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With decreasing housing stock in Toronto and an ever-increasing population, there are only two places for new homebuyers to go – out, and up!

According to a recent report titled Priced Out, published by Pembina Institute and RBC, GTA home prices are rising due to, in part, the limited supply of single-family homes in established neighbourhoods. There’s plenty of land to accommodate the projected 44-per-cent increase in population over the next 25 years, the report states, just not in those

“established” areas with nearby amenities and public transit, a short (or better yet, no) drive to work, and that all-important Walk Score rating. As availability decreases and demand – and prices – increase, buyers are setting their sights on more-affordable

condo living, are facing a move further from the city centre, or both.

When hunting for your next home, think about what’s most important to you and your family. If you don’t have to make any concessions, consider yourself lucky, and rare. Most of us will have to compromise – especially first-time homebuyers with a leaner budget. Some will choose more home over a more convenient location, while others will gladly sacrifice space for place.

A successful home purchase will balance price, location and amenities, and by “balance” I mean finding a comfortable middle ground. Do your research, explore all avenues – downtown and out-of-town – and see what your budget can buy. Take your time, know what’s important to you, and you’ll find happiness and a new home that you’ll love.

EDITOR’S NOTE

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The Bank of Canada’s 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 you’re in the market for a mortgage.

There are many excellent mortgage products available from banks and brokers that will suit your individual needs, and could well be lower than posted bank rates, which are currently hovering around three per cent for a variable rate. With a pre-approval in hand, you’re protected if rates rise; if they go down, you’ll likely get an even lower rate. A pre-approval can be a win-win situation for shoppers, since it means you don’t have to wait to get

financing approval on a home when you put in an offer. This is an especially good tool to have when markets are hot. Removing the “conditional on financing” clause could mean your offer is accepted first since you already have your financing in place.

So when will rates rise? It’s anyone’s guess, but most experts agree it’s unlikely there will be any significant movement until mid 2014.

However, we can’t assume that will be the case, and you shouldn’t wait too long to get pre-approved for a mortgage. It can take a few days. Many lenders offer online pre-approvals to make the process faster and easier.

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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 BILD’s official blog (bildblogs.ca).

DESIGNER ADVICE Yanic SimardYanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor and the principal designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group, specializing in residential and commercial projects. Simard has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. Visit tidg.ca

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The Planning Act lays out ground rules for land-use planning in Ontario by

outlining planning processes with the objective of being fair, open, accessible, timely and efficient to all involved.

Section 37 of the Act refers to a specific process which allows municipalities to receive community benefits, such as public art, library expansions or road improvements, in exchange for increases in the height or density of what is otherwise permitted by the zoning bylaw.

The community benefits depend on what is deemed by the municipality to be a local community need, the nature of the development application, any implementation guidelines or plans adopted by council, and the strategic objectives and policies of

PLANNING POLICIES

Bryan Tuckey is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development

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the municipality’s Official Plan. Every development is different.But zoning bylaws are rarely kept up to date. Neighbourhoods that would

be suitable to have a highrise condo are often zoned for lowrise housing, and that leads to higher Section 37 fees for new-home buyers.

According to an Altus Group report in August, the average Section 37 agreement cash contribution for the City of Toronto over the 2012-13 period was found to be $3,485 per unit. That cost comes out of the mortgage of each homebuyer.

Section 37 was under discussion in the 80-day public consultation being held by the province until Jan. 10 as the Ontario government looked to improve the Land Use Planning and Appeals system. I continue to write in this space as part of BILD’s contribution to the discussion, and have encouraged the public to get involved as well.

What I would like to highlight with Section 37 is that the zoning framework is outdated in most municipalities, which puts its fairness into question.

Across the GTA, there are currently 260 cranes working on highrise projects – the most in North America. Most of that work is happening in Toronto, where the bylaws don’t conform with the provincial growth plan called Places to Grow, causing multiple zoning conflicts. The plan stresses intensification of development, more density, more height, to help the province accommodate the more than 100,000 people that move to the GTA every year.

Questions have been raised over whether Section 37 payments are being used for intended purposes and whether the accountability and reporting measures are in place.

Section 37 is a tool not easily understood, and we feel it is becoming the “go-to” solution for a community’s capital woes without understanding when it should actually be applied. It has been used in an inconsistent way.

In the report on Section 37 in Toronto, the range of cost per unit was as low as $66 and as high as $11,806.

More transparency and accountability need to be established in the process of determining Section 37 contributions. Bylaws need to reflect planning realities.

Early consultation would help to eliminate surprise additional costs where possible.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Jan 18 – Feb 1, 2014

VOLUME 18 ISSUE 02

Top 10 reasons to choose

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002 EDITOR’S NOTE

COLUMNISTS

010 BILD REPORT Planning policies must evolve for growth to work BY BRYAN TUCKEY

016 TARION REPORT Getting to know your condo BY HOWARD BOGACH

026 LEGALLY SPEAKING Not every lawyer is a real estate lawyer BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

028 CONDO PRO Buy early, it’s worth the wait BY BARBARA LAWLOR

042 INVESTOR ADVICE How to make a smart condo investment BY ANDREW LA FLEUR

050 DESIGNER ADVICE Get the faucet facts BY YANIC SIMARD

054 QUICK TIPS Five organizing myths that can keep you stuck BY HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

056 TAXING ISSUES Tax planning, all year long BY HENRY CHOO CHONG

064 FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING Mortgage essentials: Learning as much as you can is time well spent BY WAYNE KARL

066 MAKE YOUR MOVE Moving etiquette: Bring your manners with you BY CHUCK RESNICK

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HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

014 CMHC REPORT December 2013 housing starts

017 HOT TOPIC Understanding your mortgage options

032 HOT DATES What’s happening in and around the GTA

033 IN THE NEWS Current condo development in Canada supported by economic growth and sustainable housing demand

040 CONDO SENSE A seller’s market to kick off 2014: What to expect and how to go with the flow BY LYDIA MCNUTT

044 PURCHASER PROFILE Look who bought at Villagio

062 Q&A: MARK J. STABLES Garrison Point takes health and wellness to a new level

070 CONDO WATCH 905 Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 905 area

076 IN THE NEWS Excitement mounts as The Clairington hosts roof-topping party

078 STYLE FILE Maximizing your budget BY LISA CANNING

080 CONDO WATCH 416 Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 416

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092 PURCHASER PROFILE Ideal location, incredible price draw young professional to Lindvest’s The Brownstones at Westown

097 CONDO BUYERS’ RESOURCE SECTION You love the home, see what you can afford

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HOUSING STARTS IN CANADA WERE TRENDING AT 195,760 units in December compared to 196,430 in November, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)1 of housing starts.

“The trend in housing starts has remained essentially stable since October 2013. Housing demand continues to be healthy in Canada. The trend in existing home sales has been increasing since April 2013, while the trend in inventories of newly completed and unabsorbed homes has been declining at a modest pace since September 2013,” says Bruno Duhamel, manager of economic and housing analysis at CMHC.

CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for considerable swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of the state of the housing market. In some situations analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading in some markets, as they are largely driven by the multiples segment of the markets which can be quite volatile from one month to the next.

The standalone monthly SAAR was 189,672 units in December, a decrease from 197,797 in November. The SAAR of urban starts decreased by 5.1 per cent in December to 168,214 units. Multiple urban starts decreased by 4.1 per cent to 108,910 units in December while the single-detached urban starts segment decreased by 6.7 per cent to 59,304 units.

In December, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of urban starts increased in British Columbia and Quebec while decreasing in the Prairies, Atlantic Canada and Ontario.

Rural starts2 were estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 21,458 units.

1 All starts figures in this release, other than actual starts and the trend estimate, are seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) — that is, monthly figures adjusted to remove normal seasonal variation and multiplied by 12 to reflect annual levels. By removing seasonal ups and downs, seasonal adjustment allows for a comparison from one season to the next and from one month to the next. Reporting monthly figures at annual rates indicates the annual level of starts that would be obtained if the monthly pace were maintained for 12 months. This facilitates comparison of the current pace of activity to annual forecasts as well as to historical annual levels.

2 CMHC estimates the level of starts in centres with a population of less than 10,000 for each of the three months of the quarter, at the beginning of each quarter. During the last month of the quarter, CMHC conducts the survey in these centres and revises the estimate.

DECEMBER 2013 HOUSING STARTS

As Canada’s national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 65 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of high-quality, environmentally sustainable and affordable housing solutions. CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing market reports, analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making informed decisions.

Source: CMHC1 Seasonally adjusted annual rates2 Urban centres with a population of 10,000 and over Detailed data available upon request

PRELIMINARY HOUSING START DATA DECEMBER 2013

Nov 2013 Dec 2013

Trend1, all areas 196,430 195,760SAAR, all areas 197,797 189,672SAAR, rural areas 20,618 21,458SAAR, urban centres2 Single-detached 63,595 59,304Multiples 113,584 108,910Total 177,179 168,214Atlantic, urban centres2 7,024 6,388Quebec, urban centres2 32,573 34,237Ontario, urban centres2 57,670 53,690Prairies, urban centres2 52,938 43,013British Columbia, urban centres2 26,974 30,886Canada Dec 2012 Dec 2013

Actual, all areas 16,348 15,450Actual, rural areas 1,667 1,557Actual, urban centres2 December — Single-detached 5,280 4,645December — Multiples 9,401 9,248December — Total 14,681 13,893January to December — Single-detached 67,172 63,147January to December — Multiples 126,391 106,987January to December — Total 193,563 170,134

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The first real chance to get a top to bottom look at your home in its completed state

will be during your Pre-Delivery Inspection, or PDI.

When you purchase a new condo, your builder is required by Tarion to conduct a PDI with you on or before the day you take possession. The PDI is your opportunity to view your home in its entirety, learn about how to maintain it, and note anything that may be damaged, incomplete, missing or not working properly.

During the inspection, look for things like chips in bathtubs and sinks, scratches on countertops, damage to floors, walls, cabinetry or other finishings, and doors and windows that are not secure or do not open and close easily.

Your builder’s representative is responsible for making notes of any areas of concern on a PDI form. Review the form carefully to make

sure it’s complete. This will become the official record of the condition of your home before you moved in. In case of a disagreement between you and your builder over whether any damage occurred before or after you took possession, Tarion will refer to the notes on your PDI form.

The builder is required to provide you with a copy of the completed PDI, but you may want to take your own notes as well. Feel free to take pictures of any damaged or incomplete items. If necessary, those photos can be submitted to Tarion at a later date.

You should take your time looking over your new home. As a general rule of thumb, a PDI may take about an hour for every 1,000 sq. ft. of home being inspected.

We’ve heard from buyers who said the condition of the home made it impossible to accurately assess any defects. Sometimes there is still too much construction dust and debris that prevent you from getting a good look. If this happens, make sure to note the items that could not be inspected on the PDI form.

Use the PDI as an opportunity to ask questions and learn about how your home functions. Your builder will show you how to operate your home’s systems, like heating, electrical, air conditioning and plumbing and provide you with operating manuals.

Buyers sometimes hire a professional home inspector to accompany them during the PDI. While you are welcome to bring along a trusted companion or

professional, I encourage buyers to really think about the purpose of the PDI, which is to form a record of the state of your home before you take possession. You might want to consider waiting for the 30-day or year-end warranty period to hire a home inspector. You’ll have much more time to get to know your home and its systems and will have a better indication of any potential problems that your home inspector can look into. If you do hire a home inspector, I recommend you find one who is certified in conducting new construction inspections.

The new-home buyer section on tarion.com has a number of resources to help you prepare for your PDI including a PDI checklist and a guide to getting ready for the PDI. You’ll also find the Homeowner Information Package, or HIP, which your builder will provide on or before your inspection date. I always recommend buyers read the HIP before their PDI. Being informed and well prepared is the best way to start your home ownership experience!

Howard Bogach is president and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. For more

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What is the difference between conventional and high-ratio mortgages?

A conventional mortgage is a mortgage loan up to a maximum of 80 per cent of the lending value of the property. This means that the homebuyer has made a

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What are fixed, variable or adjustable interest rates?

When you choose a mortgage, you have to decide whether you want the interest rate to be fixed, variable or adjustable. A fixed rate is locked-in for the

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What about the term, amortization and payment schedule?The term is the length of time (usually from six

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Amortization is the period of time (most first-time homebuyers choose the 25-year amortization) over which your entire mortgage will be repaid. Lastly, the payment schedule sets out how frequently you will make payments on your mortgage – usually either monthly, bi-weekly or weekly. Accelerated payments are also an option. These are available for weekly and bi-weekly payment schedules and are generally equivalent to one extra monthly payment per year. With accelerated payments the homeowner is able to pay off his/her mortgage faster while decreasing the overall interest cost.

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Hot on the heels of The Daniels Corporation’s One Park Place North Tower, the South Tower is already drawing tremendous interest from people who want to make Regent Park their home. The fifth residential building in this master-planned community is already under construction, and will rise to 29 storeys – the tallest condominium residence in Regent Park to date. Residents will enjoy striking panoramic lake and city views. Here are the Top 10 reasons to choose One Park Place South Tower as your new home.

1 Location: One Park Place South Tower will be situated at Dundas

and Sumach Streets, and will be anchored by a collection of 17 urban townhomes lining St. David’s Street and Sumach Streets. The condominium’s lobby entrance is directly off Regent Park’s Urban Mews, Regent Park Boulevard, where neighbours and visitors gather for local festivals, markets and performances – placing

homeowners right in the middle of the action in this energetic neighbourhood. The Urban Mews also leads to Daniels Spectrum, the 60,000-sq.-ft. cultural hub that is alive with opportunities for dance, music, theatre and film. Paintbox Bistro, a popular area hotspot with live entertainment and the culinary creations of renowned Toronto chef, Chris Klugman, is just steps away. At the pulsing heart of Regent Park, the Urban Mews connects many of Toronto’s hottest new amenities. Residents can stroll to the soon-to-open six-acre park on Dundas Street, the Regional Aquatic Centre, shopping, restaurants and the TTC.

One Park Place South Tower is steps to FreshCo by Sobeys, Rogers, RBC Royal Bank, Tim Hortons and public transit right on Dundas Street East. Regent Park is just minutes from Cabbagetown, the Distillery District, the St. Lawrence Market, Yonge-Dundas Square and all the attractions of downtown Toronto. Does it get any better than that? Yes!

2 Outstanding architecture and breathtaking views: One Park Place South Tower is designed to make the most of its location and height

with a combination of delicately supported white cladding and spandrel glass. Suite owners will be treated to ever-changing views of Toronto’s skyline or Lake Ontario through expansive windows that invite copious amounts of natural light to fill the beautiful living spaces.


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4 Environmentally friendly design: Daniels is a trailblazer

in the building industry and an advocate for actively incorporating urban agriculture opportunities into their new home communities across the GTA. There will be resident gardening plots on the fifth-floor gardening terrace where homeowners can grow their own herbs, flowers and spices. Urban gardening plays a key role in bringing homeowners together to foster a sense of community. Daniels will offer programming that helps residents make the most of their amenities. Much like its sister tower, One Park Place South Tower is being built to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification standard, offering an array of future-proofed elements such as bicycle storage and energized parking spaces for electrified cars. Several green roofs serve as both a visual and physical amenity for residents; while helping to mitigate Toronto’s heat island effect.

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Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and then $1,000 each month until five per cent of the purchase price is reached. This is just another way Daniels is making it easy and accessible to purchase at One Park Place South Tower.

8 Move-in as early as winter 2014: Construction has commenced at One Park Place South Tower, giving homeowners the confidence that

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LEGALLY SPEAKING // BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law

firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit schwarzlaw.ca or email [email protected] and give us

your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

Not all lawyers are created equal. If you needed a heart surgeon, you

certainly would not go to see a podiatrist. By the same token, lawyers generally have expertise in one area. Do not believe that the granting of a law degree instantly bestows knowledge of all laws on the head of a lawyer.

The first thing you need to do to find a lawyer is the same thing you ought to be doing to

find a home – research! Where do you look? Start with media and look in magazines (editor’s note – you already have your issue of New Condo Guide, so you’re off to a good start!), newspapers, listen to radio, watch real estate television. Generally speaking, the lawyers who appear in public, speaking or writing about real estate, are thought to be experts in the area. Go to seminars and listen to the speakers. If a lawyer is taking the time to participate in a seminar, he/she knows what he/she is talking about and is happy to take on new clients that come out of those seminars.

Next, go online and check out the websites of different real estate lawyers. Look to see whether they give good, informative advice; whether they give you pricing; and whether they make you feel comfortable.

Call the Law Society of Upper Canada, Lawyer Referral Service, which can be found in the telephone book. This service keeps lists of lawyers and refers requesting members of the public to lawyers who practice in the area requested. This just gets you someone in the area. You really need to check them out when referred.

Speak to friends who have used a lawyer for the type of service you require and ensure they did the job professionally, courteously and for the price quoted.

Who is making the referral? Is the referral coming from a real estate agent, a mortgage broker or a bank? This is not necessarily bad, but you have to be careful. Quite often, lawyers develop relationships with various groups over the years and receive referrals because they do a great job. On the other hand, ensure that your lawyer is independent and will represent your interests even if it puts him/her into an adversarial position with one of those parties. This is quite important, so make sure you get comfortable with this issue before you hire someone.

Now to bring this back to the original idea, what you need to understand is that there are general law practitioners just like there are family doctors. What this means is that a lawyer may have a wide-ranging practice composed of many areas. The smart lawyer who falls into this category knows that if there is a serious issue that arises outside of their expertise they should bring in a specialist, just like your family doctor would. The bad lawyers try to do it all. The general practitioner can probably handle your real estate deal just fine, but make sure he/she understands any complicated offers and that he/she reviews them carefully, pointing out any problems. Ensure that he/she knows what can be negotiated and what cannot, or you may lose your deal.

Remember, your lawyer is a very important part of the process, so take your time and find the right one.

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Depending on when in a condominium’s development process you purchase a suite,

you will have to wait some period of time for your move-in date. If you purchase early from plans, you benefit from the optimum selection and, of course, the lowest prices. But the biggest advantage to buying early in the process is the equity you

earn over the time span of construction, which can vary if weather does not cooperate, or unexpected labour or materials shortages occur.

Look on the bright side – your equity during this time can average as much as five per cent per year, which is quite attractive.

Another benefit of buying early in the process, especially for first-time buyers, is having time to save additional money toward your down payment. I have known young professionals who have taken the equivalent of their maintenance fee and banked it each month to use toward the deposit. This provides extra funds for the down payment and gets you used to budgeting for your eventual carrying costs.

In addition to saving money during your condo wait, you can make the most of the time by considering the design of your décor and layout. You have room dimensions, so plan your colour schemes and finishes, so that when you have your colour selection appointment, you will have a good idea of the look you want. Look critically at your furnishings and accessories, and decide what to bring to your new home and what to give away or sell.

This is particularly appropriate for the more mature buyer. I have met several empty-nesters who spent years making the decision to sell their long-time family home and buy a condo suite. When they were finally sure they wanted to take advantage of carefree single-level living in a residence with wonderful amenities, they were actually happy to have time to make the transition psychologically, as well as physically. They also appreciated the opportunity to pare down possessions gradually in preparation for occupancy. This may involve passing along family heirlooms to younger generations and figuring out which items will fit into your new living space.

Remember, too, that if you are among the first to move into your condo, you may have to wait a while before the building is totally complete. The upper floors are finished after the lower ones, and some of the amenities may not be entirely ready for use. This is a similar scenario to moving into a house in a lowrise community where homeowners have to experience some dust and dirt before all the driveways and landscaping are installed. A condominium is built from the ground up, so keep that in mind when you see tradespeople going up and down on the elevators. Residents do receive things like snow removal, lawn mowing, concierge service and the like right away, which is a big part of what maintenance fees cover.

Be realistic about your move, and be patient before and after you move in. As you wait for your suite to be ready, you can use time to your benefit by becoming even more prepared for a wonderful move-in day.

Enjoy the wait – and remember that your investment will most likely increase in value by the time you move in. Whether you buy from plans when the sales office opens, an inventory suite when the condo is complete, or any time in between, the main thing is that the timing is right for you.

BUY EARLY It’s worth the wait

Look on the bright side – your equity during this time can average as much as five per cent per year, which is quite attractive

Barbara Lawlor is president of Baker Real Estate Inc. and an in-demand columnist

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the GTA and overseas. Keep current with The Baker Blog at blog.bakerrealestate.com


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IF THE ABUNDANCE OF CONSTRUCTION HOARDINGS and a sky full of rising towers are any indication, Canada’s largest cities are experiencing an unprecedented condo boom, a growth trajectory that has some expressing concern about the sustainability of the market. With more condominium construction in recent years than the market would appear to be able to absorb based on demographic trends alone, Royal LePage’s new report outlines the economic and social factors behind the enduring demand for this type of housing. The study also considers how condominiums as a housing class fit into the overall housing market and how their role continues to evolve.

In 2011, condos accounted for 14.9 per cent of total households in these markets, and 37.7 per cent of new dwellings. Growth continues, according to the report, with demand for new condos over the next 20 years estimated to be 26,000 to 32,000 new units per year – a significant 43 per cent to 53 per cent of total required housing across all housing types. While actual production currently exceeds this need with an average of 43,774 new starts per year, strong activity in condo markets has been generated by exceptionally low interest rates, robust job creation in central areas of cities, shifting consumer preferences and conditions that can make condo ownership an effective investment opportunity. According to the report, this strong activity “is not sufficient evidence of a housing bubble,” but rather the result of these positive economic forces and changes in demand patterns supportive of condominium living.

Condos have a well-established and evolving role in the housing markets of the cities studied. In the short-term, construction is predicted to slow to better align with growth rates and changing demographics. During this transition, likely over the next two years, today’s very high levels of activity will lower and there may be some volatility in pricing while a new set of longer-term trends get established.

“Condominiums have emerged as the dominant type of new housing in contemporary urban Canada, a trend that will not be reversed in the

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foreseeable future,” according to Phil Soper, president and chief executive of Royal LePage. “In Canada’s major cities, the presence of highly visible, large-scale construction projects will continue to attract discussion. It’s important to note, that while the number of condominiums have increased significantly over the past decade, condo price appreciation has remained in check, tracking closely to overall housing averages. As the number and proportion of condominiums in our national housing stock continues to grow, it’s our objective to provide Canadians with the research and analysis they need to understand this important market.”

A comparison of prices of condos and single-family homes over the last 20 years shows that the price of condos has risen at about the same rate as single-family homes. In greater Toronto, condo

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prices rose by 5.1 per cent per year, versus 5.9 per cent of single-family homes; in greater Montreal, condo prices rose by 5.5 per cent per year, versus 5.1 per cent of single-family homes; and in greater Vancouver, condo prices rose by 4.5 per cent per year, versus 5.7 per cent of single-family homes. While some divergence may be expected in the near-term, the report suggests that condominiums will experience growth rates similar to single-family homes over the long-term.

Looking forward, the patterns of housing requirements depend on factors including population growth rate, its distribution by age groups and evolving consumer preferences. Over the next 20 years, the three major cities studied are projected to receive a modestly reduced share of the country’s population growth, as resource-producing regions attract proportionally more in-migration. This change, together with changing housing needs brought about by the aging baby boomer population, are two important factors that point to moderating demand for new condos compared to recent levels of production.

“The longer-term role of condos depends on several variables,

including shifting demand patterns, pace of project completion and changes to mortgage rules,” states Will Dunning, housing market economist and author of the report. “In the housing market, demographics are not always destiny, and various factors including the appeal of amenity-rich urban living and delayed childbearing have increased condo demand. This helps greatly to explain why apartment activity has recently exceeded the so-called demographic requirement.”

Over the past five years, there has been disequilibrium between the number of condo project starts and the estimated requirement of new units per year. Using Toronto as an example, the report points out that since 2008, the number of starts has been approximately 20,400 units per year, exceeding the estimated requirement of 14,000 to 15,000 units per year. What has kept this imbalance in check is that annual project completions – that is, the number of units finished and put on the market – averaged about 15,750 units per year, far closer to the estimated requirement. A key issue now is how quickly units will be completed in the future, whether there will be sufficient demand for these units, and what the outcome would be if supply of units greatly outstrips demand.

Finally, the longer-term impact of the changes to the federal government’s mortgage insurance policies is yet unknown. The revised rules have made access to financing more difficult, especially for first-time homebuyers, and this has the potential to affect the dynamics of the condo market.

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easiest solution will be to choose a faucet that uses the same hole count – the number of individual parts which connect to the plumbing and require their own holes. For a simple update, look for a sleek modern unit with a matching installation, and choose a fresh finish, such as gold, matte black, or a two-tone look (like Blanco’s Posh in a mix of chrome and anthracite).› At one of my Cityline segment tapings on location at PMF Plumbing, I discovered how easy it can be to convert a multi-hole installation (say, a faucet with separate hot and cold taps) to a streamlined single unit (with the tap built onto the faucet), by using a set that includes a cover plate. You may then be able to leave the old holes as is, yet unseen.› Going from a single hole installation to multiple holes will naturally need the counter material to be drilled, which generally requires professional help and can be more costly. However, it does provide a whole new look while saving the counter. Make sure the new faucets use holes that are the same size as the existing, or bigger – connection sizes will vary.› Sometimes it can be possible to have your choice of faucets installed properly as your new condo unit is being built. Check with your condo

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developer about these details in advance to avoid costly renovations later to get that perfect chef ’s kitchen.

One tap or two?› The original style of faucet uses two separate controls for hot and cold water. It remains a traditional look, and some consider it worth a little extra work. Classic handles speak to a timeless appeal and are easy to grip, so they are also deceptively practical.Where to use it Choose this style to complement a trendy apron-front sink, a traditionalist décor, or to enrich a minimal scheme with jewelry-like fixtures. Try Kohler’s Parq bridge-style faucet.› Modern faucets tend to use one simple lever (or my new favourite, a joystick) to control both temperature and volume of water at the same time. The look is clean and user friendly, which makes it the common choice for contemporary condo spaces.Where to use it Choose this style for ultra-modern to contemporary schemes, or anywhere you want to save a little space and/or time. Try Aquabrass’ Quinoa faucet with a joystick, like I just had installed in my own home kitchen.

Pull down versus pull outA hand-held spray is considered almost essential, but there are two subtly different styles you may not have thought to consider:

› A separate hand spray (next to the main faucet) or a large piece that must be pulled upward to detach from the faucet is a pull-out spray. These are generally held more like a spray gun and require some clearance above the unit to pull upwards easily.› A pull-down unit is often considered more quick and compact as the spray portion is already aimed toward the sink, and can simply be pulled straight down to reach things. However some people may find these harder to control or aim, or use on items outside the sink.› The choice comes down mostly to personal preference, so try both in a showroom and see what feels right. Either way, higher quality units will generally have more controls right on the head so you can switch between spraying modes without needing a second free hand.

Don’t finish lastThe finish on your faucet can make all the difference. Here are a few guidelines to the many options available:›› Polished The sparkle of a polished metal finish will be more prone to spotting, but produce the most dazzling look.›› brushed Brushed finishes will avoid watermarks, making them easier to maintain, with a more matte, subdued appeal.

The choice comes down mostly to personal preference, so try both in a showroom and see what feels right

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›› nickel Similar to stainless steel and chrome, nickel gives a classic silvery hue with a hint of modern warmth.›› brass Warm finishes are back in style for kitchen fixtures, and mix well with other metals. Look to brass for a demure gold tone. I had my faucet specially plated to this finish and the effect is brilliant with my stainless steel appliances.›› bronze Blackened bronze finishes tend to look antique, lending a more traditional look which generally suits-apron front sinks and country cabinets.›› black/gunmetal Crisp dark finishes also usually hide spots, and give a cool, masculine counterpoint to pretty materials like marble.›› coloured If you feel brave, a colourized finish (in anodized metal or another material) will add a pop and personality. Choose a hue you’ve always loved to make sure to avoid passing trends.

Quick guide by sink style›› single sink The choice of type is up to you, as nearly any faucet will work with a medium-sized single sink. Consider implementing an extra-deep sink, to compensate for the lost width, and keep in mind that for any sink the faucet should extend 1/3-1/2 the length of the sink for comfortable reach.›› compact sink A minimal one-piece faucet with a built-in single tap and pull-down spray stays out of the way and looks scale-appropriate.›› Double or large sink A hand spray is definitely recommended for reaching all areas, and the tap should swing freely to serve both sides – install it centred. Try a tall arched style to stay visually proportionate.›› island If you have a sink near your cooktop, consider a long arm faucet and/or hand spray that can reach to fill pots right on the element. For prep sinks use a smaller version of your main faucet, but don’t skip the spray. That prep work needs the precision even more.tip Where there’s room at a large sink, a small cold-only tap (tucked to one side) can connect to a hidden filter system for convenient drinking water.

Ultimately, there are nearly infinite combinations of fixtures to choose from, so if your kitchen conundrum is still leaving you puzzled, feel free to call on me (in person or via Skype) to help you find the perfect faucet fit. For more information, visit tidg.ca.

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// by hellen buttigieg

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV

host and owner of We Organize U. Visit her website, WeOrganizeU.com, for a free e-Book on how to find more

time, energy and inner peace. Email Hellen at [email protected]

quick tips

5 organizing myths

that can keep you stuck

It’s time to dispel some organizing myths that may be keeping you stuck and getting in your way of a

more organized life. I’ve focused on the five most common beliefs about organizing, so you can get clear on what works and what doesn’t. Once we bust the myths, you’ll be on your way to organizing yourself like a pro. Answer true or false to these myths:

1 containers will always get

you organized. False. Contrary to what the ads want you to believe, containers alone are not the answer to your organizing dilemmas. In fact, they can become part of the problem. Let’s take Nancy for example. She purchased several large plastic containers to organize all of her craft supplies and memorabilia. But she still couldn’t find what she was looking for when she needed it. Nancy mistakenly

thought all she needed to get herself organized was a few containers. But what she really needed was to learn a bit about organizing.

Before you go out and spend money on containers or other organizing products, do some preliminary work and planning. The first thing I recommend is doing the purge. Only when you know exactly what it is you need to store, how much of it, and where the most suitable location is to store it, should you go out and purchase containers. And don’t forget to measure first. Bringing home the wrong containers for the job simply creates more clutter.

2 multi-tasking is always productive. False. Although useful in some situations, multi-tasking can cause you to lose your focus and make costly and time-consuming mistakes. When working on important tasks, multi-tasking is probably not a good idea. Some things require your undivided attention.

Multi-tasking distracts us from being in the present moment, which can drain our energy and leave us feeling exhausted and unfulfilled. Next time you are participating in an activity, be with that activity rather than thinking about all the things you should be doing instead, or have to do later. Resist the habit of trying to do two things at once.

3 being messy automatically means you are disorganized. False. Organizing is not about how it looks, it’s about how it works. Visual, creative types need to have things out where they can see them, because out-of-sight is out-of-mind for them. This may cause their spaces to appear disorganized to others, but they probably know exactly where everything is. The flip side of this though is that visual types lose focus when there is too much to look at, so they need to find products that will allow them to contain their stuff to keep down the visual clutter. For example, a literature sorter allows them to contain their papers while still keeping them within view.

4 you have to toss everything to get organized. False. I often hear people say to me, “There’s no way I could get organized because I am too sentimental. I don’t want to get rid of everything.” Although you shouldn’t keep things you don’t like or will never use, there’s always a way to either display or store the things that matter. For example, shadow boxes or display cases allow you to protect as well as showcase the possessions that truly mean something to you.

5 if you write it on a to-do list, it will get done. False. I had a client who was so proud of her to-do list. It was prioritized, colour-coded and categorized, yet she was frustrated and overwhelmed at how many things on the list were not getting done. To get anything accomplished you have to actually schedule time to do the things on your list. Simply putting a task on a list is not a commitment. Blocking time on your calendar to do it is.

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Tax season is a couple of months away, but plan ahead. What receipts will you need? What

can you deduct? Are there any changes to the tax rules? Although this is an annual event, it can be a stressful time of year. Most Canadians agree, they pay too much tax: income taxes, property taxes, harmonized sales tax, departure taxes, land transfer taxes, estate taxes, the list goes on. Compared to the U.S., our taxes are higher, but they’re still much lower than many European countries.

Generally, if you earn more

// By henry choo chong taxing issues

The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and not

those of New Condo Guide. New Condo Guide does not necessarily endorse or encourage any specific tax strategies.

Please consult a tax professional for advice specific to your

particular situation.

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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]

tax planning,

income you are taxed more. Tax planning should be done the year before, not during tax preparation time. For the 2013 tax year, for example, after Dec. 31, 2013, only RRSP contributions can reduce taxes. By planning ahead, there are other opportunities to take advantage of.

income tax deductions

Income tax deductions are not the same as a non-refundable tax credit. Income taxes payable are calculated on taxable income. Taxable income is calculated by adding your various forms of income less allowable deductions such as RRSPs, RPPs, business losses, childcare expenses, capital losses and support payments. Canada has various tax brackets, so the more a person earns, the more taxes they pay. Individuals are taxed at various rates depending on their income. Therefore, tax deductions can help.

RRSPs continue to be the most popular tax deduction vehicle for individuals to reduce their taxes. Here are some of the benefits: » RRSP contributions reduce taxes,

and may increase tax refunds.» The income earned in your RRSP

is tax sheltered.» Can contribute to age 71. After this

age, it must collapse and can either withdraw and pay tax on all money (not advisable) or rollover into RRIFs or an annuity.

» You can withdraw up to $25,000 from your RRSP under the first-time Home Buyers’ Plan.

» Income splitting at retirement age.

non-refundaBle tax credits

Non-refundable tax credits reduce taxes owing. If non-refundable credits exceed income, it may not generally result in a tax refund. Some non-refundable credits are:» Basic personal amount – $9,574.

Individuals can earn up to this amount and not pay any taxes

» Caregiver amount – $4,513. Individuals that have senior parents living with them may claim this amount

» Children’s activity tax credit – $535. Parents with kids in activities can benefit from enrolment in activities such as dance, karate, gymnastics and sports

» First-Time Home Buyer’s credit – $5,000. Finally, some relief for first-time buyers, after all that expensive closing cost. This is a freebee for first-time buyers

» Charitable donations – First $200, receives a credit of 15 per cent. Amounts more than $200 receive 29 per cent credit. The only non-refundable credit at the highest tax rate

» Medical expenses – limited to amounts greater than three per cent income or to a maximum $2,167.

» Volunteer Firefighter credit – $3,000. Volunteer firefighters who perform 200 eligible hours

Tax changes occur every year and it can be difficult to keep track. Get a good accountant who stays abreast of current tax rules.

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When it comes to cultivAting heAlthy lifestyles, Garrison Point’s new community of luxury condos is committed to providing an experience like no other. To that end, Garrison Point has partnered with Mark Stables of Toronto’s Benchmark Group to create the ultimate health and fitness amenities.

Mark Stables is a leading expert on holistic fitness and one of a handful of certified wellness coaches in Canada who founded Benchmark Group, a team of health and fitness professionals who provide holistic and lifestyle coaching. He also founded Movement Haus, a leading provider of functional design solutions for condominiums.

Q. Describe the fitness Amenities At gArrison Point.

A. Garrison Point’s Movement Haus will be the perfect playground for today’s urban athlete. The health and fitness amenities will feature various ‘zones’ offering residents the opportunity to explore traditional or more progressive training methodologies (think CrossFit-style). These zones will include areas designed for boxing/martial arts, endurance, strength and functional training. There’s a studio space where Benchmark will provide group fitness classes that may include TRX, Pilates, yoga, bootcamp and barre. There will also be a spa and treatment rooms for massage therapy, physiotherapy and other rehabilitative services.

Garrison Point takes heAlth & Wellness to A neW level

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come uP With the Design?

A. Today’s condo dwellers are squeezed for time and demand quick, yet effective workouts. Working with Munge Leung, we addressed this by implementing fitness training zones into our design. Residents of Garrison Point can maximize their workout efficiency and performance by doing circuits in each zone. We wanted to create an experience for a perfectly balanced workout while interweaving design-specific considerations such as lighting, finishes, colours and textures.

Q. WhAt Are the fActors for

Designing A fitness sPAce for

A conDominium?

A. The experts at Benchmark Group first explore the demographic of the end-user. We then develop the health and fitness programming for that particular building in collaboration with architecture and interior design. When the drawings are finalized and fitness equipment is chosen, we focus on intimate design and safety considerations.

When it comes to cultivating healthy lifestyles, Garrison Point’s new community of luxury condos is committed to providing an experience like no other

Fitness expert Mark Stables offers insight into the world of condo fitness amenities

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Q. hoW cAn resiDents mAke

the most of their fitness Amenities?

A. Residents can make the most of their fitness amenities by using them on a consistent basis. People often ask me,

“What’s a better workout, using a treadmill or an elliptical?” My answer has always been very simple, “the one that you’ll use most often.” It’s important to consult with a professional to help you develop a safe and effective workout with optimum results. Garrison Point residents will have knowledgeable experts from Benchmark available to assist them in setting health goals and achieving them.

Q. WhAt Are some of the neW exercise trenDs?

A. We are seeing a surge in group fitness class demands throughout the downtown core – boutique class offerings such as barre, TRX, Gravity and CrossFit. Fitness equipment continues to evolve with technology and will become even more intuitive (for users) as developers push the boundaries to develop and maximize workout efficiency. Garrison Point is dedicated to offering the latest in fitness equipment for its residents.

Q. WhAt is your fitness PhilosoPhy?

A. Nothing is impossible.

To register for Garrison Point please visit garrisonpoint.ca.

mArk J. stAbles is founder of Benchmark Group and Movement Haus, with over 15 years experience in the fitness industry. Working with hundreds of urban condominium dwellers, Mark has experience and insight into the design of condo fitness amenities and the way people use them. Visit him online at movementhaus.com and benchmarkgroup.ca.

We wanted to create an experience for a perfectly

balanced workout while interweaving design-specific

considerations such as lighting, finishes, colours

and textures

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fundamentally speaking // by wayne karl

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and

business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics you need to examine when

buying property. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

mortgage essentials

yourself: in 10 years, is a home you buy today likely to be worth more or less? If you need an answer to this question, just take a look back at prices 10 years ago. Of course, there are no guarantees, but if you’re in the homebuying mode anyway, today’s low rate environment makes a pretty compelling reason to act sooner than later to take advantage of these opportunities.

Low rates notwithstanding, banks, financial firms, brokers and other experts still advise homebuyers to practice smart borrowing – everything from putting down a larger down payment to taking advantage of pre-payment options and even “stress-testing” your mortgage at a higher rate to ensure your finances can accommodate rate fluctuations or other unforeseen circumstances.

The mortgage market is a complex beast, and as a prospective homebuyer, these are not lessons you’re going to learn overnight – nor do you likely want to. You’re focused on saving a down payment, getting your finances in order, searching potential neighbourhoods, choosing a home and, when buying new, selecting interior finishings.

But just as important is to also spend as much time as necessary to find a broker or banker you trust and who knows their business. More so than in any other area of homebuying, you’re going to rely on the advice of this member of your team – now more than ever. It will prove to be time well spent.

Mortgage interest rates, still at historical lows, represent a window of

opportunity for those looking to buy a home. The mortgage industry is ultra-competitive, lenders often introduce new products and otherwise there are plenty of options for borrowers.

If you could lock in at a low rate over 10 years, for example, that gives you the comfort of knowing what your mortgage payments will be over that period, while over that time you can also take advantage of any pre-payment and lump-sum payment options to pay down your mortgage.

Another appeal of this scenario is that, as we often point out, experts advise you take a long-term view of your home purchase. Ask

Low rates notwithstanding, banks, financial firms, brokers and other experts still advise homebuyers to practice smart borrowing

Learning as much as you can is time well spent

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make your move

bring your manners with you

Moving etiquette

continued on page 68…

Even at the best of times, moving day can be stressful for everyone involved. Whether you are moving into or out of a condominium, lowrise home or a commercial property, a move involves trucks,

boxes, packing materials, workers and a certain amount of organized chaos. As with any major event, preparation is key. There are certain things to

do on moving day to make things go as smoothly as possible. The first is to be sure to bring your manners with you.

Think of the following tips as moving etiquette:> Let your neighbours at both ends know when to expect the movers to pull into your place. Ensure that the movers park and unload to avoid blocking anyone else’s driveway or trespassing on other property while items are being carried into or out of your new place. It is important to respect your neighbours’ privacy and property.> If you are booking a residential move and have the choice, select 9 or 10 a.m. for your truck to arrive. This is a time when people who work the 9-to-5 shift are not at home, and you are less likely to cause them any inconvenience.> Everyone wants to move at the same time, but this can tie up the elevators and make it impossible for residents to come and go, so instead of chaos, the property management will book a block of time for you to move. Book the elevators well in advance – in both the building you are leaving and the building you will be moving into – so that you can have the benefit of arranging your time comfortably. You should also check to see if movers are restricted to using specific doors. Sometimes there are service areas to use for moving so that the rest of the tenants aren’t disturbed or inconvenienced, or to accommodate large, heavy pieces of furniture.> Make arrangements for your pets to be cared for elsewhere. The very nature of a move means that doors will be open for long periods, and having animals wandering in and out can be dangerous for them and for those carrying your belongings.

Let your neighbours at both ends know when to expect the movers to pull into your place. Ensure that the movers park and unload to avoid blocking anyone else’s driveway or trespassing on other property while items are being carried into or out of your new place.

// by chuck resnick

Chuck Resnick is vice-president of marketing and operations, Two Men and a

Truck Canada. twomenandatruck.ca


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> If the movers are playing a radio, ask them to keep the volume down to avoid bothering small children or elderly neighbours who may want peace and quiet. > The physical nature of moving means that your movers will get thirsty and hungry. Although it is not necessary, offering cool drinks and some snacks is always greatly appreciated. Cold water and pop during the summer, or coffee and hot chocolate in the winter can go a long way to keeping movers refreshed and energized.> Most people wonder about whether to tip movers. Tipping is not compulsory in our industry, so it is totally up to you. If you feel your moving crew has done an exemplary job, by all means, show your appreciation that way. Whether or not you tip, you should expect excellent service.> Most moving companies are good about removing packing materials, crates, boxes, etc. when they leave. If anything is left behind, collect it yourself and dispose of it.> As items are moved out of rooms, take advantage of the opportunity to sweep, mop and clean what you can. Think about how you would like to find the place you are moving into and act accordingly. Some people hire cleaners to come in and work their magic before turning in the keys over to the landlord or the new owners. You may even want to check your lease

– some leases and tenant agreements stipulate the condition of cleanliness and you don’t want to be sent a bill from your old landlord because you didn’t fulfil your obligations at your old apartment when leaving.> Keep your cool. By moving day, you are likely to be tired and worried about all your items arriving at your destination without any damage.

So, it’s all about common courtesy – treating others the way you would like to be treated – and it works both ways. That’s why at Two Men and a Truck we follow “the grandma rule.” We treat everyone the way we would want our grandmothers to be treated.

Most people wonder about whether to tip movers. Tipping is not compulsory in our industry, so it is totally up to you. If you feel your moving crew has done an exemplary job, by all means, show your appreciation that way.

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2 GREAT GuLF HOMES Twenty Lombard 416-499-8883 • from $492,000 22-23 16K

7 GREAT GuLF HOMES HOT 905-828-4257 • from $274,000 24 16M

45 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Rain Condominiums 905-845-7246 • from $200,000 6 17Q

3 CASTLERIDGE HOMES Clairington 905-793-0002 • from $200,000 16E

4 CONSERvATORY GROuP Mirage 905-232-2400 • from $270,000 20K

5 AMACON PSv2 905-273-9333 • $,000 18M

8 FERNBROOK HOMES Absolute World 416-869-6057 • • from $188,000 21K

8 CITYzEN Absolute World 416-869-6057 from $188,000 21K

10 AMACON The Residences at Parkside village 905-273-9333 • from $250,000 21K

12 ALTERRA HOMES Renaissance in Olde Brampton 416-710-1010 • from $295,000 13D

14 PEMBERTON GROuP Rosedale village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000 • • from $346,000 12E

16 vANDYK COMMuNITIES Windows on the Green 905-822-3333 from $300,000 17M

17 PEMBERTON GROuP Downtown Erin Mills Condominiums 905-630-6300 • from $320,000 6C

18 RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE COMMuNITIES Palisades on the Glen 905-820-8210 • from $290,000 17M

19 uNITED LANDS Stonebrook II 905-822-8858 • 22N

21 CASINO BAY DEv. CORP./TODDGLEN Panoramic Point at Brewery Bay 1-866-611-5525 • from $264,000 7Q

27 INzOLA GROuP Park Place 905-451-7001 • from $310,000 14G

30 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Pinnacle Grand Park 2 905-276-3981 • from $250,000 20L

32 ARMOuR HEIGHTS DEvELOPMENTS River’s Edge 905-533-2400 • from $285,000 14A

34 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Pinnacle uptown, Crystal 2 905-568-9000 • from $255,000 19K

35 ASHLEY OAKS GROuP Emporium at Joshua Creek 905-618-0660 • from $200,000 17P

38 TRIDEL CORPORATION Metrogate - ventus 2 416-293-5535 • • from $302,000 19J

38 TRIDEL CORPORATION ventus at Metrogate 416-293-5535 • • $344,000 19J

46 MATTAMY HOMES The Mount Pleasant village mattamyhomes.com • from $200,000 20M

47 THE DANIELS CORPORATION Daniels Erin Mills 905-306-6996 • from $200,000 17M

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13 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Legacy Park 905-731-8302 • from $280,000 37 10G

31 PEMBERTON GROuP Sky City 2 905-709-5700 • from $320,000 8 12F

32 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Royal Gardens 905-889-9997 • from $240,000 35 14F

43 GuIzzETTI DEvELOPMENTS Grand Palace 905-907-4370 • from $295,000 77 12E

44 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Centro Square Condos 2 905-851-8877 • 36 4G

46 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES The Mark 905-554-5015 • from $250,000 6 21E

1 MONARCH CORPORATION Garden Court 416-495-3595 • 16D

2 FLATO DEvELOPMENT Arthouse 905-554-8722 from $200,000 22E

4 TRIDEL CORPORATION Renaissance of Richmond Hill 416-736-9500 • from $740,000 12G

7 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. WaterGarden 416-915-3800 • from $254,000 11G

10 GREAT LANDS CORP. The Beverly Hills Resort Residences 905-882-6636 • from $250,000 13F

11 TRIAxIS DEvELOPMENT INC/MARINO DEvELOPMENTS Courtyards of Maple 416-798-7070 • from $390,000 8E

12 GREENPARK HOMES uv2 905-554-6501 • from $253,000 22F

13 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Legacy Park 905-731-8302 • from $280,000 10G

14 REMINGTON GROuP The Signature Condominium 905-948-9900 • from $250,000 18F

20 SOLMAR DEvELOPMENT CORP Bellaria Residences 905-417-8482 • from $240,000 7E

22 QuADRA MGT. & SCEPTRE DEvS. Renaissance Court at Woodbridge Gates 905-851-4220 • from $505,000 3G

22 WYCLIFFE HOMES Fairground Lofts 905-605-5900 • from $340,000 3G

24 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. The Fountains 905-731-8302 • from $272,000 10F

26 RICE DEvELOPMENT Ambria 905-796-3630 • from $340,000 3F

28 CHESTNuT HILL HOMES San Francisco by the Bay 905-831-3631 • • from $200,000 22C

31 PEMBERTON GROuP Miracle at Yonge 905-709-5700 • from $280,000 12F

31 PEMBERTON GROuP Sky City 905-709-5700 • from $320,000 12F

32 SIGNATuRE COMMuNITIES TAO Boutique Condos 905-597-2535 • from $200,000 14F

34 SIERRA HOMES 68 Main Street 905-305-0822 • from $250,000 22F

40 NOvA TRIMAx Allegra 905-850-6866 • from $250,000 1F

41 QuADCAM DEvELOPMENT GROuP INC vista Parc Condominiums 905-850-8883 • from $260,000 3F

45 KYLEMORE COMMuNITIES The 6th Angus Glen 905-887-9950 • 19E

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Tower One offers stunning suites with nine- or 10-ft. ceilings, balconies, gourmet kitchens and more, while spectacular loft designs boast soaring 17-ft. + ceilings.

But The Clairington takes living beyond your condo’s walls. A lobby and common areas designed by award-winning interior designer Bryon Patton & Assoc. welcome you and your guests. Unwind in the lounge and games area, complete with bar space and washrooms, or work up a sweat in the yoga zone and exercise room. A furnished guest suite is at your disposal to accommodate overnight visitors in style. Outside, the lovely landscaped grounds feature three ponds.

Tower Two will be launching in early 2014. The Clairington is affordably priced from the $200’s to over $500,000.

Proud builder of The Clairington is Castleridge Homes, the name that stands out for quality home building with a custom flair across Toronto and surrounding areas.

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Style File // By liSa canning

Lisa Canning is a designer and owner of Lisa Canning Interiors.

Visit lisacanning.ca or call 416.587.9780.

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MaXiMiZing yOUR BUDget

Budgets are often tight at this time of year – the holidays can take their toll on your bank account. But regardless of the season, one of the first conversations I have with my clients is about their budget.

It’s important to know what the total allocated funds are for a project so priorities can be made and funds distributed accordingly.

For projects large or small, there will always be a bottom line. With experience, I’ve learned a few ways to maximize budgets of all sizes, to deliver a finished room that helps my clients enhance their quality of life.

The first way I help my clients maximize their budget is by defining their priorities. In one of our first conversations, I ask clients to name five things they want to see changed in their space, and to list them in sequential order. We do this at the very beginning to ensure we are making the best decisions with the funds available. Listing priorities forces clients to narrow their focus and ensure those five things are top quality. Even with the largest of budgets, unexpected situations can occur. Focusing on a limited list of “must-haves” helps to ensure quality pieces can be acquired to serve the individual needs of the users.

The second way I ensure my clients’ dollar is spent wisely is by working with experienced trades. Experienced trades will often point out ways to save my clients’ money. For example, when I design custom cabinetry or wall units, my millworker will advise small alterations that won’t impact the overall aesthetic, but will save the client money by using slightly less material and producing less waste. In addition, experience has shown me that seasoned trades make fewer mistakes. It doesn’t mean they don’t make any mistakes, but experience is a great teacher.

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Another way I am able to ensure funds are spent in the best possible way for my clients is in careful utilization of colour and pattern. For example, installing patterned wallpaper on a feature wall, while it may not seem like a cost-saving solution, will reduce the need for art or other pattern in the room. On a similar note, I wrap many of the small spaces I design in deep, saturated hues. I find that a bold colour choice makes such a strong statement that other elements used in the room can be more demure. Moreover, a technique I have used in spaces with more limited budgets is to emulate the look

of wallpaper with paint. Stripes or stencils and a bit of sweat equity can yield stunning results.

The final way I help clients get the most out of every purchase is through being resourceful and thinking outside the box in regard to materials. I’m currently working on a project where the budget would not allow for wallpaper, as window coverings were higher on the list of priorities. Working with a window covering specialist from Budget Blinds, we selected a patterned roller shade that provides the function needed for the large windows, and when pulled down, injects the pattern that is achieved with wallpaper. With the large expanse of windows I am dealing with in this situation, I get form and function in one purchase.

I wrap small spaces in deep, saturated hues. I find that a bold colour choice makes such a strong statement that other elements used in the room can be more demure

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new releases & grand openings

SQ at Alexandra Park by Tridel Grand opening continues at this master-planned community at Spadina and Queen. Web: Tridel.com

The HUB by Empire Communities Now open in this key Eg-West location. Get connected, live life on tomorrow’s fast lane. Web: EmpireTheHub.com

Dwell City Towns by Menkes New townhome community now open in Etobicoke. Visit the presentation centre. Web: Menkes.com

101 Erskine by Tridel New release: 1D+D suite featuring one bedroom plus den at Yonge and Eglinton. Web: Tridel.com/101erskine

The Epicurean by Monarch Experience a slice of the finer things in life, now open in The Kingsway. Web: MonarchGroup.net

Water Tower by Empire Communities Now open, a new urban waterscape offering inspired condo living in the award-winning Eau Du Soleil community. Web: EmpireWaterTower.com

Imperial Plaza by Camrost Felcorp Now under construction. Visit the new sales centre at 1499 Yonge St., north of St. Clair. Web: ImperialCondos.ca

Love Condominiums by Gemterra Grand opening continues. Visit the new sales centre and designer-decorated model suite at Sheppard and Birchmount. Web: LoveCondominiums.com

Westinghouse Lofts by Easton’s Group/Remington New release of lofts at King and Blue Jays Way. Register to stay up to date. Web: KingBlueCondos.com

88 Scott by Concert Real Estate Corp. The Award Series has arrived! Limited collection of one-bedroom, one-bedroom- plus-den and two-bedroom view homes. Web: 88Scott.com

Axiom Condos by Greenpark Homes Now open at Adelaide and Ontario St. Suites starting from the $200’s. Visit the presentation centre. Web: AxiomCondos.com

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416Builders: If you would like to include your preview registration, new release or site opening in this feature, just email the details to [email protected]

Core Condos by CentreCourt Developments Coming soon in 2014 to the core of the city, near Church and Dundas. Register now. Web: CoreCondos.com

Chaz.Yorkville by 45 Charles Ltd. & Edenshaw Homes Coming soon: new release of spectacular Sky Residences Plus in this premier Yorkville neighbourhood. Register now. Web: ChazYorkville.com

Brownstones at Westown by Lindvest Discover tremendous value at Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue West. Visit online and register for community updates. Web: Lindvest.com

Smart House by Urban Capital/Malibu Intriguing, innovative, smart condos at Queen and University. Register for info. Web: SmartHouseToronto.com

1 Yorkville by Bazis/Plaza Coming soon to Toronto’s lap of luxury. Register online to stay informed. Web: 1Yorkville.ca

Harbour Plaza by Menkes Register now to connect with Toronto’s ultimate love/work/play address. Web: Menkes.com

previews & registrations

Twenty Lombard by Great Gulf Boutique living starts on the 34th floor at Yonge + Rich, with 150 private residences coming soon. Register now. Web: YongeAndRich.com

HighPark Condominiums by The Daniels Corp. Condos now on sale: where modern urban meets Mother Nature. Register today. Web: DanielsHighPark.com

Casa III by Cresford Grand opening of a new fashion icon in the heart of Yorkville. Lobby to be furnished with Hermés. Register now. Web: CasaCondominium.com

Ten93 by Pemberton Group An eclectic fusion of fashion, art, culture, creativity and style is coming soon to Queen West and Dovercourt. Register for information. Web: Ten93QueenWest.com

The Britt by Lanterra Developments Condos with European flair now open at Bay and Wellesley. Register now. Web: LanterraDevelopments.com

One Park Place, South Tower by The Daniels Corp. Now on sale, the “one” place to be in downtown east. Coming this spring. Register for more information. Web: DanielsOneParkPlace.com

Palazzo at Treviso III by Lanterra Developments Coming soon to Dufferin and Lawrence. Register now to stay informed. Web: TrevisoCondos.com

Cinema Tower by The Daniels Corp. World-class condo in the heart of the Entertainment District. Register now. Web: CinemaTowerCondos.com

Minto Longbranch by MintoUrban Communities Inc. Urban towns coming soon to the Long Branch neighbourhood. Register today. Web: MintoLongbranch.com

The Nest by Rockport Landing soon in Hillcrest Village. Register today to stay informed. Web: TheNestCondos.com

Harmony Village by City Core Developments Live in perfect harmony with comfort, convenience and culture, at Sheppard and Warden. Register today. Web: HarmonyVillage.ca

Biyu at Emerald City by ELAD Canada Coming soon, new condominiums at Emerald City, at Sheppard and Don Mills. Register now to stay informed. Web: BiyuCondos.com

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aptly called Core Condos, CentreCourt’s newest site offers

purchasers a prime residential location in the heart of the city and steps from the Eaton Centre, the Yonge subway line, Ryerson University and other key amenities. CentreCourt’s president and founder Andrew Hoffman has focused his company’s developments on the downtown core and is a big believer that location and value

condo MArKeT in 2014 proMiSeS To be All

AbouT iTS core vAlueSCentreCourt Developments prepares to launch

CORE Condos at Church and Shuter

are the two key factors in the success of any new residential condominium launch.

“We are privileged to have had the opportunity to develop the most successful condominium launches of 2011 and 2012 with Peter Street, Karma and INDX and the key to that success was our focus on location and value as our core philosophy.”

And what a difference the location of Core is going to make!Situated immediately east of the intersection of Church and

Shuter St., Core’s central downtown location will put residents right in the heart of the city. Aimed at the urban professional, Core’s proximity to great shopping, chic restaurants, office towers, world-class academic institutions, and cultural venues make it a residential address with cache.

“Residents will be able to hop on the subway or walk to work; pop over to the Eaton Centre for the best shopping in the city; check out one of the many festivals at Yonge and Dundas Square; take in live performances at Massey Hall or the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre; or simply stay in and enjoy the amenities Core Condos offers.”

With an aesthetic described as “business casual” by Core’s lead designer Elaine Cecconi, of award-winning Cecconi Simone Inc., Core’s amenity program, suite layouts and common areas have been created to appeal to a young, urban professional “more interested in a button-down shirt, than a buttoned-up attitude,” says the designer.

“When the CentreCourt team described their ideal buyer, it was clear that they were targeting a generation of business leaders that helped take casual from Fridays to the rest of the week,” Cecconi adds. “They were describing a group of young urban professionals as comfortable with finance as fashion, classical music or classic rock, steak or tofu; and that’s the buyer for whom we designed Core.”

Creating distinctive spaces within a striking and distinctive 24-storey modern tower designed by the architects at Page + Steele/IBI Group, suite layouts range from efficient studios (starting at 390 sq. ft.), to spacious two-bedroom-plus-den units (up to 775 sq. ft.). Seventy per cent of suites are one-bedroom and one-bedroom-plus-den designs, with 80 per cent of suites priced under $400,000.

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The suites boast expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and smooth finished ceilings, as well as an array of high-end materials, including a choice of high-quality engineered wood or laminate flooring that extends from entry through the living and dining areas and bedrooms.

The standard gourmet kitchens offer Cecconi Simone-designed cabinetry with composite stone countertops and a stainless steel under-mount sink, while the bathrooms will feature porcelain flooring and wall tiles, and a designer sink.

True to its business-casual design aesthetic, the architects and designers have created a large, open-concept amenity space on the fourth floor. Nearly half of the interior amenity space is dedicated to Core Lounge, a Wi-Fi enabled space that offers a ‘lounge-inspired’ design, which includes a coffee bar, TV lounge, billiards table and mobile seating that encourages both shared and individual experiences. A private dining space is also available, as is a separate fitness facility.

The fourth floor also boasts an expansive 3,000-sq.-ft. outdoor terrace that includes a custom-designed fire pit, barbecue facilities and ample table seating.

“With prices at Core starting in the low $200,000s, a prime location, distinctive architecture, contemporary designs,

unique amenities and our history of success, we think that in 2014, the condo market will be all about focusing on Core values,” says Hoffman.

for your chance to live at core condos, register today at corecondos.com, or call 416.598.core (2673).

Situated immediately eaSt of the interSection of church and Shuter St., core’S central downtown location will put reSidentS right in the heart of the city

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2 GREAT GuLF HOMES Yonge+Richmond 416-499-8883 • from $278,000 22-23 16K3 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL The Marquee Townhomes on thePark pinnacleuptown.com • from $700,000 75 20K6 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. Merton Yonge Condominiums 416-484-1900 • from $350,000 104 & IBC 14E7 THE DANIELS CORPORATION High Park Condominiums 416-351-1844 • from $300,000 27 8L8 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. NXT 416-977-5300 • • from $350,000 IBC 8N10 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES The HUB 416-784-3482 • from $250,000 6 9F15 TRIDEL CORPORATION 101 Erskine 416-480-0700 • from $286,000 IFC 14D17 ROCKPORT GROuP The Nest 416-223-0003 • from $250,000 59 11H21 EASTON’S GROuP King Blue Condominiums 416-599-1355 • from $200,000 67 12N21 REMINGTON GROuP King Blue Condominiums 416-599-1355 • from $200,000 67 12N23 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES The College 416-363-4800 • from $320,000 47 M1425 TRIDEL CORPORATION Spadina Queen 416-661-1949 • from $308,000 IFC 15D26 BAzIS INC. No1 Yorkville 1yorkville.ca • 5 15I27 THE DANIELS CORPORATION One Park Place South Tower 416-955-0559 • from $200,000 15 18K28 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Water Tower at Eau Du Soleil 416-503-3328 • from $320,000 7 25B31 WORSLEY uRBAN PARTNERS Totem Condominium 416-792-1877 • from $250,000 57 15H34 CENTRE COuRT DEvELOPMENT Core Condos 416-598-2673 • from $220,000 Insert 16L37 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. Lofts 399 416-867-3999 • from $590,000 IBC 14L52 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. CASA 2 416-977-1100 • from $290,000 IBC 15L52 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. CASA III 416-486-2272 • from $250,000 103 & IBC 15L58 GREAT GuLF HOMES Monde 416-466-8885 • from $300,000 18 17M124 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL The Pinnacle on Adelaide 416-596-1600 • from $334,000 91 15M140 EDEN SHAW Chaz Yorkville Condos 416-922-0045 • from $350,000 39 16J140 45 CHARLES LTD. Chaz Yorkville Condos 416-922-0045 • from $320,000 39 16J149 CAMROST - FELCORP Imperial Plaza 416-925-2501 • from $450,000 3 15I150 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Studio on Richmond 647-352-7736 • from $300,000 45 15M155 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS The Bond Condominiums 416-546-7525 • • 29 15G190 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. 1000 Bay 416-485-3000 • from $360,000 IBC 15J199 FIELDGATE HOMES 90 Niagara 90niagara.com from $350,000 55 14O202 BAzIS INC. E Condos 416-243-8688 • from $300,000 19 14E202 RIO CAN E Condos 416-243-8688 • from $300,000 19 14E202 METROPIA E Condos 416-243-8688 • from $300,000 19 14E215 DuNDEE KILMER DEvELOPMENTS Canary District Condominiums 416-603-7576 • from $250,000 43 18L217 PEMBERTON GROuP TEN93 Queen West 905-326-4100 • 9 12F217 BAYWOOD HOMES TEN93 Queen West 905-326-4100 • 9 12F218 MALIBu INvESTMENTS INC. Smart House 416-292-0219 • from $230,000 49 15L218 uRBAN CAPITAL Smart House 416-292-0219 • from $230,000 49 15L222 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. The Harlowe 416-363-1771 • from $260,000 65 15M MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Harbour Plaza menkes.com • Insert 1 GOLDMAN GROuP & LASH DEv. CORP. 530 St. Clair Ave. West 416-868-0500 • from $344,000 12H1 GOLDMAN GROuP & LASH DEv. CORP. the rushton rushtonliving.com • from $344,000 12H3 CONCORD ADEx Grand Parade 2 at Concord CityPlace 416-813-2999 • 15M3 CONCORD ADEx ParadeTWO Park Collection at Concord CityPlace 416-813-2999 • from $308,000 15M3 CONCORD ADEx Quartz 416-813-2999 • • 15M3 CONCORD ADEx Spectra 2 416-813-2999 • • 15N3 CONCORD ADEx Grand Parade 2 at Concord CityPlace 416-813-2999 • 15M4 GAIRLOCH INvESTMENTS 383 Sorauren 383sorauren.com 9L4 TRIDEL CORPORATION Aqualina at Bayside 416-514-2710 • from $350,000 16E5 ONNI GROuP OF COMPANIES Garrison at the Yards 416-260-2600 • from $190,000 14N5 ONNI GROuP OF COMPANIES West Lake 416-260-2600 • from $240,000 14N8 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. NxT 2 416-977-5300 • • from $300,000 8N8 CRESFORD DEvELOPMENT CORP. NxT2/Phase Two 416-977-5300 • • from $210,000 8N9 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES vu 416-970-9500 • • from $370,000 16L11 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Pears on the Avenue 416-323-0100 • from $382,000 14I11 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. 365 Church 416-591-7700 • from $250,000 14I12 NORTH DRIvE INvESTMENT The High Park 416-670-3699 • from $300,000 8L13 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT Trinity Lofts 416-690-2988 • from $330,000 19L14 CANALFA GROuP Liberty Place 416-537-0047 • • from $170,000 12N16 FREED 155 REDPATH 416-996-5428 • from $210,000 14D18 uRBAN CAPITAL River City 416-862-0505 • • from $250,000 18L18 uRBAN CAPITAL River City 2 416-862-0505 • • from $250,000 18L19 KINGSTONE ROAD DEvELOPMENT The Glen 416-694-3333 • from $255,000 23H20 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Fabrik 416-591-7700 • from $250,000 14M20 TOWER HILL DEvELOPMENT CORPORATION 2221 Yonge 647-350-2221 • from $200,000 14E21 EASTON’S GROuP Westinghouse Lofts 416-599-1355 • from $200,000 12N21 REMINGTON GROuP Westinghouse Lofts 416-599-1355 • from $200,000 12N22 MONARCH CORPORATION Picasso on Richmond 416-495-3549 • 14M

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22 TRIDEL CORPORATION Ten York 416-596-9888 • from $1020,000 12F24 GREENPARK HOMES Axiom Condominiums 647-352-4077 • from $225,000 17L26 BAzIS INC. One Yorkville 1yorkville.ca • 15I29 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Success Tower at Pinnacle Centre 416-360-0673 • from $750,000 17M29 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL 33 Bay Residences at Pinnacle Centre 416-925-3325 • from $375,000 17M30 TOWER HILL DEvELOPMENT CORPORATION Churchill Park Condominiums 416-966-9080 • from $900,000 13H32 MADISON HOMES The Madison 416-482-8090 • from $420,000 14E33 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. Riverside Towns 416-368-5262 • from $460,000 19L41 CONCORD ADEx Infinity The Final Phase 416-214-1988 • from $300,000 16M46 CONSERvATORY GROuP Milan 416-928-7409 • from $520,000 15I54 TIMES DEvELOPMENTS INC. The 500 Condos + Lofts 416-960-0606 • from $400,000 17I55 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. King West 416-367-5464 • from $210,000 14M55 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. 775 King West 416-367-5464 • from $330,000 14M57 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS 3018 Yonge In Lawrence Park 416-787-8882 • from $390,000 14B59 LINDvEST B Streets 416-532-6636 from $320,000 13J60 CANALFA GROuP Liberty Central by the Lake 416-537-0047 • • 12N62 PEMBERTON GROuP The uptown Residences 416-987-3500 • from $950,000 16J64 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. The Brant Park 416-368-5262 • from $262,000 14M66 E-PARK DEvELOPMENT Foundry Lofts 416-531-7760 from $399,000 9I66 EMSATEC CANADA INC The Brownstones 5 416-531-7760 • from $350,000 9I66 NEuDORFER CORPORATION Brownstones 416-531-7760 • from $305,000 9I70 MADISON HOMES The upper Canada Condominium 416-489-5194 • from $1800,000 14G70 STATE BuILDING GROuP The upper Canada Condominiums 416-489-5194 • from $1.8,000 14G78 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Schoolhouse 416-979-1333 • from $595,000 13I81 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. Flatiron Lofts 416-368-5262 from $243,000 20J83 TRIDEL CORPORATION 300 Front Street West 416-217-0300 • from $324,000 15M85 HARHAY DEvELOPMENTS One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-347-4111 • from $250,000 13M85 CARTTERA One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-347-4111 • from $250,000 13M88 FERNBROOK HOMES/CITYzEN DEv. Pier 27 Waterlink 416-367-3456 • from $800,000 17N94 DHD DEvELOPMENTS Condos at The Distillery 416-361-1322 • from $400,000 18L99 GREAT GuLF HOMES One Bloor Residences 416-922-0081 • from $535,000 15I101 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. The King East 416-368-5262 • from $435,000 18L101 HARHAY DEvELOPMENTS East Condos & Lofts 416-368-5262 • from $310,000 18L102 PLAzA King West 647-341-1731 • from $346,000 13N103 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto 416-775-7500 • from $1900,000 15I103 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto 416-775-7500 • from $1900,000 15I104 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Seventy Seven Charles Yorkville 416-203-7034 • from $2100,000 14J106 CONTExT DEvELOPMENT INC. Market Wharf 416-861-8181 • from $260,000 17M106 CONTExT DEvELOPMENT INC. Library District Condominiums 416-861-8181 • from $222,000 17M109 THE BROWNSTONE GROuP OF COMPANIES Brownstones in Davenport village 416-531-7760 from $245,000 9J109 THE BROWNSTONE GROuP OF COMPANIES Brownstones on the Park 416-531-7760 • from $260,000 9J110 GREAT GuLF HOMES Charlie 416-927-9772 • from $251,000 14M114 PLAzA Ivory On Adelaide 647-341-1731 • from $279,000 17L117 BAzIS INC. Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I117 METROPIA Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I117 PLAzA Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I118 PEMBERTON GROuP u Condominiums 416-546-6605 • from $2500,000 15K120 THE DANIELS CORPORATION One Park West 416-955-0559 • from $406,000 18J120 THE DANIELS CORPORATION One Park Place Condominiums 416-955-0559 • from $200,000 18J122 THE DANIELS CORPORATION Festival Tower 416-203-2020 • from $350,000 M14126 GREAT GuLF HOMES x2 416-927-0080 • from $303,000 16J126 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS x2 416-927-0080 • from $303,000 16J128 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS Bisha Hotel & Residences 416-637-2211 • from $274,000 16M129 CONCERT PROPERTIES 88 Scott 416-216-8588 • 17M130 TRIANGLE WEST DEvELOPMENT Art Condos 416-535-7775 • from $530,000 12N131 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Riverhouse at the Old Mill 416-766-7343 • from $520,000 5L131 TRIDEL CORPORATION Two Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $356,000 5L131 TRIDEL CORPORATION Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $450,000 5L133 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES RCM I on university 647-351-9247 • from $393,000 14M134 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES Queen & Portland 416-363-4800 • from $315,000 15I135 GRAYWOOD DEvELOPMENTS 5 St. Joseph 416-928-0555 • • from $250,000 16J135 MOD DEvELOPMENTS INC. 5 St. Joseph 416-928-0555 • • from $250,000 16J136 CANDEREL/STONERIDGE DNA 3 416-929-1030 • from $220,000 12N137 ALTERRA HOMES/FINER SPACE Post House Condominium 416-964-2777 • from $350,000 16L141 BSAR LTD 12 Degrees 416-408-1200 • from $350,000 15L142 ANDRIN HOMES The Berwick 416-922-9425 from $280,000 14D148 GRAYWOOD/BEAvERHALL DEvELOPMENT The Mercer 416-597-6940 • from $350,000 15M151 CITYzEN Backstage on the Esplanade 416-777-2533 17M151 FERNBROOK HOMES Backstage on the Esplanade 416-777-2533 17M151 FERNBROOK HOMES vero 416-798-7070 from $250,000 17M153 uRBAN CAPITAL Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $450,000 15L153 MALIBu INvESTMENTS INC. Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $350,000 15L153 ALIT DEvELOPMENTS Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $350,000 15L154 TRE MEMOvIA DEvELOPMENTS Carmelina 416-423-8500 • from $325,000 23J155 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS The Yorkville Condominiums 416-987-3344 • • from $550,000 15G157 CASTLEPOINT/CITYzEN/FERNBROOK L Tower 416-777-2533 • from $410,000 17L162 PIANOSI DEvELOPMENTS Perspective Condos 416-242-3500 from $280,000 4H165 SORBARA GROuP thirtytwo Camden 416-860-0060 • from $240,000 14L170 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT 8 Gladstone 416-690-9009 • from $335,000 M12171 CAMROST - FELCORP Yorkville Plaza 416-966-3003 • • from $350,000 14H173 MIzRAHI | KHALILI DEvELOPMENTS 133 Hazelton Residence 416-926-9900 • 14I175 SORBARA GROuP 210 Simcoe 416-217-0210 • from $200,000 15M179 GRAYWOOD DEvELOPMENTS Five Condos 416-928-0555 • • from $375,000 15J179 MOD DEvELOPMENTS INC. Five Condos 416-928-0555 • • from $375,000 15J184 RESERvE PROPERTIES Rise 416-546-7399 • • from $290,000 12H184 RESERvE PROPERTIES Model Suite of the Month • 12H185 PEMBERTON GROuP Neon 416-987-7878 • from $470,000 14D186 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT The Carlaw 416-690-8588 • from $200,000 19K188 GREENPARK HOMES Allure Condominiums 416-487-7600 • from $350,000 14F189 THE DANIELS CORPORATION Cinema Tower Condominiums 416-203-2020 • from $450,000 14M191 TRI-WIN DEvELOPMENTS INC FAD Condos 416-815-1818 • from $250,000 14M192 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. 30 Roe 416-915-3812 • from $350,000 14D193 BuRNAC CORPORATION South Hill on Madison southhillonmadison.com • from $200,000 13I195 LIFETIME DEvELOPMENTS INDx 416-987-4639 • 16M195 CENTRE COuRT DEvELOPMENT INDx 416-987-4639 • 16M197 STREETCAR DEvELOPMENT The Carnaby 416-690-9009 • from $250,000 12M198 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Noir 416-977-8780 • from $250,000 15M 200 FREED SIxTY Colborne 416-601-0060 • from $300,000 16L200 CARTTERA SIxTY Colborne 416-598-7775 • from $300,000 16L201 SOLOTEx upper Beach Townes • 24G206 MOD DEvELOPMENTS INC. The Massey Tower 416-966-0197 • • $320,000 16L 207 RESERvE PROPERTIES 109Oz 416-531-4844 • from $300,000 12M210 CASTLEPOINT/NuMA The Sterling 416-777-2533 • • from $230,000 9L217 TORBEL GROuP Wallace Walk 416-531-1818 • from $210,000 9L219 TAS DESIGNBuILD Duke Condos junctionlife.ca 8K220 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. King Charlotte 416-368-5262 • from $416,000 15M221 LAMB DEvELOPMENT CORP. Theatre Park 416-368-5262 • from $537,000 16M FREED Thompson Residences 416-360-0600 • from $280,000 MANSOuRI LIvING The Perry 416-926-7555 • from $390,000

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5 LINDvEST The Brownstones at Westown lindvest.com from $330,000 94 4C

121 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. World on Yonge 905-771-7010 • from $284,000 35 A18

122 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Treviso III 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 25 12F

123 BRANDY LANE HOMES The Station 416-398-9777 • from $420,000 53 12D

124 TRIDEL CORPORATION Trio at Atria 416-645-8866 from $258,000 IFC 24C

128 THE DANIELS CORPORATION NY2 416-221-3939 from $220,000 41 19C

1 CONCORD ADEx Opus 416-813-2999 • • 22C

2 TORBEL GROuP The Avanti Condominiums 416-636-0400 from $390,000 17C

3 YYzED PROJECT MANAGEMENT vISTO vistocondos.ca from $220,000 8E

4 TRIDEL CORPORATION Hullmark Centre 416-733-2883 • from $524,000 18D

4 TRIDEL CORPORATION Aristo at Avonshire 416-730-0300 • from $383,000 18D

6 CONCORD ADEx Tango at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • • from $236,000 22C

6 CONCORD ADEx Discovery at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • 22C

6 CONCORD ADEx Discovery II at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • • from $210,000 22C

6 CONCORD ADEx Tango2 at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • from $265,000 22C

8 CONSERvATORY GROuP Pearl 2 Condominiums 416-512-1818 • 17C

14 TORBEL GROuP Diva DivaCondo.com from $250,000 11C

15 EMERY CONDOMINIuMS The Essential 905-887-4888 • from $250,000 20E

21 TRIDEL CORPORATION Argento 416-663-1818 • from $562,000 22E

28 TRIDEL CORPORATION Alto at Atria 416-645-8866 • from $288,000 25D

33 CASTLE ROYALE DEvELOPMENT The Palm Condominium Residences 416-306-1000 • from $400,000 17B

37 NORSTAR GROuP OF COMPANIES Portrait Condominiums 416-282-9600 • from $300,000 13C

40 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. Gibson Square 416-730-9722 • from $385,000 17C

50 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. 88 416-915-3805 • from $325,000 18C

50 DEvRON DEvELOPMENTS Flo Condominiums 647-799-0356 • from $250,000 18C

86 CANDEREL/STONERIDGE Aura At College Park 416-962-8688 • from $995,000 16K

94 DHD DEvELOPMENTS Gooderham 416-361-1322 • from $410,000 18L

95 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Scenic on Eglinton 416-805-1781 • 23G

96 ELAD CANADA Emerald City Condominiums 416-492-0001 • from $248,000 24C

96 ELAD CANADA Dreamtower At Emerald City 416-492-0001 • from $248,000 24C

96 ELAD CANADA Biyu Emerald City biyucondos.com • from $250,000 24C

99 THE BROWN GROuP OF COMPANIES Willow Park at Bayview 416-221-6767 • from $400,000 21

101 KANTIuM DEvELOPMENT Posh Condominiums 905-771-0134 • from $544,000 16A

122 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Treviso Condominiums 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 12F

122 LANTERRA DEvELOPMENTS Treviso II 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 12F

125 FRAM BuILDING GROuP LIv Lofts 416-445-5638 • from $250,000 22F

128 THE DANIELS CORPORATION NY Place 416-221-3939 • from $250,000 19C

130 TRIBuTE COMMuNITIES Canterbury 647-352-2130 • • from $700,000 19F

132 FRAM BuILDING GROuP/CADILLAC FAIRvIEW Flaire Condos 416-445-8868 • from $320,000 22F

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18 MONARCH CORPORATION Riva del Lago 416-495-3544 • from $350,000 Insert 24C25 QuEENSCORP RESIDENCES Watermark 416-354-2221 • from $307,000 95 19D28 LIBERTY DEvELOPMENT CORP. Terrace on Danforth 416-987-7575 • from $235,000 35 2F38 CITY CORE Harmony Village Sheppard Harmonyvillage.ca from $238,000 38 2C44 TRIDEL CORPORATION West Village 416-620-1887 • from $290,000 IFC & BC 21F1 ESQuIRE HOMES Three Seven Condos & Lofts esquirehomes.ca • from $210,000 11D1 WINDCATCHER DEvELOPMENT CORPORATION Atwater Condos 905-271-5038 • from $280,000 12B2 HENDERSON DEvELOPMENT LIMITED Centro 416-296-1898 • from $185,000 6D2 STANTON RENAISSANCE On The Go Mimico 647-692-8417 • from $250,000 23C2 STANTON RENAISSANCE On The Go 647-692-8417 • from $250,000 23C4 MONARCH CORPORATION Nautilus at Waterview 416-203-6636 • from $400,000 25H5 MONARCH CORPORATION The Epicurean 416-495-3530 • from $250,000 23F6 CONSERvATORY GROuP Altitude 416-321-1659 • from $230,000 25H7 GREAT GuLF HOMES One Sherway Condominiums 416-695-3535 • 16G7 MENKES DEvELOPMENTS INC. One Sherway Condominiums 416-695-3535 • 16G8 PEMBERTON GROuP Palais at Port Royal Place 416-239-8200 • from $260,000 23F10 LASH GROuP OF COMPANIES Cloud 9 Condominiums 416-747-0199 • from $220,000 22B10 CARTTERA Cloud 9 Condominiums 416-800-0812 • from $240,000 22B11 CAMROST - FELCORP ilofts at Mystic Pointe 416-251-8888 • from $310,000 25G11 CAMROST - FELCORP California Condos 416-251-8888 • from $242,000 25G15 GRAYWOOD/BEAvERHALL DEvELOPMENT Ocean Club 416-255-4663 • from $250,000 24C18 MONARCH CORPORATION Lago 416-495-3544 • from $200,000 24C20 DAvIES SMITH Eleven Superior 416-259-8882 • from $220,000 23C29 MONARCH CORPORATION Encore 416-495-3544 • 5D33 EMPIRE COMMuNITIES Beyond The Sea Star Tower Condominiums 416-979-1333 • • from $400,000 24H34 AvERTON HOMES Evolution 416-747-9691 • from $250,000 22G35 TRIDEL CORPORATION Parc Nuvo at Essex 416-231-0999 • from $456,000 22G37 AMExON DEvELOPMENT CORPORATION South Beach 416-252-3000 from $209,000 25H39 MONARCH CORPORATION Waterscapes 416-495-3544 • 26H42 TRIDEL CORPORATION ventus at Metro Gate 416-293-5535 • from $314,000 4C45 EDILCAN DEvELOPMENT CORP. One valhalla 416-233-5554 • from $239,000 21F46 REMINGTON GROuP Park Towers at IQ 416-253-5838 • from $220,000 22G50 PEMBERTON GROuP vivid Condos 416-239-8200 • from $250,000 23F51 ALTERRA HOMES/FINER SPACE Westwood Condominiums 416-239-9888 • from $250,000 23F55 TRIDEL CORPORATION Avani At Metrogate 416-293-5535 • from $240,000 4C56 PHANTOM DEvELOPMENTS Jade Condominiums 416-762-8818 • from $293,000 24G60 YOuR HOME DEvELOPMENTS Nature’s Path 416-745-6686 • • from $270,000 11E61 vHL DEvELOPMENTS LTD. 2150 Condos 416-750-2150 • 3E61 vHL DEvELOPMENTS LTD. Haven On The Bluffs 416-2611-9555 • from $160,000 3E62 ROYALE GRAND WOODBINE DEvELOPMENTS Lexington 416-638-8444 • from $240,000 21C65 MINTOuRBAN COMMuNITIES INC. South Shore 416-913-2136 • from $350,000 22H70 FIRST AvENuE PROPERTIES Qube Condos 647-351-7823 • from $200,000 24G71 LASH GROuP OF COMPANIES Me Condos 416-430-0003 • from $150,000 8D

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58 greAT gULf Monde 416-466-8885 • • from$304,000 18 17M

1 PeMbertonGrouP ParkLakeresidences 416-769-4343 • • from$250,000 3f

3 concord Adex grand Parade 2 at concord cityPlace 416-813-0999 • 15M

3 concord Adex Quartz 416-813-0999 • • 15M

3 concord Adex ParadeTWo Park collection at concord cityPlace 416-813-0999 • from$308,000 15M

4 MonarchcorPoration nautilusatWaterview- 416-203-6636 • from$400,000 25h

4 trideLcorPoration aqualinaatbaysidetoronto 416-514-2710 • 16e

6 PLazacorP/berkLeycoMMunity West harbour city westharbourcity.com • from$327,000 13e

7 LifetiMehoMes Waterparkcity–neptune 416-203-3700 • 13f

8 concord Adex ParadetWotowerresidences 416-813-0999 • from$287,000 14f

8 concord Adex grand Parade at concord cityPlace 416-813-0999 • from293,000 14f

8 concord Adex PanoramaatconcordcityPlace 416-813-0999 • from$389,000 14f

8 concord Adex Panorama elite Suites at concord cityPlace 416-813-0999 • from$1,135,000 14f

8 concord Adex LunaVistaatconcordcityPlace 416-813-0999 • from$2,213,000 14f

8 concord Adex spectra 416-813-0999 • • 14f

8 cresforddeVeLoPMentcorP. nXtatWindermerebytheLake 416-977-5300 • • from$300,000 11f

8 cresforddeVeLoPMentcorP. nXt2/Phasetwo 416-977-5300 • • from$210,000 4e

9 conServATory groUP infinitycondominiums 416-214-1988 • from$250,000 14f

11 caMrostfeLdcorP californiacondominiums sunsetcondos.ca • from$242,000 25G

14 cAnALfA groUP Liberty on the Park condominiums 416-537-0047 • from$363,000 10f

15 MaLibuinVestMentsinc. Ltd 416-601-2223 • from$200,000 12f

18 fernbrookhoMes/cityzendeV. Pier 27 residences on The Lake 416-367-3456 • from$300,000 11f

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25 QueenscorPresidences Watermark 416-354-2221 • from$307,000 95 19d

28 eMPirecoMMunities Water Tower at Eau Du Soleil 416-503-3328 • from$320,000 7 25b

1 WindcatcherdeVeLoPMentcorP. Atwater condos 905-271-5038 • from$280,000 12b

2 stantonrenaissance on The go 647-692-8417 • from$250,000 23c

5 unitedLands Stonebrook condominiums 905-822-8858 • from$270,000 9e

8 chestnuthiLLdeVeLoPMent sanfranciscobythebay 905-831-3631 • • from$180,000 23J

10 PeMbertonGrouP bluwatercondominiums 416-987-8800 • from$350,000 5J

11 MonarchcorP. Waterscapes 416-495-3544 • from$390,000 25c

13 GreenhiLLhoMes PrincetonManor 905-849-1818 • from$210,000 6G

14 PhantoMdeVeLoPMents JadeWaterfrontcondos 416-251-0707 • from$250,000 24G

15 GrayWooddeVeLoPMents oceanclub 416-255-4663 • from$250,000 24c

18 MonarchcorP. Lago 416-495-3544 • 24c

20 daViessMith elevensuperior 416-259-8882 • from$220,000 23c

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recipient of two OPP (Overseas Property Professional) Awards of Excellence. The company received a Silver Award for Best Developer – North America and a Gold for Best Marketing Campaign. Both awards were in recognition of Empire’s landmark waterfront community, Eau Du Soleil.

On hand to receive the awards were Empire’s senior vice-president of sales, Dan Flomen, and executive vice-president of corporate development, Andrew Guido.

“We are extremely honoured to be acknowledged by a global organization such as the OPP Group,” says Flomen. “To be in the company of some of the world’s most renowned developers is an outstanding achievement for Empire. We are so proud of the work that we have done on Eau Du Soleil and winning awards in these distinguished categories makes it all the more gratifying.”

Gold, Silver and Bronze OPP Awards were presented in 34 categories honouring the best developers, agents and overseas property professionals in the world in what is viewed as one of the sector’s best and most enjoyable networking events of the year. Judged by a panel of experienced judges, the awards for real estate agents and developers are presented by region.

Eau du soleilThe architectural wonder from Empire Communities is poised to redefine highrise living in the beautiful waterfront neighbourhood of Etobicoke. The towers of Eau Du Soleil will take their place in this established community known for its scenic lake-front parks and ample recreation facilities. Designed by the world-renowned Zeidler Partnership and E.I. Richmond Architects, the two towers, connected by a dramatic podium, will offer awe-inspiring phenomenal views and spectacular amenities. Visit eaudusoleilcondos.com to learn more about life at Eau Du Soleil.

EmpirE CommunitiEs wins two opp awards Toronto developer takes home a gold and a silver at a glittering ceremony in London’s Museum of Natural History

Empire CommunitiesVaughan-based Empire Communities is a residential builder/developer involved in all sectors of the new-home building industry, including both lowrise and highrise built forms, ranging from luxury to affordable housing. Empire has an established tradition of creating prestigious award-winning new homes and communities throughout the GTA and Southern Ontario, and has earned a reputation for outstanding attention to detail and customer service. Visit empirecommunities.com for more information.

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Empire’s executive vice-president of corporate development, Andrew Guido, and senior vice-president of sales, Dan Flomen, hold awards won by Empire Communities at the OPP Awards of Excellence recently in London England. Empire received a Silver Award for Best Developer – North America and a Gold for Best Marketing Campaign, both in recognition of Empire’s landmark waterfront community Eau Du Soleil.

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Purchaser Profile

carlo s. lives in York region, works in sales in Toronto’s west end and enjoys going downtown for entertainment. When he decided to move to a more convenient location, a friend recommended the Brownstones at Westown, Lindvest’s newest addition to its thoughtfully planned community at Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue West. This collection of stacked two-bedroom townhomes is remarkably priced from $329,900, and maintenance fees are approximated at an unbelievable $0.19 per square foot. A first-time buyer, Carlo was surprised to discover how much more he could get for his money in this 416 location than a downtown address.

“The price was very attractive for the size, and the location is perfect for me,” Carlo explains. “My family will be 20 minutes away, downtown is 20 minutes, and my work will be only a half an hour commute. The area around The Brownstones is really building up, and I believe my investment in this townhome will increase as it does.” He refers to Westown, the new established area

Ideal location, incredible price draw young professional to Lindvest’s The BroWnsTones aT WesToWn

that is close to a wealth of amenities. In the vicinity, residents can access completed parks (including a recently opened sports field and splash pad), playgrounds, ice rink, walkways, schools, shopping, services, places of worship, Oakdale Golf & Country Club, Humber Valley Golf Club, an assortment of restaurants, grocery stores and food markets. TTC is literally steps from the front door, and Hwys. 401 and 400 are a few minutes’ drive away.

Carlo is also thrilled with the architecture of the Brownstones, which is by RN Design. Inspired by New York’s iconic brownstones,

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Lindvest’s new residences pick up on their 19th century look and feel, yet have contemporary details on the traditional brick exteriors. “I really like the exterior, which is very modern and appealing,” Carlo says. In addition, the striking elevations will be finished off with professionally designed landscaped areas.

Contemporary interiors by LUX Design offer high-quality features and finishes, including (all as per plan) high-performance laminate and rich ceramic tile flooring, stained oak stairs with handrail and upgraded black iron spindles, smooth-finish ceilings throughout, kitchens with upgraded cabinets and quality appliances (self-clean oven, frost-free refrigerator and built-in dishwasher), and an ensuite laundry room with a stacked washer/dryer. Some designs have patios or balconies with glass privacy screens. Prices for the one- and two-level suite designs include one underground parking spot.

It all adds up to remarkable value, and that fact isn’t lost on Carlo, who chose the 942-sq.-ft. Astoria design on the ground floor corner. “I appreciate having two bedrooms, because I can use the second one as a home office or a guest room. This townhome fulfills my present and future needs, and it feels more like a house than a condominium.”

He adds that the Lindvest sales representative was very helpful during the purchase. “This was a brand new experience for me, and I’m happy with the result.”

Lindvest is a Toronto-based builder/developer with deep roots spanning six decades in the highly reputed, award-winning H&R family of companies. Founded in 1998, Lindvest is committed to delivering the utmost quality in design, construction and service, continually putting homeowners first. The company’s vision is to build outstanding homes and communities where residents can live life to the fullest. Thousands of families already live in Lindvest homes across Ontario.

Visit the Brownstones at Westown’s sales office and model suite today, located at 2277 Sheppard Ave. W. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 416.740.1175 or visit lindvest.com.

The company’s vision is to build outstanding homes and communities where residents can live life to the fullest. Thousands of families already live in Lindvest homes across Ontario.

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Calculate your mortgage payments

01 Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income of you and your spouse.

02 Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford to make on your condo.

03 Take the total price of the condo and subtract the amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

04 Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

05 Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow. Divide by 1,000.

06 Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and monthly property taxes.

07 If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream condo.

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Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream condo

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