GTA New Home Guide - February 23, 2013

Feb 16 - Mar 2, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 04

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SUPPLY & DEMANDIN NEW HOMES

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In the News Report finds Canadiansplan to save nearly $10,000in 2013

MONARCH Strawberry Fields has flourished into the Village of SouthFields

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contentsfeb 16 - mar 2, 2013 || voLume 21 issue 04

24 36 community focus features

24 markham Fieldgate HomesInventory sale at Potters Bend 30-ft. singles under construction

36 thornhiLL Madison HomesA new release of luxuriously appointed homes atThornhill Ravines

48 aurora Treasure Hill HomesDiscover living in Aurora Woods with Treasure Hill Homes

82 stouffviLLe Geranium HomesIncredible family-friendly living at the Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point

88 sheLburne Lakeview HomesGrand opening of modelhomes at GreenbrookVillage in Shelbune

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community focus features regular and special featuresin every issue

4 editors note 10 contributors 54 hot dates 110 ad index columnists

14 biLd report Supply and demand in the new homes market by Bryan Tuckey

38 industry outLook Network wisely when shopping for a new home by Hugh Heron

42 LegaLLy speaking New-home purchases and HST by Jayson Schwarz & Konstantine Chatzidimos

46 market research New-home industry showing signs of growth by Lloyd Martin & Mark Jin

50 taxing issues First-time buyers: buy when youre ready and able by Henry Choo Chong

52 the mortgage minute Mortgage smarts separating fact from fiction by Peter Kinch

80 on the move Technology on the move by Dan Hopkins

112 fundamentaLLy speaking Watch the changing retail landscape to see if your neighbourhood is on the rise by Wayne Karl

homebuyers help

22 buiLder perspectives Model homes are full of great ideas

90 tax matters Canadians relying on RRSPs for retirement, but not necessarily contributing

103 resource section Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

107 gta hot sheet Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

in the news

16 brookfieLd homes Brookfield has new release coming to Oshawa

40 heathwood homes recognized by CMHC for healthy housing practices

86 bmo Report finds Canadians plan to save nearly $10,000 in 2013

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e d i t o r s n o t e

Imagine buying a new car, TV or other big-ticket item without rst inquiring about the manufacturers warranty. You wouldnt dream of it, would you? But when it comes to buying a new home, consumers are not always as diligent. Perhaps its a matter of some people being so excited about buying a new home

that theyre more interested in choosing nishes than reading the ne print of a sales agreement or warranty. Or maybe they assume all builders are created equal, and that certain things are covered, when in fact they may not be. Or it might be a lack of awareness of just how new-home warranties work in Ontario.

Welcome to Tarion Warranty Corp. a non-pro t, private company designed to protect the rights of new-home buyers and to regulate new-home builders. With four main responsibilities homeowner education, warranty enforcement, builder licensing, and identifying and prosecuting illegal building it is, unfortunately, a necessary but extremely valuable body. It is also one you should get to know.

Thats why, beginning next issue, were going to run regular content on Tarion, to help educate readers on what the organization does and how it can help.

Just like for cars or electronic devices, all manufacturers and product are not created equal. Learning about your new-home builder and warranty is a crucial part of the homebuying process.

Wayne Karl EDITORWall2Wall Media, [email protected]

Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

Know your builder and warrantyNew-home buyers in Ontario should take comfort in knowing every home is backed by Tarion

Taking advantage while you canUse low interest rates to your advantage

The Bank of Canadas latest announcement to hold its interest rate target at one per cent does not come as a surprise. The rate has been holding at that level since September 2010, which is good news if youre in the marketfor a mortgage.

There are many excellent mortgage products available from banks and brokers that will suit your individual needs, and are likely lower than posted bank rates, which are currently hovering around three per cent for a variable rate. With a pre-approval in hand, youre protected if rates rise; if they go down, youll likely get an even lower rate. A pre-approval can be a win-win situation for shoppers, since it means you dont have to wait to get nancing approval on a home when you put in an offer. This is an especially good tool to have in markets that are hot. Removing the conditional on nancing clause could mean your offer is accepted rst since you already have your nancing in place.

So when will rates rise? Its anyones guess, but most experts agree its unlikely there will be much movement until early 2014. The Bank will make its next scheduled rate announcement on March 6. Dont wait until then to get pre-approved for a mortgage. It can take a few days. Many lenders now offer online pre-approvals to make the process faster and easier.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEFWall2Wall Media, [email protected]

Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

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bild report bryan 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 BILDs official online blog (bildblogs.ca)

taxing issues Henry choo chong, cga

Henry Choo Chong is a certified general accountant. Henry sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax advice to individuals and businesses in the GTA. Send your tax questions via email to Taxing Issues at: [email protected]

legally speaking Jayson schwarz, schwarz law -barristers and solicitors

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

industry outlook Hugh HeronHeathwood Homes

Hugh Heron is principal and partner in the Heron Group of Companies and president of Heathwood Homes, as well as a former member of the board of directors of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and a past president of the Toronto Home Builders Association and the Ontario Home Builders Association.

tHe Mortgage Minute peter kinch Peter is an award-winning mortgage broker and best-selling author of The Canadian Real Estate Action PlanVisit peterkinch.com or contact him at [email protected]

Market researcH lloyd MartinLloyd Martin is principal with Trimart Research Corp., with 30 years in the business. His industry knowledge and professional experience leads the Trimart team to provide exceptional service and sales results. He can be reached at 905.660.7788

Market researcH Mark JinMark Jin is market research manager at Trimart Research Corp. He can be reached at 905.660.7788 ext. 224 or [email protected]

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WHEN TALK AROUND THE DINNER TABLE TURNS to how young people these days are going to be able to afford to buy their rst home, I know its not just our in-dustry thinking about this incredibly complex issue. Its on everyones mind, especially in the GTA.

Its not easy to explain over the course of a meal, or even in a 500-word column but Ive got some insight Id like to share about the affordability of a new home, which is directly affected by supply and demand.

Weve got demand in the GTA, and its clear by the number of people who choose this burgeoning region as their home about 100,000 annually that people want to live here.

Public policy has an impact on the housing market. For example, we have provincial public policy that protects areas such as the Greenbelt, as well as policy directing where and how the GTA is intended to grow over the next 20 years.

When looking at the supply end of the equation, I look to three key indicators.

They are: the average price of a home, the difference in price between a new highrise and a lowrise home and the amount of remaining inventory of homes.

With the help of RealNet Canada, our source of new homes market intelligence, BILD monitors these indica-tors and we have been for years.

For my rst indicator, the average price of a home, I look back 10 years when the market looked very different than it does today. Back in 2003, the majority of new homes for sale were in the lowrise sector, which includes

Supply and demand

detached, semi-detached and townhomes and the average price was $321,542.

This region is forecast to welcome a million more over the next two decades, and they have to live and work somewhere. However, at the end of last year, the average price of a new ground-related home in the GTA reached $632,868. Thats 16 per cent higher than the year prior.

Heres where my second indicator comes in: the dif-ference in price between a lowrise home and a highrise home. The data shows that 10 years ago that spread was $67,133 and last year it was $196,844.

The imbalance in the market has compromised afford-ability and housing choice for new home purchasers.

This brings me to my third indicator: the remaining inventory of new ground-related homes in the GTA. At the end of last year, there were slightly more than 7,500 new detached, semi-detached and townhomes remaining for sale across the GTA.

That might sound like a lot, but just four years ago, that number was double.

Heres why its a problem: at some point todays young adults are going to want to buy a home and it is going to be increasingly dif cult to nd something that suits their lifestyle, in the neighbourhood they want and at a price they can afford.

We all have to work together the industry, govern-ment, special interest groups and residents to make sure anyone who wants to live in the GTA, can nd a place to call home.

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Brookfield Homes is deligHted to announce its plans to once again build in Oshawa. This exclusive infill location of only 46 homes is part of the existing Hills of Harrowsmith master-planned community and is sure to be high in demand.

Located just west of Townline Road off Beatrice Avenue, this community will be surrounded by existing residential on one side and Pinecrest Park on the other. It is conveniently located with many amenities such as grocery, banks, daycare, retail shopping, recreation centre and a variety of restaurants only a short distance away.

We are very pleased to be building once again in Oshawa and to have the opportunity to bring this unique infill community to the marketplace, says Marc Thibault, vice-president of sales and market-ing for Brookfield Homes. This neighbourhood is already well estab-lished with schools, parks and too many amenities to list and is sure to be a welcome addition to many families looking to move into this highly desirable mature community.

The community will feature a variety of detached homes to suit most families needs on 30- to 36-ft. homesites. Some of the home-sites are extra deep with others backing onto Pinecrest Park provid-ing homeowners with additional family space in the comfort of their own backyard. The designs will encompass some of our most popular designs and will feature open concept layouts to maximize living spaces and encourage family interaction.

We are very proud of the Hills of Harrow-smith community which we have built in Oshawa over the past 25-plus years and this new release will continue to build on many of our principles that homeowners have come to expect from us innovative designs, exceptional quality and superb customer service, says Thibault.

This new release is scheduled to open for sale early this year by preview appointment and will provide 2014 move-in dates for new hom-eowners. Registrants on our website will be provided with priority information and first choice previews.

About Brookfield HomesBrookfield Homes (Ontario) Ltd., a member of Brookfield Residential, is committed to being more than a home builder. We are dedicated to creating the best places to call home through an ongoing commitment to quality, design and customer service which has earned the company several highly coveted industry rec-ognitions. Brookfield has built more than 25,000 homes in Ontario since 1956 and has active communities in Alliston (Treetops), Bowmanville (BrookHill), Bradford (Grand Central), Brantford (Grand Valley Trails), Caledon East (Pathways), Mono (Fieldstone) and Niagara-On-The-Lake (The Village).

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BALLANTRAE STOUFFVILLE PORT HOPE WOODSTOCK

Stouffville Rd M

ain St

Hw

y#

48

404

SALESCENTRE& MODELS

Bakerhill B

lvd

Ninth Line

Millard St

CP 38057/9/11

GROUND FLOOR ELEV. 'A'

SECOND FLOOR ELEV. 'A'

FLOOR AREA:DEDUCT O.T.B.:TOTAL:

1188 S.F.0 S.F.

1188 S.F.


1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

DN

T

W

D

NIC

HE

RAI

LIN

G

DN

UP

S

DW

F

ISLAND

PAN

TRY

DINING ROOM13'0" X 14'6"

LINEN

BEDROOM 410'6"(9'8") X 12'6"

BEDROOM 312'3" X 13'10"(12'6")

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

SECOND FLOOR ELEV. 'A'FLOOR AREA:DEDUCT O.T.B.:TOTAL:

1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

BEDROOM 316'2" X 10'2"(13'10")

W/ MEDIA LOFTALT. 3 BEDROOM PLAN


1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

W/ ENSUITE 4OPT. 4 BEDROOM PLAN

HALF WALL

GROUND FLOOR ELEV. 'B'FLOOR AREA:DEDUCT O.T.B.:TOTAL:

1188 S.F.0 S.F.

1188 S.F.

SECOND FLOOR ELEV. 'B'FLOOR AREA:DEDUCT O.T.B.:TOTAL:

1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.



1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.


BALCONY

BASEMENT FLOOR FLOOR AREA: 0 S.F.

ELEV. 'A' & 'B'

F

LOCATION & ORIENTATIONOF F & HWT MAY VARY

UNFINISHEDBASEMENT

3 PC.ROUGH-INBATH

UNEXCAVATED

(IF REQ'D)HEADROOM

LOW

H

UP

HEADROOMLOW

PORCHCOVERED

GARAGE18'0" X 20'0"

DO

OR

WH

ERE

GR

ADE

PER

MIT

SLO

CAT

ION

MAY

VAR

Y(M

AX. 2

RIS

ERS)

FOYER(SUNKENIF REQD)

(STEPSIF REQD)

OPEN TOABOVE

GREAT ROOM15'0" X 18'0"

BREAKFAST12'6" X 12'6"

KITCHEN14'8" X 11'4"

EXT.

BRK.

BAR

D.V.

GAS

F/P

FRENCHDOOR

BAR

REL

ARC

HBA

RR

ELAR

CH

OPEN TOBELOW

FRENCHDOOR

MASTER BEDROOM15'0"(16'4") X 14'0"

MAINBATH

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

W.I.C.

W.I.C.

LAU

ND

RY

NIC

HE

DN

RAI

LIN

G

LINEN

OPEN TOBELOW

MEDIA LOFT11'6"(9'8") X 12'4"

BALCONY

FRENCHDOOR

ENSUITE2/3

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

NIC

HE

DN

RAI

LIN

G

LINEN

OPEN TOBELOW

ENSUITE2/3

BALCONY

ENS. 4 BEDROOM 49'8" X 10'2"

FRENCHDOOR

BEDROOM 312'3" X 10'2"(13'10")

PORCHCOVERED

GARAGE18'0" X 20'0"



1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.

W.I.C.BEDROOM 4

10'6"(9'8") X 12'6"

COVEREDBALCONY

FRENCHDOORS

BEDROOM 312'3" X 13'6"(12'6")

COVEREDBALCONY

BEDROOM 316'2" X 10'2"(13'6") MEDIA LOFT

11'6"(9'8") X 12'4"

FRENCHDOORS

ENS. 4 BEDROOM 49'8" X 10'2"

FRENCHDOORS

BEDROOM 312'3" X 10'2"(13'6")

COVEREDBALCONY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

T

W

D

LAU

ND

RY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

T

W

D

LAU

ND

RY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

UNEXCAVATED

9' TRAY CEILING

9' TRAY CEILING

9' TRAY CEILING



OPT. COLD CELLAR

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

CP 38057/9/11




1188 S.F.0 S.F.

1188 S.F.


1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

DN

T

W

D

NIC

HE

RAI

LIN

G

DN

UP

S

DW

F

ISLAND

PAN

TRY


LINEN

BEDROOM 410'6"(9'8") X 12'6"

BEDROOM 312'3" X 13'10"(12'6")

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"


1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

BEDROOM 316'2" X 10'2"(13'10")



1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.


HALF WALL


1188 S.F.0 S.F.

1188 S.F.


1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.



1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.


BALCONY


ELEV. 'A' & 'B'

F


UNFINISHEDBASEMENT

3 PC.ROUGH-INBATH

UNEXCAVATED

(IF REQ'D)HEADROOM

LOW

H

UP

HEADROOMLOW

PORCHCOVERED

GARAGE18'0" X 20'0"

DO

OR

WH

ERE

GR

ADE

PER

MIT

SLO

CAT

ION

MAY

VAR

Y(M

AX. 2

RIS

ERS)


(STEPSIF REQD)

OPEN TOABOVE




EXT.

BRK.

BAR

D.V.

GAS

F/P

FRENCHDOOR

BAR

REL

ARC

HBA

RR

ELAR

CH

OPEN TOBELOW

FRENCHDOOR


MAINBATH

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

W.I.C.

W.I.C.

LAU

ND

RY

NIC

HE

DN

RAI

LIN

G

LINEN

OPEN TOBELOW

MEDIA LOFT11'6"(9'8") X 12'4"

BALCONY

FRENCHDOOR

ENSUITE2/3

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

NIC

HE

DN

RAI

LIN

G

LINEN

OPEN TOBELOW

ENSUITE2/3

BALCONY

ENS. 4 BEDROOM 49'8" X 10'2"

FRENCHDOOR

BEDROOM 312'3" X 10'2"(13'10")

PORCHCOVERED

GARAGE18'0" X 20'0"



1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.

W.I.C.BEDROOM 4

10'6"(9'8") X 12'6"

COVEREDBALCONY

FRENCHDOORS

BEDROOM 312'3" X 13'6"(12'6")

COVEREDBALCONY


11'6"(9'8") X 12'4"

FRENCHDOORS

ENS. 4 BEDROOM 49'8" X 10'2"

FRENCHDOORS

BEDROOM 312'3" X 10'2"(13'6")

COVEREDBALCONY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

T

W

D

LAU

ND

RY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

T

W

D

LAU

ND

RY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

UNEXCAVATED

9' TRAY CEILING

9' TRAY CEILING

9' TRAY CEILING



OPT. COLD CELLAR

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

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BALLANTRAE STOUFFVILLE PORT HOPE WOODSTOCK

Stouffville Rd M

ain St

Hw

y#

48

404

SALESCENTRE& MODELS

Bakerhill B

lvd

Ninth Line

Millard St

CP 38057/9/11




1188 S.F.0 S.F.

1188 S.F.


1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

DN

T

W

D

NIC

HE

RAI

LIN

G

DN

UP

S

DW

F

ISLAND

PAN

TRY


LINEN

BEDROOM 410'6"(9'8") X 12'6"

BEDROOM 312'3" X 13'10"(12'6")

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"


1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

BEDROOM 316'2" X 10'2"(13'10")



1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.


HALF WALL


1188 S.F.0 S.F.

1188 S.F.


1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.



1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.


BALCONY


ELEV. 'A' & 'B'

F


UNFINISHEDBASEMENT

3 PC.ROUGH-INBATH

UNEXCAVATED

(IF REQ'D)HEADROOM

LOW

H

UP

HEADROOMLOW

PORCHCOVERED

GARAGE18'0" X 20'0"

DO

OR

WH

ERE

GR

ADE

PER

MIT

SLO

CAT

ION

MAY

VAR

Y(M

AX. 2

RIS

ERS)


(STEPSIF REQD)

OPEN TOABOVE




EXT.

BRK.

BAR

D.V.

GAS

F/P

FRENCHDOOR

BAR

REL

ARC

HBA

RR

ELAR

CH

OPEN TOBELOW

FRENCHDOOR


MAINBATH

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

W.I.C.

W.I.C.

LAU

ND

RY

NIC

HE

DN

RAI

LIN

G

LINEN

OPEN TOBELOW

MEDIA LOFT11'6"(9'8") X 12'4"

BALCONY

FRENCHDOOR

ENSUITE2/3

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

NIC

HE

DN

RAI

LIN

G

LINEN

OPEN TOBELOW

ENSUITE2/3

BALCONY

ENS. 4 BEDROOM 49'8" X 10'2"

FRENCHDOOR

BEDROOM 312'3" X 10'2"(13'10")

PORCHCOVERED

GARAGE18'0" X 20'0"



1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.

W.I.C.BEDROOM 4

10'6"(9'8") X 12'6"

COVEREDBALCONY

FRENCHDOORS

BEDROOM 312'3" X 13'6"(12'6")

COVEREDBALCONY


11'6"(9'8") X 12'4"

FRENCHDOORS

ENS. 4 BEDROOM 49'8" X 10'2"

FRENCHDOORS

BEDROOM 312'3" X 10'2"(13'6")

COVEREDBALCONY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

T

W

D

LAU

ND

RY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

T

W

D

LAU

ND

RY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

UNEXCAVATED

9' TRAY CEILING

9' TRAY CEILING

9' TRAY CEILING



OPT. COLD CELLAR

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

CP 38057/9/11




1188 S.F.0 S.F.

1188 S.F.


1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

DN

T

W

D

NIC

HE

RAI

LIN

G

DN

UP

S

DW

F

ISLAND

PAN

TRY


LINEN

BEDROOM 410'6"(9'8") X 12'6"

BEDROOM 312'3" X 13'10"(12'6")

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"


1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.

BEDROOM 316'2" X 10'2"(13'10")



1474 S.F.10 S.F.

1464 S.F.


HALF WALL


1188 S.F.0 S.F.

1188 S.F.


1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.



1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.


BALCONY


ELEV. 'A' & 'B'

F


UNFINISHEDBASEMENT

3 PC.ROUGH-INBATH

UNEXCAVATED

(IF REQ'D)HEADROOM

LOW

H

UP

HEADROOMLOW

PORCHCOVERED

GARAGE18'0" X 20'0"

DO

OR

WH

ERE

GR

ADE

PER

MIT

SLO

CAT

ION

MAY

VAR

Y(M

AX. 2

RIS

ERS)


(STEPSIF REQD)

OPEN TOABOVE




EXT.

BRK.

BAR

D.V.

GAS

F/P

FRENCHDOOR

BAR

REL

ARC

HBA

RR

ELAR

CH

OPEN TOBELOW

FRENCHDOOR


MAINBATH

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

W.I.C.

W.I.C.

LAU

ND

RY

NIC

HE

DN

RAI

LIN

G

LINEN

OPEN TOBELOW

MEDIA LOFT11'6"(9'8") X 12'4"

BALCONY

FRENCHDOOR

ENSUITE2/3

BEDROOM 212'3" X 12'0"

OVAL TUB

SEAT

GLASSSHOWER

OPT

. DO

UBL

E SI

NKS

W.I.C.HERS

MASTERENSUITE

W.I.C.HIS

NIC

HE

DN

RAI

LIN

G

LINEN

OPEN TOBELOW

ENSUITE2/3

BALCONY

ENS. 4 BEDROOM 49'8" X 10'2"

FRENCHDOOR

BEDROOM 312'3" X 10'2"(13'10")

PORCHCOVERED

GARAGE18'0" X 20'0"



1470 S.F.10 S.F.

1460 S.F.

W.I.C.BEDROOM 4

10'6"(9'8") X 12'6"

COVEREDBALCONY

FRENCHDOORS

BEDROOM 312'3" X 13'6"(12'6")

COVEREDBALCONY


11'6"(9'8") X 12'4"

FRENCHDOORS

ENS. 4 BEDROOM 49'8" X 10'2"

FRENCHDOORS

BEDROOM 312'3" X 10'2"(13'6")

COVEREDBALCONY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

T

W

D

LAU

ND

RY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

T

W

D

LAU

ND

RY

OPT

. UPP

ERS

UNEXCAVATED

9' TRAY CEILING

9' TRAY CEILING

9' TRAY CEILING



OPT. COLD CELLAR

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

OPT

. 2 S

IDED

D.V.

GAS

F/P

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As mArketing director with Geranium Homes, I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work with fabulous inte-rior designers to create model homes that truly demonstrate to our buyers and prospects just how easy it is to live comfortably in our home designs. We use the phrase homes that are designed for real life and that is very true. For the past couple of years weve col-laborated with Bryon Patton and Associates and the results have been spectacular!

Here are some of Bryons thoughts about balancing current trends in design (not fads!) with the reality of how most people live.

Trends are what give a model an up to date, fresh look. Todays interiors lean towards clean and modern lines but we know that purchasers will have existing pieces as well as hand-me-downs and heirlooms, says Bryon. To reflect this, his design might team a modern styled sofa with an antique-look-ing chair. He also knows that refinishing, adding new upholstery or painting give life to a timeworn piece.

Bryon and I agree that we want our model homes to generate ideas for visitors, whether or not they are in the market for a new home. We might place furniture at angles rather than lined along walls, says Bryon, adding or well show how acces-sories work best when grouped together. These are just two simple examples that people can take away with them.

A signature Patton feature is to inject elements of fun into each model. For our family-sized detached homes in Stouffville his team created a wonderful pink princess-themed bedroom; a real show stopper that appeals to girls and their parents as well. In the finished basement media/ games room, an industrial warehouse pallet turned coffee table on wheels is function-al and on trend.

bu i l d e r p e r s p e c t i v e s

TOPGreys are warmed

by the adding creams and taupe

BOTTOMPrincess bedroom

packs a punch

Model HoMeS Are

New colour trends are quite easy to show in Models and an inexpensive way for anyone to update a home. Bryon says,

lately, greys have become the new neutral. But it can be a cold colour so we introduce taupe and cream and layer on lots of texture to warm the spaces.

We receive great feedback from visitors when we select upgrade finishes that really pack a punch. one great example we often choose is in the kitchen. Bryon explains,

A backsplash is an important design element. The area is not that large so an upgrade treatment creates maximum wow for a reasonable price.

Model homes are a valuable tool for builders and buyers. Walking through a home and seeing for yourself the flow of the design and room sizes is a real benefit to purchasers. It also helps to see the quality of construction and the level of interior finishes a builder provides.

This is part of a series of articles on topics of interest to new-home buyers, authored by Sue Webb Smith, marketing director for Geranium Homes.

full of great ideas

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With construction well underway at Potters Bend, potential homebuy-ers are scrambling to take advantage of last-minute inventory sales pricing in this popular Markham community. Potters Bend is one of Fieldgate Homes most celebrated communities.

Ideally situated at 16th Avenue and McCowan Rd., Potters Bend is located in a beautiful, established neighbourhood setting. Shopping, schools, golf courses, places of worship and more are close at hand, offering residents every conve-nience. Hwys. 404 and 407 are nearby and homeowners have easy access to public transportation, including GO Transit, just minutes away.

At Potters Bend, people have the opportunity to live in a very desirable Markham neighbourhood, in homes with great finishes that are affordable, says Jim Andrews, director of sales and marketing for Fieldgate Homes.

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the most popular feature of this stunning model is the second floor balcony located off the upstairs hallway, which adds to its architectural appeal; available as an inventory home.

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Currently on sale at Potters Bend are six inventory 30-ft. singles (attached at the garage) now under construc-tion. Homes range in size from 1,715 to 2,119 sq. ft., with prices ranging from $579,990 to $623,990. In addition to these inventory units, there is also a good selection of lots remaining from the current release with december 2013 closings available.

These homes feature all brick or brick and stone exte-riors, displaying intricate architectural detailing including keystones and soldier coursing. Some models feature second floor balconies and most homes come with large front porches. Architecturally controlled exterior colour pack-ages ensure the most pleasing streetscapes throughout the community. Interiors are equally impressive and are as beautiful as they are functional. All homes come with three-in. by .75-in. natural prefinished oak hardwood flooring on the main floor, as well as 13-by-13-in. ceramic tile flooring in the foyer, kitchen and bathrooms.

Other standards include nine-ft. main floor ceilings, natural oak staircases, gas fireplace in the family room, three-piece rough-ins for a bathroom in the basements and cold cellars with steel insulated doors. luxurious master ensuites feature oval soaker tubs and separate shower stalls. A generous bonus package offers granite kitchen counter-tops and 8,000 dcor dollars to customize your home.

Fieldgate Homes state-of-the-art dcor centre is located just 10 minutes from Potters Bend. On-site pro-fessional decorators are on hand to help Purchasers with their selections of finishes and lend their expertise in helping new homeowners design their dream homes.

Visit the sales centre today to take advantage of this incredible inventory purchasing opportunity before its too late. Call 905.294.3125 to speak with a sales repre-sentative or visit fieldgatehomes.com to review the spa-cious floorplans.

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the 2,119-sq.-ft. inventory model whieldon elevation B

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Its the feeling Rosehaven designs into some of the most desirable homes in Southern Ontario. Homes that are as unique as you are. So choose Rosehaven and every time you step through

the front door youll say I am happy, I am comfortable I am home!

rosehavenhomes.com (1-888 / 416) 410-0175For directions, hours, community information, visit:

Prices and specifications correct at press time. E. & O.E. Prices quoted are in $ thousands except for Kleinburg pricing.

Chippawa / Niagara - Lyons CreekNew 35 bungalow loft towns & 50 singles from the low $300s.

Lyons Creek Blvd. & Sodom Rd., east of the QEW

Thorold - Gibson HeightsModel home inventory release! Towns, semis & attached

singles from the $240s. Plus 45, 40 & 36 lots from $300s.Richmond St. & Winterberry Blvd., south of Hwy. 58

Ancaster - Tiffany HillLuxury stone, stucco & brick detached homes

on 45 lots from the $460s and 4 models to tour!Garner Rd. E. & Raymond Rd., east of Hwy. 6

Brampton - Mount PleasantNew 20 towns plus 25 attached singles. Detached homes on 30, 38, and 41 lots

On Mississauga Rd., north of Bovaird Rd.

Kleinburg - Platinum Home CollectionHomes of Distinction from $1.3M to over $1.8M

KleinburgHeritageEstates.comHwy 27, north of Nashville Rd.

Nobleton - King Country EstatesElegantly appointed detached homes on

63, 56 & 50 lots from the $810s.Hwy 27 & Park Heights Tr., north of King Rd.

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COMING FEBRUARY 16Register at TheVillageOfSouthFields.ca

Rediscover The Village of SouthFields, with spacious townhomes, semi-detached and detached homes

ranging from 1,490 sq. ft. to 3,971sq ft. Tour the 9 designer decorated Model Homes. Come home to

a place where residents can revel in the scenic beauty and peaceful ambiance of a tranquil community,

intermixed with charming accommodations, a new public school, parkland and recreation. Many already

call The Village of SouthFields home. Heres your chance to call them neighbours.

Monarch and Coscorp are excited to introduce the next phase of the

masterplanned community in the heart of Caledon. Strawberry Fields

has now flourished into The Village of SouthFields, offering all the

vibrancy and charm you would expect from an established community,

with a new, more all-embracing name, these distinctive home designs

enhance the natural beauty that Caledon offers.Dimensions and specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice. Size, shape, grading and location

of dwelling shown are for conceptual purposes only. Renderings are artists concept and images are for mood and impression only. E.&O.E. February 2013.

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COMING FEBRUARY 16Register at TheVillageOfSouthFields.ca

Rediscover The Village of SouthFields, with spacious townhomes, semi-detached and detached homes

ranging from 1,490 sq. ft. to 3,971sq ft. Tour the 9 designer decorated Model Homes. Come home to

a place where residents can revel in the scenic beauty and peaceful ambiance of a tranquil community,

intermixed with charming accommodations, a new public school, parkland and recreation. Many already

call The Village of SouthFields home. Heres your chance to call them neighbours.

Monarch and Coscorp are excited to introduce the next phase of the

masterplanned community in the heart of Caledon. Strawberry Fields

has now flourished into The Village of SouthFields, offering all the

vibrancy and charm you would expect from an established community,

with a new, more all-embracing name, these distinctive home designs

enhance the natural beauty that Caledon offers.Dimensions and specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice. Size, shape, grading and location

of dwelling shown are for conceptual purposes only. Renderings are artists concept and images are for mood and impression only. E.&O.E. February 2013.

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Caledons CommunityCome and rediscover The Village of SouthFields, where Hwy. 410 ends, a calmer way of life begins. Here, charming family homes are delicate-ly woven into an awe- inspiring fabric of neighbourhood parks, protected parkland, trail systems and liberating greenspace corridors. And yet schools and family conveniences are never far away, including a soon to be vibrant Village Centre that will feature quaint shops, a recreation centre, public spaces and the Village Blue Pond.

master-planned, masterfully designedA spectacular, master-planned com-munity, already home to more than 500, The Village of SouthFields is an idyllic retreat for the senses. The Monarch community offers single-family with loft and town designs that evoke the small-town charm of Caledon. The 43-ft. single home de-signs range from 1,943 to 3,971 sq. ft. and offer stunning features and finishes such as hardwood flooring, oak stairways, extended height upper cabinets, coffered and vaulted ceil-

New name. New designs. Nestled within an estab-lished community. Monarch is excited to introduce a refreshed master-planned community in the heart of Caledon. Strawberry Fields is now The Village

of SouthFields. The revitalized community offers brand new, innovative floorplan designs featuring lofts, creating spacious and dynamic living environments for any family.

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always home with monarChHeadquartered in Toronto, Monarch has consistently been rec-ognized in the home building industry and by its customers for superior quality and outstanding customer satisfaction for nearly 100 years. Monarch operates in Ontario where the company builds and develops single-family detached and attached homes in To-ronto and Ottawa and builds highrise condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area. Monarch serves a wide segment of homebuyers through its innovative product mix that emphasizes exceptional style, design, quality and livability. Monarch, combined with its U.S. affi liate, Taylor Morrison, is the largest North American privately-owned home builder as reported by Hanley Wood based on 2011 revenues. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Taylor Mor-rison is a builder and developer of single-family detached and attached homes and operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas.

Visit us at monarchgroup.net Tweet us @monarch_group Join the conversati on at facebook.com/monarchcorp

monarCh Village of Southfi elds

ings, gas fi replaces and more, as per plans. Town designs range from 1,630 to 2,114 sq. ft., and feature fi nished lower levels (in select designs) and brick and stone exteriors with spa-cious porches, creating a backdrop of rustic, country cool.

register todayTo experience the new Village of SouthFields, visit the presentation centre at 12515 Kennedy Rd., north of Mayfi eld West Road in the town of Caledon. Presentation centre hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; noon to 5 p.m. Fridays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays. For more information, call 905.843.0707 or visit monarchgroup.net

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Thornhill Ravines is ideally situated on the periphery of the McMillan nature preserve at the corner of Duf-ferin Street and Valley Vista Drive, just south of Major Mackenzie Drive in Vaughan. With forested lands naturally unfolding around you from every direction, you will truly feel as if you are being em-braced by nature. No other centrally located community combines such a once in a lifetime treed setting with timeless, tradi-tional and rich architecture amidst every modern comfort and convenience.

Madison Homes has just released a limited enclave of spectacular lots nestled within a quiet cul-de-sac setting and backing onto a ravine. Thornhill Ravines offers a stunning collection of two-storey homes on 46-, 50- and 60-ft. lots. These stately homes are artfully laid out for modern family living, featuring bright spa-cious open kitchens, formal living and dining areas, casual living spaces, your choice of four or ve bedrooms, master

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retreats, semi-ensuites, Jack and Jill bathrooms, double and triple bay garages, the choices are endless.

What makes these homes even more desirable is that Madison is including more than $100,000 in luxurious upgrades. These homes boast grand 10-ft. ceilings on the main oor, nine-ft. ceilings on the second oor and basement, granite kitchen and bathroom countertops, stained


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MADISON HOMES Thornhill Ravines

offers the convenience of an established community with a wealth of ame-nities already in place. Excellent schools, shopping, parks, recreational fa-cilities, places of worship and hospitals proliferate the immediate area. You can enjoy kilometres of tranquil walking trails and biking paths; explore the numerous shops at Vaughan Mills mega mall; try your game at any of the three local area golf courses, Eagles Nest, Maple Downs or Thornhill Country Club. Enroll your family in the numerous programs and services offered down the road at the Lebovic Jewish Community Campus, a unique neig-bourhood amenity offering a wonderful range of recreational facilities, edu-cational resource centres and community services. Or just enjoy the excite-ment of a day at Canadas Wonderland. The Thornhill Ravines community truly has something for all, conveniently located with quick connections to local transit, GO Transit and minutes to Hwys. 400, 404 and the 407.

Dont miss out on this limited release of cul-de-sac and ravine lots. With homes ranging from 3,154 to 4,837 sq. ft. and prices starting slight-ly more than $1 million, now is the time to join the thousands of visionar-ies who have made owning a Madison Home a proud family tradition.

Thornhill Ravines presentation centre, located at Dufferin just south of Major Mackenzie Dr., is open Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday by appointment only; weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 905.417.1203.

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I remember the days when chattIng meant having a conversation with your neighbour in person on the front porch. Today, our communication is connected, wired and networked in a whole new way via the com-puter. It seems like that area of life is moving ahead at lightning-bolt speed. There was the advent of the Inter-net, then email, then the explosion of social media. Fa-cebook led to Twitter led to LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google Circles, YouTube and who knows where its going next? We no sooner get used to one medium, and within a year or two its obsolete.

Our thoughts about social media change dramati-cally as the phenomenon continues to evolve. It has all certainly had an effect on selling and buying homes and it behooves all of us in the marketplace to watch whats happening and keep an open mind. We also have to keep it all in perspective. There is a tremendous amount of information available online, and not all of it is valid. Anyone can put anything on the web. From the builders point of view, we have to ensure that our sites are accurate and updated regularly. Users need to be realistic about what they find.

For example, you may read good and bad about a par-ticular new home builder or community, but remember that sometimes the bad is one persons experience or opinion. Unfortunately, that may stem from emotion and lack of knowledge of the circumstances. The consumer has a re-sponsibility to weigh these statements fairly. Plus, things stay

Hugh Heron is Principal and Partner in the Heron Group of Companies and President of

Heathwood Homes, as well as a former Member of the Board of Directors of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and a Past President of the

Toronto Home Builders Association and the Ontario Home Builders Association.

Network wiselyWHEN SHOPPING FOR A NEW HOME

on the Internet for some time. A homebuyer may have had a complaint that has long been resolved by the builder.

The opposite can happen, too. I read that some com-panies are setting themselves up as users and writing glowing reviews of their own products and scathing insults about competitors. Theres an example of how this valu-able technological tool can be misused.

So, whats the answer? Rather than accept everything at face value, take it all with a grain of salt. Gather your information from a variety of sources and look at the big picture. Maybe do what they used to in school when teachers graded on the curve and threw out the highest and lowest scores to get a more fair representation. You may want to do the same when you look at testimonials and complaints about builders.

The Internet has opened up a world of possibilities for people around the globe! The Greater Toronto Area is a hotspot for immigrants, and many international buyers find it ideal to be able to surf the web in their countries before coming here to do an in-person search. Its a fantastic time-saver.

A home is likely the biggest financial investment you will ever make, so doing your homework and being an

educated consumer increas-es your chances of making the right decision. As tech-nology changes, some things in the new home industry remain the same. You are best to buy from a reputable builder, take your Agree-

ment of Purchase and Sale to a good lawyer, and find out as much as possible about the deal before you sign on the dotted line.

This all comes back to being an educated consumer, which increases your chances of being a happy one. That has always been the case, but over the decades, the tools have changed. Some criticize technology for keeping people apart, but in so many ways it brings us together and when used wisely, it helps us make the most of our time and resources. By all means, use the Internet in your new home search, but use it wisely!

by HugH Heron

A home is likely the biggest financial investment you will ever make,

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) Has honoured Heathwood Homes under the CMHC Healthy Housing Recognition Program for its efforts in building healthier homes.

CMHCs Healthy Housing Recognition Program honours builders and others in Ontario who put their knowledge of CMHCs five Healthy Housing principles into practice. These five principles include: occupant health, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, environmental responsi-bility and affordability. The program recognizes housing industry pro-fessionals who demonstrate their knowledge by building, renovating or designing a home that meets criteria under the principles.

Heathwood Homes built the Green Home in Richmond Hill, dem-onstrating a commitment to providing housing that is efficient and sustainable. The homes energy-saving features include a monitoring system to gauge if electricity, natural gas and water consumption is performing to design expectations. Water conservation inside the home includes a grey water system, dual flush toilets, and low flow faucets and showerheads.

Outside the home, permeable pavers, infiltration galleries, rain barrels and xeriscaping assist with managing storm water and reducing the homeowners demand on potable water. The use of natural materi-als, zero VOC paints and a HEPA filtration system help ensure occupant health and better indoor air quality. The home also minimizes environ-mental impact with the use of a Purewash laundry system to reduce detergent use, bamboo flooring and recycled material.

The Heathwood Green Home was designed with the latest innova-tive Green features, making this model a leading edge example of the future of healthy homes. It is the first environmentally advanced house to be monitored and compared to a second house built to the Energy Star standard. Partnering with Ryerson University to monitor and doc-ument the homes energy performance will enable Heathwood Homes to identify proven results to advance technologies and energy-saving products in their homes.

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What is important to understand is that the

vast majority of Ontario builders incorporate the

rebated amount of HST in their purchase price.

Purchasers of new, resale and condominium homes who visit our offices are often confused about the way the harmonized sales tax (HSt) affects their transac-tions. this inspired us to write a few words in the hopes of demystifying this oft-misunderstood aspect of the new home purchase.

purchases of new freehold and condominium homes in ontario unlike resale or used homes are subject to the HSt. HSt is a combination of the eight per cent ontario provincial sales tax (pSt) and the five per cent federal goods and services tax (gSt). the percent-age of HSt applicable to the transac-tion is directly related to the purchase

purchases and HSTnew-Home

by jayson schwarz & Konstantine chatzidimos

price of the home. However, homebuy-ers are able to claim a rebate of some of the pSt and gSt. For example, the rebate associated with the pSt portion of the tax is available for new homes priced up to $500,000. the pSt rebate for new properties under $400,000 is six per cent of the pur-chase price (or 75 per cent of the eight per cent pSt portion of the HSt), with the rebate amount reduced for homes priced between $400,000 and $500,000. there is a similar rebate mechanism for the five per cent gSt portion of the HSt.

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GTA New Home Guide - February 23, 2013