Southwestern Ontario New Home and Condo Guide - Oct 10, 2015

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30 Silvergate HomesGrand opening at Victoria Woods in Niagara Falls

54 Empire Communitiesnamed 2015 OHBA Home Builder of the Year

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Mattamy HomesCranberry Hill

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PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Susan Maxwell

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

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EDITOR

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Helping you in your journey

What type of home do you want?This used to be a fairly simple

question, to which most people

answered: a large single-family

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Property Profile | MATTAMY HOMES

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LocationWaterdown

BuilderMattamy Homes

DevelopmentCranberry Hill

Home TypeDetached homes

Sales Centre485 Dundas St. E., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Contact289.431.1026 mattamyhomes.com

Naturally beautiful Cranberry Hill invites you to call Waterdown home

SOME TIME AGO, MATTAMY

discovered the appeal of Cranberry

Hill and has recently returned to

provide an evolution of its family-

friendly offerings. Waterdown

is an ideal focal point for all the

Golden Horseshoe has to offer. It’s

strategically connected to all the

region’s highways – Hwys. 403,

6, 407 and 401 – so yes, you can

get there from here. And there and

anywhere. Near enough to the city of

Toronto, Waterdown still offers the

unspoiled charms natural living.

Mattamy is well known for

creating wonderfully master-planned

communities and Cranberry Hill is no

exception. Inspired by, and respecting

the local landscape, features such as

greenspaces, parks, playgrounds,

plus walking and bicycling trails

complement the neighbourhood.

A small-town charm is evident

and manifested through friendly

features like generous front

porches that harken back to an era

when neighbours and passers-by

would wave and catch up on local

happenings. Mattamy’s specialized

architectural approach puts people

ahead of cars as you’ll see when

you notice the homes’ discreet,

recessed garages. You’ll probably

notice gentle curves in the streets,

there to reduce the speed of traffic

and, of course, the network of

paths give residents real options

to driving.

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“In Cranberry Hill, you will discover an inspiring mix of inspired detached homes that all offer a contemporary urban flavour.”

The streetscapes in Mattamy

communities are also universally

recognized as fresh and visually

stimulating. That’s largely a

design consideration that encourages

a homeowner to personalize the

home, both in decor and even,

with the unique ability to choose

from Architect’s Choice Options,

to alter plans so that personal

preferences in living style can

also be accommodated.

In Cranberry Hill, you will discover

an inspiring mix of inspired detached

homes that all offer a contemporary

urban flavour. Though you may

choose to live just outside the city, it

seems you needn’t sacrifice any of the

creature comforts a modern home

can provide. Reassuringly, Mattamy

has not forgotten natural appeal in

the fundamental design approaches.

Take note of the oversized windows

Mattamy’s designers choose to use.

Not only do they allow an abundance

of natural light into your home, they

also allow you to gaze out upon the

benefits of living naturally right here in

the heart of southern Ontario.

The Cranberry Hill Sales Centre is located at 485 Dundas St. E., Waterdown,

289.431.1026.

Presentation centre hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday 1 to 6

p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information on all Mattamy communities, visit mattamyhomes.com


Trending

AquaBlu lakeshore condo residences selling fast

AQUABLU LAKESHORE CONDOS BY

Homes by DeSantis has reached 85

sold status, after having launched only

in May, and sales continue to be brisk.

“We’ve become very good at

staying ahead of the curve,” says

President Gabriel DeSantis. “People

want to live at the lake, they want

luxury and easy access to major

centres all at an a� ordable price.

“AquaBlu is going to be an icon

on the Grimsby waterfront, both from

an architectural perspective

and amenity perspective.”

With residences starting at only

$239,900, AquaBlu defi nitely fi ts

the bill. One notable trend is the

variety of buyers at AquaBlu – from

fi rst-time buyers to investors to

downsizers.

First-time buyers Brent and Alex

say they are excited about their new

home. “We grew up in the area and

it’s been really exciting seeing all the

changes that continue to happen

in Grimsby. We wanted to a part

of it! Grimsby is such an amazing

place with lots of trails and things to

do nearby. Our favourite feature is

probably the rooftop patio. It’s going

to be an awesome spot to enjoy

summer evenings.”

Homes by DeSantis assembled

the best from the industry to create

AquaBlu. Starting with the critically

acclaimed architectural fi rm KNY

Architects, which recently designed

several award-winning condos in

the GTA. KNY Architects has devised

AquaBlu to have an abundance of

glass to maximize its setting along

the shores of Lake Ontario. Floor-

to-ceiling glass windows allow

homeowners the full experience of

the glorious natural landscape.

Modeled after the boutique hotels

in South Beach Miami, the interior

will be crafted by the dynamic team

at Tomas Pearce Interior Design

Consulting of Toronto. This design

fi rm brings global style, sophistication

and elegance to everything it touches.

Their mark will be seen in each

suite but also the outstanding building

amenity areas, including a sprawling

sky lounge terrace, the soaring

two-storey lobby, fi tness and yoga

centre, the club room and a games

room. Enhancing all of this will be

a custom sculpture located in the

roundabout in front of the lobby

entrance. A public art competition

was held to develop this piece and

an artist been chosen, with the

announcement slated to occur during

the groundbreaking celebration

Oct. 21.

A selection of one-bedroom, one-

bedroom plus den, two-bedroom and

two- bedroom plus den units are still

available, ranging from 526 to more

than 1,000 sq. ft.

For more information, visit

aquablucondo.com or stop in to the

sales centre located at 10 Windward

Dr. in Grimsby, open 1 to 7 p.m.

Monday to Thursday, and noon to

5 p.m. on weekends.

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Hot Properties

LATEST LISTINGS Find your next home! This page features a few of the latest properties to keep your eye on in Southwestern Ontario. Find more properties at ypnexthome.ca

previews and registration

AVALONBy: Empire Communities

Location: Caledonia

Housing type: Townhomes from $239,990

and detached homes from the mid $269,990.

empireavalon.com

SIMPLY GRANDBy: Losani Homes

Location: Paris

Housing type: Singles and towns from the

mid $300’s.

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THE WOODLANDSBy: Losani Homes

City: Ancaster

Housing type: Singles on forest court lots

from the $500’s.

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AUGUSTABy: Losani Homes

City: Ancaster

Housing type: Contemporary semis from the

low $400’s.

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PUREBy: Branthaven Homes

City: Milton

Housing type: Spacious two-storey freehold

townhomes

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CRANBERRY HILLBy: Mattamy Homes

City: Waterdown

Housing type: Affordable living with easy

highway access and proximity to schools

mattamyhomes.com

LAKE HOUSEBy: Branthaven Homes

Location: Grimsby

Housing type: Waterfront townhomes

and condos

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MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES’ HARVEST ESTATES IN WELLAND

THE BERKELEY CONDOMINIUMSBy: Carriage Gate Homes

City: Burlington

Location: Caroline Street and Elizabeth Street

Housing type: 154-unit condo

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HAWTHORNE VILLAGEBy: Mattamy Homes

City: Milton

Housing type: Townhomes and detached

homes in master-planned community

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new openings

WOODLANDSBy: Mountainview Homes

City: Niagara Falls

Housing type: Single-detached and

townhomes from $229,900.

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ASTORIABy: Losani Homes

City: Ancaster

Housing type: Two- and three-bedroom

boutique townhomes

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VILLAGE ON THE TWELVEBy: Silvergate Homes

City: St. Catharines

Housing type: Model home now open for

urban towns and condos

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AQUABLUBy: Homes by DeSantis

City: Grimsby

Housing type: Condominium community of

modern suites along the lake

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BuildersIf you would like to include your preview

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[email protected]

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Harvest Estates by Mountainview HomesLive the life you’ve always dreamed!INTRODUCING PHASE FIVE, NEW LOT RELEASE AT HARVEST ESTATES IN WELLAND

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BuilderMountainview Homes

DevelopmentHarvest Estates

Home TypeTownhomes and singles on 40-, 45- and 50-ft. lots

Sales Centre122 Clare Ave., near the intersection of South Pelham and Webber Road, open Monday and Thursday noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday by appointment

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City Focus | ANCASTER

ANCASTERPicture-perfect and amenity-rich

ANCASTER IS THE PLACE TO BE,

but there’s much more to this thriving

bedroom community adjacent to

Hamilton. Its historical village of

shops, pubs and restaurants and an

abundance of recreational walking

trails and scenic surroundings make it

a picture-perfect community live and

raise a family.

Ancaster presents an intriguing

dichotomy that o� ers an old-town

atmosphere that contrasts with new-

home communities and substantial

retail services wrapped within

greenspace and conservation lands.

Located on the Niagara Escarpment,

the former town o� ers a 200-year

history of industry, agriculture and

military – with agriculture ensuring

Ancaster remained a vibrant

community. Today, local markets draw

visitors to their seasonal outdoor events

as well as to purchase fresh produce.

The Ancaster Fair remains a popular

attraction each fall for farmers and

visitors alike.

Ancaster boasts the highest growth

of the fi ve communities within

Hamilton, and has double the growth

rate of the province of Ontario. Its

population of young people is the

fastest growing in Hamilton, a fact

attributed to the family-oriented

lifestyle and sense of community in

this area. At the other end of the scale,

there is also considerable growth

in the population over 65 given the

number of adult-lifestyle communities,

retirement residences and long-term

care facilities that have been built here.

The original farming community

of Ancaster began its metamorphosis

from old town to shiny new urban

centre decades before amalgamation,

with a small-town atmosphere that

drew families and caused a boom

in home building and commercial

development. Best known is The

Meadowlands, a master-planned

community of retail and service-

oriented businesses designed to serve

thousands of new homes that have

been built in the past 20 years in the

neighbouring residential component. At

the junction of Hwy. 403, just moments

from the QEW, and the Lincoln

Alexander Pkwy., this prime position

places residents within moments of

downtown Hamilton and Burlington,

Brantford and Stoney Creek.

Being a bedroom community,

employment in Ancaster isn’t

dependent on operations only within

the town. Many residents work

for Hamilton’s largest employer –

Hamilton Health Sciences and the fi ve

hospitals under its umbrella. Other

major employers include McMaster

University and school boards.

In terms of new-home

developments, builders such as

Carriage Gate Homes, Dawn Victoria

Homes, Losani Homes, Homes by

DeSantis, Rosehaven Homes and

Branthaven Homes have developed

communities throughout Ancaster,

o� ering luxury townhomes and singles,

along with adult-lifestyle options to

meet the growing demand.

The Niagara Escarpment and the

Bruce Trail run through the community.

Ancaster serves as the location of

the o� ces of the Hamilton Region

Conservation Authority from scenic

lands on Mineral Springs Rd. Waterfalls

are a notable feature and include such

popular hiking areas as Ti� any Falls.

Ancaster is also home to numerous

golf courses, including the Hamilton

Golf and Country Club, which has

hosted the Canadian Open PGA Tour

stop. It ranks as one of the top golf

courses in Canada.

Average household income

$129,542

Most common housing type

Detached homeFamily structure

Own vs. rent

Top three languages

Fast facts

FAMILIES

41%COUPLES

37%SINGLES

22%

OWNERS

RENTERS

93%

7%

ENGLISH GERMAN ITALIAN

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Property Profile | COUNTRYGREEN HOMES

LocationKitchener

BuilderCountryGreen Homes

DevelopmentWestwood Mews, Rosemount Semis

Home TypeWestwood Mews, urban townhomes Rosemount Semis, semi-detached homes

Sales Centre367 Westwood Dr. in Kitchener (call for hours)

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These communities are developed

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Building homes in the most

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Southwestern Ontario for more than

20 years, CountryGreen Homes has

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its distinctive designs, innovative

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Together with skilled in-house

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of excellence have established a

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CountryGreen Homes is proudly

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CountryGreen Homes does much more than simply build homes – it creates communities that are customized for every stage in life, whether you are just stepping onto the ladder of homeownership, expanding your space for relaxed family living, or choosing a maintenance-free lifestyle in an upscale neighbourhood.

local vendors, ethnic restaurants,

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seasonal festivals.

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CountryGreen Homes offers a trio

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Located in an upscale

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prices ranging from the mid-$200s.

The Rosemount Semis is an

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homes in the heart of Kitchener’s

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spacious living at affordable prices,

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The neighbourhood affords

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layouts are both elegant and practical.

CountryGreen Homes understands

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For more, call 905.630.5803, visit the

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EASTFOREST HOMES LTD. WAS recently

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Eastforest Homes was named as the

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“Every e� ort is put forth to relieve the stress and anxiety that so often accompanies the new home buying experience.”

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Sales Centre325 Max Becker Dr., open Monday to Wednesday 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. On holiday weekends, hours are Saturday to Monday 1 to 5 p.m., closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Monday

ContactBarbara Levesque at 519.742.4004 [email protected] williamsburgtowns

Talk of the town!Williamsburg Homes releases 6 new townhomes in Kitchener

SIX NEW URBAN TOWNHOMES HAVE

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Located in the heart of

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Empire Communities named 2015 Ontario Home Builder of the Year

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES HAS BEEN

awarded the 2015 Ontario Home

Builder of the Year award by the

Ontario Home Builders’ Association

(OHBA) at the 2015 Awards of

Distinction. In addition to the top

honours, the GTA-based builder and

developer’s Eau Du Soleil waterfront

community was awarded Best

Website (builder or renovator) and

Best High- or Midrise Project Sales

Brochure (four-plus stories).

“We’re honoured to have been

named the Ontario Home Builder of

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Guizzetti, co-founder, CEO and

president at Empire Communities.

“This speaks to our commitment of

building inspiring new homes and

neighbourhoods of enduring value.

We have built our reputation on our

core values of caring, optimism and

trust, which can also be seen with

our corporate responsibility initiatives

and exceptional customer-service

experience.”

As one of the top builders of

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homes across Southwestern Ontario

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The company has received nearly 100

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Empire is also the largest Energy

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Empire employees are active

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to David Hornell Jr. School for an

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to the Brantford Home Builders’

Association Annual Luncheon.

Empire’s successful Eau Du Soleil

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Construction on Eau Du Soleil has

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connected by a series of cascading

terraces that lead to 40,000 sq. ft. of

amenities.

The team at Empire Communities with John Meinen, president of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association.

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

IMAGINE A HOUSE OF CARDS – OR A

game of Jenga – where one wrong

move could cause everything to

come crashing down. This is the fear

some have when it comes to foreign

investors in Canadian real estate.

The concern is that foreign buyers–

those who live elsewhere but buy

properties in Canada and rent them

out – are driving up home prices,

particularly in hot markets such as

Vancouver and Toronto. This o� shore

demand is leading to an artifi cial,

unsustainable market, some believe,

which could cause a crash if for any

reason these owners pulled out or

sold their homes en masse.

“People are concerned that foreign

buyers are coming in and buying

too many properties and driving the

prices up,” says Ben Myers, senior

vice-president, market research

and analytics at Fortress Real

Developments.

Canada Mortgage and Housing

Corp. is taking steps to address this

“data gap,” by scheduling meetings

with industry stakeholders and other

measures. Prime Minister Stephen

Harper also promises to get a better

handle on the issue.

Some of these foreign buyers are

paying cash – given that Canadian

properties are a relative bargain

compared to prices back home

for Chinese buyers, for example.

This means they’re not borrowing

from Canadian banks or requiring

insurance from CMHC, further

contributing to the dearth of data.

Without such transparency, it could

fall on real estate agents and lawyers

to report such transactions.

The problem with this scenario,

points out Don R. Campbell, well

known real estate investor and

author, is that “data without action

or policy is just knowledge.” There is

nothing currently in place preventing

foreigners from purchasing Canadian

real estate.

“I’m a stats guy,” adds Myers.

“I’d love to see the information,

but I think we have a pretty good

idea that residential real estate

sales activity to non-domestic

buyers is pretty isolated to Toronto

and Vancouver. Should Canadian

taxpayers in every other metro

area be on the hook for the cost

of collecting this info?

“If we fi nd out foreign buyers own

1.2 per cent of Canadian residential

dwellings – 3.5 per cent in Toronto

units and 6.1 per cent in Vancouver –

then what? How much will it cost to

take the next steps?

“Even if you had the proper data

and the world’s best econometricians,

you could never know what a home

would have sold for if a foreign

purchaser didn’t buy it,” says Myers.

Campbell says any such data would

be “incredibly inaccurate, given the

many ways in which the ultimate

purchaser can hide who is buying.”

He also points out that The

Personal Information Protection and

Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

could limit any disclosure. PIPEDA

sets out ground rules for how private

sector organizations may collect, use

or disclose personal information in

the course of commercial activities.

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New Towns Plus 30', 34', 36' & 43' Designs To Be UnveiledRegister today for all the news and updates about our wonderfully successful community of Hawthorne South Village. Life under the escarpment promises to be even more beautiful when we release these highly anticipated designs. Over 12,000 families already call modern, affordable Hawthorne South Village home.

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43' HOME, THE ELMIRA ‘FRENCH CHATEAU’ 3,150 SQ.FT.36' HOME, THE SHELBURNE ‘GEORGIAN’ 2,357 SQ.FT.

MATHAMILTONHAL - Hawthorne South Village - SW New Home & Condo - Magazine Due: 22/09/15

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Prices and specifications subject to change. See sales consultant for more details. E. & O.E. October 2015.

STANDARD FEATURES

STANDARD FEATURES

• Granite countertops in kitchen & baths

• Ceramic & hardwood floors

• Five appliance package

• Outdoor or underground parking

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• Ceramic & hardwood floors

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