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there are few places that offer the

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And with home prices up to $100,000

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SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION and

that means routine has returned. If a

new home is on the horizon for you,

the kids aren’t the only ones with

homework to do.

Home builders know that people

seeking new homes this fall are eager

to view new projects and releases,

and unveil their plans for home

sites and phases of development

for the coming months. These

announcements often o� er special

pricing and incentives to encourage

prompt decision-making so

construction can begin before the

snow fl ies.

Be ready when they roll out these

specials by obtaining mortgage pre-

approval. By knowing what you can

a� ord, the house hunting is much

easier.

Homebuyers looking to make a

move often want to do so before

Thanksgiving, Christmas or the

new year. Others are looking at the

School is back in session, andhomebuying is ramping up for fall

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end of the school year. With such

deadlines in mind, it’s essential to do

your research. Key decisions such

as location and housing type need

to be addressed fi rst. Lifestyle and

amenities, schools, medical services

and transportation access are the

important factors when choosing a

community.

If you have a young family, you may

want to be near parks and recreation

centres. If you’re empty-nesters,

perhaps an adult lifestyle community

is more in line with your needs. How

much time do you want to spend

on maintenance? If you don’t, a

condo might be the answer. Find

out what is being built and where

and determine if it’s a good fi t for

you and your family. Other things to

research include your builder and

their reputation for meeting deadlines

and customer satisfaction. If it’s a

condominium project, fi nd out the

status of sales and construction. A

delay in construction can create a

domino a� ect when you need to sell

your own home or give notice to a

landlord.

At this time of year, there are plenty

of builder incentives to encourage

buyers to commit. You’d be surprised

at what might be included. Be aware

of the standard features so you can

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builders might o� er enhanced

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great incentive and price when you

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By doing your homework now,

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you this fall.

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City: Stratford

Housing type: Four-storey boutique style

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City: London

Housing type: Single-family homes at at

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REMBRANDT ESTATESBy: Rembrandt Homes

City: Woodstock

Location: Riddell Street at St. Vincent

Housing type: Custome homes, bungalows

and bungalows with lofts, two-storeys on

large lots, from $499,900.

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CASTLE ROCK PLACEBy: Rembrandt Homes

City: London

Location: 3444 Singleton Ave., o� Southdale

Housing type: Two-storey and mulit-level

condominium townhomes from $231,990.

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FOX FIELD By: Fusion Homes

City: London

Location: Fanshawe Park Road West and

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SUMMERSIDE By: Stoncrest Homes

City: London

Location: Darnley Boulevard and

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Housing type: Ssingle-family homes

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WILDFLOWERSBy: Mattamy Homes

City: Kitchener

Housing type: Garden and Village Suites,

townhomes and 30- and 36-ft. detached

designs in a master-planned community.

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BuildersIf you would like to include your preview

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ISHERWOOD AVENUE CONDOSBy: Activa Group

City: Cambridge

Location: 25 Isherwood Avenue

Housing type: Condo community

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WILLIAMSBURG TOWNS By: Reid’s Heritage Homes

City: Kitchener

Housing type: Urban townhomes with three

bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

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AVALON URBAN TOWNS By: Savic Homes

City: Kitchener

Location: Highland Road West and Ira

Needles Blvd.

Housing type: Design-forward urban towns

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CLAIR ROAD By: Gemini Homes

City: Guelph

Location: Clair Road East and Gordon Street.

Housing type: Singles and towns in South

Guelph, from $489,990.

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REGAL PLACE By: Fabbian Fine Homes

City: Waterloo

Location: Erbsville Road and

Laurelwood Drive.

Housing type: Singles and towns in South

Guelph, from $489,990.

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“On the back roof, 33 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels from Bluewater Energy are an obvious sign of the innovative technology being implemented.”

LIVING OFF THE GRID IS A REALITY FOR

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The public grand opening on Saturday, Sept.

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used as a showhome for the remaining four Net

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of living area with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

The remaining three homes will be completed by

spring of 2016.

The house is the first completed as part of a

national demonstration project to prove that

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level scale. The goal is to make Net Zero Energy

homes – which can produce as much energy

as they consume on an annual basis – fully

accessible and affordable to all Canadians. Unlike

other custom Net Zero homes that have been

built across Canada in previous years, this project

will utilize existing technology and products that

are readily available to the average builder.

“Instead of building these homes as one-off,

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to the mainstream public, and the lowrise

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Burlington ROSEHAVEN Affinity Condominiums • 28&36

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Cambridge EASTFOREST HOMES Corporate • • • • 25

Chippawa/Niagara ROSEHAVEN Lyon's Creek • • • from $339,990 28&36

Georgetown MENKES The Enclaves of Upper Canada • • from high $400's 47

Grimsby BRANTHAVEN HOMES Lake House • • from the $180's 12&13

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Hamilton DICENZO HOMES Paradise Townes • • 34

Hamilton MULTI-AREA DEV. Bellagio Village at Summit Park • • from $279,990 35

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Niagara Falls SILVERGATE HOMES Victoria Woods • • from the $350's 40

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Property Profile | MATTAMY HOMES

Naturally beautiful Cranberry Hillinvites you to call Waterdown home

SOME TIME AGO, MATTAMY

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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 such as 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.

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

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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

32 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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.

Contactmattamyhomes.com

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

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.;

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Property Profile | SILVERGATE HOMES

SILVERGATE HOMES HAS CREATED a Taste of

Niagara for all to enjoy within its new collection

of luxury townhomes in Niagara Falls. Far away

from the hub of tourism but close enough to all

amenities and recreational opportunities, Victoria

Woods offers a lifestyle of luxury and leisure within

moments of the roar of the mighty Niagara.

Silvergate Homes introduces a Taste of Niagara with its grand opening of Victoria Woods

Experience all aspects of Victoria Woods

at its grand opening Oct. 3 when a fabulous

model home of the 1,380-sq.-ft., three-

bedroom Sycamore will be revealed. Silvergate

introduces a Taste of Niagara with assorted

lifestyle prizes and giveaways to those who

reserve in advance to attend the opening.

Prizes will include golf packages, winery tours

and dining packages so future residents of

Victoria Woods can indulge in the lifestyle that

awaits. At the opening, homebuyers will be

offered VIP lot selection, VIP pricing and VIP

bonus offers. Gourmet fare and live musical

entertainment will provide the atmosphere for

this VIP experience.

Visitors can enjoy the splendor of the model

home, a bungalow with all the comforts and

conveniences of a low-maintenance lifestyle

where greenspace embraces two sides of this

community of 29 townhomes. Each block of

homes will bear its own signature of originality

with facades of varying exteriors and finishes, a

distinctive hallmark of a Silvergate community.

Shrubbery, trees, landscaping, plus an irrigation

system, will complement the driveways and

walkways of interlocking stone.

An exceptional feature is that many of

the homes enjoy walkouts to the natural

surroundings while a 20-by-10-ft. covered

deck will present three seasons of outdoor

living under a beamed ceiling. Inside the model,

visitors will discover such luxury standards as

a family-sized breakfast bar, pantry, main floor

laundry, four-piece ensuite with glass shower,

his and hers closets, central air and a two-car

garage, essential for the family or power couple

on the move. Main floors will feature ceiling

heights of nine ft. while basement windows will

be extra-large to embrace natural light. You’ll

find ceramics underfoot at the entrance, kitchen

and bathrooms. Great Rooms will feature

hardwood flooring.

As the Niagara region’s premier Green home

builder, all Victoria Woods homes are Energy

Star certified. Silvergate received the Niagara

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LocationNiagara Falls

BuilderSilvergate Homes

DevelopmentVictoria Woods

Home TypeLuxury townhomes from the $350’s

Sales Centre19-5622 Ironwood St., open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

ContactKelly Anderson 905.680.6000 ext.259 905.328.6464 silvergatehomes.com

Homebuilders Association’s very first

Excellence in Green Construction/

Renovation Award in 2011-12 and

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greenhouse gases each year than

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Construction has begun with homes

priced from the $350’s to $400’s.

Occupancy is expected for the first

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Along with your new Victoria

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new home in proximity to everything

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malls, dining, entertainment, schools

and everyday services are all just

minutes away. Golf courses, trails,

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are within easy reach, as is The Wine

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showcase world-class wines. This is

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Property Profile | BRANTHAVEN HOMES

LocationGrimsby

BuilderBranthaven Homes

DevelopmentLake House

Home TypeResort-style townhomes and boutique condos

Sales CentreSales centre: 480 Winston Rd., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Friday by appointment, weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m.

Contact289.235.8845 lakehouselife.ca

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“We were thrilled with our preview

event,” says Steve Stipsits, president

of Branthaven Homes. “The positive

response and the outstanding number

of sales reinforced just how special

this community is. Of course, we

had our loyal followers and locals

purchase at the event, but this

community is so dynamic that we also

had real estate brokers bringing in

first-time buyers, empty nesters and

investors from the Golden Horseshoe

and Toronto.”

Why the big draw? Lake House

is a rare find. A masterfully planned

community of luxury, resort-style

townhomes and two boutique condos

right at the water’s edge.

“There is no other development in

the region of this size – 17.5 acres –

or one that provides the opportunity

for truly affordable lakefront home

ownership,” adds Stipsits. “The towns

are large and luxurious.

The condos are chic and

contemporary. The community

is rich with natural amenities like

parks, promenades, and waterfront

access – the community was beyond

everyone’s expectations.”

Lake House’s two midrise

condominium residences appealed

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“The condos are chic and contemporary. The community is rich with natural amenities like parks, promenades and waterfront access – the community was beyond everyone’s expectations.”

and a waterfront playground was

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Lake House Condos offer an

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designed to improve quality of life

and extend living spaces beyond each

suite and private terrace. Notables

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dining room and a fitness centre

and yoga studio. All common area

interior finishes are designed by

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IIBYIV. Condo residents and their

guests will be treated to seasonal

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barbecue area. There’s even a pet

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Nautique by Adi Developmentspaints a new skyline on Burlington’s vibrant waterfront

SIGNALING AN URBAN SHIFT FOR

Burlington’s downtown core, Adi

Development Group introduces

Nautique: an architecturally striking

one-of-a-kind residential tower on

the Lake Ontario waterfront. Located

along coveted Lakeshore Boulevard,

this masterfully designed tower will

defi ne an iconic new gateway to

Burlington’s historic core.

Conceived by Adi and award-

winning RAW Design with interiors

by Cecconi Simone, Nautique’s

contemporary aesthetic makes a bold

design statement that sets it apart

from anything in the city before it.

“Burlington has one of the most

beautiful downtowns across the GTA.

There’s never been a better time to

introduce a landmark like Nautique

to this luxurious location,” says Tariq

Adi, CEO of Adi Development Group.

“Nautique is an icon, a symbol for

change. It’s a landmark that will

impact the way that people think

about this city.”

Building on a legacy of

cutting-edge contemporary

condominium projects including

LINK Condos + Lofts, now under

construction, and the recently

completed Mod’rn Condominiums,

Adi Development Group’s step into

high-rise development will ignite

a design renaissance in the city’s

downtown core.

Refl ective of its shoreline setting,

Nautique’s façade is light and fl uid

making use of translucent glass to

boldly refl ect blue hues of the sky

and the adjacent Lake Ontario in an

intriguing rectangular grid.

Responding to a need for density in

a region earmarked for intensifi cation,

the tower will introduce 170 new units

to a formerly vacant site in the core.

At street level, a fi ve-storey podium

will seamlessly introduce a new

mix of an expansive double height

retail component to reinvigorate

Lakeshore’s pedestrian boulevard.

Nautique will introduce a new

price point to the city’s previously

unattainable waterfront, with

exclusive lakefront residences starting

from the high $200,000s.

In addition to the surrounding

amenity mix, Nautique o� ers an

unparalleled lifestyle experience for

purchasers; the highlights start with

Nautique’s Sky Lounge, o� ering the

city’s highest and newest vantage

point to take in 360-degree views of

Lake Ontario’s sweeping shoreline and

city lights. Residents can host cocktail

hour at the sleek bar, unwind in the

fi reside lounge, or sip a glass of wine

while enjoying a book in the library.

“As soon as you step inside of

Nautique, you can tell that something

di� erent is happening here,” says

Saud Adi, COO of Adi Development

Group. “We wanted to deliver a

new type of home for the design-

conscious buyer, o� ering the best

amenities, the best views, and the

best location in the city. The feedback

for this project has been astonishing.”

Inside the suite, fl uid layouts

prioritize views of the lake through

fl oor-to-ceiling windows. In-suite

terraces invite private outdoor

escapes from the city. Custom

kitchens are set around stylish islands

that double as both workspace and

hubs for entertaining, appointed with

exceptional quality designer cabinetry.

“We’re excited not only to bring

Nautique to market, but to spearhead

a project that will be a catalyst for

Burlington, a city we live in, love,

and are committed to its prosperous

future,” says Tariq Adi.

Located at the corner of Martha and

Lakeshore, Nautique is a residential

tower that will consist of 170 units,

ranging from 452 to 1,316 sq. ft. with

layouts ranging from one-bedroom

to two-bedrooms plus den.

Prices start in the high $200,000s.

Opening fall 2015, the Adi Home

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City Focus | NIAGARA-ON-THE LAKE

NIAGARA-ON-THE LAKEAn economic force under a shield of beauty and history

CANADA’S OLDEST SMALL TOWN

and once named Prettiest Town in

Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake is

an economic force in Niagara with

not one but four major economic

engines. And it’s the only town in

Canada with a lord mayor to head its

town council.

Located at the mouth of the

Niagara River at Lake Ontario in view

of the Toronto skyline, Niagara-

on-the-Lake looks across to Fort

Niagara where battles were waged in

centuries past. As the former capital

of Upper Canada, Niagara-on-the-

Lake (Newark) was located in a very

precarious position, susceptible to

attacks and a major player in the War

of 1812. Now this location is ideal for

visitors and residents, putting it within

90 minutes by car from Toronto, and

less than 30 minutes to Bu� alo.

For a town of its size and

population (about 16,000), Niagara-

on-the-Lake has an economy that is

the envy of major cities throughout

the province, and undoubtedly

the country.

With a base of tourism, theatre,

farming and the wine industry,

Niagara-on-the-Lake has a bustling

economy that rivals those of

surrounding cities. The town is a

day-tripper’s dream with a main street

of shops and dining establishments,

hotels and B&Bs and the Queen’s

Landing Inn and Convention Centre.

The Pillar & Post and Prince of Wales

Hotel, which predates Confederation,

are stately establishments that

have been strongholds in the town

for more than a century. When a

Christmas Eve fi re destroyed the

Oban Inn in 1992, it was rebuilt, true

to its 1824 heritage design but with

the technology of today.

The Shaw Festival, Canada and

North America’s second largest

repertory theatre company, was one

of the major players that led to the

changing face of NOTL from a

sleepy, riverside town to a major

player in the world of professional

theatre, tourism and economics.

Shaw draws millions of visitors and

generates more than $100 million

annually for the local economy.

Beyond theatre and tourism, the

orchards and vineyards that surround

the town proper contribute to the

town’s tender fruit industry. More

than 90 per cent of Ontario’s tender

fruit crop (peaches, pears, plums,

prunes, sweet and sour cherries,

strawberries, and raspberries) comes

from the Niagara Peninsula and the

majority of these fruits are grown in

orchards found in Niagara-on-the-

Lake. The area accounts for 95 per

cent of Ontario’s peach crop and 81

per cent of the entire country’s peach

harvest. Roadside stands, operated

by the farmers that grow the fruit,

can be found throughout the area

o� ering visitors an opportunity to buy

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Neighbourhood Profi le

Downtown Niagara-on-the-LakeLeisurely lakeside strolls, nights at the theatre and wine tasting are all a big part of the lifestyle here. While it can be especially buzzing with excitement during the summer months, the heritage district is busy year-round, simply due to its proximity to the Falls. Even with the tourist presence, you still get a sense of a vibrant local scene.

The VibeYou can’t get any closer to the U.S. and still live in Canada, but residents here take particular pride in their history of fending o  advances from their neighbours. For more than 200 years, Niagara-on-the-Lake has held the fort – literally, that’s Fort George – on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. The town is steeped in history, teeming with “so-and-so slept here” plaques. Owners have lovingly maintained these homes so well that it’s no surprise that even the brand-new subdivisions are using their designs as templates.

Meet the NeighboursPopular with retirees, Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to fewer than the average number of households including children – but this is changing as the town expands along Hwy. 55 in particular. Young professionals and families are drawn to the new houses and townhomes that, while upscale for this region, are still relative bargains compared to GTA prices.

Planes, Trains & AutomobilesWithin the heritage core, it’s really easy – and delightful – to make your way on foot. The sidewalks and roads are regularly plowed and in excellent repair year-round. While cyclists will fi nd it a dream to get around when the weather permits, it’s really no place for the carless. There’s only minimal public transit, mainly linking the town to St. Catharines and other commuter destinations.

Real EstateWhile it’s defi nitely the most upscale neighbourhood in the region, Niagara-on-the-Lake is still relatively reasonable when you look at what $500,000 can buy. These are beautiful homes, new and old, and while settling here is a good investment, the accompanying lifestyle can get expensive if you’re a wine connoisseur.

fruit fresh o  the vine from the fi rst

strawberry pickings in the spring

to the harvest of root vegetables in

the fall.

With its moderate climate, it was

a natural step to grape growing and

now vineyards and wineries have

established this area as the birthplace

of Ontario’s modern wine industry.

Today, there are as many as 40

wineries surrounding the town. This

growth led to the creation of Niagara

College’s Winery and Viticulture

Technician program, and then the

Wine Business Program, both the

fi rst of their kind in Canada at a

teaching winery, as well as a Certifi ed

Sommelier Program.

For a town its size and population,

amenities are abundant. With its

popularity among retirement-aged

residents, those over 65 years of

age number constitute the fast-

growing population resulting in the

town’s growth of almost one per

cent annually. The town boasts

its own yacht club as well as

the oldest golf club in Canada

enjoying a scenic location along

the shore of Lake Ontario.

Leading out from the town

into Niagara Falls is the Niagara

Parkway, a scenic drive lined by

biking and walking paths.

The rural pleasures of

Niagara-on-the-Lake with its

farming history blend seamlessly

with world-class theatre and

delightful fi ne dining experiences.

Once a town under siege, today

you can relax in charming

B&Bs, refresh with indulgent

spa experiences, and delight in

locally grown food paired with

award-winning Niagara wines.

From antique shopping to

challenging golf to internationally

celebrated theatre, it o  ers

boundless charm to residents

and visitors alike.

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By Wayne Karl

Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

DESPITE WHAT YOU OFTEN HEAR,

buying a home isn’t only about

location, location, location. True,

this is the time-tested fi rst rule

of real estate, but there are other

determining factors you should

consider as part of your selection

process. Indeed, there’s a new rule

of thumb for buying real estate.

LocationFirst, what does that old adage

really mean? Of course, we’d all

love a high-end home in the best

neighbourhood. But that’s not always

possible. For your own 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

property’s 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 home has when you go

to sell, the more desirable it will be

to a greater number of people. This

equates to demand – multiple o� ers

and a higher price.

Information Whether you’re a fi rst-time

homeowner, “buying up” to

accommodate a growing family or

“right-sizing” as an empty nester,

education is critical. And these

days, with digital media and mobile

technology, all the information you

need is at your fi ngertips. From the

content in this issue, at

ypnexthome.ca to the resources

available to you at Canada Mortgage

and Housing Corp. (CMHC), to the

local market expertise of new-home

sales sta� and realtors, the more

knowledge you have, the better

equipped you are to make informed

decisions about buying, maintaining

and eventually selling your home.

Timing

Though your home is your primary

residence, it is also an investment.

Where you buy is usually determined

largely by where you want to live,

work and play. But when you buy

and sell is also important. Like any

fi nancial instrument, real estate

can fl uctuate in value and your

timing can determine how good of

an investment it is. Given today’s

challenging economic climate, there’s

no shortage of media reports on the

ups, downs, crashes and surges of the

housing market. But if you’ve done

your research, you won’t be spooked

– or excited – by big-picture reports

on short-term market performance.

You know that real estate is not

national or even regional – it’s very

specifi c. You don’t buy the Canadian

market and you don’t buy a provincial

or even regional market. You buy a

specifi c home, on a specifi c street in a

specifi c neighbourhood.

So, it’s not just about “location,

location, location.” The new adage is

“location, information and timing.” Do

well with all three, and over the long

haul your home is going to be one

of the best lifestyle and investment

decisions you ever made.

Pay attention to location, information and timingHow to fi nd a home?

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Empire Communities wins Canadian HR AwardEMPIRE COMMUNITIES, ONE OF

Canada’s largest integrated master-

planned community home builders

in Ontario, has won a Canadian HR

Award for Best HR Strategic Plan.

The company was also nominated

for Canadian HR Team of the Year

(Fewer than 500 Employees). The

nominations mark the fi rst time

that a residential builder has been

nominated in these categories.

The Canadian HR Team of the

Year (Fewer than 500 Employees)

award recognizes a team that has

excelled within the HR function

and across their business as a

whole by partnering with di� erent

business functions. The award for

Best HR Strategic Plan recognizes

the HR team that has driven and

implemented the most innovative and

successful strategic plan, whether it’s

a single, one-o� project strategy or a

long-term, ongoing HR strategy.

“This is the fi rst time that we

have entered into the Canadian

HR Awards and are honored to be

nominated under not one but two

categories, including Canadian HR

Team of the Year (Fewer than 500

Employees),” says Eleanor Townsend,

director, human resources at Empire

Communities. “This speaks volumes

to the commitment we have to our

employees that we put into action to

ensure they are engaged and happy

to come to work every day.”

Empire Communities entered

the Canadian HR Awards this year

as a result of last year’s e� orts and

initiatives that were launched and the

positive impact that they’ve had on

the 350 employees and the company

as a whole.

The EmpireWay Learning &

Development Program was initiated

to address individual barriers or

performance gaps and provide

leadership and management training.

Within this program, health and

wellness initiatives were introduced

that included lunch and learn

sessions, physical exercise challenges

and reduced gym memberships.

“One of the programs that we’re

most proud of is the Employee

Engagement survey, which was

introduced to obtain a pulse on

our employees’ point of view of

the organization and to understand

their goals and challenges. Working

together, we can all achieve success,”

says Townsend.

The Empire Communities HR

department leveraged EmpireNet,

adding a Human Resource Section

to the dormant Intranet Site with

real-time information to keep

employees engaged in workplace

initiatives and activities. Information

shared on EmpireNet includes career

opportunities, new hires and internal

promotions, wellness initiatives,

internal training opportunities, loyalty

program additions and company

celebrations. Prior to launching

EmpireNet, the company had no

employee communication platform.

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