GTA New Home Guide - Jul 25, 2015

July 25 - Aug 22, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 14

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LIVE COMFORTABLYOXFORD HOMES

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

BUILDERS RAISE $60K FORHABITAT FOR HUMANITY

COMMUNITIES WIN BIGFROM PAN AM GAMES

TIPS TO HELP YOU BUY YOUR FIRST HOME

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contentsJULY 25 AUG 22, 2015 || VOLUME 23 ISSUE 14

community focus features 24 Brampton

Fieldgate HomesNew release of singles at Valleylands in Brampton

38 Brampton Mattamy HomesComing soon new detached designs at Mount Pleasant North

42 Caledon Primont Homes Grand opening a great success at Seasons in Caledon

54 Toronto The Hi Rise Group Spice up your life by living at Spice on the Danforth

60 Multi-Site Mancini Homes Building homes to suit a variety of lifestyles

ON THE COVER

p. 32OXFORD HOMES

Welcome home to... e Fairgrounds in Sutton


[ 4-WEEK ISSUE ]


INSIDE THIS ISSUE




regular and special featuresIN EVERY ISSUE

4 Editors Note10 Contributors

102 Ad IndexCOLUMNISTS

18 BILD ReportCommunities will benefit from Pan Am Gamesby Bryan Tuckey

30 Fundamentally SpeakingFour tips to help you buy your first home by Wayne Karl

34 Taxing IssuesInvestment potential outweighs market questionsby Henry Choo Chong

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40 Industry OutlookConsider dollars and sense when buying a new home by Hugh Heron

44 Legally SpeakingWhy foreign investors love Canadian real estate by Jayson Schwarz

56 Mortgage AdviceWhat will rate cut mean for economy, housing and you?by Alyssa Richard

80 Designer SecretsMaking your master bedroom your own by Jane Lockhart

HOMEBUYERS HELP

95 Resource Section Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

99 GTA Hot SheetTwo pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

IN THE NEWS

48 New Home Prices Price gap between lowrise and highrise continues to widenby Lydia McNutt

62 Recreational Property Canadians choose the cottage over city getawayby Olivia Bowden

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contentsJULY 25 AUG 22, 2015 || VOLUME 23 ISSUE 14

community focus features 24 Brampton

Fieldgate HomesNew release of singles at Valleylands in Brampton

38 Brampton Mattamy HomesComing soon new detached designs at Mount Pleasant North

42 Caledon Primont Homes Grand opening a great success at Seasons in Caledon

54 Toronto The Hi Rise Group Spice up your life by living at Spice on the Danforth

60 Multi-Site Mancini Homes Building homes to suit a variety of lifestyles

ON THE COVER

p. 32OXFORD HOMES

Welcome home to... e Fairgrounds in Sutton


[ 4-WEEK ISSUE ]


INSIDE THIS ISSUE




regular and special featuresIN EVERY ISSUE

4 Editors Note10 Contributors

102 Ad IndexCOLUMNISTS

18 BILD ReportCommunities will benefit from Pan Am Gamesby Bryan Tuckey

30 Fundamentally SpeakingFour tips to help you buy your first home by Wayne Karl

34 Taxing IssuesInvestment potential outweighs market questionsby Henry Choo Chong

40

38

24

42

40 Industry OutlookConsider dollars and sense when buying a new home by Hugh Heron

44 Legally SpeakingWhy foreign investors love Canadian real estate by Jayson Schwarz

56 Mortgage AdviceWhat will rate cut mean for economy, housing and you?by Alyssa Richard

80 Designer SecretsMaking your master bedroom your own by Jane Lockhart

HOMEBUYERS HELP

95 Resource Section Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

99 GTA Hot SheetTwo pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

IN THE NEWS

48 New Home Prices Price gap between lowrise and highrise continues to widenby Lydia McNutt

62 Recreational Property Canadians choose the cottage over city getawayby Olivia Bowden



When was the last time you cycled in a velodrome? Or swam lengths in an Olympic-sized pool? Or watched your kids bomb around an internationally sanctioned BMX track? For many GTA residents, the answers

are likely never.But thanks to the Pan Am Games,

you will soon have the opportunity (once the ame is extinguished this weekend) to at least explore such activities.To be sure, we all complained about

tra c, road closures and HOV nonsense, but there are some tangible reasons to be thankful Toronto hosted the Games. Maybe not now, but in weeks, months and years down the road. From Welland to Mississauga to

Toronto to Midland, countless improvements took place, from modernizing existing facilities to building new ones to upgrading infrastructure. We could argue that it shouldnt take hosting such an event to spur this development, but much of this investment would not have been made otherwise. Simple pleasures such as walking or

cycling to a park or the lake, to just hung out, read, have a picnic, take a nap or play with your kids... Public spaces are essential they are part of the very fabric that brings people together, to actually build communities. Pan Am facilities, soon to be turned

over for public use, will be a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Thank you, Pan Am GamesLegacy facilities are central to community building

Get it in writingThis term is especially important when buying a home

Buying a brand-new home o ers an opportunity to get what you really want. It can be a dream come true and an investment for the future, but dont forget, its also a legal transaction. e term get it in writing has never been more important, since it outlines everything your new home will have in it, on it and around it. Otherwise known as the Agreement of

Purchase and Sale, the contract spells out the terms between you and your builder. Without it, if there is a misunderstanding or disagreement, its impossible to prove what was originally promised. Since buying a new home is much

more complicated than a resale transaction, there is no set Agreement of

Purchase and Sale or standard contract. In some provinces, builders may have standard contracts prepared by the local home builders association or their new-home warranty program. Builders often prepare their own agreements, so these can vary from one company to another and from province to province.Before you sign a contract, review it

carefully with the builder representative, and ask questions to make sure you fully understand whats in it. Your next step is to then take it to a real estate lawyer and have it reviewed. Once it is signed, it becomes a legal document, so seeking the services of an experienced lawyer is an important step toward ensuring that your dream home becomes a reality.

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contributorsNEW HOME GUIDE PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline HillEDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan LeggeDIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Moe LalaniSALES MANAGER NEW HOME GUIDE GTA, NEW CONDO GUIDE, HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS

Conni RobinsonASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO, LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES

Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung

EDITOR

Wayne KarlCONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck (on leave) Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Nina Downs [email protected] SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Dionne Fraser [email protected] & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Terry BassettDISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Jennifer BistronADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Antoinette Jackson

NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER John Jenkins

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala GnanapandithanPRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Sandra Hanak-VujnovicGRAPHIC DESIGNERS Viosa Barileva, Mike Terentiev

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INDUSTRY OUTLOOK HUGH HERONHugh 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

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, CGAHenry 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

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//BILD REPORT

by BRYAN TUCKEY

BRYAN TUCKEY is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and is a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. He can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/bildgta), Facebook

(facebook.com/bildgta) and BILDs official online blog

(bildblogs.ca).

Communities will benefit from PanAm Games

The Pan American Games close this weekend, and then the Parapan Am Games follow in August. Long after the athletic records have been broken and the medals won, the sports venues will live on as legacy facilities to be enjoyed by local residents.

Take the velodrome in Milton, for example, completed earlier this year. The site for cycling events during the Games, the Mattamy National Cycling Centre is one of just two internationally-sanctioned velodromes in Canada. After the Games it will be used as a training facility for cyclists, as well as a recreational facility for the community.

A considerable portion of funding for the $56-million velodrome came from Development Charges, which were paid by new-home buyers in the Town of Milton as part of the price of their new homes. In addition, BILD member Mattamy Homes provided $2 million in a naming rights sponsorship while the company founder and avid cyclist Peter Gilgan donated $7 million to the project through his foundation.

One of the most important sites during the Games will be the Athletes Village, which will be a home away from home for 10,000 athletes, coaches and officials. Located near the waterfront, in the evolving east side of downtown Toronto, it features numerous buildings and amenities. During the Games, it will be a complete community for athletes to live, train and have fun when not competing.

After the Games, the Village will be part of the Canary District a complete community where people will live, work, shop and play.

Developed by BILD member Dundee Kilmer, the Canary District was awarded our Places to Grow Highrise Community of the Year accolade last year part of BILDs annual industry awards program recognizing community developments that best exemplify the Provinces smart growth policy objectives.

In addition to serving as the Athletes Village during the Games, the Canary District development is transforming a brownfield site into a highly walkable, sustainable, well-designed community that will feature a range of housing and services for people at all stages of life and income levels.

Most of the buildings that will house athletes during the Games, were designed and built as the first phase of the Canary District. They will be complimented by a second phase of condominium residences in the near future.

The residential component of the development features a mix of smaller, more efficient condominium suites to preserve density. The suites are configured around courtyards, which results in shallower, wider homes to maximize residents access to daylight, fresh air, views and to the outdoors.

During the Games, the village will feature special dining facilities to feed hungry athletes. After the Games, the Canary District community will feature lively street level retail and dining options for everyone to enjoy.

The Places to Grow Community of the Year is just one of many awards our association presents to recognize excellence in design, construction, sustainability and marketing. Check out this years winners by visiting bildawards.com

After the Games, the Village will be part of the Canary District a complete community where people will live, work, shop and play


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BILD members raise more than $60,000 for Habitat for Humanity GTAMembers of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) raised more than $60,000 for its community partner Habitat for Humanity GTA through three major events in just one week.

Habitat Week included BILDs annual Race for Humanity, Charity BBQ and Stephens Ride for Humanity. All three took place between July 8 and 13 and members came out in droves to support the cause.

We are proud of our community partnership with Habitat for Humanity GTA and since 2003, BILD members have raised more than $825,000 for Habitat and have helped 12 partner families realize their dream of homeownership, says BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey.

BILD members work hard every day to build complete communities across GTA and this is another way we can work together, with our Habitat partners, to make sure that anyone who wants to own a home, can do so.

During the sixth annual Race for Humanity, 23 teams of members competed in the scavenger-hunt fundraiser around the city of Toronto. Teams had to channel their inner-architect to build a structure taller than the shortest team member, score high at balloon archery and win a sumo wrestling match in a public park. The event, presented by the Toronto Star and In2ition Realty, has been recognized with international awards numerous times since its inception.

The Race finish line was at BILD headquarters at the 23rd annual BILD barbecue. More than 500 builders, developers, renovators and service professionals attended the fundraising event on BILDs front lawn and helped to raise money by participating in the silent auction and balloon burst contest. New this year was a dunk tank, sponsored by YPNextHome, and volunteer BILD senior executives and members helped to raise another $540 for Habitat.

Finally, yesterday members gathered at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville for the fifth annual Stephens Ride for Humanity. The four-km outdoor racing track was ideal for cycling enthusiasts who participated in an open ride, followed by a team relay. Team registrations and sponsors were the key to raising funds for Habitat during this event.

BILDs Habitat Week is a true testament of their dedication and ongoing commitment to Habitat GTAs mission of providing affordable homeownership to families living in need across the GTA. Our 12-year partnership has created a profound impact and we congratulate all BILD members on the active support this week and each year, says Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat for Humanity GTA.

BILD thanks Humanitarian Champions Bell and Caesarstone, event sponsors, auction donors, volunteers and guests for all the fundraising support.


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NEW RELEASE OF SINGLES AT VALLEYLANDSA new collection of 38- and 41-ft. singles released near Queen Street West and Chinguacousy Road

W hen driving along Chinguacousy Road in southwest Brampton, one gets the feeling that theyre in the midst of a very special community. Its a place where the valleys of the Credit River offer a breathtaking outdoor playground of lush green parkland. Its in the heart of this exquisite neighbourhood that Fieldgate Homes has created one of Bramptons finest family communities, Valleylands of the Credit River.

A new collection of 38- and 41-ft. homes has just been released. They are located near Queen Street West and Chinguacousy Road in west Brampton. Also, there are inventory homes with closings available in as little as 180 days, and 45- and 50-ft. singles available at Valleylands. For those looking to move in soon, Valleylands current inventory homes run from 2,010 to 2,944 sq. ft. and start from the low $600s. Its never been easier to come home to Valleylands! ...continued on pg 26

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FIELDGATE HOMES | Valleylands

One of the fi nest off erings from Valleylands is the 45-ft., 3,310-sq.-ft., double-car garage, four-bedroom York Elevation B. Th e York off ers a spectacular front elevation featuring large windows and a covered porch. Inside, the stylish foyer opens on to a large open-concept living and dining room with coff ered ceiling. Just down the hall is the stunning gourmet kitchen, complete with breakfast bar, servery, walk-in pantry and sliding patio doors. Adjoining the kitchen is a generously sized family room with gas fi replace. On the opposite side of the family room is a charming library with optional French doors opening to the backyard. Th e second fl oor features a master suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite featuring his and hers sinks, oval tub and separate shower. Home purchasers also have the option of including a private master retreat with optional gas fi replace

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York3,276-sq.-ft. Elevation A/3,310-sq.-ft. Elevation B with five-bedroom option

The York offers a spectacular front elevation featuring large windows and a covered porch. Inside, the stylish foyer opens on to a large open-concept living and dining room with coffered ceiling.

in the master suite, or having the convenience of a den that opens to the main hallway. At the top of the stairs, home purchasers will be pleased to fi nd an upstairs laundry room. Bedrooms two and three share access to an ensuite and bedroom four has access to its own private ensuite. Priced from the upper $600s, this luxurious model is a triumph of elegance and sophistication.

For most families, school is a top priority, so its nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to take advantage of many of Bramptons wonderful educational facilities. A new elementary school is now under construction right in the Valleylands community thats projected to be ready for the September 2015 school year, and Queen Street elementary school and Sir William Gage middle school are just a short walk north of the community. Th ere are also a number of public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance.

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When youre buying your rst home, you are sure to be lled with many important questions. How much can you a ord? How much will it all cost? Where do you really want to live, and can you a ord the area? And, nally, what type of home do you want? e answers are very individual: it really depends on your situation from the amount of your down payment to where you work to whether you have kids to other personal circumstances.

For your enjoyment while you live in your home, as well as for future resale potential, proximity to transportation, shopping, schools and other amenities is among the key determinants that a ect your propertys appeal, and ultimately its value. After all, those are the qualities potential buyers look for when searching for a home; the more of them your house has when you go to sell, the more it will be attractive to a greater number of people.

While experts suggest you take a long-term view when buying a home, its also important to not look too far down the road.

Lets be honest, your rst home may not be your dream home, and your needs and desires are sure to change throughout the various stages of homeownership.

So, while the answers to the above questions are speci c to circumstances, there are also some common guidelines you can follow.

1 How much can you afford? Experts agree it is never a good idea to make yourself house-poor, and it is a very common

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payments brought on by rising interest rates.

2 How much will it really cost? Another common homebuyer mistake is not being prepared for all the closing costs involved: lawyer

fees, land transfer taxes, utilities, insurance, and

home inspection and appraisal fees and insurance.

All of these costs add up, and ultimately should

factor into your overall home-shopping budget.

3 Where do you want to live? This question is becoming more important for a number of reasons, though infl uenced primarily

by where you work, how much of a commute you

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4 What type of home do you want?Once you have determined your options for cost and location, you can then assess what types

of homes are available in your price range and

desired neighbourhood: Single-family detached,

semi-detached, townhome, duplex or condo?

Some many questions, so many choices. e good news is, home builders today are in sync with customer preferences for location and amenities, and with market realities with regard to pricing and needs for energy e ciency, so your options for new-home product have never been better.

BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME?Four tips to help guide your decision

//FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

WAYNE KARL is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally

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LOCATION Sutton

HOUSING TYPE Townhomes and detached homes

SALES CENTRE 20 Scotia Rd., south off Blackriver Road, east of Queen Street, open Monday to Thursday 2 to 7 p.m., closed Friday, open Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

CONTACT 905.235.7744 oxfordhomescanada.com

Welcome home toTHE FAIRGROUNDS IN SUTTON

S ometimes, you just know. And when you visit The Fairgrounds, a unique community in Sutton on the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe, boasting natural surroundings yet close to many amenities, everything will speak to you... And you will know.

You will know youre home.Indeed, families love the

opportunity to live in the midst of

natural surroundings and close to so many local amenities. Sutton is a fast-growing community, with the Hwy. 404 expansion soon to provide residents with even easier access to Toronto.

And, importantly these days, affordability is a huge draw to the area. At The Fairgrounds, with prices from the low $300,000s for homes from 1,812 to 2,670 sq. ft., heres your

OXFORD HOMES | The Fairgrounds

chance for affordable homeownership in sought-after surroundings.

Striking townhomes and detached homes will showcase distinctive yet harmonious exteriors. Architectural highlights include peaked gables, keystones, shutters, stone accents and arched windows.

The new home excellence doesnt stop there. Interiors are graced with elegant layouts that provide both open-concept and private spaces enhanced by high-quality features and finishes.

You would expect nothing less from Oxford Homes, a family-run business that has been building exceptional GTA homes for more than 25 years. Blending tradition with innovation and design, the companys new homes are built to do more than simply impress; theyre built to accommodate your lifestyle and reflect your familys values.

Oxford Homes has been recognized by Tarion Warranty Corp. as a home builder that delivers outstanding customer service. Were proud of this distinction and committed to continuing to earn the trust and respect of homebuyers throughout Toronto.

To find your affordable, upscale dream home near the waterfront, visit the model home and sales office at Scotia Road and Black River Road in Sutton. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m.; Friday closed; Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 905.235.7744 or visit oxfordhomescanada.com

You would expect nothing less from Oxford Homes, a family-run business that has been building exceptional GTA homes for more than 25 years.



//TAXING ISSUES

Taking a long-term view

by HENRY CHOO CHONG

HENRY CHOO CHONG, CGA, sits on many

committees and provides accounting and tax

services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at

416.485.5225. Questions to Taxing Issues can

be emailed to [email protected]

Q My wife and I would like to get into the real estate market before it becomes unaffordable. We have saved $10,000 for a down payment. We have above-average salaries but have been working only for the past three years. Is this the right time for us to buy? Joanne and Jake, Ajax

AAs we progress further from the financial crisis of a few years ago, economic slowdown, stock market and even real estate declines, things are looking brighter for many Canadians. Canada survived the recession; though there are still some challenges, spending is up, stock markets have arguably rebounded and the real estate market has shown longer-term price and sales increases.

Many economists predicted real estate price declines, and few expected price increases and such a quick recovery. Homebuyers who were counting on further price declines may have been kicking themselves. How long will this continue, you ask? Its anyones guess.

The federal Finance Ministry has, on occasion, given notice it is concerned about a potential overheating of the real estate market. Borrowers must meet the requirements for a five-year, fixed-rate mortgage, even if they plan to choose a shorter term and lower rate. The maximum amortization

period for government-insured mortgages was recently reduced to 25 years from 30. In addition, Canadians can now withdraw in refinancing only 80 per cent of their homes value, down from 85 per cent, while down payment requirements remain at five per cent for primary homes and 20 per cent for investment properties. Some experts feel these changes may leave some first-time buyers sitting on the sidelines.

However, these issues should not be the primary factors to influence your decision to buy. Some consider-ations to reconcile before making the plunge include:

How much of a house can you afford to purchase? Get pre-approved by your bank before shopping

How much of a house do you want to afford? The answer is not necessar-ily to purchase the maximum house you qualify to buy, but what you want to afford

What will your payments be, if interest rates rise (and they definitely will) one, two or three per cent? Ensure you can easily afford the increase

First-time buyers of new homes priced at less than $425,000 will be minimally affected by the HST. Generally, there are no real estate commissions for the purchaser of a home. Legal fees are not usually high for a purchase and are minute in the grand scheme of purchasing a home

At the end of the day, a home is a long-term investment, so look beyond the next year or two.

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//COMMUNITY FOCUS

Coming soon, Mattamy will unveil a new release in BRAMPTONS MOST INVITING COMMUNITYA NEW SELECTION OF 30-, 38- AND 45-FT. DETACHED DESIGNS

T he summertime illuminates all of whats great about Mattamys Mount Pleasant North, a thoroughly modern neighbourhood in Brampton. And very soon youll be able to explore the much anticipated new releases of detached designs.

Mattamys Mount Pleasant community invites you in with a shimmering reflecting pool in the Village Square drawing together the community, a spectacular place to come out and meet the neighbours. In fact, the whole of Mount Pleasant North offers a standing invitation to get out and get around. Thats because the design premise aimed to build a community that is connected to

everything a modern family would need to access in a healthy lifestyle. Typical of Mattamy, the community is laced with walking and biking trails that generously fulfill the neighbourhoods promise.

Mount Pleasant North is proof that there are still places where kids can play outdoors, where sunshine replaces the glare of the computer screen and where a walk, bike ride, or games in the park are great reasons to turn off the TV. All of which is why a visit to Mount Pleasant North will show you exactly how to interact with the streets, parks, playgrounds and the numerous paths and trails. Thats because youll see kids, families and pets outside on any given day, enjoying themselves. This is a community that keeps you involved and connected to all of its wonderful features and lifestyle options.

Mount Pleasant North remains one of the more popular communities in Brampton, with intriguing streetscapes, varied home styles a

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