$288,900

Rendering is artist’s concept. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E.

GHOD-595-A-AD-CONDOGUIDE-JAN9-1.indd 1 15-01-09 12:17 PM


Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal

designer of award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group

(tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline. Check

out Yanic’s accessory line, Yanic Simard Selected, by visiting

online at ysselected.com

Feeling just a little more daring? Here are three ways to add a bigger colour punch without breaking a sweat.

POSITIVE PINK: While a bright fuchsia shade might make you think “baby’s room,” a barely there pink for a living or dining area wall appears almost neutral, but infuses a flattering warmth to the ambient light that energizes the entire atmosphere. Try Benjamin Moore’s 2102-70 First Light.GLEAMING GLASS: Tinted, transparent glass makes an excellent design chameleon, visually blending into

If you want your condo in the clouds to feel a little more grounded, inviting green shades are a natural choice. From green greys to shining emeralds, leafy colours are another near-neutral option for those who want add a touch of life without going totally wild.

the background so as to add rich colour that automatically adjusts to the space. Consider it for clustered vases, or multicoloured pendant lights, to broaden your palette.PRIMARY POWER: A popular palette in Europe, colour-blocking primary shades of red, yellow and blue creates an artistic, sophisticated atmosphere. Blend deep dominating navy upholstery with mid-tone red (Persian rugs or pillows) and pops of pure yellow (bright blossoms) to get it right every time.

DESIGNER ADVICE continued


Receiveup to $10,000Cash Back†

Bat

hurs

t

Arl

ingt

on

ST. CLAIR AVE W

Chr

istie

HEN

DR

ICK

Win

ona

N

SITE

SALESCENTRE

P

N E W R E L E A S E

TwoBedroomFloorplansVisit us this weekend!

LIVE ON ST. CLAIR AVE WESTFROM THE MID $200’S

SALES CENTRE 784 St. Clair Ave West • S+S 12-5 pm M+T 12-6 pm Wed 1-7 pm • THENESTCONDOS.COM 416.223.0003

BROKERS PROTECTED. † This offer is not retroactive. Ask Sales Rep for more details.Rendering is an artist’s impression. Sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

LIFE. LIVED BETTER.

OFFER VALID FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY.

NOW UNDERCONSTRUCTION

SEE CAMERA FEED FROM THE SITE!THENESTCONDOS.COM

thenest.feb2015NEWcreative:Layout 1 15-02-20 3:18 PM Page 1


IN THE NEWS

Chilly conditions as January housing sales slip

January was a chilly month in Canada, not just due to the frigid temperatures and wicked weather. The latest figures from the Canadian Real Estate

Association (CREA) show national real estate sales slipped last month, down due to the drag in activity in the Prairies.

Real estate sales slipThe number of MLS home sales fell 3.1 per cent in January 2015 compared to December 2014.

“As expected, consumer confidence in the Prairies has declined and moved a number of potential homebuyers to the sidelines as a result,” says Beth Crosbie, CREA president. “By contrast, housing market trends in the Maritimes are continuing to improve, which underscores the fact that all real estate is local.”

The drop in sales was seen in about 60 per cent of all local housing markets.

“Comparing sales activity for January this year to sales one year earlier, there was a fairly even split between the number of markets where sales were up versus the number of markets where sales were down,” says Gregory Klump, CREA’s chief economist. “The decline in national sales largely reflects weakened activity in Calgary and Edmonton. If these two markets are removed from national totals, combined sales activity remained 1.9 per cent above year-ago levels.”

New listings, inventory upWhile sales fell, new listings rose 0.7 per cent from December 2014, led by Edmonton and Greater Toronto. By contrast, Greater Vancouver, Calgary and Regina posted the largest monthly declines in new listings.

The national sales-to-new-listings ratio was 49.7 per cent in January – the first time it fell below 50 per cent since December 2012 – marking a return to a balanced housing market.

Another factor indicating a balanced market was the amount of housing inventory, which reached 6.5 months – the highest reading since April 2013.

Prices continue to climbThe actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average price for homes sold in January 2015 was $401,143 – up 3.1 per cent year-over-year. This average, however, is skewed by Greater Vancouver and Greater Toronto, which are among Canada’s most active and expensive housing markets. Taking these two markets out of the equation, the average price is a relatively more modest $312,280, which represents a year-over-year decline of 0.3 per cent.

Two-storey single-family homes continued to post the biggest year-over-year price gains (+6.57 per cent), followed by townhomes (+5 per cent) and one-storey single-family homes (+4.61 per cent). Price growth remained comparatively more modest for apartment units, at 3.11 per cent. Greater Vancouver (+5.53 per cent), Greater Toronto (+7.47 per cent) and Calgary (+7.76 per cent) continued to post the biggest year-over-year increases, though that rate is slowing in Calgary.

In other markets from west to east, prices were up on a year-over-year basis in the Fraser Valley, Victoria and Vancouver Island, while remaining stable in Saskatoon, Ottawa and Greater Montreal. By contrast, prices declined on a year-over-year basis in Regina and Greater Moncton.

068 News-CREA January Sales Slip_MC_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:35 PM

THE VISIONA fast-forward residential

community where everything – nature, dog walks, early morningswims, late night socials and that

off-to-work latte has its place.

THE FEEDBACKKudos...Awards...Sales... Appreciation! Everything

Concert Properties received for bringing our unique

vision to life!

Rendering is artist’s concept. Prices, availability, design and specifications subject to change without notice. E.&O.E. February 2015

The KIPHAS STRUCK

GOLD

DUNDAS ST. W.

THE QUEENSWAY

KIPKIPDISTRICT

THE

KIPL

ING

AVE.

Future home of The Kip District. 5365 Dundas St. W.

Proud Recipients of 3 Gold Awards at the NAHBs! GOLD – Our fast-forward design for a Master Planned Community.GOLD – Our ultra-cool Presentation Centre.GOLD – Our audaciously arty Marketing Brochure.

Visit our award-winning Presentation Centre today!5143 Dundas St. W.TheKipDistrict.com

Get your copy now!416.626.4889

Fall issue available.

luxury homes and condos to life

created exclusively to showcase luxury homes and condo developments, Luxury Living is the first premium magazine of its kind.

discerning shoppers will enjoy browsing sophisticated design and editorial, and most importantly, the quality selection of premium,high rise and low rise developments in the GTA.

FALL 2014

TOP DESTINATION:

NEW YORK CITYQ&A WITH WORLD-FAMOUS

DESIGNER KELLY HOPPENTHE LUXURY MARKET’S

CONTINUED EXPANSION

LuxuryLivingGTA.com

THE GTA’S most COVETED ADDRESSES

Who, what & where – we tell all!

Village Gate, an Angus Glen Community by Kylemore Communities

LuxuryCover-09-27-14.indd 1

14-09-18 7:38 PM

newhomeguide.ca

Brokers protected. Prices, sizes and specifi cations subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

Keep updated by following us:

PURE PASSION. PURE PLAZA. ONE OF TORONTO’S TOP CONDOMINIUM BUILDERS WITH OVER 3,200 SALES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS.

NOW OPEN

5%On signingIn 180 daysIn 270 daysOn occupancy

1 Bedroom + Den from $369,000

2 Bedrooms from $425,000

PLAZA COMMUNITIES:

MOVE IN NOWKing West - Building Now Registered:65, 75, 85 East Liberty St., TorontoSales Office Located at 125 Western Battery Rd. 647.341.1731

The Tower - Building Now Registered:125 Western Battery Rd., TorontoSales Office Located at 125 Western Battery Rd. 647.341.1731

York Harbour Club35 Bastion Street & 38 Grand Magazine Street, Toronto Sales Office Located at 24 Grand Magazine Street 416.214.4517

Ivory on Adelaide400 Adelaide St. East, TorontoSales Office Located at 125 Western Battery Rd. 647.341.1731

Edge 2-6 Lisgar Street, TorontoSales Office Located at 1151 Queen Street West 416.516.5848

NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTIONEPIC - Occupancy Date January 2015:48 Abell Street, Toronto Sales Office Located at 1151 Queen Street West 416.516.5848

Musée - Occupancy Date July 2016:Pre-construction Pricing 525 Adelaide Street West, TorontoSales Office Located at 50 Wellesley St. East 416.862.0888

NOW OPEN50 at Wellesley Station - Occupancy Date June 2017:50 Wellesley St. East, Toronto Sales Office Located at 50 Wellesley St. East 416.862.0888

1 Yorkville - Occupancy Date January 2018:1 Yorkville Ave., Toronto Sales Office Located at 162 Cumberland St. 416.519.2911

COMING SOONThe Met at Vaughan Metropolitan CentreVaughan across from the NEW TTC Subway Station

170 Spadina at QueenToronto

Theatre DistrictToronto

Presentation Centre Hours: Mon–Thurs: 12pm–6pmFri: ClosedWeekends & Holidays: 11am–5pm


IN THE NEWS

Karl Lagerfeld puts style stamp on Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos

Talk about making a lasting first impression – in more ways than one! Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld will design the entrance lobbies at Art Shoppe Lofts +

Condos, a new mixed-use development coming to Yonge and Eglinton, developed by CD Capital Developments and Freed Developments. This marks Lagerfeld’s first foray into Canada’s residential real estate realm.

Working with the developers, architecture studio architectsAlliance and interior design firm Cecconi Simone, Lagerfeld will be outfitting two residential lobby spaces with his hand-picked features, finishes and furnishings, his signature style and exceptional eye for detail.

“What I really like is what I’ve never done before,” Lagerfeld said in a press release. “I am always looking for opportunities to expand my range of creative expression, and am excited by the opportunity to design this in Toronto, Canada as part of the Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos. I’m excited to be part of the CD Capital and Freed approach to the ‘Art of Change’.”

The developers are equally excited about the alliance: “We are especially honored to collaborate with Karl Lagerfeld – one of the world’s most celebrated and prolific designers – to execute the ‘Lobbies by Karl Lagerfeld’,” says Jordan Dermer, managing partner of CD Capital Developments. “My partner Todd Cowan and I approached the Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos with the goal to develop an iconic architectural landmark destination in the heart of Toronto. With the involvement of Karl Lagerfeld we are doing just that. A true pioneer of design, his mastery of fashion, photography and interior design are unparalleled. Combining property with possibility; it is this talent that will give the building a timeless identity and bring the ‘Lobbies by Karl Lagerfeld’ to life.”

Adds Peter Freed of Freed Developments: “We have always sought to find ways to partner in our developments with some of the great design minds of our generation, and share their style. We look forward to sharing Karl Lagerfeld’s distinctively ultra-modern, highly structured style for the Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos and believe that his premier Canadian condominium design will create spaces that will be valued by our residents, treasured by our city, and appreciated by the world.”

The Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos will be located at 2131 Yonge St., in the vibrant Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood. It will feature a 28-storey tower on the north side of the property stepping down to a 12-storey

midrise building of lofts to the south. Suite options in the development will range from studios to one- and two-bedroom designs.

For more information, visit artshoppecondos.com.

Photo by Karl Lagerfeld

072 News Freed-Art Shoppe Condos w Karl Lagerfeld_VB_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:35 PM

Every once in a while, something comes along that makes you

rethink all your expectations. Welcome to the Art Shoppe* lofts and

condos, the fl agship of Yonge and Eglinton. This changes everything.

Register at ArtShoppeCondos.com*Registered trademark of Art Shoppe Limited. 2131 Yonge Developments GP Limited is an authorized licensee of such trademark.Exclusive listing: Private Service Realty Limited, Brokerage. Brokers protected. Prices and specifi cations are subject to change, E. and O.E.

Register NowLofts + Condos on Yonge at Eglinton from the $200s

Be part of the transformation

the art of living

ARTS 38352 Condo Guide.indd 1 15-02-10 10:40 AM



With the looming launch of Toronto’s highly anticipated new condominium project in early spring, the development team behind the

Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos built up some hype by building LEGO.

Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos will be built on the site of the former Art Shoppe store at Yonge and Eglinton, a well-known site for modern furnishings. Given this legacy, and the developers’ appreciation for contemporary design, Freed Developments and CD Capital Developments commissioned a team of LEGO brick artists, from Cube Works Studio, to create a unique, large-format sculpture,

IN THE NEWS

Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos builds buzz with LEGOs

utilizing more than 20,000 pieces of the popular children’s building set.

The 7.5-by-14-ft. sculptural installation featured a large-format representation of the condominium’s iconic and colourful logo, erected and displayed within one of the Art Shoppe presentation centre’s large show windows (located along Yonge Street).

The construction of the LEGO sculpture required approximately 50 hours of work, by a team of two LEGO artisans.

The Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos will be located at 2131 Yonge St., in Toronto. It will feature a 28-storey tower on the north side of the property stepping down to a 12-storey midrise building of lofts to the south. Suite options in the development will range from studios to one- and two-bedroom designs.

For more information about the Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos, visit artshoppecondos.com

074 News-Art Shoppe Loft + Condo LEGO installation_MC_L.indd 18 2/24/15 11:33 AM

on the subway

onthedanforth

2

53

9

onthedanforth

register today

onthedanforthcondo.com

Get on it! Grab the subway. Stroll the Danforth. Step out to hip restaurants, shops and bars. Stretch out with 9’ ceilings, big balconies with great views. Chill out with two large terraces, fitness room, party

room and private dining room. Even a pet spa and bike storage. Love. Lounge. Live. On the Danforth.

arriving soon$200’sfrom

the midCONDOSDevelopments

Brokers Protected. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.


By Chuck Resnick

MAKE YOUR MOVE

Chuck Resnick is vice-president of marketing and operations,

Two Men and a Truck Canada. twomenandatruck.ca

5 common packing mistakes to avoid

More than four million people moved residences in Canada last year, many of whom did the packing themselves. For some, it works out fine; others have problems resulting from a lack of foresight,

poorly packed boxes and inexperience in loading moving trucks.

Here are a few tips to help you avoid finding damaged items at your destination:

1. Consider purchasing boxes from your mover. The most common packing mistake we see are people getting free boxes at the grocery or liquor store and then putting too much weight in them. For example, using a large box to pack books and magazines may make it too heavy to lift, and the box might break during the move due to the weight.

Use this rule of thumb: The heavier the item, the smaller the box. Be choosy about your boxes; free boxes from a grocery store that have been used to ship produce could contain insect larvae that may transfer to your belongings.

2. Be realistic about the number of boxes you need. Depending on how long you have lived in your current location, you will most likely underestimate your boxes requirement. Often, we hear of renters who think 40 or 50 boxes will be enough, and then realize they need upwards of 80, two days before moving day.

3. Start packing early and be completely packed when the movers arrive. Sometimes we arrive at a customer’s home and they’re not packed. There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to move customers’ belongings while they are attempting to shove items into boxes and we get in each others’ way.

This also interferes with the optimal loading of the moving truck. We have a loading system where the first things we place in the truck are light items such as chairs, lamp shades, cushions, etc; we place these items in the ‘attic’ (the area over the cab) of the truck. We can get lots of light items up there and they stay secure.

Next, we create a ‘box wall’ stacked to the ceiling to hold the items in the attic in place. We then stand plastic wrapped mattresses against the box wall and secure everything with tie-off straps to keep belongings from getting jostled during the move. If you’re not completely packed and ready on moving day, we can’t create that box wall early on, and this decreases the capacity of the items that can be moved at one time. It also eats up precious time, and therefore, money!

4. Think ahead. Begin packing items you don’t use daily. As you pack your boxes move them to the front of your home and stack them along a wall near

the front door. Having them by the door, organized and ready to go, instead of having movers go back and forth to each room can shave 10 to 20 seconds off the time for each box. Saving 20 seconds per box can save lots of time and money.

5. Consider having your moving company pack for you. We are skilled, have more experience and have standard-size small, medium and large boxes that are designed to fit into our trucks to create a perfect box wall for optimum efficiency and safety.

When it comes to moving, a little forethought goes a long way. Because your belongings mean a lot to you, take extra care when packing so that they arrive at your destination safely.

076 Chuck Resnick-packing mistakes-CONDO_VB_L.indd 18 2/24/15 11:33 AM


42%got pre-approval

23%used mobile devices to

access mortgage information

Compared to 14% for other mortgage

consumers

had concerns or uncertainty about buying a home, such as unforeseen costs, paying too much or finding the right home

incurred unexpected expenses during the homebuying process, such as adjustments, lawyers fees and land transfer tax

HOMEBUYING PROCESSTwo-thirds are younger than 35 Æ

FIRST-TIME BUYERSBy the numbers

USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Up from 77%

last year

84% research

mortgages online

Down from 61%

last year

55%visit lender websites

Up from 31%

last year

33%visit broker websites

Up from 79%

last year

80%use an online

mortgage calculator

40% used social

media to gather information

about mortgages

Up from 28% last year

60% 40%

HOW YOU’RE GETTING A MORTGAGE

By Wayne Karl

HOT TOPIC

078-079 Hot Topic 2015 First-Time Buyer Primer_VB_L.indd 15 2/24/15 11:33 AM


+

65%have household incomes of $90,000 or less

20%have household incomes of less than $45,000

23%were born

outside Canada

Higher than other mortgage

consumers

67%of repeat buyers

54% arranged their

mortgage through their

primary fi nancial institution

VS.

VS. VS. VS.

40%of repeat buyers

48%arranged

their mortgage with a broker

VS.

70% were satisfi ed

with their broker

80%were satisfi ed

with their lender

VS.

of fi rst-time buyers born outside Canada are more likely to have more than four people living in their home, versus 15% for those born in Canada

34%82%have post-secondary education

WHO YOU ARE

THE LENDER EXPERIENCE HOMEBUYER ATTITUDE

WHAT YOU’RE BUYING

Almost half are between 25 and 34 Æ

Two-thirds are younger than 35 Æ

SOU

RC

E: C

AN

AD

A M

OR

TGA

GE

AN

D H

OU

SIN

G C

OR

P., O

THER

SO

UR

CES

78%of all homes

purchased by fi rst-time buyers in the GTA were priced below $500,000

(through fi rst half of 2014)

37% had a good

understanding of mortgage options

59%for repeat buyers

33%feel they got the best

mortgage deal to meet their needs


28%feel the mortgage process was easy

and straightforward


078-079 Hot Topic 2015 First-Time Buyer Primer_VB_L.indd 16 2/24/15 11:33 AM

THE GUIDE TO BUYING AND MANAGING YOUR FIRST HOME416.626.4889

1 YOUR FIRST HOME WINTER 2015

THE GUIDE TO BUYING AND MANAGING YOUR FIRST HOME

S P E C I A L E D I T I O N

HOME&CONDO

WINTER/SPRING 2015 FREE

+Expert tips to

DECORATE YOUR FIRST HOME

Trends in lowrise & highrise homesYour guide on where and what to buy

WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING YOUR FIRST MORTGAGE

YFH 02-07-15_master.indd 1 15-02-03 7:10 PM



IN THIS SECTION Maps and listings for new condo communities in the 416 region Builder news and the latest in condos in the 416


Your complete source for condos, lofts and townhomes in the GTA

GTA EditionFeb 28 - Mar 14, 2015

081 CG Tor Sec_VB_L.indd 81 2/24/15 11:33 AM


BLUE DIAMOND AT IMPERIAL PLAZA By Camrost FelcorpBrilliant living and forever views at the aptly named new condo coming soon to Avenueand St. Clair. Register now.Web: BlueDiamondCondos.ca/cg

CITYLIGHTS ON BROADWAYBy Pemberton GroupNew condos at Yonge and Eglinton arecoming soon. Register now.Web: CityLightsCondos.ca

TEAHOUSEBy Lanterra DevelopmentsLaunching Phase 2 in March. East meets West in this new Asian-inspired condominium located at 501 Yonge St. Register now.Web: TeaHouseCondos.com

MINTO YORKVILLE PARKBy Minto A highly anticipated condominium is comingsoon to Toronto’s high-end Yorkville neighbourhood. Register now.Web: MintoYorkvillePark.com

previews & registrations


new releases & grand openings

AVANI 2By TridelThis newest addition to the Metrogate landscape in now open at Kennedy andHwy. 401. Visit the presentation centre today. Web: Tridel.com

THE SOUTHWOOD By StreetcarNow open in the Upper Beach, The Southwood is the place to be for the modern family. Visit the presentation centre at 663 Kingston Rd.Web: TheSouthwood.com

GIBSON SQUAREBy MenkesNew release of podium suites in North York City Centre, at Yonge and Park Home.Web: Menkes.com

E CONDOSBy BazisFinal release of terraced units in the vibrant Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood. Visit the presentation centre today. Web: ECondos.ca

RIVA DEL LAGO By Monarch Riva del Lago is now open on the Etobicoke Humber Bay waterfront. Register now.Web: MonarchGroup.net

PACEBy Great GulfThe final release of suites at Pace is now underway. Get all the details on this intensely urban and decidedly modern project. Web: PaceCondos.com

RIVERCITY 3By Urban CapitalPresentation centre and model suite now open at Urban Capital’s new condominium coming to the revised West Don Lands.Web: RiverCityToronto.com

BEACONBy Sorbara GroupSleek 35-storey tower coming to the North York skyline. Presentation gallery now open.Web: BeaconCondos.ca

RESIDENCES OF 488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE By Amexon Development Corp. Presentation gallery is now open, showcasing this elegant 55-storey glass and steel tower on University Avenue. Web: 488University.com

50 AT WELLESLEY STATION By PlazaNow open at Yonge-Wellesley, this condo ushers in a new way of city living.Web: PurePlaza.com

CONDO WATCH

THE BARTHOLOMEWBy The Daniels Corp.Condominiums and traditional towns coming soon to Downtown East. Register today.Web: DanielsBartholomew.com

ON THE DANFORTHBy Diam DevelopmentsRegister now to love, lounge and live onthe Danforth, steps to restaurants, shops,bars and the subway.Web: OnTheDanforthCondo.com

ART SHOPPE CONDOS + LOFTSBy Freed & CD Capital DevelopmentsExperience the art of living at Yonge and Eglinton. Register now.Web: ArtShoppeCondos.com

EAST FIFTY FIVEBy Lamb Dev. Corp. & Hyde Park HomesSpectacular modern residences comingsoon to the lower east side. Register nowto stay informed. Web: East55condos.ca

MINTO WEST SIDEBy MintoPreview opening coming soon at Minto’snew condominium, coming soon to Bathurst and Front Street. Register now. Web: MintoWestSide.com

DESIGN HAUS By Shiu PongDesign Haus is exceptionally designed and steps to everything Toronto has to offer. Register now.Web: MyDesignHaus.ca

THE RAVINEBy Urban Capital & ALIT DevelopmentsCity and nature come together at The Ravine. Register now.Web: TheRavine.ca

VIVID CONDOMINIUMSBy Pemberton GroupVivid Condominiums at Bloor and Islington is the grand finale of a brilliant master-planned community. Register now.Web: VividCondos.com

5959 YONGE ST CONDOSBy Ghods Builders Inc.New North York condominium residencesare taking luxury and lifestyle to new heights. Now previewing.Web: 5959Yonge.com

TEA GARDEN CONDOMINIUMS By Phantom DevelopmentsIntimate boutique address coming to the prestigious Bayview Village area. Register now.Web: TeaGardenCondos.com

Builders: If you would like toinclude your preview registration,new release or site opening in thisfeature, just email the details [email protected]

416

082 Condo Watch-416_L.indd 92 2/24/15 3:36 PM

Brokers Protected. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Illustration is artist concept. E .&O.E.

TEA.TIME.BOUTIQUE CONDO LIVING AT BAYVIEW VILLAGE FROM THE MID 200’S

Welcome to Tea Garden Condominiums, located in the prestigious Bayview Village neighbourhood. An intimate boutique address graced with contemporary architecture and luxurious amenities. An urban oasis just steps to Bayview village, subway and parks!

REGISTER NOW AT TEAGARDENCONDOS.COM

TEAG 38728 Condo Guide Ad_Final.indd 1 2/20/15 9:33 AM


Flower Field Meadow Duvet Set. $200.

DESIGNER Q&A

In full bloom

It was love at fi rst sight when we saw the stunning fl oral textiles from Bluebellgray. Sara Duck chats with the designer behind

the brand, Fi Douglas.

Where does the name come from?FD u I love bluebells, seeing them carpeting a wood in the springtime is one of my favourite experiences and something I look forward to every year. I knew I wanted to use a fl ower in the name and bluebell felt right. The ‘gray’ part is reference to the fact I often print on natural linen cloth that has a gray colour. I liked the fact the name gives a sense of the aesthetic of the brand.

What inspires your designs?FD u Inspiration is everywhere you look – from a walk in the park, seeing a great movie, reading a book or even a tree in your garden. For me inspiration is about taking the time to look and appreciate what a beautiful world we live in.

What do you love most about being a designer?FD u Being able to share something which can bring a little happiness into someone’s home or life. At the end of the day it’s the most wonderful job in the world to be able to paint something from the heart and for other people to enjoy that too.

What has been your most popular design?FD u The Abstract pieces have been very popular – I think they off ered something new and sit so well with the fl orals. But Taransay is a close second and will always have a special place in my heart – it really sums

Sara Duck chats with the designer behind

I love bluebells, seeing them carpeting

Accent Chair. $1,699.

084-085 Q&A-Bluebellgrey_VB_L.indd 18 2/24/15 3:36 PM


up the Bluebellgray style. I adore large, oversized florals and using a rainbow of colours – it may not be traditional or expected, but it really comes from the heart.

If you could design a custom piece for anyone, who would it be and why?FD u I’d love to design something for the Duchess of Cambridge. She seems quite traditional so I’d love to do something for her with a modern take on traditional florals.

Which online shops do you love to peruse?FD u Anthropologie and Liberty are definitely favourites, and Jonathan Adler always has great design pieces to covet. I do have a little boy, Archie, and another baby on the way, so a lot of my online shopping time is dedicated to them. This Modern Life and Molly Meg are nursery favourites right now – full of beautifully crafted unique pieces with lots of natural materials.

If money was no object, which decor store would you love to have a shopping spree in?FD u Earlier this year we took a trip to New York City and I could definitely have spent a small fortune in ABC Home. The rugs and design pieces were just incredible and the store was so beautiful. We lost a lot of time wandering around there in a colourful cloud!

What are your plans for Bluebellgray this year?FD u There is so much going on right now so it’s a very exciting time. Spring 2015 will see the biggest collection launch to date for Bluebellgray, so we are full steam ahead right now finalising designs and planning photoshoots. There are of course signature Bluebellgray florals in there, and also some very exciting new designs which will offer our customer something a little bit different and maybe something they are not expecting.

Glenda Cushion. $85.

Inspiration is everywhere you look – from a walk in the park, seeing a great

movie, reading a book or even a tree in your garden. For me inspiration is about taking the time to look and appreciate what a beautiful

world we live in.

For more information visit bluebellgray.com

084-085 Q&A-Bluebellgrey_VB_L.indd 19 2/24/15 3:36 PM

*Pri

ces

and

avai

labi

lity

subj

ect t

o ch

ange

or b

e w

ithd

raw

n w

itho

ut n

otic

e an

d do

not

incl

ude

taxe

s. E

&O

.E.

#ARAGONFORWARD Aragon Properties Ltd.

Enigma on the Park is now over 50% sold. Construction has started, and the Presentation Centre will be moving to Bloor Street by Spring 2015. Enigma represents more than a subtle shift in urban planning and architectural design practices. It’s a revolution that begins with these 86 parkside loft style condos and townhomes located in the

heart of the connected Bloordale neighbourhood. With direct access to the Go Train, expressway and metro lines, the opportunity to be a part of the best in urban design won’t last long—homes range from studio suites at $233,900 to penthouses starting at $361,900. Register today at aragon.ca/enigmalofts. Call or visit: 138 St. Helen’s Ave, 416.516.1551.

ENIGMA ON THE PARK

Bloor St W

College St

Dundas St W

St. Helens AveLansdow

ne Ave

Dufferin St

N

PresentationCentre

YOU DON’T LIVE IN A BOX. THAT’S WHY WE’RE THINKING OUTSIDE OF IT.

DESIGNFORWARDARAGON.CA

MOVEFORWARDARAGON.CA

THINKFORWARDARAGON.CA

LIVEFORWARDARAGON.CA

™

™

™

™

50% SOLD



CONDO PROFILE

For more information on Perspective Condominiums, and to take advantage of today’s prices and the “Live Free for One Year” promotional incentive, visit online at perspectivecondos.com or call 416.242.3500. The presentation centre is located at 25 Fontenay Court, and is open Monday through Thursday from noon to

6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

FREEDOM ONELive Free for One Year at Perspective Condominiums

Imagine the freedom of no mortgage, no taxes or condo fees for one entire year. That’s the special and unique promotional incentive now being offered by

developer Pianosi Development Corp. to purchasers at its new Perspective Condominiums, now under construction at Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue in Etobicoke.

Pianosi will supply the purchaser with a credit on closing that covers 12 months of mortgage, all condo fees and all taxes, giving any purchaser an incredible leg up in personal finances for a year. The “Live Free for One Year” promotional incentive should be especially attractive to those looking to purchase their first home and enter the real estate market.

Perspective Condominiums, now well into construction and with occupancies slated to begin later in 2015, features 12-storey and 19-storey towers in one of Toronto’s most delightful neighbourhoods of central Etobicoke. The location is much admired, as it is nearby James Gardens Park and close to the mature natural beauty of the Humber River Valley, with miles of trails and many meandering walkways. Perspective is a quick commute to downtown, and minutes to major east/west and north/south highways, as well as Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Pianosi’s research shows that close to 80 per cent of purchasers will be coming from approximately five kilometres away, choosing to stay in the neighbourhood because of its many advantages such as shopping, local transit and the abundance of natural beauty.

Aside from the outstanding financial value of the “Live Free for One Year” promotional incentive, Perspective Condominiums is proving very popular with purchasers because of its larger-sized suites and the fact that each unit includes a balcony which becomes an extension of the residents’ personal space. Average ceiling heights are nine ft. and each suite features high-end features and finishes with generous natural light. Sixty per cent of the suites are two-bedroom and feature unique touches such as laundry tubs and side-by-side washer/dryers. The development also displays extensive green landscaping and features a full package of social and engaging amenities.

Perspective Condominiums is affordable, luxury living with suites that are currently priced from just $299,900, including parking and a storage locker.

088 CP-Pianosi-Perspective Condos_VB_L.indd 46 2/24/15 11:33 AM

one BeDRooM + Den

$299900

TWo BeDRooM + Den

$499900

Perspective Condominiums290 Scarlett Rd.Etobicoke, ON

t : 416 242 3500f : 416 242 7924e : [email protected] : perspective4free.com

LAWRENCE AVE. W.

EGLINTON AVE. W.

DUNDAS ST. W.

RO

YAL Y

OR

K R

D.

JAN

E ST.

WESTON RD.

SCA

RLETT R

D.

ST. CLAIR AVE. W.

Offer Ends March 31st.Visit our sales centre today for more details!

Mon - Thurs : 1pm - 7pmFri : ClosedSat - Sun : 12pm - 5pm I n 2 I T I o n

ZERO MORTGAGE.ZERO CONDO FEES.ZERO TAXES.100% AMAZING LIFE.

For one year only. Based on one year estimate of total monthly condo fees, total monthly property tax and total monthly mortgage interest at 2.6% of an 80% mortgage. Live Free promotion commences upon occupancy. Purchaser responsible for hydro, closing costs, moving costs, other related purchase costs and personal monthly expenses. Exclusive listing Brokerage: In2ition Realty. Brokers Protected. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. This offer is not to be combined with any other offers. For qualified purchasers only. Limited time offer until March 31, 2015, that may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please see a sales representative for details.

LIVE FREE.LIVE BEAUTIFULLY.

PERS 7889 CondoGuideAd-7.5x10.5-F.indd 1 2015-02-23 2:33 PM

VIEW OUR MAGAZINES ON ANY

DIGITAL DEVICEanytime,anywhere!

Now you can view all New Condo Guide magazines online using any smartphone, tablet or desktop device.

NEWCONDOGUIDE.COM

Published by


Feel the conne ion at Bloor & Islington

urban towns priced right $200’s*from the mid

northstarhomesinc.comregister today for fi rst priority preview

Your Connexion starts here. Steps from Islington subway and

walking distance to the GO train. Near trendy shops, restaurants,

bars, schools, Islington Village and The Kingsway. Contemporary

spacious and light-fi lled townhome designs are so today - so you!

Life can be great when you make the right Connexion.

*Prices and specifi cations subject to change without notice. Renderings are artist’s concept. E & O.E.


IN THE NEWS

#bondto is a huge #successLIFETIME DEVELOPMENTS LAUNCHES INSTAGRAM PHOTO

CONTEST IN CELEBRATION OF BOND CONDOMINIUMS’ FUTURE HOME – TORONTO’S ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

To celebrate the success of The Bond Condominiums and the tremendous character and bustle found in Toronto’s iconic

Entertainment District, Lifetime Developments turned to the community. Wanting to engage people in the area with its development, Lifetime launched the Connect and Capture Instagram Photo Contest early last fall. People in the community were encouraged to participate in an interactive dialogue by sharing photos of what they found distinctive about the Entertainment District.

“This contest was really about celebrating the Entertainment District and how it has changed; it is so different than it was even 10 years ago. The photos captured a view of this city that was beyond our imagination and gave us, as developers, a truly remarkable perspective into how Torontonians really view and experience their city,” says Brian Brown, vice-president of Lifetime Developments. “Through their eyes, we saw the buildings we see every day in a new light. The submissions captured a lot of love – beyond just people’s love for the Entertainment District, but for the whole city of Toronto.”

Weekly, over a 12-week period from August to October 2014, Lifetime selected a favourite photo – tagged with the #BondTO hashtag – that captured people’s “bond” with the city and the Entertainment District. Every week, a lucky photographer won a $50 gift card to a select restaurant in the neighbourhood and the chance to win the grand prize of a new iPhone 6.

In addition to generating a feel-good vibe about the Entertainment District and the City of Toronto, Lifetime went one step further to encourage people to enter the Connect and Capture contest. The developer committed to match a $1 donation for each use of the #BondTO hashtag. All of the proceeds went to Lifeline, Lifetime Developments’ recently launched charitable foundation with the mission to provide aid and support for Toronto’s homeless and at-risk communities. Lifeline is dedicated to building healthy communities and uses funds raised to support local organizations and initiatives with an emphasis on

Gaby Israel

Amarpreet Kaur

Kendra Eff

092-093 news-Lifetime-BondTO Connect and Capture_VB_L.indd 18 2/24/15 11:34 AM


Furthering the sense of community created by the contest, Lifetime plans to feature a selection of the Connect and Capture images throughout the common areas at The Bond Condominiums

youth on the street, food services, and counselling and educational services.

With over 76,360 Instagram “likes,” 5,570 #BondTO submissions and over 3,000 new Instagram followers, The Bond Connect and Capture contest exceeded expectations. “The contest was a huge success and we received some absolutely amazing entries. In fact, the #BondTO hashtag is still being used as people continue to share their photos of the Entertainment District with us.” adds Brown.

Furthering the sense of community created by the contest, Lifetime plans to feature a selection of the Connect and Capture images throughout the common areas at The Bond Condominiums.

In the heart of the Entertainment District, The Bond is currently under construction at 290 Adelaide St., just steps from the John Street Cultural Corridor. The Bond also features strong retail opportunities at grade, office space and commercial parking.

Designed by Charles Gane of Core Architects, the 40-storey,

369-suite tower is expected to begin occupancy in the summer of 2016. With interiors by Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting, select suites are available in one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den layouts, featuring nine-ft. ceiling heights, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies.

The Bond offers an exquisite urban retreat for its residents and their guests to enjoy a private lounge with wet bar, special event kitchen and dining room, elegant double-sided fireplace, billiards lounge, golf simulator, and outdoor terrace and lounge. As well, amenities at The Bond include a fully equipped weight and cardio room, a yoga studio, an outdoor pool and hot tub, and a sun lounge with juice bar.

“With beautifully designed suites, a selection of highly desirable amenities, and clearly an unsurpassed urban location as evidenced by these photos, it’s no surprise that The Bond is one of the most desirable new buildings in the city,” remarks Brown. “There is still a good selection of units, at exceptional pricing, but with the Connect and Capture photos circulating, I don’t anticipate them remaining available for long.”

To see the amazing submissions to the #BondTO Connect and Capture contest, visit instagram.com/connectandcapture and for more info on The Bond Condos, visit thebond.ca or call 416.546.7525.

George Lim Bora NikolicPamela Julian

092-093 news-Lifetime-BondTO Connect and Capture_VB_L.indd 19 2/24/15 11:34 AM

Attention Builders - Want to add your community to our maps? Need to update existing information? Please fax the details to (416) 789-9554

*TH: Townhomes, C: Condo

toro

ntor

egio

nalm

aps: T

oron

to, E

ast

Yor

k, Y

ork

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

# Builder Site Telephone TH* C* Price Range Page Finder

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Spadina A

veAven

ue R

d

Jarvis St

Dufferin

Spadina R

d

Gerrard StE

Cosburn A

veO'Co

nnerAve

Laird Dr Victo

ria ParkCoxw

ellAve

WoodbineAve

St Clair Av

e E

Don

Valley Parkway

DonValley Parkway

DonValley Parkway

Jane St

Rogers Rd

Dufferin

St

Vaughan RdEglin

tonAve

W

Eglinton

Ave W

W eston Rd

University

Ave

Landsdowne

2056

47

7859

3941

206

2438

106

114 72

101

171 26

84 8310

57

43

10

207

155

60

108

66

162

217

106

53

50

4928

712

42

36

4

39

69

8829

13021

11611

18

54075

13

131 148

129133124170

210 137

154

221222220

150

15158

153

141157

165

64

122189

199

186

218

191

4463

19785

215

219

217

3

1719

73201

2774

68

25

200128

31

223

45

3519215

67

185142

32

2071

46

10399

6212652140

179

118135104

117

13448

49

7916 202

TorontoYork

East York

Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for complete information.

* Due to scale restrictions, locators are approximate. Please see builder’s ads for exact locations.

2 GREAT GuLF Yonge+Richmond 416-499-8883 • from $330,000 25 16K6 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. Merton Yonge Condominiums 416-484-1900 • from $450,000 120 14E7 THE DANIELS CORPORATION High Park Condominiums 416-351-1844 • from $300,000 17 8L11 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Pears on the Avenue 416-323-0100 • from $420,000 Insert 14I11 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. 365 Church 416-591-7700 • from $242,000 Insert 14I12 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT The Southwood 416-750-7506 • from $300,000 41 23D17 ROCKPORT GROuP The Nest 416-223-0003 • from $250,000 67 11H18 MONARCH CORPORATION Riva del Lago 416-495-3544 • from $300,000 Insert 24C18 uRBAN CAPITAL RC3 416-862-0505 • • from $220,000 43 18L20 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Fabrik 416-591-7700 • from $350,000 Insert 14M22 MONARCH CORPORATION Picasso on Richmond 416-495-3549 • from $400,000 Insert 14M23 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES The College 416-363-4800 • from $320,000 51 M1426 BAzIS INC. No1 Yorkville 416-519-2911 • from $360,000 3 15I27 THE DANIELS CORPORATION One Park Place South Tower 416-955-0559 • from $250,000 29 18K35 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. 87 Peter 416-591-7700 • from $282,000 Insert 15M 35 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. The Eglinton Yonge at Heart menkes.com • Insert 15D 48 MINTO COMMuNITIES INC. Yorkville Park mintoyorkvillepark.com • • from $420,000 23 14J48 MADISON HOMES Zigg St.Clair West 416-545-0223 • • from $320,000 61 14J48 FIELDGATE HOMES Zigg St.Clair West 416-545-0223 • • from $320,000 61 14J49 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Teahouse 416-861-1111 • from $200,000 19 16K50 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. VOX 416-485-3000 • 120 15J52 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. CASA 2 416-486-2272 • from $350,000 120 15L52 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. CASA III 416-486-2272 • from $390,000 120 15L58 GREAT GuLF Monde 416-466-8885 • from $320,000 25 17M61 MINTO COMMuNITIES INC. West Side mintowestside.com • • from $190,000 47 13M65 ARAGON PROPERTIES Enigma on the Park 416-516-1551 • from $234,000 87 9L67 PEMBERTON GROuP Citylights on Broadway 905-326-4100 • from $200,000 9 14D68 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. East Fiftyfive 416-368-5262 • from $260,000 53 17L73 DIAM DEvELOPMENTS On The Danforth onthedanforthcondo.com • from $250,000 75 23G74 DANIELS CORP. The Bartholomew Downtown East 416-955-0559 • from $220,000 15 18K75 CANALFA GROuP Liberty Central by the Lake Two 416-537-0047 • • from $250,000 77 12N79 FREED Art Shoppe Condos artshoppecondos.com • from $200,000 73 14D99 GREAT GuLF One Bloor Residences 416-922-0081 • from $640,000 25 15I131 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Riverhouse at the Old Mill 416-766-7343 • from $518,000 14 5L140 EDEN SHAW Chaz Yorkville Condos 416-922-0045 • from $400,000 27 16J140 45 CHARLES LTD. Chaz Yorkville Condos 416-922-0045 • from $400,000 27 16J149 CAMROST - FELCORP Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza bluediamondcondos.ca/cg • from $300,000 1 15I150 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Studio on Richmond 647-352-7736 • from $300,000 49 15M162 PIANOSI DEvELOPMENTS Perspective Condos 416-242-3500 from $300,000 89 4H190 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. 1000 Bay 416-485-3000 • from $390,000 IBC 15J202 BAzIS INC. E Condos 416-243-8688 • from $360,000 5 14D202 RIO CAN E Condos 416-243-8688 • from $360,000 5 14D202 METROPIA E Condos 416-243-8688 • from $360,000 5 14D222 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. The Harlowe 416-363-1771 • from $276,000 55 15M2 CONCORD ADEx FWD at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 13F3 CONCORD ADEx Quartz at Concord CityPlace 416-813-2999 • • 15M3 CONCORD ADEx Spectra at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 15N3 CONCORD ADEx Grand Parade 2 at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • 15M3 CONCORD ADEx Parade TWO Park Collection at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • from $308,000 15M4 GAIRLOCH INvESTMENTS 383 Sorauren 383sorauren.com from $265,000 9M4 CENTRESTONE uRBAN DEvELOPMENTS INC. 383 Sorauren 416-588-0383 from $265,000 9L5 ONNI GROuP OF COMPANIES Garrison at the Yards 416-260-2600 • from $190,000 14N5 ONNI GROuP OF COMPANIES West Lake 416-260-2600 • from $240,000 14N5 CONCORD ADEx Newton at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • 12F6 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. NxT2/Phase Two 416-977-5300 • • from $210,000 5F6 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. NxT at Windermere By the Lake 416-977-5300 • • from $350,000 5F7 THE DANIELS CORPORATION The Parkside Collection 416-351-1844 • from $700,000 8L8 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. NxT 2 416-977-5300 • • from $300,000 8N9 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES vu 416-970-9500 • • from $370,000 16L9 CITYzEN Riverside in Pine Grove 416-746-1234 3F10 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES The HuB 416-784-3482 • from $250,000 9F11 TRIDEL CORPORATION Sherwood at Huntington 416-485-1900 • from $1000,000 18G12 NORTH DRIvE INvESTMENT The High Park 416-670-3699 • from $300,000 8L13 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT Trinity Lofts 416-690-2988 • from $330,000 19L14 CANALFA GROuP Liberty Place 416-537-0047 • • from $170,000 12N15 TRIDEL CORPORATION 101 Erskine 416-480-0700 • from $286,000 14D16 FREED 155 REDPATH 416-996-5428 • from $210,000 14D18 uRBAN CAPITAL River City 416-862-0505 • • from $250,000 18L18 uRBAN CAPITAL River City 2 416-862-0505 • • from $500,000 18L19 KINGSTONE ROAD DEvELOPMENT The Glen 416-694-3333 • from $255,000 23H

94

toro

ntor

egio

nalm

aps: To

ront

o, E

ast

Yor

k, Y

ork




Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for complete information. 95

21 GREENLAND GROuP King Blue Condos 416-599-1355 • from $215,000 12N22 TRIDEL CORPORATION Ten York 416-596-9888 • from $1020,000 12F24 GREENPARK HOMES Axiom Condominiums 647-352-4077 • from $225,000 17L25 TRIDEL CORPORATION Spadina Queen 416-661-1949 • from $350,000 15D26 BAzIS INC. One Yorkville 416-519-2911 • from $475,000 15I28 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Water Tower at Eau Du Soleil 416-503-3328 • from $350,000 25B28 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Eau Du Soleil Waterfront Condominiums 416-503-3328 • from $350,000 25B29 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Success Tower at Pinnacle Centre 416-360-0673 • from $750,000 17M29 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL 33 Bay Residences at Pinnacle Centre 416-925-3325 • from $375,000 17M31 WORSLEY uRBAN PARTNERS Totem Condominium 416-792-1877 • from $320,000 15H32 MADISON HOMES The Madison 416-482-8090 • from $420,000 14E33 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. Riverside Towns 416-368-5262 • from $460,000 19L36 NEuDORFER CORPORATION Fuse Condos 416-534-4444 from $220,000 9K37 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. Lofts 399 416-867-3999 • from $590,000 14L38 EASTON’S GROuP Dundas Square Gardens 416-645-8575 • from $200,000 17K39 GREAT GuLF Brocton Commons greatgulf.com/brocton • from $370,000 11L40 FERNBROOK HOMES/CITYzEN DEv. Garrison Point garrisonpoint.ca • from $250,000 13N41 LASH GROuP OF COMPANIES The Barrington Condominiums Flats 416-410-4444 • from $350,000 12H42 TRIuMPH DEvELOPMENTS Howard Park 2 416-873-0989 • 9L43 K-CAP LAIRD INC. The upper House Condos in Leaside 416-425-1800 from $350,000 18D44 TRIDEL CORPORATION Alter 416-645-4599 • from $250,000 16J45 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Palatial Collection 416-925-3325 • from $800,000 16M46 CONSERvATORY GROuP Milan 416-928-7409 • from $520,000 15I47 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL The PJ pinnacleinternational.ca • from $300,000 15L51 TRIDEL CORPORATION Aqualina at Bayside 416-514-2710 • from $350,000 18N51 TRIDEL CORPORATION Aquavista at Bayside Toronto 416-514-2710 • from $1000,000 18N53 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS 11 Wellesley 416-861-1111 • from $250,000 15J54 TIMES DEvELOPMENTS INC. The 500 Condos + Lofts 416-960-0606 • from $400,000 17I55 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. King West 416-367-5464 • from $210,000 14M55 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. 775 King West 416-367-5464 • from $330,000 14M56 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT Riverside Square 416-466-4466 • from $200,000 19L57 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS 3018 Yonge In Lawrence Park 416-787-8882 • from $390,000 14B59 LINDvEST B Streets 416-532-6636 from $635,000 13J60 CANALFA GROuP Liberty Central by the Lake 416-537-0047 • 11F62 PEMBERTON GROuP The uptown Residences 416-987-3500 • from $950,000 16J63 FERNBROOK HOMES/CITYzEN DEv. The Selby theselbycondos.com • 16J64 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. The Brant Park 416-368-5262 • from $262,000 14M66 E-PARK DEvELOPMENT Foundry Lofts 416-531-7760 from $399,000 9I66 EMSATEC CANADA INC The Brownstones 5 416-531-7760 • from $350,000 9I66 NEuDORFER CORPORATION Brownstones 416-531-7760 • from $305,000 9I69 SHIu PONG DEvELOPMENT LTD. Design Haus mydesignhaus.ca • from $250,000 14K70 MADISON HOMES The upper Canada Condominium 416-489-5194 • from $1800,000 14G70 STATE BuILDING GROuP The upper Canada Condominiums 416-489-5194 • from $1.8,000 14G71 TOWER HILL DEvELOPMENT CORPORATION 2221 Yonge 647-350-2221 • from $320,000 14D72 HARHAY DEvELOPMENTS East Condos & Lofts 416-368-5262 • from $310,000 16M78 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Schoolhouse 416-979-1333 • from $595,000 13I81 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. Flatiron Lofts 416-368-5262 from $243,000 20J83 TRIDEL CORPORATION 300 Front Street West 416-217-0300 • from $324,000 15M84 TRIDEL CORPORATION Atmosphere 416-217-0300 • from $1200,000 15M85 HARHAY DEvELOPMENTS One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-347-4111 • from $250,000 13M85 CARTTERA One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-347-4111 • from $250,000 13M85 CARTTERA One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-347-4111 • from $250,000 13M88 FERNBROOK HOMES/CITYzEN DEv. Pier 27 Waterlink 416-367-3456 • from $800,000 17N94 DHD DEvELOPMENTS Gooderham Condos at The Distillery 416-361-1322 • from $390,000 18L101 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. The King East 416-368-5262 • from $435,000 18L102 PLAzA King West 647-341-1731 • from $346,000 13N103 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto 416-775-7500 • from $1900,000 15I103 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto 416-775-7500 • from $1900,000 15I104 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Seventy Seven Charles Yorkville 416-203-7034 • from $2100,000 14J106 CONTExT DEvELOPMENT INC. Market Wharf 416-861-8181 • from $260,000 17M106 CONTExT DEvELOPMENT INC. Library District Condominiums 416-861-8181 • from $222,000 17M109 THE BROWNSTONE GROuP OF COMPANIES Brownstones in Davenport village 416-531-7760 from $245,000 9J109 THE BROWNSTONE GROuP OF COMPANIES Brownstones on the Park 416-531-7760 • from $260,000 9J110 GREAT GuLF Charlie 416-927-9772 • from $960,000 14M114 PLAzA Ivory On Adelaide 647-341-1731 • from $279,000 17L117 BAzIS INC. Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I117 METROPIA Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I117 PLAzA Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I118 PEMBERTON GROuP u Condominiums 416-546-6605 • from $750,000 15K118 PEMBERTON GROuP The urban Townhome Collection 416-546-6605 • from $1899,000 15K120 THE DANIELS CORPORATION One Park West 416-955-0559 • from $406,000 18J120 THE DANIELS CORPORATION One Park Place Condominiums 416-955-0559 • from $200,000 18J122 THE DANIELS CORPORATION Festival Tower 416-203-2020 • from $350,000 M14124 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL The Pinnacle on Adelaide 416-596-1600 • from $350,000 15M126 GREAT GuLF x2 416-927-0080 • from $500,000 16J126 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS x2 416-927-0080 • from $303,000 16J128 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS Bisha Hotel & Residences 416-637-2211 • from $274,000 16M129 CONCERT PROPERTIES 88 Scott 416-216-8588 • 17M130 TRIANGLE WEST DEvELOPMENT Art Condos 416-535-7775 • from $530,000 12N131 TRIDEL CORPORATION Two Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $356,000 5L131 TRIDEL CORPORATION Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $450,000 5L133 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES RCM I on university 647-351-9247 • from $393,000 14M134 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES Queen & Portland 416-363-4800 • from $315,000 15I135 GRAYWOOD DEvELOPMENTS 5 St. Joseph 416-928-0555 • • from $250,000 16J135 MOD DEvELOPMENTS INC. 5 St. Joseph 416-928-0555 • • from $250,000 16J137 ALTERRA HOMES/FINER SPACE Post House Condominium 416-964-2777 • from $350,000 16L141 BSAR LTD 12 Degrees 416-408-1200 • from $350,000 15L142 ANDRIN HOMES The Berwick 416-922-9425 from $280,000 14E148 GRAYWOOD/BEAvERHALL DEvELOPMENT The Mercer 416-597-6940 • from $350,000 15M149 CAMROST - FELCORP Imperial Plaza 416-925-2501 • from $986,000 15I149 CAMROST - FELCORP Yorkville Plaza 416-966-3003 • 15I149 CAMROST - FELCORP Yorkville Plaza II 416-966-3003 • 15I151 CITYzEN Backstage on the Esplanade 416-777-2533 17M151 FERNBROOK HOMES Backstage on the Esplanade 416-777-2533 17M151 FERNBROOK HOMES vero 416-798-7070 from $250,000 17M153 uRBAN CAPITAL Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $450,000 15L153 MALIBu INvESTMENTS INC. Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $350,000 15L153 ALIT DEvELOPMENTS Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $350,000 15L154 TRE MEMOvIA DEvELOPMENTS Carmelina 416-423-8500 • from $325,000 23J155 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS The Yorkville Condominiums 416-987-3344 • • from $550,000 15G155 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS The Bond Condominiums 416-546-7525 • • 15G157 CASTLEPOINT/CITYzEN/FERNBROOK L Tower 416-777-2533 • from $410,000 17L165 SORBARA GROuP thirtytwo Camden 416-860-0060 • from $240,000 14L170 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT 8 Gladstone 416-690-9009 • from $335,000 M12173 MIzRAHI | KHALILI DEvELOPMENTS 133 Hazelton Residence 416-926-9900 • 14I175 SORBARA GROuP 210 Simcoe 416-217-0210 • from $420,000 15M179 GRAYWOOD DEvELOPMENTS Five Condos 416-928-0555 • • from $375,000 15J179 MOD DEvELOPMENTS INC. Five Condos 416-928-0555 • • from $375,000 15J184 RESERvE PROPERTIES Rise 416-546-7399 • • from $290,000 12H184 RESERvE PROPERTIES Model Suite of the Month • 12H185 PEMBERTON GROuP Neon 416-987-7878 • from $470,000 14D186 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT The Carlaw 416-690-8588 • from $200,000 19K188 GREENPARK HOMES Allure Condominiums 416-487-7600 • from $350,000 14F189 THE DANIELS CORPORATION Cinema Tower Condominiums 416-203-2020 • from $450,000 14M191 TRI-WIN DEvELOPMENTS INC FAD Condos 416-815-1818 • from $250,000 14M192 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. 30 Roe 416-915-3812 • from $350,000 14E195 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS INDx 416-987-4639 • 16M195 CENTRE COuRT DEvELOPMENT INDx 416-987-4639 • 16M197 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT The Carnaby 416-690-9009 • from $250,000 12M198 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Noir 416-977-8780 • from $250,000 15M 199 FIELDGATE HOMES 90 Niagara 416-981-0036 from $347,000 14O200 FREED SIxTY Colborne 416-601-0060 • from $300,000 16L200 CARTTERA SIxTY Colborne 416-598-7775 • from $300,000 16L201 SOLOTEx upper Beach Townes 416-693-7500 • from $390,000 24G206 MOD DEvELOPMENTS INC. The Massey Tower 416-966-0197 • • from $320,000 16L207 RESERvE PROPERTIES 109Oz 416-531-4844 • from $300,000 12M210 CASTLEPOINT/NuMA The Sterling 416-777-2533 • • from $230,000 9L215 DuNDEE KILMER DEvELOPMENTS Canary District Condominiums 416-603-7576 • from $250,000 18L215 DuNDEE KILMER DEvELOPMENTS Canary Park Condominiums 416-603-7576 • from $250,000 18L217 TORBEL GROuP Wallace Walk 416-531-1818 • from $210,000 9L217 PEMBERTON GROuP TEN93 Queen West 416-546-6355 • from $280,000 12F217 BAYWOOD HOMES TEN93 Queen West 905-326-4100 • from $280,000 12F218 MALIBu INvESTMENTS INC. Smart House 416-292-0219 • from $438,000 15L218 uRBAN CAPITAL Smart House 416-292-0219 • from $438,000 15L219 TAS DESIGNBuILD Duke Condos junctionlife.ca 8K220 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. King Charlotte 416-368-5262 • from $416,000 15M221 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. Theatre Park 416-368-5262 • from $537,000 16M223 CONCORD ADEx FWD at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 15M

toro

ntor

egio

nalm

aps: N

orth

Yor

kA

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

400

401

401

Steeles Ave

128 6

1 11 15 17

7

2896

95

132

2

4

21

33

12

9

14

5

121101

840

125130

37

99

122

123

124

5010

325

North York






96

6 CONCORD ADEx Omega on the park 416-813-2999 • • 30-31 22C9 SORBARA GROuP Beacon beaconcondos.ca • from $290,000 57 17C12 GHODS BuILDERS INC. 5959 Yonge Street 416-222-5959 • from $289,000 65 18A15 PHANTOM DEvELOPMENTS Tea Garden Condos teagardencondos.com • from $250,000 83 19C17 CHESTNuT HILL DEvELOPMENT Lotus Condominiums 416-222-8338 • from $299,000 24 19C40 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Gibson Square 416-730-9722 • from $836,000 Insert 17C96 ELAD CANADA The Colours of Emerald City coloursofemeraldcity.com • from $250,000 63 24C121 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. World on Yonge 905-771-7010 • from $284,000 37 18A1 CONCORD ADEx Opus 416-813-2999 • • 22C2 TORBEL GROuP The Avanti Condominiums 416-636-0400 from $390,000 17C3 YYzED PROJECT MANAGEMENT vISTO vistocondos.ca from $220,000 8E3 TIFFANY PARK HOMES Westhaven 416-792-6655 • from $633,000 23G4 TRIDEL CORPORATION Hullmark Centre 416-733-2883 • from $524,000 18D4 TRIDEL CORPORATION Aristo at Avonshire 416-730-0300 • from $383,000 18D5 LINDvEST The Brownstones at Westown lindvest.com from $330,000 4C6 CONCORD ADEx Tango at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • • from $236,000 22C6 CONCORD ADEx Discovery at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • 22C6 CONCORD ADEx Discovery II at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • • from $210,000 22C6 CONCORD ADEx Tango2 at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • from $265,000 22C7 FRAM BuILDING GROuP SOuL mysoulcondos.ca from $250,000 25C8 CONSERvATORY GROuP Pearl 2 Condominiums 416-512-1818 • 17C10 BAzIS INC. Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 17C10 METROPIA Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 17C10 PLAzA Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 17C11 CASTLE GROuP Insignia Residences at Bayview village 416-304-1212 from $350,000 20C14 TORBEL GROuP Diva Condo DivaCondo.com from $225,000 11C21 TRIDEL CORPORATION Argento 416-663-1818 • from $562,000 22E25 CONTExT DEvELOPMENT INC. The Yorkdale Condominiums 416-781-9990 • from $170,000 12E25 METROPIA The Yorkdale Condominiums 416-781-9990 • from $170,000 12E28 TRIDEL CORPORATION Alto at Atria 416-645-8866 • from $288,000 25D33 CASTLE ROYALE DEvELOPMENT The Palm Condominium Residences 416-306-1000 • from $400,000 17B37 NORSTAR GROuP OF COMPANIES Portrait Condominiums 416-282-9600 • from $300,000 13C50 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. 88 416-915-3805 • from $325,000 18C50 DEvRON DEvELOPMENTS Flo Condominiums 647-799-0356 • from $250,000 18C95 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Scenic on Eglinton 416-805-1781 • 23G96 ELAD CANADA Emerald City Condominiums 416-492-0001 • from $250,000 24C96 ELAD CANADA Dreamtower At Emerald City 416-492-0001 • from $248,000 24C96 ELAD CANADA Biyu Emerald City biyucondos.com • from $250,000 24C101 KANTIuM DEvELOPMENT Posh Condominiums 905-771-0134 • from $544,000 16A122 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Treviso Condominiums 416-787-8882 • from $203,000 12F122 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Treviso II 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 12F122 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Treviso III 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 12F123 BRANDY LANE HOMES The Station 416-398-9777 • from $420,000 12D124 TRIDEL CORPORATION Trio at Atria 416-645-8866 from $255,000 24C125 FRAM BuILDING GROuP LIv Lofts 416-445-5638 • from $250,000 22F128 THE DANIELS CORPORATION NY Place 416-221-3939 • from $250,000 19C128 THE DANIELS CORPORATION NY2 416-221-3939 from $250,000 19C130 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES Canterbury 647-352-2130 • • from $700,000 19F132 FRAM BuILDING GROuP/CADILLAC FAIRvIEW Flaire Condos 416-445-8868 • from $320,000 22F

401

427

409

QEWHorner Ave

Queensway

Ro

yal York R

d

Evans AveGardiner Expressway

Lakeshore Blvd W

Park Lawn

Mill Rd

Ran

forth

Dr

Dundas St W

Bloor St W

Rathburn Rd

Scarlett Rd

Martin

Gro

ve Rd

Albion Rd

Hu

mb

erline D

r

Finch Ave W

Rexdale BlvdK

iplin

g A

ve

Isling

ton

Ave

Dixon Rd

Westway

27

62

10

46

35

34

58

2

50

1170

63717

334 39

7

12

65 25

22

44

21

18

51

56

16

19

toro

ntor

egio

nalm

aps: S

carb

orou

gh, E

tobi

coke

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

401401

EastA

vePo

rt Un

ion

Rd

Cen

tenn

ial

Mo

rrish R

d 2A

Gallo

way R

d

Sheppard Ave ECo

nlin

s Rd

Kingston RD

Man

se Rd

Scarbo

rou

gh

Go

lf Rd

Orto

n Park R

d

Milner Ave

Mo

rnin

gsid

eA

ve

Bellam

y Rd

Sylvan Ave

Brimorton Dr

Markh

am R

dMcC

ow

an R

d

Brim

ley Rd

Pharm

acy Rd

Ward

enA

ve

Ken

ned

y Rd

Danfo

rthAve

Eglinton Ave E

St. Clair Ave Kingston Rd

Birch

mo

un

t Rd

Lawrence Ave E

Mid

land

Ave

Beare R

d

Reeso

r Rd

Sewells R

d

Mead

ow

vale Rd

Passmore Ave

Neilso

n R

d

McC

ow

an R

d

Tapsco

tt Rd

McLevin Ave

Finch Ave E

McNicoll Ave

Ellesmere Rd

Sheppard Ave E

Huntingwood Dr

401

Progress Ave

Victo

ria Park

1

914

28

13 23

60

15

3

61

29 7120

55

Etobicoke

Scarborough






8 TRIDEL CORPORATION Islington Terrace 416-645-8862 • from $250,000 BC 23F16 CONCERT PROPERTIES The KIP District thekipdistrict.com • from $249,000 69 22F18 MONARCH CORPORATION Lago 416-495-3544 • from $200,000 Insert 25C22 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Humber Mews 416-259-2525 • from $550,000 Insert 20H23 CITYCORE Harmony Village 416-493-0123 • 86 2C28 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Terrace on Danforth 416-987-7575 • from $253,000 37 2G39 MONARCH CORPORATION Waterscapes 416-495-3544 • from $400,000 Insert 26H50 NORTH STAR HOMES Connexion at Islington northstarhomesinc.com • from $250,000 91 23F55 TRIDEL CORPORATION Avani 2 At Metrogate 416-293-5535 • from $220,000 IFC 4C1 INSOHO DEvELOPMENTS Imagine Condos 416-367-7303 from $235,000 4F2 STANTON RENAISSANCE On The Go Mimico 647-692-8417 • from $250,000 23H2 STANTON RENAISSANCE On The Go 647-692-8417 • from $250,000 23H3 DEvRON DEvELOPMENTS The Academy academycondos.com • from $220,000 10D3 LEMINE INvESTMENT GROuP The Academy academycondos.com • from $220,000 10D4 MONARCH CORPORATION Nautilus at Waterview 416-203-6636 • from $400,000 25H5 MONARCH CORPORATION The Epicurean 416-495-3530 • from $250,000 24F6 CONSERvATORY GROuP Altitude 416-321-1659 • from $230,000 25H7 GREAT GuLF One Sherway Condominiums 416-695-3535 • from $280,000 20G7 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. One Sherway Condominiums 416-695-3535 • 20G9 WILKINSON DEvELOPMENTS Hunt Club Terrace 416-698-3020 • 2H10 LASH GROuP OF COMPANIES Cloud 9 Condominiums 416-747-0199 • from $230,000 22B10 CARTTERA Cloud 9 Condominiums 416-800-0812 • from $230,000 22B11 CAMROST - FELCORP ilofts at Mystic Pointe 416-251-8888 • from $310,000 25G11 CAMROST - FELCORP California Condos 416-251-8888 • from $242,000 25G12 NATIONAL HOMES Richview 416-746-1234 • from $570,000 23D13 AvERTON HOMES Jasmine Condominiums 416-702-1234 • from $250,000 2C14 INFINITY DEvELOPMENTS Residences at The Hunt Club 416-699-1711 • from $300,000 2G15 ESQuIRE HOMES Three Seven Condos & Lofts esquirehomes.ca • from $210,000 12D17 TIMES GROuP CORP. Key West Condominium keywesttorontocondo.com from $320,000 25H19 ICON HOMES Royal York urban Towns 416-901-0206 • from $220,000 24H20 HENDERSON DEvELOPMENT LIMITED Centro 416-296-1898 • from $185,000 5D21 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Dwell City Towns 416-259-2525 • from $390,000 20F25 QuEENSCORP RESIDENCES Watermark 416-354-2221 • from $350,000 23H29 MONARCH CORPORATION Encore 416-495-3544 • 6D33 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Beyond The Sea Star Tower Condominiums 416-979-1333 • • from $400,000 24H34 EDILCAN DEvELOPMENT CORP. Triumph at valhalla 416-233-5554 • from $250,000 21F35 TRIDEL CORPORATION Parc Nuvo at Essex 416-231-0999 • from $456,000 22G37 AMExON DEvELOPMENT CORPORATION South Beach 416-252-3000 from $209,000 25H44 TRIDEL CORPORATION West village 416-620-1887 • from $290,000 20F46 REMINGTON GROuP Park Towers at IQ 416-253-5838 • from $170,000 23G50 PEMBERTON GROuP vivid Condos 416-239-8200 • from $250,000 23F51 ALTERRA HOMES/FINER SPACE Westwood Condominiums 416-239-9888 • from $250,000 23F55 TRIDEL CORPORATION Avani At Metrogate 416-293-5535 • from $240,000 4C56 PHANTOM DEvELOPMENTS Jade Condominiums 416-762-8818 • from $293,000 25G60 YOuR HOME DEvELOPMENTS Nature’s Path 416-745-6686 • • from $270,000 11E61 vHL DEvELOPMENTS LTD. 2150 Condos 416-750-2150 • 3E61 vHL DEvELOPMENTS LTD. Haven On The Bluffs 416-2611-9555 • from $160,000 3E62 ROYALE GRAND WOODBINE DEvELOPMENTS Lexington 416-638-8444 • from $240,000 21C65 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. South Shore 416-913-2136 • from $350,000 22H70 FIRST AvENuE PROPERTIES Qube Condos 647-351-7823 • from $200,000 24G71 LASH GROuP OF COMPANIES Me Condos 416-430-0003 • from $250,000 8D

Lakeshore

Blvd W

Spadina Ave

University A

ve

Avenue Rd

Jarvis St

Dufferin

Spadina Rd

Gerard St E

Cosburn AveO'Conner Ave

Laird Dr Victoria ParkCoxw

ell Ave

Woodbine A

ve

St Clair Ave E

Don Valley

Parkway

Don V

alley

Park

way

Don V

alley

Park

way

Jane St

Keele St

Rogers Rd

Dufferin St

Vaughan RdEglinton Ave W

Eglinton Ave W

Weston Rd

Lakeshore

Blvd WQEWQEW

Landsdowne

Gardiner Expressway5 29

11

12

2110

2360 1

4

8

58

wate

rfro

ntm

aps: To

ron

ToA

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Toronto Waterfront

# builder Site Telephone Th* c* Price range Page finder

Attention builders - Want to add your community to our maps? need to update existing information? Please fax the details to 416-789-9554

*Th: Townhomes, c: condo

highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of condo guide. Please refer to page number for complete information.98


1 MenkeS develoPMenTS Inc. Harbour plaza 416-591-7700 • from$350,000 Insert 14f

12 STreeTcAr The Southwood 416-750-7506 • from$300,000 4123D

18 UrbAn cAPITAl RC3 416-862-0505 • from$220,000 4316F

58 greAT gUlf Monde 416-466-8885 • • from$320,000 25 17E

60 cAnAlfA groUP Liberty Central by the Lake Two 416-537-0047 • from$250,000 77 11f

2 concord Adex FWDatConcordCityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 13F

3 concord Adex QuartzatConcordCityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 12f

3 concord Adex ParadeTWo Park collection at concord cityPlace 416-813-0999 • from$308,000 15M

4 MonArch corPorATIon NautilusatWaterview- 416-203-6636 • from$400,000 25H

4 TrIdel corPorATIon AqualinaatBaysideToronto 416-514-2710 • 16e

4 TrIdel corPorATIon Aquavista at bayside Toronto 416-514-2710 • from$1,000,000 16e

5 creSford develoPMenT corP. NXTatWindermereByTheLake 416-977-5300 • • from$350,000 11f

5 creSford develoPMenT corP. NXT2/PhaseTwo 416-977-5300 • • from$210,000 4E

8 concord Adex SpectraatConcordCityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 14f

10 greAT gUlf TwentyLombard 416-499-8883 • from$492,000 16k

11 CAMROSTFELCORP CaliforniaCondominiums sunsetcondos.ca • from$242,000 25G

18 URBANCAPITAL RiverCity2 416-862-0505 • from$276,000 16F

29 PInnAcle InTernATIonAl 33 bay residences at Pinnacle centre 416-925-3325 • from$375,000 15f

60 CANALFAGROUP LibertyCentralbytheLake 416-537-0047 • 11F

401

409

QEW

Horner Ave

Queensw ay

Royal Yo

rk Rd

Evans AveGardiner Expressw ay

Lakeshore Blvd E

Park Lawn

Mill Rd

Ranforth

Dr

Dundas St W

Bloor St W

Rathburn Rd

Scarlett Rd

Martin

Grove R

d

Albion Rd

Humberlin

e Dr

Finch Ave W

Rexdale Bv

Kipling Ave

Islington Ave

Dixon Rd

W estw ay

27

25

28

218

wate

rfro

ntm

aps: g

TA

A

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

I

k

J

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Brampton

Torbram Rd

Goreway Dr

Dixie Rd

Bramalea Rd

McVean Dr

Clarkway Dr

Gore Rd

Bovaird Dr.

Countryside Dr

Airport Rd

Winston Churchill Blvd

Wanless Drive/Conservation Dr

Embleton Rd

Sandalwood Pkwy

Queen St W

Queen St W

Main St N

East Dr

Hwy 10

Steeles Ave W

Kennedy Rd S

McMurchy Ave SH

wy 7

Torbram Rd

Goreway Dr

Dixie Rd

Bramalea Rd

McVean Dr

Clarkway Dr

Gore Rd

Bovaird Dr.

Countryside Dr

Airport Rd


Wanless Drive/Conservation Dr

Embleton Rd

Sandalwood Pkwy

Queen St W

Queen St W

Main St N

East Dr

Hwy 10

Steeles Ave W

Kennedy Rd S

McMurchy Ave SH

wy 7

Morning Star Dr

Drew Rd

Derry Rd E

Airport Rd

Courtney Park Dr

Britannia Rd E

Kennedy Rd Tomken Rd

Matheson Blvd E

Eglinton Ave

Britannia Rd W

Hurontario St

M athe

son Blvd E

Ceremonial Dr

Central Pkw y E

Burnhamthorpe Rd W

Rathburn Rd E

Dundas St E

Fieldgate Dr

The Queensway

Dixie Rd

Q EW

Speakman Dr

Sheridan Park Dr

Truscott Dr

Lakeshore Rd W

Royal W

indsor Dr

Queen St W

Indian

Rd

Caw thra Rd

Queen St E

Ridgew ay Dr

Colonial Dr

The Collegeway

Erindale Station Rd

Mavis Rd

Wolfedale Rd


Rathburn Rd W

Hurontario St10 Line Rd

Edenwood Dr

Derry Rd W

M illcreek Dr

Erin Mills Pkw

y

Mississauga Rd

Erin Mills Pkw

y

Creditview Rd

4 Line Rd

Burnhamthorpe Rd W

Bronte Rd

6 Line Rd

Burnhamthorpe Rd E

Dundas St W

Upper M

iddle Rd

Tremaine Rd

Nottinghill Gate

9 Line Rd

Lakeshore Rd E

4 Line Rd

Speers Rd

Lakeshore Rd W

Burloak Rd

MacDonald Rd

Kerr St

Trafalgar Rd

8 Line RdFord Dr

Devon Rd

Cornwall Rd

Bridge Rd

410

401

QEW

QEW

403

401

403

25

Mississauga

11

6

912

Oakville

1

etobicoke Waterfront

WhitbyWaterfront

East Gwillimbury

Bradford

Uxbridge

Scugog

Lindsay

Manvers

Newcastle

Georgina Island 33

AngusLisle

Everett

Lake Scugog

Bobcaygeon

Georgina

Sunnidale

VespraWasaga Beach

Mara

Orillia

Bracebridge

Schomberg

Tecumseth and Tottenham

Adjala

MonoShelburne

King

Essa

Tosorontio

Thornbury

Lake Si

mcoe

Cannington

Barrie

Georgian Bay

Midland Tay

Oro

OshawaWhitby

Alliston,

Beeton,

Hw

y 50Keswick

400

11

11

400

400

400

48

401

48

7

69

69

93

27

27

9

910

24

89

90

oakvilleWaterfront

further north Waterfront

Mississauga Waterfront

# builder Site Telephone Th* c* Price range Page finder

Attention builders - Want to add your community to our maps? need to update existing information? Please fax the details to 416-789-9554

*Th: Townhomes, c: condo

highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of condo guide. Please refer to page number for complete information. 99


11 MonArch corP. Waterscapes 416-495-3544 • from $400,000 INSERT 13B

18 MonArch corPorATIon Riva Del Lago 416-495-3544 • from $300,000 INSERT 24C

1 WIndcATcher develoPMenT corP. Atwater condos 905-271-5038 • from$280,000 12c

2 STAnTon renAISSAnce on The go 647-692-8417 • from$250,000 23c

8 cheSTnUT hIll develoPMenT SanFranciscoByTheBay 905-831-3631 • • from$180,000 23J

25 qUeenScorP reSIdenceS Watermark 416-354-2221 • from$350,000 19D

28 eMPIre coMMUnITIeS eau du Soleil - Waterfront condominiums 416-503-3328 • from$320,000 25B

401401

401

4 Sideline R

9 Concession

12 Sideline

8 Concession

6 Sideline

4 Sideline

Lake Ridge R

Brawley Rd

Myrtle Rd W

Cochrane

Columbus Rd

Ashburn Rd

Halls Rd N

Country Lane

7 Concession

4 Sideline R6 Concession

20 Sideline

16 Sideline

Central StBrock Rd

16 Sideline

Paddock Rd

7

Brock Rd

28 Sideline

30 Sideline

9 Concession

24 Sideline

North Rd

7 Conncession

32 Sideline

Whitevale Rd

32 Sideline

North Rd

5 Concession

16 Sideline

Brock Rd

Greenwood Rd

Church St N

Fifth Conces

Lakeridge Rd

Salem Rd

Audley Rd

Westney Rd N

Coronation R Country Lane

Salem Rd

Taunton Rd E

Rosebank Rd

Altona Rd

Whites Rd

4 Concession4 Concession

Altona Rd

3 Concession

Fairport Rd

Dixie Rd

Liverpool Rd

Major Oaks R

Valley Farm

Brock Rd

Rossland Rd

Riverside Dr Notion Rd

Brock Rd

Squires Beach Rd

Sandy Beach

Montgomery F

Highview Rd

Appleview Rd

Stroud'sGlenanna Rd

Liverpool RdBa

yly

Granite CourtWhites Rd

Rougemount D

Lake Drivewa

HarwoodAve

W estney Rd S

FinleyAve

Delaney Dr

Magill Dr

Kingston Rd

Ravenscroft

Bayly St E

Townline Rd Dundas St E

Audley Rd

Ajax-Whitby

Taunton Rd W

McQuay Bv

Rossland Rd

Garden St

Baldwin St S

Thornton Rd

Thickson RdConlin Rd

Stevenson RdTaunton Rd W

Conlin Rd

Ritson Rd N

Townline Rd.Mary St N

Beatrice St

Central Park

Grandeview S

AdelaideAve

King St EHarmony Rd S

Grandeview S

W entworth St

Park Rd S

AdelaideAve

Bond St W

Centre St.

OliveAve

Bloor St.

Garrard Rd King St W

Rossland Rd

Kendalwood R

Gibb St

Manning Rd

Anderson StGarden St

Hopkins St

Phillip Murr

Stevenson Rd

Park Rd S

Bloor St

Simcoe St S

Wilson Rd S

Brock St S

W entworth St

Blair St

Thornton Rd

Henry St

Brock St N

Blair St

Cedarbrook T

Baldwin St N

Duffs Rd

12

Garrard Rd

Harmony Rd N

Wilson Rd N

Stevenson Rd

Garrard Rd Grandeview S

8 Concession

Rossland/Winchester R

Church St E

7

FinchAve

Gordon St

Shoal Point Rd

Pickering Beach Rd

Church St S

Spruce Hill

Kingst

on Rd

SheppardAve

Ritson Rd S

Dryden Bv

Simcoe St N

Cochrane St

8

City ofPickering

Town ofAjax

Town ofWhitby

Village ofBrooklin

Town ofOshawa


THE CRAFTSMAN CONDOMINIUMBy VandykGrand opening of new sales centre and model suite. Check out these artisan-inspired condo residences, coming to Clarkson Village Web: CraftsmanCondo.com

URBAN TOWNDOMINIUMSBy Rosehaven HomesGrand opening Feb. 28. Be the first to see these sensational homes at Mississauga Rd. and Sandalwood Pkwy. Web: RosehavenUrban.com

PINNACLE GRAND PARK 2 By Pinnacle International Brand new suites are now on sale at Pinnacle Grand Park 2, the newest addition to Mississauga’s skyline. Web: PinnacleGrandPark.ca

LEGACY PARK By Liberty Development Corp.Live in Thornhill’s most connected community at Bathurst and Centre Street. Web: LegacyParkCondos.com

HOT CONDOMINIUM By Great GulfPhase 3 final release of this stylish boutique condominium is now on sale at Winston Churchill and Eglinton. Web: GreatGulf.com

PACE ON MAINBy Geranium HomesLuxury suites are coming soon to Stouffville’s boutique condominium address. Web: GeraniumHomes.com

new releases & grand openings


SENSES CONDOMINIUMS By Empire CommunitiesSenses is the latest release of the second tower at Empire’s successful Rain community at the bustling intersection of Speers Road and Kerr Street in Oakville. Register now. Web: SensesCondos.com

OAKVILLAGE By Minto, Branthaven and EmshihIntroducing Oakvillage, a master-planned townhome community coming to Dundas St. E. and Trafalgar Rd. Register now.Web: Oakvillage.ca

THE SORRENTOBy Armour Heights DevelopmentsRegister now for this four-storey condominium offering European-style living in Richmond Hill.Web: TheSorrento.ca

THE MET CONDOSBy PlazaThe Met takes comfort and luxury to a whole new dimension. Web: TheMetCondos.com

CRYSTAL By Pinnacle International Register now for all the latest information on this master-planned community in Mississauga. Web: PinnacleUptown.ca

THE BERKELEYBy Carriage Gate HomesA hotel-inspired condominium is coming to Caroline Street and Elizabeth Street in Burlington. Web: TheBerkeleyCondo.com

CONDO WATCH

9 5Builders: If you would like toinclude your preview registration,new release or site opening in thisfeature, just email the details [email protected]

100 condo watch 905_L.indd 92 2/24/15 3:36 PM


Your complete source for condos, lofts and townhomes in the GTA

GTA EditionFeb 28 - Mar 14, 2015


101 CG 905 Sec_VB_L.indd 99 2/24/15 11:34 AM


SWEETEST SUITES

THE CRAFTSMAN CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES’

MODEL SUITEThe perfect example of how to feather the nest

Those who find themselves wanting a sophisticated and maintenance-free

condominium lifestyle without giving up style or space should visit the stunning model suite in The Craftsman Condominium Residences’ new sales centre. The Craftsman, developed by Vandyk Group of Companies in Clarkson Village, Mississauga, is an artisan-inspired four-storey boutique condominium residence with timeless design and impeccable amenities.

The Clarkson model suite is a great demonstration of how style and space are possible in condominium living. As soon as you enter the two-bedroom 1,097-sq.-ft. suite, you are welcomed by a beautiful entrance

with wide hallways. The master bedroom features a large walk-in closet while the second bedroom shows various possibilities for extra living space by functioning as a bedroom, office or den. Along with stainless steel appliances, the kitchen showcases a large island with quartz countertops.

“The designer finishes seen in the model suite are all standard, so purchasers can feel at ease knowing that they don’t have to upgrade to get the level of quality finishes they want,” says Linda Mitchell Young, vice-president of sales and marketing at Vandyk. “To help with the selection process, all purchasers are given a private appointment with one of our decor studio consultants to ensure that their suite reflects their own individual style and taste.”

In addition to stunning standard features, The Clarkson model suite is an example of how the placement of furniture within the open-concept layout maximizes the use of space. Beautifully decorated and furnished by the interior design team at UNION31, the model suite showcases cleaner, more streamlined living that doesn’t sacrifice space for style.

“Many purchasers will be coming from homes that are 2,000 sq. ft. and above,” said Kelly Cray, principal-creative at UNION31. “The suite layout maximizes efficiency in everyday living, with zero wasted space, maximum storage, both in closets and cupboards, and excellent flow overall.”

The Craftsman’s exterior design pays tribute to the masterful work of

continued on pg. 104

102_104 Sweetest Suites-Vandyk-Craftsman_VB_L.indd 46 2/24/15 3:36 PM


The model suite is located at the brand new sales centre at 1601

Lakeshore Rd. W. in Mississauga, open Monday to Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; and Friday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information,

visit craftsmancondo.com or call 905.823.4044 to speak to

a sales representative.

legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whose influence is also translated within the interior design of the model suite.

“We have brought in the warm woods from the mature environment surrounding the project,” says Cray. “We have created a very sophisticated and natural feel by bringing in some metal and steel to add sparkle to the space and we’ve included natural tones in the wall colour, which Wright was famous for, that gives the suite a contemporary flair and offers soft elegance.”

Located on lively Lakeshore Road West in the forested setting of Birchwood Park, The Craftsman is just steps from the Lake Ontario waterfront, with yacht clubs, boardwalks and biking trails. Being situated in Clarkson Village also gives residents quick and convenient access to galleries, bistros and restaurants, and excellent shopping. With easy access to the QEW and Clarkson GO station, a trip to downtown Toronto is also just minutes away.

Whether you’re a mature buyer looking to downsize or a first-time homebuyer looking for maintenance-free condominium living, The Craftsman Condominium Residences offers something for every type of lifestyle.

Prices at The Craftsman start in the low $300’s.

The Clarkson model suite is a great demonstration of how style and space are possible in condominium living

SWEETEST SUITES continued

102_104 Sweetest Suites-Vandyk-Craftsman_VB_L.indd 47 2/24/15 3:36 PM

As construction nears completion on these incredible twin towers, now’s the perfect time to make Crystal at Pinnacle Uptown your new home!

This spring, be among the first to take ownership in this spectacular new 36-acre master-planned community in Uptown Mississauga!

Presentation Centre5044 Hurontario St.(at Eglinton)Mississauga, OntarioMon - Thurs 1 - 7pmFri - Sun + Holidays 12 - 6pm

Suites from the $200sPenthouses from the $600s

905.568.9000PINNACLEUPTOWN.COM

To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407

Brokers Protected. Rendering is artist’s concept. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

PINNACLEINTERNATIONAL.CATORONTO . MISSISSAUGA . VANCOUVER .






To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407








To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407








To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407








To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407








To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407








To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407








To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407








To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407








To Toronto

QEW

403

401 410

Eglinton Ave.

PresentationCentre

N

.tS

oira

tnor

uH

407




CONDO PROFILE

EMPIRE LAUNCHES SENSES CONDOS

In the heart of Oakville

Empire Communities continues its momentous growth in the GTA with the launch of Senses condominiums in Oakville. Located at the bustling intersection of Speers Road and Kerr Street and only steps from the

Oakville GO Transit and Via Rail stations, Senses is the latest release of the second tower of Empire’s successful Rain community.

“We’re thrilled to be entering this new phase of what is our first project in Oakville,” says Paul A. Golini Jr., co-founder and executive vice-president, Industry Relations at Empire. “The success of Rain is a testament to the trust that purchasers have in the communities we build and we’re confident that Senses will be just as successful.”

The 19-storey resort-inspired condominium is the newest release of the second of two towers in the master-planned community. Located in the revitalized Kerr Village, residents will experience an eclectic array of quaint shops and upscale restaurants. “We’re seeing more and more single people and families moving out of the city and looking for a home that’s close to transit that takes them into downtown Toronto quickly and also offers a rich, community experience,” says Golini. “Senses, and Oakville in general, offers that.”

To the south of Senses is the charm of historic downtown Oakville with designer clothing destinations, charming cafes and gourmet restaurants.

A short walk further south brings residents to the shores of Lake Ontario and its stunning views that can be taken in at the harbour and the parks. The nearby Bronte Harbour and Village boasts one of the finest marinas. Life on the water is part of Oakville living, with yachting, power boating, sailing and fishing being common activities in addition to hiking trails that hug the lake shore.

Oakville offers extensive parklands and miles of hiking and biking trails, including the Sixteen Mile Creek Trail, which runs east along Senses. Golf enthusiasts won’t have far to travel with the world-famous Glen Abby Golf Club and Oakville Golf Club nearby.

106-107 CP Empire-Senses_MC_L.indd 46 2/24/15 11:35 AM


Senses’ amenity-rich location also offers quick access to schools, including Appleby College and Sheridan College, and the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. For those commuting outside of Oakville, the Oakville GO Transit and Via Rail stations are within walking distance with the commute to Union Station in downtown Toronto taking no more than 45 minutes on the GO Train. The transit-rich location also offers quick access to the QEW.

Designed by award-winning Graziani + Corazza Architects, Senses will fuse tradition and modernity with a striking façade of glass and white metal blended with heritage and architectural accents. Spacious cantilevered balconies and floor-to-ceiling glass will offer panoramic views of the lake and surrounding areas.

The interiors are designed by renowned Bryon Patton & Associates and feature soothing colours and natural materials to create a resort-like ambience. All suites include a balcony, terrace or patio; spacious open-concept layouts with bright airy interiors; expansive windows; and soaring nine-ft. ceilings, with 10-ft. ceilings on the penthouse floor.

Features and finishes include polished granite countertops, premium stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, and living areas with high-quality engineered flooring, glazed porcelain and ceramic tiles. Gourmet kitchens offer designer cabinets and glass mosaic backsplash tiles. Bathrooms feature deep soaker tub, designer vanity mirror and custom-designed cultured marble integrated sink.

The resort-inspired amenities at Senses have never before been offered in an Oakville condominium and include a magnificent indoor pool with a relaxing lounge area and whirlpool with separate cold plunge and dry sauna. Staying fit is easy with the fully equipped exercise room complete with weight training and cardio areas, as well as a contemporary Yoga and Pilates studio, equipped with mats and stability balls.

Residents can entertain guests or kick back on the spectacularly landscaped outdoor Terrace with barbecue areas, fireplace and gorgeous sundecks or in the party room, outfitted with a kitchen, wet bar and lounge with fireplace. The entertainment room features a cards table, flat-screen TV, lounge seating and wet bar. Residents of Senses can offer overnight visitors a stay in one of two guest suites. Adding to the amenities at Senses is a car wash and pet wash area too.

Suites at Senses are available in studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den and range in size from 346 to 1,250 sq. ft. Prices start from $219,990.

For more information on Senses Condos call 905.845.7246 or email [email protected] Register now to schedule a VIP tour before the grand opening.

EmpireSenses.com

106-107 CP Empire-Senses_MC_L.indd 47 2/24/15 11:35 AM


IN THE NEWS

The Residences of Royal Connaught launches prestigious

Penthouse Collection

The recently unveiled Penthouse Collection at the Residences of Royal Connaught is bringing a new level of prestige to Hamilton’s iconic landmark.

Generating buzz amongst the city’s elite, the exclusive collection of skyline suites will marry the utmost in luxury with urban convenience, all at the sought-after Connaught address.

The anticipated launch was celebrated in style with hundreds of registrants filling the restored grand lobby for the first unveiling of the coveted collection.

“With such an impressive legacy and priceless restored historic features, the Residences of the Royal Connaught is truly one-of-a-kind. It can never be replicated, so it’s only fitting that the Penthouse Collection will be truly exquisite,” says Ted Valeri, president of Valery Homes.

Nestled away on the top tiers of the residences, buyers will enjoy unrivalled privacy in the heart of the downtown core with only six units on the penthouse level and 11 on the sub-penthouse level.

“The Penthouse Collection offers buyers the best of both worlds: sophisticated suites with ample space for entertaining that are quiet and serene while still at an address that allows residents to be immersed in all that downtown has to offer,” says Rudi Spallacci, president of the Spallacci Group.

Units are both dramatic and bright, with ceilings reaching up 16 ft. and oversized windows revealing gorgeous views of the lush escarpment and the bustling streets below. Spacious open-concept living areas are appointed with premium finishes, with exceptional attention given to detail. Impeccably appointed kitchens feature state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, extended designer cabinetry and the finest granite countertops.

Generous master bedrooms are bright and serene, with an oversized walk-in closet and an ensuite that features a lavish soaker tub and a rain shower that invites relaxation. Ascending to the second storey of the penthouse suite, an additional bedroom is perfect for overnight guests.

Housed behind the historic facades of the century building, the Art Deco lobby, currently housing the presentation centre, will transition to become a reception

area for residents complete with 24/7 concierge, a stylish espresso bar, and the lobby’s signature baby grand piano. Once a social hub for celebrities and royalty, dramatic original columns and oversized chandeliers tell of the historic address’s prestige.

Launched in February 2015, The Penthouse Collection of The Residences of Royal Connaught will offer new condominium suites housed in the historic west wing of the building.

With a selection of elegant designs ranging from 555 to 1,473 sq. ft., purchasers can customize their penthouse and sub-penthouse suites with looks ranging from classic to a more contemporary aesthetic. Penthouse suites start from the mid-$400’s.

Construction has now begun, with Phase 1 occupancy expected for mid-2016. For more information, visit the presentation centre and model suite at 112 King St. E. in Hamilton. To register, visit royalconnaught.com

108 News-Valery-Royal Connaught_MC_L.indd 18 2/24/15 11:35 AM

Prices & specifications subject to change without notice, E. & O. E.

Live FreeFOR A YEAR PROGRAM

EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28

OVER $50,000 IN VALUE• $10,000 CASH BACK • MAINTENANCE FOR A YEAR

• PARKING • LOCKER • LUXURY FINISHES • INDIVIDUAL SUITE CLIMATE CONTROL

Visit our Sales Centre at 9612 Yonge St. 905.907.4370

www.grandpalace.ca

Visit our on-site sales centre before February 28 to speak to a Sales Representative to take advantage of this limited time offer.

Now under construction with Fall 2015 Occupancy.

MAJOR MACKENZIE DR.

WELDRICK RD.

YON

GE

ST.

BAYV

IEW

AVE

.

16TH AVE.


905

regio

nalm

aps:

Bur

lingto

n, B

ram

pto

n, M

issi

ssaug

a, O

akv

ille,

Fur

ther

Wes

t, Fu

rthe

r N

orth

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Brampton

Mississauga

Oakville

Caledon

Bolton

Hurontario St

25th

Sid

eroa

d


1st Line W

Fork

s of t

he C

redi

t Rd

Bramalea Rd

Wal

ker R

d

4th Line

Heart Lake Rd

McLaughlin Rd

Bost

on M

ills R

d

10th

Side

road

Old

Sch

ool R

d

Heritage Rd

Mississauga Rd

Creditview Rd

Chinguacousy Rd

Heart Lake Rd

50

20th

Sid

eroa

d

Sixth Line

9th Line

10th Line

3rd Line2nd Line

5th Line4th Line

King

St E

Airport Rd

Torbram Rd

Goreway Dr

Dixie Rd

Bramalea Rd

McVean Dr

Clarkway Dr

Gore Rd

Bova

ird D

r.

Coun

trys

ide

Dr

Airport Rd


Wan

less

Driv

e/Co

nser

vatio

n Dr

Embleton Rd

Sand

alw

ood

Pkw

y

Que

en S

t W

Que

en S

t W

Main St N

East

Dr

Hwy 10

Stee

les A

ve W

Kennedy Rd S

McM

urchy Ave SHwy

7

Mor

ning

Sta

r Dr

Drew

Rd

Derry

Rd

E

Airport Rd

Cour

tney

Par

k Dr

Brita

nnia

Rd

E

Kennedy Rd Tomken Rd

Mat

heso

n Bl

vd E

Eglin

ton

Ave

Brita

nnia

Rd

W

Hurontario St

Matheson Blvd E

CC

nial

Dr

CC

niai

Cere

mon

ial D

rCentral Pkwy E

Burn

ham

thor

pe R

d W

Rath

burn

Rd

EDun

das S

t E

Fieldgate Dr

The

Que

ensw

ay

Dixie Rd

QEW

Spea

kman

Dr

Sher

idan

Par

k Dr

Trus

cott

Dr

South

down R

d

Lake

shor

e Rd

WQ

ueen

St W

Indian Rd

Cawthra RdQ

ueen

St E

Ridgeway Dr

Colonial Dr

The

Colle

gew

ay

Erindale Station Rd

Mavis Rd

Wolfedale Rd


Rath

burn

Rd

W

Hurontario St10 Line Rd

Edenwood Dr

Derry

Rd

W

Millcreek Dr

Erin Mills Pkwy

Mississauga Rd

Erin Mills Pkwy

Creditview Rd

38

4 Line Rd

Burn

ham

thor

pe R

d W

Bronte Rd

6 Line Rd

Burn

ham

thor

pe R

d E

Dunda

s St W

Upper

Mid

dle

Rd

Tremaine Rd

Nottinghill Gate

9 Line Rd

Lake

shor

e Rd

E

4 Line Rd

Spee

rs Rd

Lake

shor

e Rd

W

Burloak Rd

Mac

Donal

d Rd

Kerr St

Trafalgar Rd

8 Line RdFord Dr

Devon Rd

Corn

wal

l Rd

Brid

ge R

d410

401

QEW

QEW

403

401

403

25

2712

14

3

32

34446

30

3

8

2

10

35

5

7

47

17

1618

45

1


East Gwillimbury

Bradford

Uxbridge

Scugog

Lindsay

Manvers

Newcastle

Georgina Island 33

AngusLisle

Everett

Lake Scugog

Bobcaygeon

Georgina

Sunnidale

Vespra

Wasaga Beach

Mara

Orillia

Bracebridge

Schomberg

Tecumseth and Tottenham

Adjala

MonoShelburne

King

Essa

Tosorontio

Thornbury

Lake Si

mcoe

Cannington

Barrie

Georgian Bay

Midland Tay

Oro

OshawaWhitby

Alliston,

Beeton,

Hw

y 50

Keswick

400

11

11

400

400

400

48

401

48

7

69

69

93

27

27

9

910

24

89

90

21

Key Maps

North

LAKE ONTARIOLAKE ONTARIO

HaldimandHaldimand

401

401

QEW

QEW

QEW

7

403

403

CAMBRIDGE

Puslinch

Guelph

Ayr

6

68

6

3

3

3

Oakville

Milton

BurlingtonCarlisle

Flamborough

ParisStoney Creek

Dundas

Grimsby

Port Dover

Glanbrook

Ancaster

West Lincoln

Virgil

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Beamsville Vineland

Port Dalhousie

Lincoln

Thorold

Chippawa

Scotland

St. George

Fonthill

Fort Erie

Welland

Nanticoke

New Credit

Dunnville Port Colborne

Halton Hills

HAMILTON

ST. CATHARINES

NIAGARA FALLS

BRANTFORD

To LONDON

MISSISSAUGA

BRAMPTON

15 20

Key Maps

Further West

110

905

regio

nalm

aps:

Bur

lingto

n, B

ram

pto

n, M

issi

ssaug

a, O

akv

ille,

Fur

ther

Wes

t, Fu

rthe

r N

orth





1 vANDYK COMMuNITIES The Craftsman craftsmancondos.com from $310,000 103 21N

34 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Pinnacle Uptown, Crystal 905-568-9000 • from $200,000 105 19K

47 THE DANIELS CORPORATION Daniels Erin Mills 905-306-6996 • from $250,000 39 17M

2 WINDCATCHER DEvELOPMENT CORPORATION Atwater Condos 905-271-5038 • from $280,000 24L

3 CASTLERIDGE HOMES The Clairington 905-793-0002 • from $230,000 16E

3 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL The Marquee Townhomes on the Park 905-568-9000 • from $700,000 20K

4 CONSERvATORY GROuP Mirage 905-232-2400 • from $270,000 20K

5 AMACON PSv2 905-273-9333 • 20L

7 GREAT GuLF HOT 905-828-4257 • from $330,000 16M

8 FERNBROOK HOMES Absolute World 416-869-6057 • • from $188,000 21K

8 CITYzEN Absolute World 416-869-6057 from $188,000 21K

10 AMACON The Residences at Parkside village 905-273-9333 • 21K

12 ALTERRA HOMES Renaissance in Olde Brampton 416-710-1010 • from $490,000 13H

14 PEMBERTON GROuP Rosedale village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000 • • from $346,000 13F

15 ADI DEvELOPMENT GROuP Link2 Condos+Lofts 905-592-2028 • from $195,000 5M

16 vANDYK COMMuNITIES Windows on the Green 905-822-3333 from $300,000 19N

17 PEMBERTON GROuP Downtown Erin Mills Condominiums 905-630-6300 • from $300,000 18M

18 RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE COMMuNITIES Palisades on the Glen 905-820-8210 • from $290,000 18N

20 CARRIAGE GATE HOMES The Berkley Downtown Burlington theberkeleycondo.com • 5M

21 CASINO BAY DEv. CORP./TODDGLEN Panoramic Point at Brewery Bay 1-866-611-5525 • from $264,000 7Q

27 INzOLA GROuP Park Place 905-451-7001 • from $310,000 14H

30 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Pinnacle Grand Park 2 905-276-3981 • from $200,000 20L

30 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Pinnacle Grand Park 905-276-3981 • from $300,000 20L

32 ARMOuR HEIGHTS DEvELOPMENTS River’s Edge 905-533-2400 • from $285,000 14A

35 ASHLEY OAKS GROuP Emporium at Joshua Creek 905-618-0660 • from $200,000 17O

38 TRIDEL CORPORATION Metrogate - ventus 2 416-293-5535 • • from $302,000 19J

38 TRIDEL CORPORATION ventus at Metrogate 416-293-5535 • • from $344,000 19J

45 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Rain Condominiums 905-845-7246 • from $200,000 17Q

46 MATTAMY HOMES The Mount Pleasant village mattamyhomes.com • from $200,000 20K

905r

egio

nalm

aps:

Maple

, Tho

rnhi

ll, R

ichm

ond H

ill, v

aug

han,

Mark

ham

, Aja

x, W

hitb

y, O

shaw

aA

B

C

D

E

F

G

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Town ofMarkham

ThornhillMarkham

Richmond HillMaple

404

404

400

400

7

407

407407 4077

77

Ward

en Ave

Elgin M ills Rd

McCowan Rd

19 Ave

Kennedy R

d18 Ave

10 Concessio

n R

Main

St SRaym

erville Dr

M ajor M ackenzie

Hwy. 48

Alden Rd

Alderg

rove D

r

Denison St

11 Concessio

n R

Cachet Pkw y

Carlton Rd

Hw y 7

14 Ave

Yonge St

Henderso

n Ave

John St

Steeles Ave E

404

9 Line

16 AveWoodbine A

ve

Bullock Dr

Kirby Rd

12 Line R

d

Nashville Rd

King-Vaughan RdCold Creek R

d

Hwy. 27

Huntin

gton

Langstaff Rd

50

Islington Ave

Steeles Ave W

Claren

ce St

Kipling Ave

Teston Rd

Westo

n Rd

Pine V

alley Cr

M ajor M ackenzie

Jane St

Langstaff Rd

Rutherford Rd

Keele St

Bath

urst St

Dufferin

St

Clark Ave W

Centre St

King Rd Yonge St

Jefferson Sideroad

Bloom ington Sideroad

Leslie St

Bayview

Ave

19th Ave.

Yorklan

d St

Neal D

r Leslie St

Elgin M ills Rd

Regent St

M ajor M acKenzieM ill St

Gam ble Rd

Denham

Dr

W eldrick Rd W

Strathearn

Ave

16th Ave.10

13

3231

33

45

3412

5

2

22

4044 7

2641

20

11

124

4

6

1

43

14

46

3






City ofPickering

Town ofAjax

Town ofW hitby Town of

Oshawa

401

401

401

28

Key MapsEast

112

3 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES Varley 905-604-1477 • from $520,000 51 19F

13 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Legacy Park 905-731-8302 • from $300,000 35 10G

31 PEMBERTON GROuP Sky City 2 905-709-5700 • from $320,000 8 12F

32 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Royal Gardens 905-889-9997 • from $303,000 37 15F

43 GuIzzETTI DEvELOPMENTS Grand Palace 905-907-4370 • 109 12E

44 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Centro Square Condos 2 905-851-8877 • from $400,000 36 5F

1 MONARCH CORPORATION Garden Court 416-495-3595 • from $400,000 16D

2 FLATO DEvELOPMENT Arthouse Condos 905-554-8722 from $200,000 22D

4 TRIDEL CORPORATION Renaissance of Richmond Hill 416-736-9500 • from $740,000 14E

5 LINDvEST Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham 905-294-6161 from $340,000 23F

6 ARMOuR HEIGHTS DEvELOPMENTS The Sorrento 289-637-1777 • from $390,000 13B

7 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. WaterGarden 416-915-3800 • from $300,000 12F

10 GREAT LANDS CORP. The Beverly Hills Resort Residences 905-882-6636 • from $250,000 12E

11 TRIAxIS DEvELOPMENT INC/MARINO DEvELOPMENTS Courtyards of Maple 416-798-7070 • from $390,000 7D

12 GREENPARK HOMES uv2 905-554-6501 • from $253,000 22F

14 REMINGTON GROuP The Signature Condominium 905-948-9900 • from $300,000 18F

14 REMINGTON GROuP Model Suite of the Month 905-948-9900 • from $300,000 18F

20 SOLMAR DEvELOPMENT CORP Bellaria Residences 905-417-8482 • from $240,000 7E

22 QuADRA MGT. & SCEPTRE DEvS. Renaissance Court at Woodbridge Gates 905-851-4220 • from $505,000 2F

22 WYCLIFFE HOMES Fairground Lofts 905-605-5900 • from $340,000 2F

24 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. The Fountains 905-731-8302 • from $272,000 10F

26 RICE DEvELOPMENT Ambria 905-796-3630 • from $340,000 3F

28 CHESTNuT HILL HOMES San Francisco by the Bay 905-831-3631 • • from $200,000 22C

31 PEMBERTON GROuP Sky City 905-709-5700 • from $320,000 12F

32 SIGNATuRE COMMuNITIES TAO Boutique Condos 905-597-2535 • from $200,000 15F

33 PEMBERTON GROuP Miracle at Yonge 905-709-5700 • from $280,000 12F

34 SIERRA HOMES 68 Main Street 905-305-0822 • from $250,000 21E

40 NOvA TRIMAx Allegra 905-850-6866 • from $250,000 1F

41 QuADCAM DEvELOPMENT GROuP INC vista Parc Condominiums 905-850-8883 • from $260,000 3F

45 KYLEMORE COMMuNITIES The 6th Angus Glen 905-887-9950 • 19E

46 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES The Mark 905-554-5015 • from $250,000 22E


condo buyers’ resource section

YOU LOVE THE CONDO, SEE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD!

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal

Calculate your mortgage payments

113-115_117 Homebuyers Resource_L.indd 113 2/24/15 11:35 AM


Calculate your mortgage payments

01 Determine the appropriate five-year fixed mortgage rate, which is easiest to qualify for.

02 Look down the left column of the table on the opposite page to find the rate (rounded to the nearest 1/4 per cent).

03 Choose your desired amortization period across the top of the table (25 years has lowest payment and is easiest to qualify for first-time homebuyers).

04 At the intersection of the column and row is your mortgage payment per month per $100,000 borrowed.

interest rate

EXAMPLE: 5%

chart figure

5.82

mortgage amount ÷ 1,000

125 (MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)

monthly payment

$25 YEARS

amortization period

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 and get pre-qualified.

Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream condo

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP



2.50% $666 $529 $448 $394

2.75% $678 $541 $461 $407

3.00% $690 $554 $473 $421

3.25% $702 $566 $486 $434

3.50% $714 $579 $499 $448

3.75% $726 $591 $513 $461

4.00% $738 $604 $526 $476

4.25% $750 $617 $540 $490

4.50% $763 $630 $553 $504

4.75% $775 $644 $567 $519

5.00% $788 $657 $582 $534

5.25% $801 $671 $596 $549

5.50% $814 $684 $610 $564

5.75% $827 $698 $625 $579

6.00% $840 $712 $640 $595

6.25% $853 $726 $655 $611

6.50% $866 $741 $670 $626

6.75% $880 $755 $685 $642

7.00% $893 $769 $700 $659

Table provided by Calum Ross, owner, president and principal broker at Calum Ross Mortgage. He can be reached at 416.410.9905, [email protected] and calumross.com

% Amortization Periods

INTEREST RATES

15 YEARS

20 YEARS

25 YEARS

30 YEARS

Mortgage payment calculation chart


WE ARE THE LARGEST MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN ONTARIO.

ONTARIO’S MOST-READ NEW HOMES GROUP

Please recycle our magazines! Wall2Wall Media participates in the Partner’s In Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over two million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada. Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish the environment.

2014The Only Complete Resource Directory of Southwestern Ontario Home Builders

2014DISCOVER SWO’s top builders & developersone success story at a time

PEARLS of WISDOMExpert homebuying

tips for 2014

5 GREAT REASONSto buy a new home

SWO ANNUAL 2014.indd 1 3/19/14 2:29 PM

The Urban Townhome Collection, TorontoThe Victoria Model Home, 2,628 sq.ft. + 622 sq.ft. Terrace

An exclusive collection of the GTA’s most beautiful new condos

2015MODEL SUITE CALENDAR

PEMBERTON GROUP PRIMONT HOMES

An exclusive collection of the GTA’s most beautiful new homes

2015MODEL HOMECALENDAR

NHG 2015 Calendar Cover_FINAL.indd 1 2014-11-28 4:31 PM

An exclusive collection of SWO’s most beautiful new homes and condos

2015

An exclusive collection of SWO’s most

MODEL HOMECALENDAR

SILVERGATE HOMES

SWO 2015 Calendar Cover_FINAL.indd 1 12/1/14 10:59 AM

c o m m u n i t i e s

o n t a r i o ’ s P r e m i e r G u i d e t o a d u l t l i f e s t y l e c o m m u n i t i e s

award-winning bedroom design

Laura Stein’s

free fall 2013

OvercOming the fear of using

home equity

to live , eat & travel like you’ve always wanted

Getting inspired

LC_Cvr_Fall 2013.indd 1 9/9/13 2:58:20 PM

homedecorandrenovations.comFREE MARCH 2015

VOLUME 11 ISSUE 1

MAKE YOUR A REALITY!reno dreamsA REALITY!rereno dreamsno dreams

WE HAVE EXPERT ADVICE AND DRAMATIC PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU

Q&A withcelebrity designer

JONATHAN ADLER

2015’s freshestDECOR

TRENDS

HD_Cover_Mar2015_CC.indd 1 2/9/15 5:11 PMHDR 02-14-15 FINAL.indd 1 2015-02-09 5:28 PM

1 YOUR FIRST HOME WINTER 2015

THE GUIDE TO BUYING AND MANAGING YOUR FIRST HOME

S P E C I A L E D I T I O N

HOME&CONDO

WINTER/SPRING 2015 FREE

+Expert tips to

DECORATE YOUR FIRST HOME

Trends in lowrise & highrise homesYour guide on where and what to buy

WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING YOUR FIRST MORTGAGE

YFH 02-07-15_master.indd 1 15-02-03 7:10 PM

FREE

sHoppIngCurating a selection of the GTA’s top home and decor shops and services

GUIDE

2015 HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS

Multi-talented designer

Jonathan AdlerDISHES ON DECOR TRENDS, HIS FAVOURITE SHOPS IN T.O. AND MORE!

OUR decorwish list FOR THE NEW YEAR

18PAGE

A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT

SG cover 2014-FIN.indd 1 1/14/15 4:59 PM

2014 Con

dom

iniu

m B

uild

ers’ An

nu

al

Life Happens Here.™

lindvest.com

Lindvest invites you to improve the quality of your life in a beautiful new family home or condominium in an amazing community. With deep roots in the highly reputed, award-winning H&R family of companies, Lindvest has been designing and building successful communities across the GTA since 1998.

To find your next home or investment opportunity, please visit us online.

“Lindvest”, the Lindvest logo, and “Life Happens Here” are trade-marks of Lindvest Properties Limited and are used under license.Reproduction in any form, without prior written permission of Lindvest Properties Limited, is strictly prohibited.

Pricing, specs and availability subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

PEARLS OF WISDOMExpert advice on buying

real estate in 2014

5 great reasons to buya brand new condo

DISCOVER THE

GTA’s top builders& condo communities,one success story at a time

The Only Complete Resource Directory of GTA Condominium Builders

ON ANY DEVICEVIEWUS NewCondoGuide.com

2014 CGGTA annual cover design-FIN.indd 1 14-03-05 3:10 PMTCG Annual Cover wrap_2014.indd 1 14-03-05 3:13 PM

2014 Hom

e Bu

ilders’ A

nn

ua

l

Growth Through Experience.At Mattamy Homes we devote a lot of time to listening to people who are looking for a home. We do our very best to reflect their desires. We also do our very best to deliver satisfaction every step of the way. It starts from the moment you honour us with the task of building your home until long after you’ve moved in. Today we have built over 60,000 homes in hundreds of communities across North America.

We are currently creating satisfying neighbourhoods across the United States in Phoenix, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Orlando, Jacksonville and soon to

expand into Tampa and Sarasota. In Canada we are proud to create master planned communities in the GTA, Ottawa and Calgary and very soon we will bring our style of community design to Edmonton.

Customer satisfaction defines Mattamy, customer satisfaction is a learning experience. Satisfaction isn’t something we give, it’s something we earn. Every day.

Through the years we have captured many industry awards for the quality of our customer care. Many of these awards are based on comments from our homeowners. That makes us as happy as our homeowners because there is no greater reward than a simple “thank you” from a satisfied homeowner.

We look forward to many more happy homeowners, tomorrow and beyond.

mattamyhomes.com

The Preserve, Oakville, Model Homes

NHB_Annual_BackCover_March2014.indd 1 14-03-06 2:14 PM

201420142014The Only Complete Resource Directory of GTA Home Builders

GTA’s top buildersand developers

DISCOVER THE

ONE SUCCESSSTORY AT A TIME

5 GREAT REASONS to

buy a new home

PEARLS OF WISDOM PEARLS OF WISDOMExpert homebuying

tips for 2014

2014 NHGTA annual cover_FNLindd.indd 1 14-03-12 2:00 PMTNH Annual Cover wrap 2014.indd 1 14-03-12 2:15 PM

2014The Only Complete Resource Directory of Eastern Ontario Home Builders

ON ANY DEVICEVIEWUS NewHomeAndCondoGuide.com

PEARLS OF WISDOMExpert homebuyingtips for 2014

Discover Ottawa’s top builders and developers ONE SUCCESS STORY AT A TIME

5 great reasonsto buy a new home

2014 EO Annual COVER_Final.indd 1 3/12/14 10:40:22 AM

一月三十一日至三月七日 / Jan 31 - Mar 7, 2015 Volume 4 Issue 1

各式電子工具都可瀏覧網上參閱 ChineseHomeGuide.com

羊年運程 • 步進金色年華邁向精簡生活 • 大多市迎接羊年慶祝活動

GTA Chinse Front Cover_013115-5.indd 1 2015-01-20 12:54 PM

BAZI-NO1-A-AD-CG-JAN6-1.indd 1 15-01-06 2:59 PM

Chinese Front Gate 6pgs 01-31-15.indd 1 2015-01-22 4:18 PM

Brought to you by

Crowning Glories.New Release at Kleinburg Crown Estates


INSIDE THIS ISSUE

POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFOREGETTING A MORTGAGE

PLANNING YOUR NEW HOME BEFORE YOU BUY

HOW NEW HOMES EXCEL AT ENERGY EFFICIENCY


INSIDE THIS ISSUE

TAX TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS

INTEREST RATES, OIL PRICES, OUR DOLLAR & YOUR HOME

STICKER PRICE & OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER

MOVEIN

THISSPRING.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WELCOME THE NE W YEAR WITH A NE W ATTITUDE

MAKING SENSE OF MORTGAGE TERMS

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ARRANGING A MORTGAGE

Jan 6 - Feb 3, 2012 Volume 20 Issue 01GTA Edition


menkes.com

CG_Cvr_08-28-15.indd 1 2/23/15 2:23 PM

Feb 14 - 28, 2015 Volume 18 Issue 03

[ 4-WEEK ISSUE ]

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

REAL ESTATE ASAN INVESTMENT

ANCASTER: LOCATION& AMENITIES GALORE

WHAT THE BANK OF CANADA’SRATE DROP MEANS FOR YOU

001-SWO NHG_Cvr_02-14-15.indd 1 2/11/15 3:03 PMSWO 02-14-15.indd 1 2/11/15 3:05 PM

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

OUTLOOK FOR THENEW HOME MARKET

SELECTING THERIGHT HOME FOR YOU

POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFOREGETTING A MORTGAGE

Eastern Ontario Edition


MODEL HOMES

NOW OPENIN FINDLAY PARKby

the

ENH reg 02-28-15.indd 1 2015-02-13 3:29 PM


CHARTERED BANKS Variable 6 Months 1 Year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal

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 AVAILABLEPrepared by http://www.FiscalAgents.com/mortgage/rates

TRUST COMPANIES

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

ATB Financial 2.35 4 2.94 2.79 2.79 2.84 2.94 4.00op 4.00op 4.00op Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk 2.45 4 2.98 2.98 2.98 2.94 2.98 6.30op 6.30op Bank of Montreal 2.85 4 2.89 2.84 3.39 3.89 2.99 6.30op 6.30op Bank of Nova Scotia 2.85 4.55 3.29 3.09 3.39 3.89 4.49 6.45op 6.50op Canadian Western Bank 4 3.14 3.04 3.65 4.2 4.74 6.45op 6.30op CFF Bank 2.99 2.79 2.69 2.89 2.79CIBC 2.85 2.89 2.49 3.55 3.04 4.79 6.70op 6.35op ICICI Bank Canada 2.9 3.15 3.65 3.64 3.69 3.69Manulife Bank 2.55 4.45 3 3.04 2.94 2.99 2.99 3.50op National Bank n/a 4.4 3.14 3.04 3.75 3.04 3.14 6.70op 6.70op President’s Choice Financial 2.5 2.29 3.49 2.99 4.44Royal Bank 2.85 3.14 3.14 3.8 4.54 4.74 6.30op 6.30op TD Canada Trust 2.85 2.89 2.84 3.39 3.89 3.09 6.30op Tangerine 2.85 3.19 3.24 3.49 3.69 3.79

Community Trust n/a 6.5 3.14 3.25 3.95 4.74 4.99Concentra Financial n/a 5 2.89 2.59 3.44 3.94 4.79 6.70op 6.30op Effort Trust n/a 4.45 3.45 3.6 3.7 4.6 4.95 6.30op 6.30op Home Trust Company 2.35 3.95 2.89 2.44 2.59 2.79 2.79Investors Group Trust n/a 4.2 3.14 3.09 3.75 4.39 3.29 6.50op 6.30op MTCC 2.85 4.55 3.29 3.09 3.39 3.89 4.49 6.45op 6.50op

Airline Financial C.U. 4 3.01 3.1 3.33 3.65 3.13 6.25op Comtech Credit Union 2.95 6.2 2.99 3.25 3.29 2.99 2.99 6.40op 6.30op First National Fin. LP 3.95 2.99 2.59 2.69 2.79 2.89FirstOntario C.U. 2.85 2.99 3.04 3.19 2.99 2.89 6.34op 6.34op IC Savings 2.99 2.69 2.89 3.04 3.09London Life n/a 4.2 3.14 3.09 3.75 4.39 4.79 6.50op 6.30op Luminus Financial 2.45 2.85 2.25 3.35 2.95 3.05 6.25op MCAP 2.3 3.6 3.95 4.35 4.84 5.14Meridian Credit Union 2.65 4 3.09 3.09 3.55 3.29 2.89 6.30op Parama Credit Union 2.5 2.7 2.9 3 3.1 3.25 2.85op Steinbach Credit Union 2.4 2.65 2.75 2.85 2.9 2.95


45 Charles Ltd. - Chaz Yorkville Condos 27

Aragon Properties - Enigma on the Park 87

Aspen Ridge Homes - Studio on Richmond 49

Bazis Inc. - E Condos 5

Bazis Inc. - No1 Yorkville 3

BILD - Promo 119

Camrost - Felcorp - Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza 1

Canalfa Group - Liberty Central by the Lake Two 77

Chestnut Hill Development - Lotus Condominiums 24

Citycore - Harmony Village 86

Concert Properties - The KIP District 69

Concord Adex - Omega on the park 30-31

Cresford Development Corp. - 1000 Bay IBC

Cresford Development Corp. - CASA 2 120

Cresford Development Corp. - CASA III 120

Cresford Development Corp. - Merton Yonge Condominiums 120

Cresford Development Corp. - VOX 120

Daniels Corp. - The Bartholomew Downtown East 15

Diam Developments - On The Danforth 75

Digital Device - Promo 90

Eden Shaw - Chaz Yorkville Condos 27

ELAD Canada - The Colours of Emerald City 63

Empire Communities - Senses Condominiums 6-7

Family of magazines - Promo 116

Fieldgate Homes - Zigg St.Clair West 61

Freed - Art Shoppe Condos 73

Ghods Builders Inc. - 5959 Yonge Street 65

Great Gulf - Monde 25

Great Gulf - One Bloor Residences 25

Great Gulf - Pace 25

Great Gulf - Yonge+Richmond 25

Guizzetti Developments - Grand Palace 109

Lamb Development Corp. - East Fiftyfive 53

Lamb Development Corp. - The Harlowe 55

Lanterra Developments - Riverhouse at the Old Mill 14

Lanterra Developments - Teahouse 19

Lanterra Developments - Treviso Condominiums 11

Liberty Development Corp. - Centro Square Condos 2 36

Liberty Development Corp. - Legacy Park 35

Liberty Development Corp. - Royal Gardens 37

Liberty Development Corp. - Terrace on Danforth 37

Liberty Development Corp. - World on Yonge 37

Luxury Living Magazine - Promo 70

Madison Homes - Zigg St.Clair West 61

Menkes Developments Inc. - 365 Church Insert

Menkes Developments Inc. - 87 Peter Insert

Menkes Developments Inc. - Fabrik Insert

Menkes Developments Inc. - Gibson Square Insert

Menkes Developments Inc. - Harbour Plaza Insert

Menkes Developments Inc. - Humber Mews Insert

Menkes Developments Inc. - Pears on the Avenue Insert

Menkes Developments Inc. - The Eglinton Yonge at Heart Insert

Metropia - E Condos 5

Minto Communities Inc. - West Side 47

Minto Communities Inc. - Yorkville Park 23

Minto Communities Inc. - Corporate 45

Mobile App - Promo 33

Monarch Corporation - Lago Insert

Monarch Corporation - Picasso on Richmond Insert

Monarch Corporation - Riva del Lago Insert

Monarch Corporation - Waterscapes Insert

North Star Homes - Connexion at Islington 91

Pemberton Group - Citylights on Broadway 9

Pemberton Group - Sky City 2 8

Phantom Developments - Tea Garden Condos 83

Pianosi Developments - Perspective Condos 89

Pinnacle International - Pinnacle Uptown, Crystal 105

Plaza - Corporate 71

Rio Can - E Condos 5

Rockport Group - The Nest 67

Sorbara Group - Beacon 57

Streetcar Development - The Southwood 41

T.D. Bank - Corporate 54

The Daniels Corporation - Daniels Erin Mills 39

The Daniels Corporation - High Park Condominiums 17

The Daniels Corporation - One Park Place South Tower 29

Tribute Communities - The College 51

Tribute Communities - Varley 51

Tridel Corporation - Avani 2 At Metrogate IFC

Tridel Corporation - Islington Terrace BC

Urban Capital - Model Suite of the Month 42

Urban Capital - RC3 43

Vandyk Communities - The Craftsman 103

Your First Home & Condo - Promo 80

index of advertisers

“Being a member of BILD has been signifi cantly benefi cialrelative to the sharing of information, ideas and the furtheringof community building in Ontario. Its role as the voice of thedevelopment and building industry has been critical in ensuring municipalities and the Province adopt balanced, well thought out land development policies. I am proud to be a member of BILD.”

David A. McKay, Partner MHBC Planning,

Urban Design & Landscape ArchitectureService ProfessionalMember Since 2006

I BUILD CONFIDENCE.

Get Involved: bildgta.caI AM

Now opeN

Kennedy and Hwy 401 in Scarborough

Starting from the low $200’s*

Visit the Presentation Centre

52 Village Green Square, Scarborough

416.293.5535

Built to make an entrance.The newest addition to our landmark Metrogate community, Avani 2 offers design-inspired

living in every 1 and 2 bedroom suite, many with den options. This contemporary tower

features spectacular indoor and outdoor amenities, the perfect spaces for residents to

relax, rejuvenate and enjoy their leisure time – all overlooking a dynamic community park.

Indulge your taste for sleek modernity at Avani 2, where virtually anything you could want

is just moments away.

eiGht decades of home BuildiNG. over 80,000 homes Built. tridel commuNities are Built GreeN. Built for life.®*Price and specifications are subject to change without notice. Illustrations are artist’s concept only. Building and view not to scale., Tridel Built for Life®, Tridel Built Green. Built for Life.® are registered trademarks of Tridel and used under license. ©Tridel 2015. All rights reserved. E.&O.E. February 2015.

tridel.com

fold out ifc iNside ifcfoldTRI 25973 Condo Guide AVANI 2 GF (IFC) + IT OBC Feb 15.indd 2-3 2015-02-18 1:57 PM

The locations you love. The designs you desire. The details you demand. A Cresford condominium is luxury living defi ned. For over 40 years Cresford has been at the forefront of the luxury condominium market. The fi rst developer in Canada to pair its condominium designs with international fashion labels, we set the standard for superb quality, trusted security and cutting-edge style. Cresford is known for building

such recognizable condominiums as the Thornwood at Summer Hill and

Merchandise Lofts, an iconic true loft conversion in downtown Toronto.

YONGE & MERTON

MOVE IN NOW

SUITES FROM THE MID $400’S

TOWNS FROM THE LOW $600’S

PENTHOUSES FROM THE $800’S

416.484.1900MYCCONDO.COM

YONGE & WELLESLEY

PENTHOUSES COMING SOON

FURNISHED WITH DIESEL LIVING

416.485.3000VOXCONDOMINIUMS.COM

DESIGN.LOCATION.STYLE.PASSION.TRUST.

BROKERS PROTECTED. ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPT. PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. E. & O.E.

YORKVILLE | UNDER CONSTRUCTIONSIGNATURE PENTHOUSES COMING SOON

MOVE IN WINTER 2015 / SPRING 2016

SUITES FROM THE MID $300’S

416.486.CASA (2272)CASA2CONDOMINIUMS.COM

YORKVILLE | UNDER CONSTRUCTIONSIGNATURE PENTHOUSES

COMING SOON

SUITES FROM THE HIGH $300’S

416.486.CASA (2272)CASACONDOMINIUM.COM

Actual view from 22nd fl oor

LIVE LARGE ON BAY STREET

MOVE IN WINTER 2015 / SPRING 2016

Spacious 1, 2 and

3-Bedroom suites with

unobstructed views in

the heart of downtown

FROM THE HIGH $300’S

416.485.30001THOUSANDBAY.COM

PRESENTATION GALLERY:170 MERTON ST.

tridel.com

Built for the suite life.

eiGht decades of home BuildiNG. over 80,000 homes Built. tridel commuNities are Built GreeN. Built for life.®*Price and specifications are subject to change without notice. Illustrations are artist’s concept only. Building and view not to scale., Tridel Built for Life®, Tridel Built Green. Built for Life.® are registered trademarks of Tridel and used under license. ©Tridel 2015. All rights reserved. E.&O.E. February 2015.

Find your connection at islington terrace, just minutes from the Bloor

islington subway. this architecturally striking condo community is

located in a historic neighbourhood where the past mingles with today’s

must haves. islington Village, with its quaint restaurants, leads you right

into the fashionable Kingsway on Bloor, full of trendy boutiques and

exclusive shops. Embrace the new spirit of living at Bloor and islington.

Starting from the mid $200’s*

Visit the Presentation Centre

2487 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke

(At South Kingsway)

416.645.8862

7.5" x 10.5" oBcTRI 25973 Condo Guide AVANI 2 GF (IFC) + IT OBC Feb 15.indd 4 2015-02-18 1:57 PM

GTA New Condo Guide, Feb 28, 2015

Documents

Transcript of GTA New Condo Guide, Feb 28, 2015