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Arista Homes Exciting things on the horizon from Arista in 2016

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property profi les

24 Fieldgate HomesNew release of 38- and 44-ft. homes at Impressions

34 Treasure Hill HomesTreasure Hill’s new home design excellence in Vaughan

44 Mattamy HomesMattamy returning to Cornell on Jan. 16!

60 Aspen Ridge HomesA new release of singles at Waterdown Meadows

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72 Port CreditResidential hot spot in the 905

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28 New Home PricesPrice of new lowrise homes in GTA reaches record high

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22 Mortgage AdviceWhat the new mortgage rules mean for Canadiansby Alyssa Richard

36 Legally SpeakingGetting your financial house in order by Jayson Schwarz

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82 Hot Properties New releases, openings and preview registrations

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Arista Homes Exciting things on the horizon from Arista in 2016

ON THE COVER

property profi les

24 Fieldgate HomesNew release of 38- and 44-ft. homes at Impressions

34 Treasure Hill HomesTreasure Hill’s new home design excellence in Vaughan

44 Mattamy HomesMattamy returning to Cornell on Jan. 16!

60 Aspen Ridge HomesA new release of singles at Waterdown Meadows

neighbourhood profi le

72 Port CreditResidential hot spot in the 905

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22 Mortgage AdviceWhat the new mortgage rules mean for Canadiansby Alyssa Richard

36 Legally SpeakingGetting your financial house in order by Jayson Schwarz

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SCARBOROUGHInnovative Townhome Designs Are Coming To A Fully Connected Neighbourhood:Introducing Village Homes & 3-Storey Towns

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MILTONA New Release Of Long Awaited Towns Plus 30', 36' & 43' Detached Coming To Milton’s Most Popular Neighbourhood.

MARKHAMMattamy’s Cornell Continues To Grow With An Exciting Collection Of Well-AppointedRear Lane Towns & Rear Lane Village Homes.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

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DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

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SALES MANAGER NEW HOME GUIDE GTA, NEW CONDO GUIDE

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO

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EDITOR

Wayne Karl

ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

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

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LEGALLY SPEAKINGJAYSON SCHWARZ, Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law fi rm Schwarz Law LLP. He can be reached by visiting schwarzlaw.ca or by email at [email protected] or phone at 416.486.2040

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Learning from the best in the world

Advice | BILD REPORT

TO HELP THE BUILDING and

development industry in the GTA

grow and evolve, we search the globe

for new and innovative ideas that can

be adapted and implemented here.

BILD works with experts and

home builders’ associations

around the world to educate our

members on best practices for

planning, developing and building

new communities. Many ideas are

imported and incorporated into

the creation of new communities

across the GTA and others provide

inspiration for future projects.

By studying Danish architecture

in Copenhagen, our members

learned about building woodframe

midrise buildings. This ensured

they were ready when the province

amended the Building Code to allow

for woodframe buildings up to six

storeys. Woodframe construction is

prevalent in Copenhagen. The city

is dominated by four- and six-storey

buildings, most of them made of

wood, rather than the glass towers we

typically see in North American cities.

While the housing market in

Berlin is largely rental based and

signifi cantly di� erent from the GTA,

the city o� ered lots of interesting

ideas about architecture. Berlin

has a lot of infi ll development, and

buildings and their amenities are

creatively designed to integrate into

their surroundings. Rather than being

hidden away, many parking areas and

garage doors are beautifully designed

to blend into the streetscape.

Since we want to continue to

build Greener homes in the GTA,

our industry looked to Milan for

innovative ideas. Italy introduced

mandatory building energy labeling

10 years ago, which led to the

adoption of some really interesting

water and energy conservation

mechanisms.

Developers in Milan combine

style and function by incorporating

European design into their green

features. This includes using

rainwater collected from the

buildings as public fountains, or

planting hundreds of trees in planter

boxes on condo balconies for

benefi ts like shade and improved

air quality.

American markets like Miami

showcase great examples of

marketing luxury condominiums with

extravagant amenities. New-home

buyers in the city are treated to over-

the-top sales o� ces, larger suites

and super-sized models. Purchasers

are responsible for the interior design

of their suites, allowing them to

customize every aspect of their home

to their liking.

In addition to learning other

markets, the GTA also welcomes

numerous groups from cities

around the world. Over the years

we have welcomed industry

professionals from places such as

Austria, Denmark, China and Russia

to showcase our communities and

building practices.

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LAST YEAR was a notable one in the

mortgage world: The Bank of Canada

dropped its infl uential overnight

target rate – not once, but twice.

In its latest announcement on

Dec. 2, the BoC held the rate at

0.50 per cent – where it had been

since July after dropping it from

0.75 per cent, where it had been

since January 2015 when the Bank

dropped it from one per cent.

Just a bunch of numbers, right?

Perhaps, but some experts are now

saying rates won’t begin to inch up

from these historical lows until 2017.

This means an extended window of

opportunity for those looking to buy

a home.

If you could lock in at a low rate

over 10 years, for example, that gives

you the comfort of knowing what

your mortgage payments will be

over that period, while over that time

you can also take advantage of any

pre-payment and lump-sum payment

options to pay down your mortgage.

Another appeal of this scenario

is that, as we often point out,

experts advise you take a long-

term view of your home purchase.

For example, some markets have

recently experienced cooling prices

and softening sales. But even if

Window of opportunity

that were to happen in your market

and housing type, ask yourself: in

10 years, is a home you buy today

likely to be worth more or less? If

you need an answer to this question,

just take a look back at prices 10

years ago. Of course, there are

no guarantees, but if you’re in the

homebuying mode anyway, today’s

low rate environment makes a pretty

compelling reason to act sooner

than later to take advantage of these

opportunities.

Low rates notwithstanding, the

banks, fi nancial fi rms, brokers and

other experts still advise homebuyers

to practice smart borrowing.

Experts stress that even as rates

remain low, buyers should explore

everything from putting down a larger

down payment to taking advantage

of pre-payment options to “stress-

testing” your mortgage at a higher

rate to ensure your fi nances can

accommodate rate fl uctuations or

other unforeseen circumstances.

One day, the mortgage landscape

will change. And if you’re among

those homeowners who have been

somewhat spoiled by continuing low

rates, you could be could be in for an

unpleasant surprise.

Take advantage of today’s low

rates while you can, but also spend

the time necessary to fi nd a broker

or banker you trust, who knows

their business, and who can help

you explore what options might be

best for you.

More so than in any other area of

homebuying, you’re going to rely on

this advice – now more than ever. It

will prove to be time well spent.

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IF YOU INTEND on buying a property

in the future, you may need to come

up with a larger down payment

because of recently announced

new mortgage rules.

In early December, Finance

Minister Bill Morneau announced

changes to the mortgage rules.

Starting Feb. 15, 2016, there will be

extra down payment requirements

for properties costing between

$500,000 and $1 million.

The current fi ve per cent

minimum down payment for the fi rst

$500,000 will stay the same, but

there’ll be a 10 per cent minimum

down payment for the portion of

the home price above $500,000.

For example, someone buying an

$800,000 property would need to

make a down payment of fi ve per cent

on the fi rst $500,000 ($25,000) and 10

per cent on the remaining $300,000

($30,000). That would be equal to a

total down payment of $55,000, or 6.9

per cent of the total purchase price or

an increase of $15,000.

The fi ve per cent minimum

What the new mortgage rules mean for Canadians


down payment for properties

up to $500,000 and the 20 per

cent minimum down payment for

properties above $1 million both

remain unchanged. And Canadians

who currently have a mortgage will

not be a� ected.

The changes are aimed at slowing

the housing markets in Vancouver

and Toronto. While the average

home price is $454,976 in Canada,

it’s $630,876 in Toronto and $947,334

in Vancouver, according to the

Canadian Real Estate Association.

Although the changes are meant

to slow two of the country’s hottest

real estate markets, the rules will

apply across Canada. The changes

will apply to new mortgage loans

where a mortgage insurance

application is received on Feb. 15,

2016 or later.

First-time homebuyers who

planned on making a fi ve-per-cent

down payment on a property that

costs between $500,000 and $1

million will be a� ected the most.

That could lead them to do one of

the following:

» Purchase before the new rules

come into e� ect on Feb. 15

» Delay their purchase until they’ve

saved the additional funds

» Come up with the additional

down payment through a gift

from family

» Buy a property under $500,000,

which could mean they’d buy

a condo instead of a house (in

certain markets)

The new rule changes are the latest

in a series of moves since 2008

that have attempted to slow down

the housing market. Some of the

changes include decreasing the

maximum amortization for insured

mortgages to 25 years, increasing

the minimum down payment from

zero to fi ve per cent, and raising

the minimum down payment on

investment properties from zero to

20 per cent.

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FIELDGATE HOMES’ has released a collection of ravine lots at

Impressions. There is a long list of reasons why Impressions –

winner of BILD’s prestigious 2014 People’s Choice Award for

Community of the Year – is among the GTA’s most popular family

communities. This breathtaking master-planned community

features more than 70 acres of greenspace, community parks,

ponds and two proposed community schools. Featuring stunning

homes in an ideal location minutes from the heart of the historic

village of Kleinburg.

The current release features 38-ft. detached homes from

the upper $800’s and 44-ft. from the low $900’s. There’s such

an abundance of selection that homebuyers are sure to find

something that matches their families’ lifestyle and needs. With

construction already underway, Impressions is certainly taking

Visit Impressions this weekend to see what is new from Fieldgate Homes

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Housing TypeDetached homes 30-ft. from the low $700’s, 38-ft. from the upper $800’s, 44-ft. from the “low $900’s

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shape, and you won’t have to wait

long to start enjoying life in this

exquisite family home community.

In all their homes, Fieldgate is

proud to offer stylish, contemporary

floor plans designed to help families

get the most out of their homes

and the 4 bedroom, 3,448 Bazille

Elevation A is a great example of

this inspired approach to new home

design. The exterior of the home

is truly a sight to behold, with an

inviting covered porch, striking

architectural details, large windows

and a double car garage. Inside,

the main floor features a quiet den,

artfully separated from the main

living areas by the front hall and

powder room. The remainder of the

main floor boasts an open-concept

plan that flows effortlessly from the

large living and dining area into the

gourmet kitchen and through the

cosy family room. Upstairs, the master

bedroom features a lavish ensuite,

huge walk in closet and private study.

The second floor also features a

laundry room and three additional

bedrooms, all of which have ensuite

access. The Bazille Elevation A is

priced from the mid $900’s.

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Kleinburg. Perfectly nestled between

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conveniences of Vaughan and the

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tapestry of inspired community living

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culture; a place that celebrates family

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Kleinburg’s main street is the

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for its hiking, bird watching and

outdoor education programs – is just

minutes away, along with Bindertwine

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and Copper Creek, one of the GTA’s

premier golf clubs.

The impressive selection of

nearby amenities extends well

beyond Kleinburg’s quaint village

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PRICES OF NEW GTA lowrise

homes have once again climbed

to a new record high, according

to the Building Industry and Land

Development Association (BILD).

The average price of new

detached, semi-detached and

townhomes across the region

reached $818,354 at the end of

November. This is a 17-per-cent

increase from November 2014 when

the average price was $700,779,

according to RealNet Canada Inc.,

BILD’s o� cial source for new-home

market intelligence.

“Prices in the lowrise market have

more than doubled in the last 10

years,” says BILD president and CEO

Bryan Tuckey. “This signifi cantly

reduces the average buyer’s ability to

a� ord a new lowrise home in the GTA.”

The average price of a new

lowrise home in November 2005

was $388,805.

Average prices of highrise homes

saw little change, as a result of

smaller suite sizes across the GTA.

The average price of a highrise

home was $446,981 at the end

of November, a decrease of less

than one per cent from November

2014 when the average price was

$449,371. Meanwhile the average size

of a new highrise suite in November

was 772 sq. ft. – a decrease of four

per cent from 2014 and 14 per cent

from 2005, when suite size was 810

and 901 sq. ft., respectively.

“While average prices of highrise

suites has not changed, the price

per square foot continues to grow,”

Tuckey says. “To keep the price of

new condominiums within reach

for new-home buyers, the industry

has found creative ways to reduce

the overall size of suites while

maximizing living space.”

The price per square foot of new

highrise homes in the GTA was $579

at the end of November, marking

a four per cent increase from

November 2014 when the price was

$555. The average price per square

foot has grown 74 per cent in the last

10 years from $333.

“Our member companies continue

to fi nd new and innovative ways to

build new homes that are a� ordable

for new-home buyers amidst a

price surge fueled by constrained

supply of serviced land designated

for development,” Tuckey says. “It

is a challenge because constrained

supply has resulted in fewer new

homes being brought to market,

which means demand is far

outpacing supply, particularly in the

lowrise market.”

There were 1,800 new detached,

semi-detached and townhomes

sold in November in the GTA,

bringing the remaining inventory

of new lowrise inventory down to

4,669 homes. This is a 73 per cent

decrease in inventory from 2005

when the amount of homes available

for sale was 17,311. A detailed table

of new-home sales across the

region is available below.

“The GTA has less than three

months of inventory remaining,”

Tuckey says. “It is critical that we

have an adequate supply of serviced

land designated for development so

that we can continue to build quality,

complete communities that people

can a� ord and want to purchase.”

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November 2015 new home sales by municipality

November ’15 Lowrise Highrise Total

Region 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015

Durham 200 251 308 11 29 88 211 280 396

Halton 86 242 488 132 99 182 218 341 670

Peel 397 428 505 49 142 72 446 570 577

Toronto 65 67 34 1,470 2,231 1,473 1,535 2,298 1,507

York 455 290 465 122 149 238 577 439 703

GTA 1,203 1,278 1,800 1,784 2,650 2,053 2,987 3,928 3,853

Jan-Nov 11,512 17,116 18,943 14,673 21,293 20,232 26,185 38,409 39,175

“ The average price of new detached, semi-detached and townhomes across the region reached $818,354 at the end of November.”


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FOLLOWING A BANNER 2015 YEAR,

exciting things are happening in

2016 at the many Arista Homes’

communities across the GTA.

Homebuyers are anxiously

awaiting the return of Arista Homes

to Boxgrove Village in Markham.

Soon Arista Homes will unveil a

sensational new community of

Live Work Play Towns. Boxgrove

Village will feature family-sized

freehold townhomes designed with

today’s discerning buyer in mind.

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Exciting things are on the horizon

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Boxgrove Village boasts an

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Markham’s many desired amenities,

including the nearby Rouge Park and

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public transportation, including both

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amenities are all nearby, assuring that

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But perhaps one of the most enticing

features of Boxgrove Village is its

exceptional value. Boxgrove Village will

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LocationsMarkham, Kleinburg

BuilderArista Homes

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of Toronto, is enabling purchasers

to buy their dream home in this

charming and quaint community.

Detached homes are available on 38-

and 44-ft. lots with a truly exceptional

assortment of home designs – priced

from the $800’s. Arista’s Impressions

of Kleinburg community features

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70 acres of greenspace, EnergyStar

standards and superlative finishes

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magnificent community. Visit the fully

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the elegance and sophistication of

Arista’s homes in this one-of-a-kind

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Now as the 2015 EnergyStar

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Arista Homes remains committed

to creating exceptional homes

that minimize their impact on

the environment. That means

minimizing waste, reducing

emissions and becoming more

energy efficient all the while

providing each and every Arista

homebuyer with great communities

in which to live and work.

Arista continues to successfully

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Arista Homes has built and registered

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WHETHER YOU’RE purchasing a

home for the fi rst time, are a

seasoned buyer moving in the

market or purchasing a retirement

condominium, the very action of this

signifi cant investment in real estate

represents a major life change.

There are a number of issues that

you should consider in order to

ensure that your house is in order.

1. How will I hold the title?

If more than one person is buying

the property, it is necessary to decide

how they will share the title.

There are two ways people can hold

title together. The fi rst is generally the

way we hold title with our spouses or

children, which is called “joint tenancy.”

This means that upon the death of

one of the parties, the remaining party

automatically becomes the owner of

the whole property without having

to inherit it or having it pass through

an estate. The reason is simply that

all owners on title own the whole

property rather than a part each.

Getting your house in order


The other way title can be held is as

“tenants in common.” Here each party

only owns the percentage allocated

to them, although the physical part

owned is not described. Upon the

death of a tenant in common, his

or her percentage of the ownership

goes to their heirs in accordance with

their will or law. Therefore, remember

to discuss this issue when you go see

your lawyer.

2. What about a will?

If you have a will, is it up to date

and does it represent your current

situation or state of a� airs? It is

important, especially if you have

young children, to have your wills

completed; not so much for the

money, but for a clear resolution of

the issue of custody if something

happens to both parents.

A will stops sibling disputes, takes

care of who will look after children,

keeps the government out of

your a� airs, allows for an orderly

disposition of your assets, and will

allow you to determine how you are

to be buried.

A power of attorney is used

when you are physically or mentally

incapacitated — there are two kinds.

The fi rst is for your body (what care

you will or will not receive). Your

representative will determine that.

The other is for the management of

your fi nancial a� airs.

Now is the time to create a will.

Speak to your lawyer and ensure that

this important matter is dealt with.

3. What about insurance?

You will need insurance for the house.

This is a great time to look at life and

disability insurance, and determine if

you should be insuring your mortgage

in case something happens to the

major wage earner.

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Top 5 trends to help you select finishes for your new homeBy Jane Lockhart

Inspiration | DESIGN SECRETS

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stressful times of purchasing a new

home from plans is the opportunity to

select your own colours and finishes.

Many clients hire us to come along

with them to the builder’s decor

centre for the selection process to

make it smooth, fast and current in

terms of trends.

The word “trend” is a confusing

one, as it is often confused with the

idea of a fad which is short term

and likely to not last more than half

a year to a year in length. A trend

is an underlying current within

the marketplace that is generally

adopted by most people within a

certain category whether it is fashion,

home decor, interior design or a

particular architectural style. It is this

information that residential designers

are highly attuned to and can provide

valuable insight when selecting

materials for your new home.

Here is a quick guide to trends you

may want to consider as you chose

materials and finishes for your new

house or condo.

1) Solid surface countertops

This includes quartz, granite and

other materials such as Corian,

although it is far less popular than it

was a few years ago with the mass

variety and colour of quartz products.

Solid surface counters are an

ongoing trend in kitchens and master

bathrooms, particularly, but where

possible, adding these to secondary

bathrooms and laundry rooms is also

popular. Some of the new laminate

countertop patterns are pretty nice

and can work in less high traffic

spaces – and can offer cost savings.

2) High gloss porcelain tile in light colours in bathrooms and kitchens

There is no question that we are in

a time of “white” as the dominant

colour for a variety of home decor

objects. Tile is no exception, and

has gone from beige and tumbled

in look to a polished and marbled

finish, complete with a high gloss

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surface. It is smooth and clean with

a modern edge. This has become a

staple in master bathrooms and front

foyers and given some layouts, even

kitchens and mudrooms. Most tiles

today are larger and are made from

porcelain, which is more durable

overall than ceramic.

3) Larger trim work and ceiling details for the main fl oor

Rooms where we see this trend

include the family room, dining

4) White cabinetry and dark islands

Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry is

becoming more common with

double-stacked cabinets. Diff erent

coloured islands continue although

wood choices are moving from

maple to cherry and even to

walnut for a more lux feel. Island

colours such as black, ebony, gray

and charcoal have become more

popular, as homeowners look for

creative but classy alternatives to

chocolate brown.

5) Hardwood fl ooring a top seller in new homes

Change is underway in both colour

and fi nish, however. With a nod to

softer palettes, lighter hardwoods

have begun to gain traction with

pale grey-blond fl oors and even

ash-coloured oaks popping up here

and there. Wider plank fl ooring is still

more interesting than long thin strip

fl ooring and the glossy fi nishes of just

a few years ago are on the decline.

Look for more wire-brushed and

hand-scraped fi nishes as they provide

surfaces that are less likely to show

wear and scratches than traditional

dark, glossy hardwoods.

There are more trends out there

in new home construction, but

this summary reminds us that the

underlying current of dominant

design ideas shape what we

subconsciously select in the long

run. It is important to understand

what has staying power and what

doesn’t, so you make sound choices

when selecting materials and

fi nishes for your new home. It’s hard

to think too far ahead, it’s possible

that these fi nishes may surround

you and your family for a lifetime.

So, do some research before you

make fi nal selections to ensure you

know what you want and where

design trends are heading.

room, foyer, offi ce and living

room. Be prepared to look at

baseboard that is seven to 10

in. in height from the norm of

fi ve just a few years ago. More

elaborate ceiling details such as

tray, coff ered or waffl e applications

continue to grow in popularity, as

well as crown molding in wood or

plaster. Included in this category

is wainscoting and paneling which

both are popular in main fl oor

rooms as fi nishing treatments.


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JANUARY 9 - 23, 2016

SHOWCASING NEW HOMES IN THE GTA’S CENTRAL & NORTH REGIONS



CALGARY, EDMONTON and other markets already

experiencing a cooling are expected to be among

the cities hardest hit by the federal government’s new

minimum down payment requirement.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Dec. 11 announced

changes to the rules for government-backed mortgage

insurance, intended to contain risks in the housing market,

reduce taxpayer exposure and support long-term stability.

E� ective Feb. 15, 2016, the minimum down payment for

new insured mortgages will increase from fi ve per cent

to 10 per cent for the portion of the house price above

$500,000. The fi ve-per-cent minimum down payment

for properties up to $500,000 remains unchanged.

The move represents a graduated approach to

increasing the down payment requirement proportionally

to the cost of a home. Canadians who already hold

mortgages will not be a� ected by this announcement.

“The government’s role in housing is to set and maintain

a framework that is equitable, stable and sustainable,”

Morneau says. “The actions taken today prudently address

emerging vulnerabilities in certain housing markets, while

not overburdening other regions. They also rebalance

government support for the housing sector to promote

long-term stability and balanced economic growth.

“This measure will increase homeowner equity, which

plays a key role in maintaining a stable and secure housing

market and economy over the long term,” he adds. “It also

protects all homeowners, including many middle class

Canadians whose greatest investment is in their homes.”

In making the announcement, Morneau also highlighted

the increases in guarantee fees for Canada Mortgage

and Housing Corp. (CMHC)-sponsored securitization

programs, announced by CMHC.

So, what might all this mean for consumers?

For those in Calgary, Edmonton and even Victoria, BC,

the move could have the unintended consequences of

imparting additional cooling on already chilly markets.

CIBC Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal says the

largest impact will be felt in Calgary, due to the large share

of high-ratio mortgages. In this city, the new measures are

estimated to impact about 10 per cent of new sales, while

in Toronto the fi gure is fi ve per cent; in Vancouver, just

2.5 per cent.

Overall, the ramifi cations of the move should be fairly

minimal. “It will only a� ect a small number of buyers,”

James Laird, president of mortgage broker CanWise

Financial, told New Home Guide. “People in the a� ected

group may need to rent a little bit longer until they save

Trending

the extra down payment required. They may still buy

where they’re planning to by getting help from family. Or

they may still buy right away, but buy a slightly smaller

home than they were planning to.”

The changes primarily target high-end homebuyers —

“two young professionals earning pretty good incomes,”

Laird adds. “They are purchasing in this $500,000 to

$1 million bracket.

“The other thing to think about is that it really shouldn’t

a� ect non-fi rst-time homebuyers. Presumably, they’d be

selling their previous home to buy another home, and

there’d be enough equity in their home.”

Toronto-based mortgage broker and wealth planner

Calum Ross expects the new rules to cause a spike in

activity before the deadline.

“Unexpected changes to the market that make access

to capital more di¡ cult historically have had a signifi cant

short-term impact, followed by an adjustment,” he told

New Home Guide.

“Expect market activity to go up substantially on homes

priced between $500,000 and $1 million through until

the deadline. Personally, the only surprise part of this

announcement is why they didn’t do this sooner. The

fact people were able to do fi ve per cent down beyond

$500,000 was ridiculous to begin with. Homeownership

is a privilege, not a right.”


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On Jan. 16, Mattamy

returns to Cornell

with imaginative &

inspiring takes on

MODERN LIVING

MATTAMY HOMES is back in the

thriving town of Markham. Boasting

more than 900 technology and life

services companies, the city attracts

more bright and energetic residents

every day. Always a pioneer in home

and community building, Mattamy

has anticipated and addressed the

appeal of the region with an intriguing

take on modern living.

INGENIOUS REAR LANE VILLAGE

HOMES & REAR LANE TOWNHOMES

Mattamy will soon release a

complement of rear lane Village

Homes and rear lane townhomes

in the community of Cornell. As the

company does for every project,

Mattamy did its homework prior

to putting a pencil on a design

paper. Understanding what modern

families need and desire encouraged

the company to re-interpret the

townhome concept. Cornell’s

collection of rear lane Village Homes

and towns offer modern living with

exceptional value. Thanks to an

ingenious layout the multi-level plan

combines privacy with ease-of-

access and optimized living space.

Putting people before cars, each

home has garage access from the

rear of the building and private front

door on the face of the building.

THE RETURN OF THE ORIGINAL

COMMUNITY BUILDER

Mattamy is no stranger to Markham

and indeed no stranger to innovation

there. One of the original builders

in Cornell in 1998, the company

cleverly seeded the community’s

retail centre with the construction

of its inventive live/work home

styles. Now recognized as the largest

privately owned home builder in

North America, Mattamy returns to

Cornell with the identical objective,

to sustain a people-friendly

community of inviting homes and

inviting streets.

Location, as ever, is paramount

and Mattamy’s commitment

to Cornell has rewarded its

LocationMarkham

BuilderMattamy Homes

DevelopmentCornell

Home TypeRear lane Village Homes and townhomes

Contactmattamyhomes.com

homeowners. By design, all are

strategically situated among and

near the most compelling features

of the region. Of course there is a

tremendous quantity of convenient

and fine shopping, dining and

entertainment close at hand. Nearby,

the Cornell Community Centre and

Library occupies more than 129,000

sq. ft. and invites with an abundance

of activities. From education to

recreation, it features a multi-level,

fully equipped health and fitness

centre, indoor playground and more.

Markham Stouffville Hospital

services and employs residents from

just across the southwest edge of

Cornell. And access to and from

Cornell couldn’t be easier with near-

immediate Hwy. 407 access just

south of the community.

Of course, there’s plenty of appeal

within the community proper. That’s

because Mattamy communities

typically presents themselves with

rich and intriguing character.

The company has taken pains

to assure that, while fresh and

contemporary, the new architecture

will blend seamlessly into the

existing community motifs.

Residents, as always, are primed

to enjoy their lives out-of-doors

as they will inside their Mattamy

homes. Already interconnected with

walking and biking paths, Cornell

will be augmented with the type

and number of charming parks and

parkettes that encourage neighbours

to congregate and their children to

play together.

With an established heritage of

success, the builder’s new concept

for Cornell will exist as an inspiring

new community. One Mattamy

describes as “designed for families

who expect excellence in design and

who enjoy fulfilling modern lifestyles.”

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ONTARIO AND BC HOUSING markets are expected

to lead the country next year, according to the

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). In

updating its forecast for Multiple Listing Service

home sales activity for 2015 and 2016, CREA

says housing markets in these provinces have

strengthened since its last forecast in September.

The association has therefore raised sales and

average price forecasts for these provinces.

While housing markets in other provinces have

performed as expected through the autumn,

prospects in 2016 for a rebound in oil prices — and

by extension, housing markets in oil producing

provinces — have dimmed. Accordingly, forecast

for sales activity in Alberta has been revised

lower, as have forecast average prices in Alberta,

Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Additionally, interest rates are now expected to

begin rising later than previously anticipated. Now

expected to remain on hold until late next year,

low interest rates will continue to support sales and

prices in 2016.

Trending

Recently announced changes to mortgage

regulations that take e� ect Feb. 15, 2016 risk

cooling housing markets beyond their intended

targets of Greater Vancouver and the GTA, CREA

says. In particular, the changes are expected

to reduce sales activity in Calgary.

The forecast for national sales in 2015 has been

revised higher, refl ecting stronger than anticipated

activity in BC and Ontario. National sales are now

projected to rise by fi ve per cent to 504,000 units

for 2015, marking the second strongest year on

record for home sales in Canada.

British Columbia is projected to post the

largest annual increase in sales activity in 2015

(21.4 per cent), while Alberta (-21.4 per cent),

Saskatchewan (-10.8 per cent) and Nova Scotia

(-5.1 per cent) will record annual sales declines.

Activity in Manitoba is forecast to rise by 2.3 per

cent this year.

Home sales in Ontario are projected to rise by

9.3 per cent in 2015. The increase would in all

likelihood be higher were it not for a shortage

of lowrise homes in the GTA.

Sales in Quebec and New Brunswick are

forecast to rise by 4.8 per cent and 5.4 per cent

respectively compared to sluggish 2014 results.

Newfoundland and Labrador sales are forecast

to increase 3.2 per cent in 2015 on the back of a

rebound in the second half of the year. Activity

in Prince Edward Island, having benefi ted from

the lower Canadian dollar, is expected to be up

18.8 per cent from 2014 levels.

The annual forecast for national average

home price growth has been revised upward

to $442,600 this year, representing an increase

of 8.4 per cent.

British Columbia will be the only province this

year where average home prices rise faster (11.5

per cent) than the national average. The rise in

Ontario’s average price (eight per cent) is forecast

to be roughly in line with the national increase.

Elsewhere, average prices in 2015 are forecast

to rise by about two per cent in Manitoba,

Quebec and Nova Scotia, while falling 1.9 per

cent in Alberta, 2.7 per cent in Newfoundland

and Labrador and by less than one per cent

in Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Prince

Edward Island.

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7 MADISON HOMES Briar Hill madisonhomes.ca • from $400,000 11 6E

22 AVERTON HOMES Evolution averton.ca • from $320,000 21 3G

23 MATTAMY HOMES Upper Summerside www.mattamyhomes.com • • 12G

86 MENKES Humber Mews 416-259-2525 • from $550,000 7 3I

86 MENKES Dwell City Town 416-259-2525 • from $550,000 7 3I

1 ARISTA HOMES Goddard on the Valley aristahomes.com • • from $1150,000 7B

2 NATIONAL HOMES The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414 • from $1400,000 7G

3 CONSERVATORY GROUP Weston Village 416-748-7001 • • from $490,000 4C

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

5 TIFFANY PARK HOMES Westhaven 416-792-6655 • from $633,000 3G

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

6 COVENTRY HOMES Danforth’s Crossing 416-924-8338 • from $450,000 12G

8 EMSATEC CANADA INC. The Brownstones 5 416-531-7760 • • from $350,000 6G

9 LINDVEST The Brownstones at Westown lindvest.com • • from $330,000 4C

9 LINDVEST Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com • • from $340,000 4C

9 LINDVEST Corporate lindvest.com • • 4C

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

11 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES Canterbury 647-352-2130 • from $767,000 9E

12 NATIONAL HOMES The Townes of Richview 416-746-1234 • from $570,000 3E

13 INSOHO DEVELOPMENTS Highland Creek Collection ownhighlandcreek.com • • from $650,000 17D

14 DUNPAR HOMES The Ossington 416-253-5888 • from $700,000 7G

15 MATTAMY HOMES Downsview Park www.mattamyhomes.com from $270,000 6C

16 CONSERVATORY GROUP Oakdale Village 416-243-0567 • from $429,000 5C

17 FIELDGATE HOMES Zigg 416-545-0223 • • 8F

18 MATTAMY HOMES Lago monarchgroup.net • from $220,000 4I

18 MATTAMY HOMES Riva del Lago monarchgroup.net • from $300,000 4I

19 CONSERVATORY GROUP Upper Beach Villas 416-698-7796 • from $415,000 11G

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

21 MATTAMY HOMES Heron Park www.mattamyhomes.com • • from $400,000 17E

24 MATTAMY HOMES Picasso on Richmond monarchgroup.net • from $550,000 8I

28 PEMBERTON GROUP Park Lake Residences 416-769-4343 • from $180,000 5H

34 H&R DEVELOPMENTS Westown hr-newhomes.com • • • from $190,000 5C

43 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Scenic On Eglinton 416-805-1781 • • from $190,000 10F

49 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES RCMI 416-363-4800 • from $324,000 8H

77 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Seventy Seven Charles 416-203-7034 • • from $2100,000 8G

78 YOUR HOME DEVELOPMENTS Nature’s Path 647-340-6972 • from $280,000 17E

83 ARISTA HOMES Lilly Factory Towns 416-792-4872 • • from $395,000 12G

87 MENKES Bloom Park Towns 416-730-1600 • from $690,000 8B

89 DECADE HOMES Yorkdale Village Phase II 416-638-5656 • from $320,000 6D

90 SUNDANCE HOMES Braeburn Lane sundancehomes.ca • from $430,000 15D

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3 ARISTA HOMES IMPRESSIONS impressionskleinburg.com • • • from $800,000 5 4E

3 FIELDGATE HOMES IMPRESSIONS impressionskleinburg.com • • • from $850,000 Insert & 25 4E

5 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Upper West Side uwscommunity.com • from $1099,000 IFC 14D

6 PRIMONT HOMES Renaissance Townes 905-417-3363 • from $750,000 13 8D

24 ARISTA HOMES Vaughan Valley Estates aristahomes.com • from $1200,000 5 8F

32 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Chelsea Maple Station aspenridgehomes.com • from $700,000 IFC 11E

1 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES Kleinburg Hills KleinburgHills.com • 4E

1 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Kleinburg Hills aspenridgehomes.com • 4E

2 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES Gates of Nobleton 647-633-3500 • from $1000,000 4A

3 PARADISE HOMES IMPRESSIONS impressionskleinburg.com • • • from $690,000 4E

3 TIFFANY PARK HOMES Valleybrooke Estates 905-303-1620 • from $870,000 8E

4 ARISTA HOMES Vellore Woods aristahomes.com • from $750,000 8F

5 CONSERVATORY GROUP Upper West Side 289-553-4156 • from $1099,000 14D

5 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES Upper West Side uwscommunity.com • from $1099,000 14D

5 REGAL CREST HOMES Upper West Side uwscommunity.com • from $1099,000 14D

5 TOWNWOOD HOMES Upper West Side uwscommunity.com • from $1099,000 14D

7 LORMEL HOMES La Viva lavivatowns.com • from $350,000 5J

9 TREASURE HILL HOMES Moda Urban Village treasurehill.com • 8E

10 FOREST HILL HOMES Bridle Path of Thornhill foresthillhomes.ca • from $2000,000 13F

11 TREASURE HILL HOMES Victory Heights treasurehill.com • 13F

12 ROSEBURY HOMES Riverside in Pine Grove 416-746-1234 • from $400,000 6I

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

20 ANDRIN HOMES Claridge Gate andrinhomes.com • from $670,000 14D

32 ANDRIN HOMES Chelsea Maple Station 905-553-0288 • from $700,000 11E

42 DUNPAR HOMES Riverside Village 416-253-5888 • from $519,000 5I

44 MADISON HOMES Thornhill Ravines 905-417-1203 • from $1800,000 13G

46 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES The Point at Woodbridge 905-907-1500 • from $700,000 8E

47 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES Upper Thornhill Estates 905-907-1500 • from $900,000 14E

48 BEAVERHALL HOMES Regency Estates 905-265-2634 • from $1301,000 6H

48 GRAYWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LTD Regency Estates 905-265-2634 • from $1250,000 6H

51 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES King Oaks 905-539-0181 • from $1100,000 11B

51 GREAT GULF King Oaks 905-833-6413 • from $1300,000 11B

52 ZANCOR HOMES Royal Collection 905-833-0883 • • from $550,000 12A

53 TREASURE HILL HOMES Thornhill Woods treasurehill.com • from $950,000 13G

55 OSKAR GROUP Le Sedici lesedici.com from $600,000 10E

56 SENATOR HOMES Bathurst 9130 289-597-4381 • • from $720,000 13G

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10 IDEAL DEVELOPMENTS Modern Manors idealdevelopments.com • from $650,000 27 4H

11 IDEAL DEVELOPMENTS Richmond Towns idealdevelopments.com • from $800,000 27 5M

1 HEATHWOOD HOMES Hampshire Mews heathwood.com from $485,000 5I

3 CENTRA HOMES The Mills Collections 416-238-2404 • from $940,000 5J

4 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Kettle Lakes Club 289-231-2849 • from $550,000 6D

5 ST. REGIS HOMES Mission Hill on Bayview 905-884-8885 from $850,000 6C

7 HIGHMARK HOMES Nuvo 647-206-2276 • from $1100,000 2E

8 TREASURE HILL HOMES Urbantowns on Bayview treasurehill.com from $730,000 7Q

9 MATTAMY HOMES Richmond Green www.mattamyhomes.com • • 9J

14 ARISTA HOMES Jefferson Forest jeffersonforest.ca • • from $586,000 4H

15 MADISON HOMES Jefferson Forest jeffersonforest.ca • • from $586,000 4H

15 FOREST HILL HOMES Jefferson Forest foresthillhomes.ca • • from $800,000 4H

20 NORTH STAR HOMES King’s Crossing 416-291-9666 • from $530,000 2E

22 YORKWOOD HOMES Hillside Manors 905-770-4662 • from $472,000 4I

26 ARTEN DEVELOPMENT GROUP The Manors of Roseview Grand roseviewgrand.com • • from $650,000 4L

27 ACORN HOMES Oak Knoll acornhomes.ca • from $650,000 3C

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3 MATTAMY HOMES St. John Forest mattamyhomes.com from $650,000 8 14E

4 FIELDGATE HOMES BlueSky Stouffville fieldgatehomes.com • from $700,000 25 18F

12 IDEAL DEVELOPMENTS Pinnacle on the 14th Avenue idealdevelopments.com • from $1800,000 27 5I

15 FIELDGATE HOMES Aurora Trails fieldgatehomes.com • • from $620,000 25 13F

15 ARISTA HOMES Aurora Trails aristahomes.com • • from $600,000 5 13F

23 ARISTA HOMES Boxgrove Village Markham aristahomes.com • 5 7H

30 MADISON HOMES Cornell Rouge 905-472-9556 • • from $690,000 15 8G

30 FOREST HILL HOMES Cornell Rouge 905-472-9556 • from $690,000 15 8G

50 GERANIUM HOMES Trails at Cardinal Point 905-640-9999 • • from $850,000 23 7F

70 MATTAMY HOMES Cornell mattamyhomes.com • • from $490,000 9 8G

1 MARYDEL HOMES Woodland Hills 905-898-7380 • from $400,000 10B

2 BEAVERBROOK HOMES The Terrace On Rouge Creek 905-640-7360 • • from $390,000 18F

4 GERANIUM HOMES Trails at Cardinal point fieldgatehomes.com • from $850,000 18F

5 TREASURE HILL HOMES Accolades in Markham 416-798-7705 • from $830,000 6F

6 PRIMONT HOMES Heirloom in Markham 905-201-2804 • • from $510,000 7F

7 LEBOVIC HOMES Bovaird Trail 905-640-7361 • • • from $2597,000 14H

8 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES Wismer Commons 905-907-1500 • • from $450,000 6G

9 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL The Arbors 905-503-0992 • from $650,000 14F

9 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES The Arbors 905-907-1500 • from $720,000 14F

10 BRIARWOOD HOMES Havelock Town Manors 289-301-0077 • from $560,000 6I

11 MADISON HOMES Greensborough 905-201-7700 • • from $1000,000 7G

11 GREENPARK HOMES Markham Meadows greenparkhomes.com • 7G

13 NATIONAL HOMES Stonehaven 416-746-1234 • from $730,000 13D

13 NATIONAL HOMES Stonehaven 416-746-1234 • from $730,000 13D

14 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Woodland Hills 416-270-9484 • from $450,000 9C

15 PARADISE HOMES Aurora Trails auroratrails.com • • from $620,000 13F

15 OPUS HOMES Aurora Trails auroratrails.com • • from $620,000 13F

16 LINDVEST Auroraglen lindvest.com • • 14E

17 CONSERVATORY GROUP Heritage Estates 905-640-2274 • • from $283,000 18F

18 KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES Angus Glen West Village 905-887-9950 • from $2000,000 4G

19 NEW ERA HOMES Landmark Estates 905-953-9046 from $550,000 11D

20 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION BlueSky Stouffville starlanehomes.com • from $434,000 18F

21 ANDRIN HOMES Glenway andrinhomes.com • 10E

22 CONSERVATORY GROUP Heritage Collection 905-640-2274 • • from $680,000 18F

22 GERANIUM HOMES Pace on Main 905-591-1071 • from $330,000 18F

24 BALLANTRY HOMES Cornell ballantryhomes.com • • from $520,000 8G

25 ANDRIN HOMES Glenway In Newmarket glenwayliving.com • • from $500,000 10C

25 LAKEVIEW HOMES Glenway In Newmarket glenwayliving.com • • from $890,000 10C

26 GERANIUM HOMES Bloomington Woods 905-642-1900 • from $1400,000 18D

28 PRESTON HOMES Copper Hills 905-954-4050 • from $500,000 14E

30 MADISON HOMES Forest Hill cornellrouge.com • from $400,000 8G

41 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Upper Cornell 905-554-3446 • • from $495,000 7F

42 NATIONAL HOMES Wismer Woods 416-746-1234 • • • from $680,000 6G

50 GERANIUM HOMES Trails at Cardinal Point 905-640-9999 • • from $600,000 7F

50 GERANIUM HOMES Trails at Cardinal Point 905-640-9999 • • from $420,000 7F

50 GERANIUM HOMES Bloomington Woods 905-640-1900 • • from $1.1,000 7F

51 OXFORD HOMES Coventry Valley 905-836-8902 from $600,000 10D

53 H&R DEVELOPMENTS Castle Square hr-newhomes.com • 6G

54 BEAVERBROOK HOMES Victoria Highlands 416-924-0110 • from $450,000 10H

55 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES Woodland Hills 905-907-1500 • 10C

59 PRIMONT HOMES Harmony 905-305-8871 • 5I

62 NORTH STAR HOMES Mill Fair Village NorttStarHomesInc.com • from $500,000 5T

64 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Upper Unionville 905-534-0493 • • • from $520,000 5G

64 PARADISE HOMES Upper Unionville 905-477-6464 • • from $520,000 5G

66 TREASURE HILL HOMES Aurora Woods on Bayview 905-727-5794 • from $769,000 13H

86 CHERRYWOOD HOMES Glengrove on the Park 905-640-7571 • • from $250,000 19F

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14 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES King Country Estates 905-558-0255 • from $780,000 IFC 7K

16 GREAT GULF Summerlyn Village 905-775-3461 • from $560,000 19 8I

71 BALLYMORE HOMES Mill Street Village millstreethomes.com • • from $640,000 43 8J

1 PACIFIC HOMES LIMITED MarlLake Village 1-877-428-5115 • from $210,000 5F

1 RED BERRY HOMES MarlLake Village 1-877-428-5115 • from $210,000 5F

2 DELPARK HOMES Cedar Ridge 905-722-7210 • • • from $275,000 10G

3 LOSANI HOMES Summit Shores losanihomes.com/readybuilt from $390,000 2E

4 MANCINI HOMES Princeton Woods 705-730-1978 • from $330,000 14E

5 NATIONAL HOMES The Forest 416-746-1234 • from $480,000 7I

6 MARIPOSA HOMES Trailside 705-329-3330 • • from $249,000 8C

6 MANCINI HOMES West Ridge Place Orillia 905-773-9997 • from $300,000 8C

7 GRANDVIEW HOMES Mayberry Estates 705-735-0732 • from $460,000 9G

8 FANDOR HOMES Hamptons on Big Bay Point 705-792-6807 • from $250,000 18E

9 GRANDVIEW HOMES Big Bay Point 705-735-0732 • from $355,000 13E

10 SUMMERHILL HOMES West Shore Lakeside Community 705-689-0001 • • from $350,000 9C

11 BALLYMORE HOMES Lakeside Meadows 1-877-455-0201 • • from $290,000 9G

11 BALLYMORE HOMES Lakeside Meadows 1-877-455-0201 • from $293,000 9G

12 PREVIN COURT HOMES Victorian Village 1-855-777-3846 • • from $335,000 6I

13 ROSEHAVEN HOMES Victoria Highlands 905-473-3225 • 9H

14 ROSEHAVEN HOMES King Country Estates 905-558-0098 • from $700,000 7K

14 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES King Country Estates 905-907-1500 • from $750,000 7K

15 MARYDEL HOMES Seven Meadows marydelhomes.com • • from $290,000 11F

15 GOLD PARK HOMES Encore Brampton goldparkhomes.com from $600,000 6N

17 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL Grand Central 905-778-0873 • from $600,000 8I

18 GRANDVIEW HOMES Cromwell Place 705-735-0732 • 7G

20 OXFORD HOMES The Fairgrounds in Sutton 905-235-7744 • • from $320,000 9G

20 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Simcoe Landing Keswick 647-921-0381 • from $490,000 9H

22 STERLING HOMES Blue Horizon bluehorizonluxury.com • from $700,000 4E

24 KAITLIN CORPORATION Blue Shores 1-866-625-2583 • from $380,000 3E

28 DEMOCRAT HOMES Maplewood 705-835-0354 • from $430,000 8E

28 GEORGIAN INTERNATIONAL Braestone Horseshoe Valley 705-727-5656 • from $450,000 8E

32 COUNTRY HOMES Alcona by the Lake 1-866-531-3424 • • from $300,000 7H

33 SANDIEGO HOMES Lakeside Living in Innisfil 705-436-5445 • • from $285,000 8G

37 PRISTINE HOMES Pebbleshores 705-436-5547 • from $240,000 7G

39 STONEBRIDGE BUILDING GROUP Stonebridge by The Bay 1-877-420-0880 • from $200,000 5E

40 ROYALPARK HOMES Emerald Forest royalpark.com • • from $200,000 6H

41 DELPARK HOMES Pretty River on Georgian Bay 1-888-257-1999 from $298,000 3E

42 RAYMAC HOMES Brennan Enclave 705-516-0681 • from $252,000 6H

43 BREMONT HOMES Centretown 1-877-855-1122 • from $234,000 5E

44 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL Treetops 1-855-590-3577 • from $370,000 7I

44 SORBARA GROUP OF COMPANIES Treetops 1-855-590-3577 • from $360,000 7I

45 ROSEHAVEN HOMES Dreamfields in Bradford dreamfieldsbradford.com • • from $490,000 8I

45 REGAL CREST HOMES Dreamfields in Bradford dreamfieldsbradford.com • • from $490,000 8I

45 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES Dreamfields in Bradford dreamfieldsbradford.com • • from $490,000 8I

45 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Dreamfields in Bradford dreamfieldsbradford.com • • from $490,000 8I

46 DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC. Creekside 705-444-0555 • • from $210,000 2E

47 DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC. Parkside by Devonleigh 705-435-9991 • from $275,000 6H

48 DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC. Brownley Meadows 705-423-9662 • • from $225,000 7G

55 BRIARWOOD HOMES Briarwood Estates 705-294-2288 • from $420,000 8G

58 LAKEVIEW HOMES Greenbrook Village 519-306-0665 • from $280,000 4I

59 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL Fieldstone 1-855-379-1495 • from $600,000 5J

59 DELPARK HOMES Fieldstone MyFieldstone.ca • from $570,000 5J

60 BRIARWOOD HOMES Pretty River Collingwood 1-888-257-1999 • from $310,000 3E

65 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL Willow Glen Tottenham 905-406-1044 • from $330,000 7J

70 FAR SIGHT HOMES Greenfields 1-855-299-7929 • from $310,000 7I

71 BRIARWOOD HOMES Mill Street Village millstreethomes.com • • from $640,000 8J

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Property Profile | ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

LocationWaterdown

BuilderAspen Ridge Homes

DevelopmentWaterdown Meadows

Home TypeTwo-storey 40-ft. singles

Sales Centre90 Cathedral Crt., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Friday

Contact905.690.2224 aspenridgehomes.com

Discover a new release of singles at

Waterdown MeadowsIN THE POPULAR Waterdown

Meadows community, Aspen Ridge

has released a new collection of

singles on 40-ft. lots. Already proving

popular with purchasers of all

ages, these homes are situated on

standard lots, with some gracing a

quiet crescent. Families appreciate

the neighbourhood’s location steps

to elementary and high schools, and

baby boomers moving from Toronto

find they can sell their homes for $1

million or more and buy a superb

Aspen Ridge residence for prices

beginning from the low $600,000s.

Proximity to amenities such as

Hwys. 403 and 407, parks, big-

box stores, restaurants, culture

and the Lake Ontario waterfront

adds to the community’s appeal,

and the comprehensive amenities

of Burlington are minutes away.

From the end of May to the end of

October, residents appreciate the

Waterdown Farmers’ Market for

fruit, vegetables, artisan cheese,

organic wine, eggs, pastries and

more. Waterdown is also home to an

array of shops, services, spas and an

eclectic assortment of eateries.

From spring to fall, Waterdown

is also rich with lush gardens of

vibrantly coloured flowers and

textured greenery. Within this

vibrant setting, Aspen Ridge’s

home collection is surrounded by

conservation land, amidst acres of

greenspace encompassing woodlots,

trails, streams and scenic waterfalls.

Urban amenities and the beauty of

Aspen Ridge’s commitment to quality and design makes these homes exceptionally value-packed. Home designs in the new release are available in three-, four- and fi ve-bedroom layouts. Sizes range from 2,270 to 2,814 sq. ft., and prices begin from $612,990.

nature are all at the doorstep.

The two-storey 40-ft. singles at

Waterdown Meadows exude charm

and personality, with fi ne brick

exteriors accented by keystones,

trimmed peaked gables, covered

porches, brick-arched windows,

soldier coursing and more, in a variety

of distinguished designs. The homes

also include an upgraded level of

interior features and fi nishes. Open-

concept layouts are accentuated

by a gracious double-door entry;

hardwood and nine-ft. ceiling

heights on the main fl oor; oak stairs,

pickets and railing; tall upper kitchen

cabinets; a gas fi replace in the Great

Room; and a free-standing tub in the

spa-like master ensuite – a favourite

with many buyers.

Aspen Ridge’s commitment to

quality and design makes these

homes exceptionally value-packed.

Home designs in the new release

are available in three-, four- and

fi ve-bedroom layouts. Sizes range

from 2,270 to 2,814 sq. ft., and prices

begin from $612,990. For a limited

time only, Aspen Ridge is off ering an

incentive package of $7,500 in free

upgrades or granite countertops in

the kitchens and all bathrooms.

All of this comes to you from

a builder you can trust. Award-

winning Aspen Ridge and its group

of companies have been leaders in

Canadian Construction for more

than 50 years. Founded in 1992,

Aspen Ridge is a family-owned and

operated fi rm that has grown into

one of the most respected and

successful companies in the GTA.

A commitment to uncompromising

excellence in craftsmanship, quality

and care has catapulted this fi rm to

the forefront of the industry. Today,

the Aspen Ridge portfolio includes a

diverse collection of highly regarded

communities. Waterdown Meadows

is a prime example of an Aspen Ridge

neighbourhood that will stand the

test of time.

Aspen Ridge’s Waterdown Meadows

Presentation Centre is located at

90 Cathedral Crt. Hours are Monday

to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m.;

Saturday, Sunday and holidays

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday closed. For

more information, call 905.690.2224

or visit aspenridgehomes.com

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Branthaven Homes brings holiday cheer to YWCA HamiltonBRANTHAVEN HOMES helped

deliver some holiday cheer to

YWCA Hamilton recently, when

the Burlington, Ont.-based builder

brought in a stylist, local artist and a

team of volunteers to treat residents

to a day of holiday-inspired treats and

festivities, capping it off with a craft

and a tree lighting ceremony.

Women living at the YWCA

often have nowhere to go. Having

struggled with homelessness,

addiction, mental illness and

violence, the few possessions they

carry with them are everything

they own.

“When Branthaven began

brainstorming about initiatives in

which we could participate during

this holiday season, the women

of the YWCA immediately came

to mind,” says Kristen Bellamy,

marketing manager at Branthaven

Homes. “Bringing in our team to

decorate for the season, while

encouraging interaction and

celebration among the women is

something that we were fortunate

enough to be able to witness,

once more.”

Cyndi McMullen, a YWCA resident

who has lived at the facility for a

year-and-a-half was beaming with

excitement over the project. “It

means a lot. There are many people

in Hamilton without a family, and

Branthaven came in with Christmas

decorations and trees – it’s just

mind-blowing.”

Earlier this year, Branthaven

Homes renovated all 65 transitional

housing units at the YWCA

Hamilton. After watching a TV

segment on the Ys transitional living

program and finding the rooms

bleak, Branthaven President Steve

Stipsits was motivated to champion

the $400,000 rejuvenation.

“We worked closely on the

rejuvenation project because our

goal was to give women living at

the YWCA Hamilton a beautifully

renovated space that would have

a positive impact on their lives,”

says Stipsits. “It turns out that the

women gave us more than that. We

had a new-found appreciation for

women who were going through

challenging journeys. We found

their determination, perseverance

and strength inspirational.”

Left to right, Branthaven Homes’ Christine Fletcher, sales administrator; Corry Holloway, contracts administrator; President Steve Stipsits; and a YWCA Hamilton resident participate in seasonal decoration activities.


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2 AMACON The Towns at Parkside Village 705-435-9991 • from $550,000 8F

4 CONSERVATORY GROUP Central Park North 905-890-0195 • • from $465,000 7F

5 DUNPAR HOMES Heritage Gate heritagegate.ca • from $720,000 6F

6 COUNTRY HOMES Lakeshore Village 1-866-746-2999 • • from $550,000 9J

7 GREAT GULF Hot 905-828-4257 • from $420,000 5K

8 DUNSIRE DEVELOPMENTS Crown Collection 1-888-519-2346 x201 • from $1750,000 7B

19 DEZEN HOMES McLaughlin 905-696-7938 • from $544,000 8B

20 FOREST HILL HOMES Derry Village Mississauga foresthillhomes.ca • from $690,000 8B

23 DUNPAR HOMES Park View Trail 416-253-5888 • from $500,000 11G

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7 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Mayfield Village 905-230-2592 • • • from $360,000 IFC 11L

11 FIELDGATE HOMES Lotus Pointe Caledon 905-838-2806 • • from $724,000 25 6M

12 GREAT GULF Westfield 905-866-6876 • from $510,000 19 10K

23 HEATHWOOD HOMES Meadow Green 647-287-7042 • • from $650,000 29 8R

55 PRIMONT HOMES Newtowns at Mount Pleasant www.primonthomes.com • 12 6P

62 FIELDGATE HOMES Valley Lands 905-457-0445 • • • from $420,000 Insert & 25 8P

67 PRIMONT HOMES Seasons in Caledon www.primonthomes.com • • from $715,000 12 7M

1 LIV COMMUNITIES The Classics [email protected] • from $600,000 6O

2 COSCORP INC. The Village of Southfields thevillageofsouthfields.ca • • • from $490,000 6L

2 MONARCH CORPORATION The Village of Southfields 905-843-0707 • • • from $690,000 6L

3 EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Lakeside empirelakeside.com • • from $350,000 7N

4 VANMAR HOMES Credit Ridge Estates 416-746-1234 • from $550,000 8P

5 TIFFANY PARK HOMES The Estates of Spring Valley 905-216-5620 • from $583,000 6P

6 REGAL CREST HOMES Countryside Meadows countrysidemeadows.ca • from $346,000 8M

7 GREENPARK HOMES Mayfield Village 905-230-2592 • • • from $360,000 11L

8 TREASURE HILL HOMES Vales of the Humber Estates valesofthehumber.com • from $780,000 11L

8 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Vales of the Humber Estates valesofthehumber.com • from $946,000 11L

8 GREENPARK HOMES Vales of the Humber Estates valesofthehumber.com • from $780,000 11L

8 QUEENSGATE HOMES Vales of the Humber queensgateavalee.com • from $640,000 11L

8 AVALEE Vales of the Humber queensgateavalee.com • from $640,000 11L

9 MATTAMY HOMES Mount Pleasant North mattamyhomes.com • • from $496,000 7O

9 MATTAMY HOMES Mount Pleasant Village mattamyhomes.com • • • from $255,000 7O

10 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Mount Pleasant Meadows meadowsbrampton.com • from $464,000 6O

10 VALERY HOMES Mount Pleasant Meadows meadowsbrampton.com • from $464,000 6O

11 GREENPARK HOMES Lotus Pointe Caledon LotusPointeCaledon.ca • from $450,000 6M

11 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Lotus Pointe Caledon LotusPointeCaledon.ca • from $636,000 6M

11 ROSEHAVEN HOMES Lotus Pointe Caledon LotusPointeCaledon.ca • from $450,000 6M

13 STANFORD HOMES The Ravines of Credit Woods 905-453-4200 • from $570,000 6P

14 TREASURE HILL HOMES Southfield Meadows treasurehill.com • from $420,000 6M

16 ROSEHAVEN HOMES Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com • • from $320,000 6O

16 TOWNWOOD HOMES Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com • • from $320,000 6O

17 PEMBERTON GROUP Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000 • • • • from $190,000 8M

18 SABERWOOD HOMES Heart Lake Village 905-773-6549 • from $300,000 8N

19 LINDVEST Spring Valley Junction lindvest.com/svj • from $620,000 7P

20 LIV COMMUNITIES Casablanca 905-915-5227 • from $700,000 9J

21 PRIMONT HOMES Centretown 905-495-5067 • • • from $410,000 6P

24 CONSERVATORY GROUP Trinity Village 905-846-2930 • • from $440,000 7N

25 HEATHWOOD HOMES Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741 • from $430,000 9Q

32 FOREST HILL HOMES Ravines of Castlemore 905-794-8875 • from $650,000 8K

37 OXFORD HOMES Adena Ridge 905-584-6444 from $600,000 37O

38 ANDRIN HOMES Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com • from $350,000 9M

45 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL Pathways 905-584-2225 • from $490,000 8K

48 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Credit Manor Heights yourkingdom.ca • • from $1100,000 8Q

48 REGAL CREST HOMES Credit Manor Heights yourkingdom.ca • • from $1100,000 8Q

48 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES Credit Manor Heights yourkingdom.ca • from $1100,000 8Q

51 ACORN HOMES Castlegate acornhomes.ca • from $575,000 11K

55 ROSEHAVEN HOMES The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175 • • from $450,000 6P

55 TOWNWOOD HOMES The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com • • from $270,000 6P

55 TOWNWOOD HOMES The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com • • from $487,000 6P

55 PARADISE HOMES Upper Mount Pleasent paradisedevelopments.com • • from $400,000 6P

58 DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC. Meadowlands 519-942-3312 • • from $339,000 3C

60 PRIMONT HOMES Castlemore 905-856-5777 • • from $430,000 9K

62 FIELDGATE HOMES City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton mycitytowns.ca • • • from $400,000 8P

62 PARADISE HOMES City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton mycitytowns.ca • • • from $400,000 8P

64 MERIDIAN HOMES Credit Valley Manors 905-216-5186 • • from $400,000 8P

65 GREAT GULF Mount Pleasant 905-459-5772 • from $640,000 6P

66 BALLANTRY HOMES Spring Valley Village ballantryhomes.com • from $420,000 9M

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17 MATTAMY HOMES Hawthorne South Village mattamyhomes.com • from $380,000 9 9G

33 MENKES The Enclaves of Upper Canada 289-891-9103 • • from $490,000 7 9C

1 SCHUIT HOMES Perth Park 905-628-9559 • 2Q

2 GREAT GULF Edgewood 905-356-9408 • from $305,000 11Q

3 SPALLACCI HOMES Simona Place spallaccihomes.com • 2Q

4 SPALLACCI HOMES Eden Park 905-381-4280 • from $320,000 2Q

4 SPALLACCI HOMES Eden Park spallaccihomes.com • from $320,000 2Q

5 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Mountainview Heights Waterdown starlanehomes.com • 8M

6 COUNTRY GREEN HOMES The Uptowns of waterdown 905-690-7600 • • from $250,000 10K

7 LAKEVIEW HOMES Cannery Park 1800-565-5150 • from $320,000 9G

8 MATTAMY HOMES Cranberry Hill www.mattamyhomes.com from $325,000 8M

9 BEAVERHALL HOMES Forestwood 905-636-1365 • • from $518,000 9G

10 GREAT GULF Rolling Meadows 905-680-0841 • from $300,000 12R

11 BRANTHAVEN HOMES Jazz Condos jazzcondos.ca • from $200,000 9N

12 TOBYN PARK HOMES Park City parkliving.ca • from $180,000 10L

13 HEATHWOOD HOMES The Village at Traditions 905-876-3140 • • from $441,000 8H

15 HOMES BY DESANTIS Aquablu Lakeshore Condos 289-235-8541 • • from $220,000 5R

19 CONSERVATORY GROUP Jasper Village 905-636-1942 • • from $520,000 10G

20 PARKBRIDGE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES INC. Cherry Hill at Vineland 1-800-479-9777 • from $194,000 12R

22 COUNTRY GREEN HOMES Park Place Village 905-690-7600 • • • from $250,000 8M

26 EDEN OAK Weaver’s Mill weaversmill.com/nh • from $336,000 6B

35 PHELPS HOMES Jordan Village phelpshomes.com • from $345,000 8R

36 PHELPS HOMES Brookside phelpshomes.com • from $236,000 7R

37 PHELPS HOMES Streamside phelpshomes.com • from $316,000 6R

38 LOSANI HOMES Ancaster Glen 289-239-7629 from $370,000 2Q

39 LOSANI HOMES The Fairgrounds 289-286-0928 from $250,000 2Q

40 LOSANI HOMES Greenhill Glen 905-538-8752 from $270,000 4Q

41 LOSANI HOMES Sherman Oaks 905-574-0828 from $290,000 3R

42 LOSANI HOMES Paramount 905-560-2061 from $230,000 3R

43 LOSANI HOMES Orchard Park 905-930-9943 from $390,000 5Q

44 LOSANI HOMES Discovery 905-563-0666 from $330,000 8R

45 ROSEHAVEN HOMES On the Ridge liveontheridge.ca • • from $390,000 3R

45 HOMES BY DESANTIS On the Ridge liveontheridge.ca • • from $390,000 3R

out of range HOMES BY DESANTIS Lyon’s Creek lyonscreekchippawa.com • • • from $280,000

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2 STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Woodland Trails liveonoakville.ca • from $590,000 5D

2 ROSEHAVEN HOMES Woodland Trails liveonoakville.ca • from $590,000 5D

3 MARKAY HOMES Bronte Park Town Manors 416-746-1234 • from $590,000 3H

4 GREAT GULF Trafalgar Landing 905-844-1605 • from $580,000 5C

5 DUNPAR HOMES Trafalgar Ridge 905-464-0754 • from $650,000 6D

6 BRANTHAVEN HOMES Oakvillage oakvillage.ca • from $410,000 5C

6 MINTO Oakvillage oakvillage.ca • from $410,000 5C

6 EMSHIH DEVELOPMENTS INC Oakvillage 905-639-9006 • from $410,000 5C

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PORT CREDIT’S WARM, welcoming

atmosphere makes it the residential

hotspot in the 905. Homes near the

lake are generally hot commodities

in the GTA, and Port Credit is

no di� erent. It boasts a laid-

back atmosphere, quirky one-o�

boutiques and high home values.

Lifestyle

Port Credit has long been a hot spot

on the Lake Ontario shoreline, from

its humble beginnings as a French

trading post 300 years ago to the

present day. The area still serves

as a premier shopping destination,

with a collection of quaint stores

and services. The small-town charm

is bolstered by the presence of ice

cream parlours, dress shops and

bakeries, and rounded out by pubs,

restaurants and music stores.

Neighbourhood Profi le

Residential hotspot in the 905

Port Credit

Vibe

The area’s marine roots date back 300

years, but even today Lake Ontario

and the Credit River remain a means

of transportation and recreation for

those looking to relax on the water,

steps from the trendy and teeming

Lakeshore Road strip.

Meet the neighbours

Port Credit Village is home to

about 11,500 people. A nautical

atmosphere, coupled with urban

amenities, makes it an equal draw

for twenty-something singles, young

professionals and growing families.

In the area

This neighbourhood is a charmer.

But you’ll have to dig deep, with

detached house prices averaging

north of $700,000 and property

values among the highest in

Mississauga. You can still call this

hood home for the high $300,000s, if

condo living is to your liking.

Planes, trains & automobiles

Lakeshore and QEW are the main east-

west thoroughfares if you’re driving, or

take public transit via Port Credit GO

or Mississauga Transit, with eight bus

routes cutting through the Hurontario/

Lakeshore hub and connecting to the

TTC at Longbranch GO.

Real estate

Few spots in the GTA o� er this laid-

back, waterfront setting within easy

access of urban amenities. But with

the infl ux of locals and day trippers

on a sunny Sunday, especially during

one of the many summertime street

fests, Lakeshore can be slow-going.

Best leave the car in the driveway and

explore by foot, or boat!

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SOURCE: ENVIRONICS

Average household income

$98,254Family structure

Own vs. rent

Education levels

Fast facts

COUPLES

33%

OWNERS38%

RENTERS62%

FAMILIES

21%

UNIVERSITY

35%HIGH SCHOOL

36%COLLEGE

29%

SINGLES

46%

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The annual Peterborough &

the Kawarthas Home Builders

Association (PKHBA) Awards recently

saw Mason Homes take home a

number of awards.

The awards were handed

out during the 2015 PKHBA

Housing Design Awards, which

recognize and honour the special

achievements of members of

the Association – homebuilders,

renovators and new home design,

sales and marketing professionals.

Mason Homes captured top

honours when it was named both

Green Member of the Year and

Tract Builder of the Year. In addition

to being a fi nalist for a number of

design and marketing categories,

Mason Homes was also recognized

for Best Model Home for its Lakeside

in Port Hope model home The

Oakwood, Best Sales Centre for

Lakeside, Best Exterior Space for its

Lakeside Blue Jay Courtyard design,

and Best Tract Built Home over

2,501 sq. ft. showcasing the Lakeside

Mallard Loft design.

“We are thrilled with this honour,”

says Mason Homes’ President Gord

Mason. “We’re very proud of the

liveability of design and attention

to detail found within our Greener,

smarter built homes. We don’t simply

build homes, we build homes that are

‘green for life.’ An environmentally

sustainable house shouldn’t be

considered a luxury, it should be the

standard all homes aspire to and are

the cornerstones on which we build

every Mason home.”

The 13th Annual Housing Design

Awards are an important way to

recognize the highest levels of

achievement in our local home

building industry. Held annually since

2002, the PKHBA’s Housing Design

Awards celebrates excellence in

product design and marketing.

With experience and values passed

on from father to son, Gord Mason

founded Mason Homes in 1961.

Today, more than 55 years later, he

continues to operate under the same

strong commitment to design and

construction excellence that were

the cornerstones of his father’s home

construction business in 1920s.

A builder of quality Green homes

with new townhomes, semi-detached

homes and detached homes in

Peterborough, Lindsay, Barrie and

Port Hope, Mason Homes has built

more than 7,000 new homes in

neighbourhoods and communities

throughout the Province.

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New Year’s resolutions for your home

Ringing in a new year doesn’t change who you are, unless you let it. It’s a marker in time, a point from which you can decide to make a change. A fresh year can bring fresh perspective and so many people use Jan. 1 to make resolutions — leave the old bad habits behind with the old year and step into the new year full of good intentions for a better you. New Year’s resolutions can be anything from bettering your health to changing your attitude. How about bettering your home! Here are some great New Year’s resolutions for your home ››

5SLEEPRETREAT


As cold weather sets in and the days get shorter and shorter, ensuring our

bedrooms feel like sanctuaries becomes so much more important. The bedroom

is such an easy place to overlook — and in my experience, it’s often the last

place busy parents will invest time and money. To ensure you get the best sleep

possible, here are some essential steps to creating the best sleep retreat.

Lisa Canning is a Toronto based designer who specializes in two-hour interior design consultations in the GTA and beyond. Learn more about her consulting services at lisacanning.ca

2. StreamlineIt may be old, damaged or just not

fi t your decor, but you can’t get rid

of it. It’s now or never. You don’t

have enough room in your home

— or your headspace — for clutter

so either fi nd a purpose for it or

give it away to someone that can.

1. Get the best mattress you can a� ord We spend a

third of our day sleeping — so

your mattress is a product that

is absolutely worth investing in!

While it might be scary to look at

a high ticket price on a premium

mattress, remember that a good

mattress can last anywhere

from 5-10 years or longer. So

a $2,500 mattress amortized

over this length of time ends up

costing around the same price as

your daily cup of co� ee. And do

ensure you try before you buy —

don’t be shy to lie down and toss

and turn in the store to make

sure it’s a perfect fi t.

4. Keep it clean Commit to keeping

the bedroom the cleanest room in the

house. At the end of a chaotic day, who

wants to return to chaos? Commit to using

laundry hampers, to putting clean laundry

away immediately, and to making the

bed daily. Making the bed, if you don’t do

so already, is a really simple task that will

yield huge wins and build momentum for

keeping the rest of the room tidy as well.

5. Make it smell good I use an essential oil di� user in the

bedroom in the morning to get me energized and in the evening

to get my body ready for sleep. A few drops of lavender essential

oil di� used in the room makes everything smell good and can do

wonders to calm the nerves and aid in relaxation. For further help

getting the best sleep try an herbal supplement like Pascofl air’s

passionfl ower to de-stress and aid in restlessness. And absolutely

remember to not let the bedroom become a dumping ground for

mess — you deserve a great night’s sleep and a restful retreat after

a long busy day. Commit to giving yourself this gift everyday!

2. Keep it dark Keeping a room dark plays a huge impact on quality

of sleep for both adults and children. Before going to bed, put lights on

a dimmer (an easy change an electrician can do if you don’t have them

currently) to mentally prepare your body for rest. Then ensure you have

black out window coverings for the best light fastness. In children’s rooms

especially, I love using side channels that a company like Budget Blinds

can install to keep light out from the small gaps that typically occur on the

sides of roller shades.

3. Keep it dramatic I love creating cozy bedrooms. In my space I

used a deep indigo blue called Krimson Lake by CIL Paints. It is absolutely

a myth that dark colours are inappropriate for small spaces — in a small

space dark paint can make a room feel cozy, dramatic and inviting. I took

the drama one step further by installing applied moulding from Metrie’s

Very Square collection. Applied moulding painted out the same colour as

the walls is a modern take on a more traditional architectural application.

ypnexthome.ca/home-resolutions

See Elisa Krovblit’s full list of New Year’s resolutions for the home online. Read the full story…

1. Clean It’s easy to get into a rut with your

cleaning. You do the same tasks

and take care of the same things

in your regular routine. Take a

look around and see what really

needs attention and then make it

your resolution to add that to the

cleaning routine.




Inspiration | STYLE FILE

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ONLINE

New Year’s resolutions for your home

Ringing in a new year doesn’t change who you are, unless you let it. It’s a marker in time, a point from which you can decide to make a change. A fresh year can bring fresh perspective and so many people use Jan. 1 to make resolutions — leave the old bad habits behind with the old year and step into the new year full of good intentions for a better you. New Year’s resolutions can be anything from bettering your health to changing your attitude. How about bettering your home! Here are some great New Year’s resolutions for your home ››

5SLEEPRETREAT


As cold weather sets in and the days get shorter and shorter, ensuring our

bedrooms feel like sanctuaries becomes so much more important. The bedroom

is such an easy place to overlook — and in my experience, it’s often the last

place busy parents will invest time and money. To ensure you get the best sleep

possible, here are some essential steps to creating the best sleep retreat.

Lisa Canning is a Toronto based designer who specializes in two-hour interior design consultations in the GTA and beyond. Learn more about her consulting services at lisacanning.ca

2. StreamlineIt may be old, damaged or just not

fi t your decor, but you can’t get rid

of it. It’s now or never. You don’t

have enough room in your home

— or your headspace — for clutter

so either fi nd a purpose for it or

give it away to someone that can.

1. Get the best mattress you can a� ord We spend a

third of our day sleeping — so

your mattress is a product that

is absolutely worth investing in!

While it might be scary to look at

a high ticket price on a premium

mattress, remember that a good

mattress can last anywhere

from 5-10 years or longer. So

a $2,500 mattress amortized

over this length of time ends up

costing around the same price as

your daily cup of co� ee. And do

ensure you try before you buy —

don’t be shy to lie down and toss

and turn in the store to make

sure it’s a perfect fi t.

4. Keep it clean Commit to keeping

the bedroom the cleanest room in the

house. At the end of a chaotic day, who

wants to return to chaos? Commit to using

laundry hampers, to putting clean laundry

away immediately, and to making the

bed daily. Making the bed, if you don’t do

so already, is a really simple task that will

yield huge wins and build momentum for

keeping the rest of the room tidy as well.

5. Make it smell good I use an essential oil di� user in the

bedroom in the morning to get me energized and in the evening

to get my body ready for sleep. A few drops of lavender essential

oil di� used in the room makes everything smell good and can do

wonders to calm the nerves and aid in relaxation. For further help

getting the best sleep try an herbal supplement like Pascofl air’s

passionfl ower to de-stress and aid in restlessness. And absolutely

remember to not let the bedroom become a dumping ground for

mess — you deserve a great night’s sleep and a restful retreat after

a long busy day. Commit to giving yourself this gift everyday!

2. Keep it dark Keeping a room dark plays a huge impact on quality

of sleep for both adults and children. Before going to bed, put lights on

a dimmer (an easy change an electrician can do if you don’t have them

currently) to mentally prepare your body for rest. Then ensure you have

black out window coverings for the best light fastness. In children’s rooms

especially, I love using side channels that a company like Budget Blinds

can install to keep light out from the small gaps that typically occur on the

sides of roller shades.

3. Keep it dramatic I love creating cozy bedrooms. In my space I

used a deep indigo blue called Krimson Lake by CIL Paints. It is absolutely

a myth that dark colours are inappropriate for small spaces — in a small

space dark paint can make a room feel cozy, dramatic and inviting. I took

the drama one step further by installing applied moulding from Metrie’s

Very Square collection. Applied moulding painted out the same colour as

the walls is a modern take on a more traditional architectural application.

ypnexthome.ca/home-resolutions

See Elisa Krovblit’s full list of New Year’s resolutions for the home online. Read the full story…

1. Clean It’s easy to get into a rut with your

cleaning. You do the same tasks

and take care of the same things

in your regular routine. Take a

look around and see what really

needs attention and then make it

your resolution to add that to the

cleaning routine.


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1 MASON HOMES Port Hope Lakeside Village 905-885-6565 • from $229,000 15J

2 FAR SIGHT HOMES King’s Bay Golf & Country Club Estates 905-642-8383 • from $460,000 16B

3 FAR SIGHT HOMES The Estates at Sunset Ridge 905-642-9015 • from $930,000 2E

4 PARKVIEW HOMES Jackson Creek Meadows 705-748-4663 • 2I

4 PARKVIEW HOMES Jackson Creek Meadows Townhomes 705-748-4663 • 2I

7 BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL Foxtrail foxtraillife.ca • from $470,000 5C

8 KAITLIN GROUP LTD. Port of Newcastle 1-800-305-6849 • • • from $260,000 14E

8 KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES Port of Newcastle 905-987-5146 • from $479,000 14E

8 STORYBOOK HOMES Bond Head Estates 905-438-9516 • from $850,000 14E

9 PARKVIEW HOMES Harmony Condominiums 705-748-4663 • from $189,000 2I

14 RICE DEVELOPMENTS Willmot Creek On The Lake 905-697-5806 • from $225,000 11D

18 B.G. SCHICKEDANZ Lake Scugog Estates 1-888-894-9888 • from $330,000 18B

20 GERANIUM HOMES Verandas Port Hope 905-885-0555 • from $327,000 10I

26 KAITLIN GROUP LTD. Aspen Heights 905-697-0513 • from $165,000 10C

26 KAITLIN GROUP LTD. Condominiums at Clarington Centre 905-697-4513 • from $210,000 10C

26 KAITLIN GROUP LTD. Country Classics 1-866-514-3573 • • from $300,000 10C

30 EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Estates of Wyndance 905-649-8197 • from $900,000 3E

34 CARRINGTON HOMES Woodlands of Upper Courtice 905-787-0963 • from $260,000 9I

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39 H&R DEVELOPMENTS Gracefields hr-newhomes.com • from $322,000 4C

39 THORNRIDGE HOMES Gracefields 1-877-361-4226 • from $320,000 4C

39 LINDVEST Gracefields 1-877-361-4226 • from $320,000 4C

45 HIGHCASTLE HOMES Northglen northglen.ca • • from $221,000 11B

45 DELPARK HOMES Northglen 905-419-7222 • • • from $221,000 11B

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48 JEFFERY HOMES BrookHill 905-697-0765 • • • from $300,000 10B

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2 FIELDGATE HOMES Whitby Meadows fieldgatehomes.com • • 25 9F

11 MATTAMY HOMES Seaton www.mattamyhomes.com • • from $350,000 9 5G

12 AVERTON HOMES Main Street Seaton averton.ca from $280,000 21 4F

14 HEATHWOOD HOMES Country Lane in Whitby Heathwood.com • • • 29 9G

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3 GREAT GULF Stonecrest greatgulf.com • • from $298,000 14G

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5 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES The Village of Brooklin West 905-425-0539 • from $400,000 11D

6 EMERY HOMES Town Central 1-877-953-6379 • from $350,000 4J

7 HIGHMARK HOMES Triumph whitbytriumph.ca • from $390,000 10G

8 LAKEVIEW HOMES The Forest of Lyndebrook 416-746-1234 • from $490,000 10F

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10 FERNBROOK HOMES Altona Woods fernbrookhomes.com • from $450,000 1I

13 LIFETIME HOMES Folkstone 1-877-365-9555 • • from $335,000 10G

15 KANTIUM DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION Trafalgar Green 905-493-8820 • from $320,000 11I

16 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES U.C. Towns 905-571-0222 • from $350,000 13F

21 GREAT GULF Grandview Oshawa 1-888-579-7235 • from $334,000 14F

31 PRESTON HOMES Prestonvale Heights 905-432-2800 • • from $350,000 15J

34 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344 • from $339,000 15G

34 DELPARK HOMES The Brook thebrookhomes.com • from $400,000 15G

45 SUNDIAL HOMES LIMITED Mulberry Meadows 905-427-8255 • from $500,000 6J

47 SENATOR HOMES Harbourside Condominiums 905-493-3823 • • from $270,000 9J

48 SENATOR HOMES Whitby by the Lake senatorhomes.com • • from $250,000 10J

54 BAYCLIFFE HOMES The Gates of Whitby 905-668-9828 • • from $250,000 9G

60 GREYCREST HOMES the fields of conlin 905-725-4539 • from $310,000 15G

67 MIDHAVEN HOMES Breeze 1-877-773-6888 • • from $300,000 15F

68 STORYBOOK HOMES Brookstone Estates 905-438-9516 • from $1050,000 11C

90 LEBOVIC HOMES Old Taunton in Pickering 905-428-3434 • • • 5H

91 SUNDANCE HOMES The Towns of Nichol Green Phase 2 905-441-3312 • from $350,000 11J

92 GLEN ROUGE HOMES The Cornerstone 905-415-2710 • from $796,000 6I

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SEATON TAUNTON By: Mattamy Homes

City: Pickering

Housing type: Affordable townhomes

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THE LOGGIAS IN RICHDALE By: Senator Homes

City: Richmond Hill

Housing type: Luxurious 40-, 50- and 60-ft.

detached homes on deep lots

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City: Aurora

Housing type: 45- and 50-ft. lots in a

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TRAILS AT CARDINAL POINT By: Geranium Homes

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Housing type: Limited collection of freehold

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City: Whitby

Housing type: Single-detached homes in an

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THE BROOK By: Delpark Homes

City: Oshawa

Housing type: Single-family homes on

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HERON PARK By: Mattamy Homes

City: Scarborough

Housing type: Townhomes and semi-

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9130 BATHURST By: Senator Homes

City: Richmond Hill

Housing type: Modern two-car garage

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SPRING VALLEY JUNCTION By: Lindvest

City: Brampton

Housing type: 38- and 41-ft. detached homes

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City: Brampton

Housing type: Townhomes, semis and singles

on Mississauga Road

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CREDIT RIVER GOLF ESTATES By: Bremont Homes

City: Brampton

Housing type: Estate homes on Creditview

Road from more than $1 million

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GREEN VALLEY ESTATES By: Bayview-Wellington Homes

City: Bradford

Housing type: Townhomes, semis

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THE ARBOURS By: CountryWide Homes

City: Aurora

Housing type: Single-detached homes

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DREAMFIELDS By: CountryWide Homes

City: Bradford

Housing type: Single-detached homes and

townhomes

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OAK PARK By: Ballantry Homes

City: Oakville

Housing type: Urban townhomes and midrise

condominiums

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HAWTHORNE VILLAGE ON THE ESCARPMENT By: Mattamy Homes

City: Milton

Housing type: Exclusive townhomes

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MOUNT PLEASANT By: Great Gulf

City: Brampton

Housing type: Full-depth lots with unique

standard features

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WOODLAND HILLS By: CountryWide Homes

City: Newmarket

Housing type: Townhomes and singles, some

with court, ravine and pie-shaped lots

countrywidehomes.ca

UPTOWNS AT BAYVIEW By: Treasure Hill Homes

City: Richmond Hill

Housing type: Freehold townhomes at

Bayview and Hwy. 7

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AVERTON HOMES - Beacon Hill Bowmanville 21

AVERTON HOMES - Corporate 20

AVERTON HOMES - Evolution 21

AVERTON HOMES - Main Street Seaton 21

AVERTON HOMES - Victoria Highlands 21

BALLYMORE HOMES - Mill Street Village 43

FAMILY OF MAGAZINES - Promo 83

FIELDGATE HOMES - Aurora Trails 25

FIELDGATE HOMES - BlueSky Stouffville 25

FIELDGATE HOMES - IMPRESSIONS Insert & 25

FIELDGATE HOMES - Lotus Pointe Caledon 25

FIELDGATE HOMES - Valley Lands Insert & 25

FIELDGATE HOMES - Whitby Meadows 25

FOREST HILL HOMES - Cornell Rouge 15

GERANIUM HOMES - Trails at Cardinal Point 23

GREAT GULF - Hillsborough Holland Landing 19

GREAT GULF - Summerlyn Village 19

GREAT GULF - Westfield 19

HEATHWOOD HOMES - Country Lane in Whitby 29

HEATHWOOD HOMES - Meadow Green 29

HI RISE (WEST) INC. - Spice Urban Towns on Danforth Rd 47

IDEAL DEVELOPMENTS - Meadowvale Lane 27

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IDEAL DEVELOPMENTS - Modern Manors 27

IDEAL DEVELOPMENTS - Pinnacle on the 14th Avenue 27

IDEAL DEVELOPMENTS - Richmond Towns 27

LUXURY LIVING MAGAZINE - Promo 74

MADISON HOMES - Briar Hill 11

MADISON HOMES - Cornell Rouge 15

MATTAMY HOMES - Cornell 9

MATTAMY HOMES - Corporate 8

MATTAMY HOMES - Hawthorne South Village 9

MATTAMY HOMES - Seaton 9

MATTAMY HOMES - St. John Forest 8

MATTAMY HOMES - The Preserve 9 & BC

MATTAMY HOMES - The Village of Southfields 9

MATTAMY HOMES - Upper Summerside 9

MENKES - Corporate 6

MENKES - Dwell City Town 7

MENKES - Hometown Sharon Village 7

MENKES - Humber Mews 7

MENKES - The Enclaves of Upper Canada 7

PRIMONT HOMES - JadeGarden at Cornell 12

PRIMONT HOMES - Newtowns at Mount Pleasant 12

PRIMONT HOMES - Renaissance Townes 13

PRIMONT HOMES - Seasons in Caledon 12

PRIMONT HOMES - Uptowns on Bayview 12

ROSEHAVEN HOMES - Corporate 17

SCHWARZ LAW LLP - Barristers & Solicitors 37

TREASURE HILL HOMES - Corporate 33

TREASURE HILL HOMES - Model Home of the Month 32

WHAT’S ONLINE - Promo 88

YOUR FIRST HOME - Promo 58

YP NEXT HOME - Promo 40, 63 & IBC

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