southwestern ontario new home and condo guide - may 25, 2013

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

HHHBA CONFERS ANNUALAWARDS OF DISTINCTION

CITY FOCUS:PORT DALHOUSIE

WHY NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO BUY

May 25 - June 8, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 10

City Value Country Price

SEE COVER STORY ON PAGES 14 & 15

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contents MAY 25 - JUNE 8, 2013 || VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10

EASTFOREST HOMESCity value, country price at Woodway Trails in Simcoe

p.14cover story

IN EVERY ISSUE

10 EDITOR’S NOTE

83 HOT DATES

84 AD INDEX

COLUMNISTS

26 HHHBA REPORT Hamiltonians get nothing in latest provincial budgetby Mathieu Langelier

50 MAKE YOUR MOVE Do your research and choose your mover wiselyby Dan Hopkins

52 TARION REPORT New-home owners honour the industry’s finestby Howard Bogach

85 FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING Why now is a good time to buy a new homeby Wayne Karl

IN THE NEWS

24 LHBALHBA celebrates accomplishments

regular and special features

48 TARION Tarion studying warranty coverage for converted condos

58 HHHBA AWARDSHHHBA confers annual Awards of Distinction

68 FUSION HOMESfirst builder to win four Tarion lowrise awards

72 REID’S HERITAGE HOMESchosen to build Net Zero energy homes

74 BMOWhat Canadians look for in new-home location

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

46 CITY FOCUS: Port Dalhousie riding a wave of resurgence

77 HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCES Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table

18 WOODSTOCK Geranium HomesAn affordable lifestyle flourishes at The Village at Sally Creek

34 ST. CATHARINES Augustine GroupPort Place makes a splash in Port Dalhousie with waterfront condos

40 WATERDOWN CountryGreen HomesThe Uptowns of Waterdown at Park Place Village – new release soon

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New-home buyers are often driven by different in� uences, but there’s no doubt lifestyle is an increasingly important factor. Whether

you’re considering a home near the beach, a golf course or a city penthouse or pied-à-terre, you’re likely looking to compensate for what you don’t have in your current residence.

The amount of living space is usually the issue – either too much or too little. Most young families are looking for more living space, which is why builders are designing homes with interiors that maximize every square foot of living space to make the most of your money.

As we get older, the quest for living space may take a different direction. Downsizing is usually the answer, although many homeowners with existing homes in suburban or rural areas are acquiring townhomes or pied-à-terres in the city. An urban location gives owners and their friends a chance to enjoy the social and cultural activities of the city without having to drive for hours to get home.

In today’s hectic world, your new home will be your retreat, so it’s important to � nd a home that suits your needs and lifestyle. In this issue, we pro� le new communities which offer the perfect place to put up your feet, plus the latest industry news and features about buying and owning a new home.

Enjoy!

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

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What rules your new-home choice?Lifestyle increasingly infl uenti al for buyers

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When looking for a new home, a number of factors come into play: How far from work? How close to schools and shopping? What

other amenities are nearby?The answers to these questions are varied and depend

on your personal situation and preferences. A new survey from BMO Bank of Montreal, however, sheds some light on exactly what Canadians look for when searching for their perfect “location, location, location.”

It comes as no surprise, either, that being close to public transit and having a short commute are among the features that rank most highly. But the number one

priority? Being in a safe neighbourhood.This is where buying a new home gives you an advantage; many of the

communities featured in New Home & Condo Guide are part of master-planned developments, with builders placing emphasis on the many considerations that are important to you.

What makes your perfect location, location, location? We’re confident you’ll find the answers here in this issue.

Wayne Karl EDITORWall2Wall Media, [email protected]

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OntariO’s sOuth COastCity value – country price

Ever wish you could escape the hustle and bustle of rush hour traffic, noise and pollution yet still be close to all the conveniences you have come to know and love? Now you can – at Woodway Trails.

Explore a new benchmark in living at Woodway Trails, Simcoe’s premier new home community. Surrounded by parkland and green space just minutes from every city amenity you could desire, this hidden gem will not be a secret for long. To protect our greenbelt areas this will be the last new community to be available in this majestic area. Now is the time to make your move before the rest of the world discovers Woodway Trails.

Tucked away in the heart of Norfolk County sits the picturesque town of Simcoe; the largest urban area in Norfolk County and home to many important industries. Simcoe is home to a lush park system, many heritage sites, restaurants, shops, businesses and professional services, several hotels and motels, a full-service hospital and Simcoe Little Theatre. The Lynn Valley Trail connects Simcoe to Port Dover, the jewel of Ontario’s South Coast.

Located on Hwy. 3 between Hwys. 6 South and 24, Simcoe offers everything found in larger centres just 30 minutes away, such as Ancaster, Cambridge and Brantford.

Woodway Trails not only offers these desirable attributes – but so much more. More home in more space at a much lower price. Woodway Trails is a new community by Eastforest Homes, located just south of downtown Simcoe and

about 15 minutes from Port Dover. Surrounded by greenspace in a quaint undeveloped area Woodway Trails is the best kept secret in Southwestern Ontario. Imagine living just minutes from the abundant shopping and restaurants on Queen Street yet mere blocks away from the beach. It is almost like living a vacation year round in your very own home.

Woodway Trails offers bungalow and two-storey designs with semi-detached homes starting at $199,990, and bungalow and two-storey detached homes on 45-ft. wide lots from only $262,990. Whether you are just starting out with your very first new home, moving up to a larger home as your family grows or moving down to something a little smaller as your young ones leave the nest, Woodway

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Trails is worth the drive to Simcoe. The presentation centre is located in the Canterbury Model home at 52 Trillium Way. The Canterbury, at 2,155 sq. ft., backs onto protected greenspace and boasts a wonderful walk out basement. This decorated model home is a three-bedroom design with a second floor sitting area and a magnificent kitchen overlooking the perfect family gathering area. As a Signature Collection Design, the Canterbury includes ceramic tile, hardwood on the main floor, nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor and a granite counter in the kitchen sure to bring out the chef in all of us. All designs are available on the Eastforest website at eastforesthomes.com for your viewing pleasure.

To help you discover Simcoe, Woodway trails will be hosting a Summer Festival on june 23, 2013 with clowns, enter tainment, barbecue and refreshments. Watch for your invitation in the next issue of new Homes & Condo Guide or visit our website for details to be posted after june 1, 2013 at eastforesthomes.com


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“The affordability of these fully detached and semi-linked Energy Star qualified homes make them even more attractive to those who commute, you can be in London and Burlington in less than one hour,” says

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Geranium has opened three fully furnished and elegantly decorated model homes. “Visitors to our models are finding they are able to imagine themselves living in these homes quite comfortably,” says Webb Smith.

The Village at Sally Creek model homes combine thoughtful design, construction quality and interior finishes, designed by acclaimed Bryon Patton & Associates Interior Design. The furnished models demonstrate Geranium’s semi-linked and fully detached bungalows and bungalow-lofts in this established neighbourhood.

In addition to excellent construction standards, Geranium’s homes are Energy Star for New Homes qualified, featuring third-party verification and up to 20 per cent energy savings (over homes built to Ontario Building Code minimum standards) from the day you move in.

The Sally Creek nine-hole executive golf course is now open and welcoming golfers who are eager to try out their skills after the winter hiatus. “Golf is just one of the many lifestyle attractions drawing new homebuyers to The Village at Sally Creek premier four-season adult-lifestyle community,” says Webb Smith. “The course is just a few minutes from

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Woodstock is home to 350 hectares of parkland and open spaces, live theatre, a hospital, local transit system, recreation facilities, social clubs, dining, shopping and a farmer’s market.

Geranium Homes has been creating family neighbourhoods across Ontario for 35 years. In 2012, Geranium Homes won top industry awards: receiving The Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association’s Home Builder of the Year and the 2011 Canadian Home Builders’ Association Grand SAM Award.

The Geranium Homes sales centre is on Fairway Road at Vansittart avenue (Hwy. 59) in Woodstock. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday. Closed Thursday and Friday. Call Geranium at 519.290.3466 or 855.457.2559 or visit geraniumhomes.com

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London Home BuiLders’ Association (LHBA) members together with representatives of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, Canadian Home Builders’ Association, City of London dignitaries and friends gathered to celebrate industry successes and pay tribute to a year of leadership by Toby Stolee of Sifton Properties Ltd. as LHBA President.

Inscription on traditional Bent Hammer plaque read: “It is with unbending gratitude that we present the LHBA Bent Hammer Award to Toby Stolee – 2013 in recognition of his striking leadership as President of the London Home Builders’ Association.”

Constant in his belief in the goals of the LHBA, and knowledgeable and passionate about innovation in construction, Stolee focused on cultivating an understanding of the industry in the public and valued partners.

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Doug Wastell of Wastell Builders Group, accompanied by norm Brooks, LHBA President in 1957 and member of the founding fathers of LHBA in 1952, pledged his commitment to LHBA on the Ontario Building Code as he assumed the role of LHBA President for the 2013-14 term.

The LHBA would like to thank all its event partners: Bell Canada, Brouwer Plumbing and Heating, London major Applicances, Casey’s Creative Kitchens, Centura, Direct Energy, Hanson, Pollard Windows and Doors, Cardinal Fine Cabinetry Corp., Cohen Highly LLP, Fanshawe College, Lafarge, New Home & Condo Guide, Patene Building Supplies, Reliance Home Comfort and Sacwal Flooring Centres.

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H H H B A r e p o r t

Mathieu Langelier is Executive Officer of the HHHBA. He can be reached at

[email protected] or 905.575.3344.

The government of Ontario recently released the 2013 budget, revealing some interesting numbers for surrounding municipalities, especially regarding transportation.

by MAtHieu LAngeLier

OntariO’s prOvincial budget:

Hamiltonians pay-up and get nothing

The governmenT of onTario recenTly released The 2013 budget, revealing some interesting numbers for surrounding municipalities, especially regarding transportation. unfortunately, Hamilton, for the most part, was missing from the discussion.

Much of the budget’s information on funds for Hamilton was lumped into the gtHa category; an increasingly popular acronym for the greater toronto and Hamilton area. the 2013 budget stated the gtHa will see “widening key sections of Hwy. 401 in the gtHa… and new HOv lanes on sections of Hwys. 401, 404, 410 and 427 in the gtHa.” note there is no mention of funds allotted to relieve congestion on the main Hamilton-toronto route via Hwy. 403. it seems as though Hamilton was completely left out of budget discussions. in fact, the only mention of Hamilton (as its own entity) was funding for a new facility at st. Joseph’s Hospital.

Other municipalities, however, were allocated quite sufficient finances for their transportation needs. For example, Ottawa was allotted $600 million towards its lrt project and the region of Waterloo was given

$300 million for its lrt project. another $416 million was set aside for the renewal of toronto’s streetcar fleet and $879 million for the extension of the spadina subway to vaughn. and what about Hamilton? aside from the perceived benefits of some highway improvements in the gtHa, Hamilton received zero dollars for transportation projects specific to our city; most significantly our own lrt project. this reflects the general uncertainty around this issue and the lack of provincial funding echoes this ambiguity. On a somewhat positive note, there was mention of some vague investments in gO transit that will hopefully fund all day service to and from Hamilton and increase ridership.

next month, Metrolinx will release its report detailing the revenue tools (such as taxes, fees or levies) that will be used to fund investment in public transit for the gtHa. Of course, Hamiltonians will be

expected to contribute to funding these p l a n s a nd new homebuyers w i l l likely be targeted for increased taxes, as all levels of government tend to do.

t he HHHba advocates not only for

home builders, but homebuyers as well. We firmly believe in the notion that all canadians should have access to affordable housing and we will continue to work closely with all levels of government in order to reduce all unnecessary financial burdens on new homebuyers.

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dawn victoria homes Ancaster | evergreens on southcote Pre-construction pricing ends soon for these custom bungalow, bungaloft and two-storey home designs on 42- and 50-ft. lots. dawnvictoriahomes.com

cambridge homes Beamsville | Brownstones at the vineyards Pre-register for Phase 2 of Brownstones – two-storey towns near the wineries of Beamsville Bench. golfiteam.com

rosehaven homes Ancaster | tiffany hill Coming fall 2013 – Phase 2 release of towns, 36-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com

rosehaven homes Waterdown | Waterdown meadows Coming spring 2013 – Phase 2 limited release of 35-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com

rosehaven homes/ homes by desantis stoney creek | on the ridge Coming fall 2013 – towns, semis, 35- and 40-ft. lots from the mid $200’s. liveontheridge.ca

countrygreen homes Waterdown | the uptowns of Waterdown New release coming soon, of urban style towns from the mid $200’s. countrygreenhomes.com

ljm developments Burlington | Appleby gardens Now selling – pre-construction pricing on condos starting from $229,000. applebygardens.ca

new openingslosani homes lower stoney creek | orchard Park Fully decorated model home now open; various lots, pricing and floorplans available. losanihomes.com

spallacci homes hamilton | eden Park Grand Opening of Chateau-inspired semis collection. spallaccihomes.com

branthaven homes Binbrook | celebration Grand opening of this two-storey townhome collection in Binbrook’s only forest-edged lots. branthaven.com

mountainview homes Welland | harvest estates New model home grand opening at this community of single-detached homes. mountainview.com

homes by desantis niagara falls | lyon’s creek Summer closings are available in this community of detached two-storey homes, as well as bungalows and bungalofts. homesbydesantis.com

phelps homes grimsby | the Bedford collection Model home now open at this private enclave of 28 bungalows a short walk from downtown Grimsby. bedfordcollection.ca

mountainview homes fonthill | the residences at lookout Second phase now open – new bungalow collection on 50-ft. lots. mountainview.com

new releasesempire communities stoney creek | victory New release of two-storey townhomes from $269,990. victoryempire.com

rosehaven homes chippawa | lyon’s creek Coming soon – model homes plus new release of 50-ft. detached lots. rosehavenhomes.com

rosehaven homes thorold | gibson heights Coming soon – new release of towns and model homes. rosehavenhomes.com

spallacci homes hamilton | eden Park Phase 4 release of exceptional 32- and 40-ft. lots. spallaccihomes.com

mattamy homes oakville | the Preserve Now open – a new release of village homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com

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ancaster rOseHaven HOmes Tiffany Hill • from $480's 32

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Beamsville camBridge HOmes Brownstones at the Vineyards • from $271,900 49

Binbrook BrantHaven HOmes Celebration • from $246,990 13

Brantford emPire cOmmunities Wyndfield • • from $191,990 2&3

Burlington tOByn Park HOmes ParkCity • from the $180's 37

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caledon mOnarcH The Village of SouthFields • • from high $300's 44&45

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fonthill fOrest Park HOmes The Village Landing • • from $249,900 55

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georgetown menkes The Enclaves of Upper Canada • • from low $400's 31

grimsby BrantHaven HOmes Bravo! By the Lake • from $219,990 12

grimsby Bucci HOmes Bliss • from mid $260's 39

Hamilton emPire cOmmunities Summerlea • from $246,990 2&3

Hamilton new HOrizOn City Square • from $202,990 33

niagara mOuntainview HOmes Thundering Waters • from high $200's 9

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niagara PHelPs HOmes Streamside • • from mid $300's 57

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Oakville menkes Millstone • from $309,990 30

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thorold rOseHaven HOmes Gibson Heights • • from $240,000's 32

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Over the next two years, developers of Port Place will initiate a transformation of this popular summer locale on the Lake Ontario shore with an ambitious mixed-used waterfront development that will preserve

key heritage elements while adding upscale condo suites, 36,000 sq. ft. of ground level commercial space, a theatre and a boutique hotel.

At the heart of the development will be a public square surrounded by shops, outdoor patios and a mix of restaurants to energize the waterfront. In winter, the square will provide an outdoor skating rink. The ground level of the tower will be a collection of retail stores, restaurants, and services complementing the beach, boutique shops, cafes and activities that already exist, with a suite of professional of� ces on the second storey accessible by elevator. Also just released are 15 Harbour Lofts, which sit atop the commercial space and


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have prime views. They’ll be joined to the tower by a glass bridge.

Port Place will introduce residential units to the waterfront, while the theatre, hotel and commercial space will draw patrons to boost the local economy. The project will be an asset for the community, says Brian Tilley, vice-president of sales and marketing for The Augustine Group. “It really will become a year-round destination.”

Another component of the Port Place development – a 103-room boutique hotel – is on the brink of being sold to a major name in the hotel and hospitality industry. The hotel will also run the project’s 400-seat world-class theatre. The hotel will incorporate the preserved facade of the Austin Hotel, a tiny 1845 stone jail that is one of the oldest in Canada, and the Lakeside Hotel, of� cially designated as a heritage building.

Sales are at 30 per cent for the 80 condo units in the tower, with prices ranging from $297,990 for a 565-sq.-ft. suite to $3 million for a 3,000-sq.-ft. penthouse. Average suite size will be 1,100 sq. ft., with average prices of about $500,000. With the retail space sold, reduced pricing is being offered for a limited time on 20 suites to secure the � nal stage of � nancing. Only a few remaining sales are needed and then construction can begin with a completion date just in time for the 2015 Pan Am games and the rowing competitions that

will take place on the neighbouring Henley course. “It’s waterfront pricing and there’s not much waterfront

available in the Golden Horseshoe,” points out Brian Tilley, vice-president of sales and marketing. “You’d pay twice the price for the Toronto waterfront.”

With experience in the construction industry totaling more than 50 years, the diverse team behind this project includes Derek Martin with 20-plus years of experience in heavy civil construction and other major projects, including the bobsled track for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler; Harvard-trained architect Michael Kirkland of Toronto’s Kirkland Partnership to design the tower, which offers expanses of glass and large balconies; and Toronto designer Alex Chapman of Union31 to design the suites and common areas as well as the onsite model suite, a showpiece of the level of luxury living that awaits.

Toronto is just an hour away by car – or 30 minutes byboat – and the Buffalo international airport is a 30-minute drive. Being in the heart of Niagara, wine country is also minutes away, and golf courses are found in every direction.

Whether you’ve lived in Port Dalhousie for much of your life… or whether you’ve always wanted to live in waterfront location, Port Place offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a carefree condominium lifestyle like no other.

Port Place in Port Dalhousie, with units ranging from 565 to 3,000 sq. ft. and priced from $297,990, will be available for occupancy in the summer of 2015. For more information, call 905.902.6689email [email protected] or visit portplacecondos.com


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If the name sounds familiar, that’s likely because it is. Port Dalhousie is named for George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie, Governor General of British North America, who also gave his name to Dalhousie University in Halifax, and the town of Dalhousie, NB.

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encounter another of Port Dalhousie’s most endearing features – a wooden merry-go-round that dates back to 1898 and is still operational today, at the cost of a nickel. It’s just one of the ways the community connects present day with historic past.

Take a walking tour of the old downtown, and you’ll encounter countless historical landmarks – from churches to libraries to locks and other nautical features – that touch on Port Dalhousie’s history.

Among the residential projects underway in Port Dalhousie is Port Place, a waterfront condo development from Augustine Group (see story page 34).


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Tarion studying WARRANTY PROTECTION FOR CONDO CONVERSIONS

TARION WARRANTY CORP. IS STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OFproviding warranty coverage for condominium conversions.

Harry Herskowitz, the chair of Tarion’s board of directors, made the announcement recently during Tarion’s annual public meeting in Toronto. “While we’re proud of the warranty coverage we provide to new condominium owners, we would like to do more, if possible, to level the playing � eld for consumers purchasing so-called condo conversions,” he says.

These are condos that may have started life as a commercial property, a hotel, an apartment or a schoolhouse. With varying degrees of refurbishing and new construction, they are turned into condominium units and sold to new owners. As the Tarion warranty program was conceived as a new home protection plan, Tarion at present cannot provide warranty protection for such conversion projects.

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Tarion expects to be able to report its findings and recommendations to the minister this fall.

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and Choose your mover wIselyby dan hopkins

When it comes to moving, a little homeWork ahead of time can save a lot of headaches later on.

Face it – your “stuff” is important to you, and you want movers who treat your furnishings and accessories that way. some items such as toasters and even sofas can be replaced if they are damaged, but other things such as family photos and heirlooms are irreplaceable. at Two men and a Truck, we adopted the tagline “movers who Care” to reflect how critical it is to treat every move with complete respect for our clients and every one of their possessions.

when you shop for a mover, remember that the lowest bidder is not necessarily your smartest move. you want a company that has a track record for providing excellent service – with “service” being the key word. Customer service includes much more than the actual packing and transporting of your items; it starts with the first contact. you should be able to expect a pleasant, professional representative to provide you with an estimate that is well thought out and fair.

service extends to promptness, cleanliness and thoroughness at both ends of the move. It also involves open lines of communication. ask questions of the movers you are considering – and if they are reluctant to give you a straight answer, move on to others.

one of the best ways to find a mover is through word of mouth. ask your friends, neighbours and relatives which companies they used and how pleased they were.

another valuable resource is the Internet. research moving firms and find out how long they have been in business. Find out if and how their workers are trained in the packing and transporting of goods. ask what you can expect before, during and after the move.

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moving can be one of the most exciting – and most stressful – times of your life. hiring a mover who cares as much as you do about getting your possessions from point a to point B efficiently, economically and safely will reduce the stress and increase the fun. your movers play an integral role in helping you adapt to your new surroundings.

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New-home owNers honour the industry’s finest

OntariO hOmeOwners have selected the building industry’s finest for Tarion’s 2013 Awards of excellence. Although it may seem cliché, I think of each of the 20 finalists as true winners because they made it to the top of their categories by providing the very best customer service for their homebuyers. It’s no small feat to be considered as a Tarion Awards of excellence finalist, as there were 252 builders eligible for an award.

I was joined by the honourable Tracy macCharles, minister of Con-sumer services at a recent luncheon to honour the finalists. The minister offered her congratulations to the 2013 Tarion Awards of excellence recipients for so capably representing ontario’s building industry.

Along with members of Tarion’s Board of Directors, minister macCharles and I presented the 2013 Tarion Awards of excellence to: • Tridel, Toronto – highrise category • Fusion Homes, Guelph – large volume category • Klemencic Homes, Trenton – medium volume category • Parry Homes Inc., London – small volume category It’s no surprise to me that many of the award recipients and finalists have been recognized in previous years as leaders in customer service. Providing exceptional service takes commitment and dedication on behalf of everyone involved. For many of these builders, that means investing in a culture of customer service excellence throughout the organization.

The awards are based on the results of a comprehensive survey sent to more than 40,000 ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between oct. 1, 2011 and sept. 30, 2012. more than 6,800 survey responses were received, representing 17 per cent of consumers who bought a new home in ontario during that time. The results were tabulated by Crunch research in partnership with harris Decima.

survey questions covered every stage of the homeowner-builder relation-ship beginning with the signing of the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, pre-delivery inspection and after sales service.

The Awards of excellence represent an honour every business person strives for; recognition of a job well done, based on the people whose opinions matter most – their own customers. I consider it a privilege that these are the only awards in ontario that recognize new home builders exclusively for customer service and congratulate all of the 2013 Tarion Award of excellence finalists.

2013 tariOn award Of excellence finalists and recipients: HigHrise Builder category(more than 100 highrise possessions per year)

›› The Daniels Corporation, Toronto›› Del ridge homes, markham›› monarch Corporation, Toronto›› The Tricar Group, London›› Tridel, Toronto large volume Builder category (more than 100 possessions per year)

›› Branthaven homes, Burlington›› Fusion Homes, Guelph›› Menkes Developments Ltd., Toronto›› monarch Corporation, Toronto›› Pidel Homes, Guelph

medium volume Builder category(21-100 possessions per year)

›› Grimesway Construction Ltd., Lindsay›› Klemencic Homes, Trenton›› mirtren homes of Belleville, Trenton›› Terra View Homes, Guelph›› Wrighthaven Homes Ltd., Elora small volume Builder category (5-20 possessions per year)

›› marlo homes Inc., Tecumseh›› medway homes, Arva ›› Parry Homes Inc., London›› southridge heights Inc., Tillsonburg›› Triple T Holdings Ltd., Peterborough

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For the Fourth time, Fusion homes has been named by Tarion Warranty Corp. as the winner of the prestigious Award of Excellence – Ontario Builder of the Year in the large-volume builder category. This award recognizes home builders in Ontario based solely on their customer service delivery. Fusion Homes is the only builder in history to win this award four times in the low-rise division.

“Our team has a relentless focus on providing the highest level of customer service and this award is a reflection of our commitment to providing clients with a high-quality product and an exceptional customer service experience,” says Fusion Homes President Lee Piccoli. “This award is determined by homebuyers and is therefore the most highly-valued award in our industry.”

In its 13th year of operation, this is the sixth time Fusion Homes has been recognized by the Tarion Warranty Corp. In addition to this year’s win, the company won the Tarion Award in 2008, 2010 and 2012. The builder was also a finalist in 2005 and 2011.

“Customer service is the most important part of the Fusion Homes experience. From the time a client walks through the door of one of our sales centres, through the

construction process and after move-in, customer satisfaction remains our highest priority,” says Piccoli. “The support of all our industry partners – including land developers, trades, suppliers and financial institutions – plays a huge role in our success. The dedication of these team members is the reason we have never missed a closing date and never compromise quality, and why we continue to exceed client expectations.”

To determine the award recipients, a Harris Decima and Crunch Research survey was sent to 40,000 Ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between Oct. 1, 2011 and Sept. 30, 2012. Survey questions cover every stage of the homeowner-builder relationship beginning with signing the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, pre-delivery inspection and after-sales service.

“Happy, satisfied homeowners are the best indicator of good customer service. Tarion Award of Excellence winners are decided by homeowner feedback and recognize builders who go the extra mile to put their purchasers first,” says Howard Bogach, Tarion president and CEO. “We congratulate the winners and all finalists for being leaders in customer service excellence.”

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Left to right: tracy MacCharles, Minister of Consumer Services; howard Bogach, tarion president and Ceo; fusion homes team members: Lee Piccoli, president; Alan Churchill, senior executive, land acquisition; Alicia Piccoli, senior executive, project management and recruitment; Chris Simpson, service professional; Ed Hess, site supervisor; Ron Thompson, general manager of construction; Bev Megna, sales professional; Michele Kolodziejczak, project coordinator and Stan Kolodziejczak, site personnel.

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Reid’s HeRitage Homes Has been cHosen to be one of five canadian home builders to participate in a new project in cooperation with natural resources canada and owens corning canada, part of the ecoenergy innovation initiative. the overall project will see the construction of at least 25 net Zero energy homes in four provinces – nova scotia, Québec, Alberta and ontario. reid’s heritage homes is the only company chosen in ontario outside the capital city region.

blake seeberger, senior vice-president of residential construction, reid’s heritage homes, says, “reid’s heritage homes has a long-standing commitment to building environmentally friendly homes and communities, and we are honoured to be chosen for this important initiative that will take us to the next level of green sustainability. We believe this is one of the most important environmental projects in the country at this time.”

seeberger adds, “We always have sustainable initiatives at the forefront of our minds. We constantly aim to improve in this area, and take on the newest advancements in energy efficient building practices whenever we can. We were thrilled to be one of five builders handpicked by national resources canada and owens corning canada for a national net Zero homes program, especially as the only homebuilder chosen in ontario, outside the ottawa area.”

the $4-million net-Zero energy housing Project is co-funded by the canadian government, owens corning canada and the participating builders. At least 25 net Zero energy homes will be built across the country; reid’s heritage homes has committed to building five in southwestern ontario.

“our participation in this program means that reid’s heritage homes agrees to invest knowledge, time and resources into the future of sustainable building in canada,” seeberger says. our team will build five homes that produce as much energy as they use. As net Zero homes, these homes will be the most advanced homes in the way of energy efficiency in canada. to be specific, the net Zero homes are 15 years ahead of the homebuilding industry today. the building technology used will pave the path for future environmentally conscious builders and future eco-conscious communities.” reid’s heritage homes has accepted this exciting challenge with the goal of advancing the awareness and science behind sustainable building practices, by determining optimal innovative systems that will work in the ultra-efficient, net Zero homes.

the project, beginning with technical design, planning and training, and culminating in the construction of the homes, is now underway, and will be completed by 2016. the net Zero homes built by reid’s heritage homes will include advanced heating, cooling and ventilation systems; high efficiency windows; superior levels of insulation and air tightness; solar panels that feed back to the grid; significant water conservation measures; and many other environmentally progressive features.

reid’s heritage homes has a long history of being at the leading edge of advanced building. Accomplishments in this area include:

• building the first leadership in energy and environmental design (leed-h) Platinum home in canada – specifically in guelph in 2007

• building the second leed-h Platinum home in canada (and the first in the Kitchener-cambridge-Waterloo area)

• maintaining status as an energy star builder – with many of reid’s heritage communities entirely energy star Qualified

• receiving the energy star Participant of the year award in 2012, as the first homebuilder in canada to be acknowledged with this honour

• Partnering with the city of guelph to offer the blue built home Program in master-planned community Westminster Woods

• Participating in the optimum home Program, offered by union gas

• building ontario’s first built green home

“reid’s heritage homes believes

these advanced energy efficient homes will align with the importance municipalities place on being truly green and sustainable cities,” seeberger says. “these homes will add significantly to the already impressive sustainable practices and goals in place in many of the municipalities in which we build. because of this common goal among the municipalities and their citizens alike, our team will work with local trades and suppliers to design and build homes that we would all be proud to own, ourselves.”

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The survey, conducted by Pollara, also found that living on a quiet street (43 per cent), having good neighbours (30 per cent), having a short commute to work (28 per cent) and being near family and friends (25 per cent) rank high on Canadians’ list of location priorities when buying a home.

“Everyone has a unique set of personal and financial priorities, so it’s important that those particular needs are considered when deciding on the right location to purchase a home,” says Laura Parsons, mortgage expert, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Taking a practical approach to home buying is the key to preventing yourself from getting ‘swept away’ by the bells and whistles of a house. Home buyers should make a list of needs versus wants

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Parsons encourages buyers and sellers to be aware of any changing conditions on the local level. “If planning to buy or sell a property, consider working with an expert who can help you make decisions that are appropriate to the health of your local market, and more importantly, that fit within your particular personal and financial priorities.

“Getting pre-approved financing, choosing a fixed rate and stress-testing mortgage payments in advance of buying a home can provide peace of mind and help home buyers become mortgage-free sooner,” adds Parsons.

“Realtors are always available to help buyers find the property that’s right for them,” says Laura Leyser, president of The Canadian Real Estate Association.

“And to provide consumers with information to help them through this difficult and emotional process, our Homebuyers’ Road Map, developed in collaboration with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, is available online at crea.ca/resources

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cALcuLAte YouR mortGaGe Payments

01Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income

of you and your spouse.

02Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford

to make on your home.

03Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of

money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

04Refer 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.)

05Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000.

06Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and

monthly property taxes.

07If 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 home.

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3.00% 9.65 6.90 5.54 4.73 4.21

3.25% 9.76 7.02 5.66 4.86 4.34

3.50% 9.88 7.14 5.79 4.99 4.48

3.75% 9.99 7.26 5.91 5.13 4.61

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4.25% 10.23 7.50 6.17 5.40 4.90

4.50% 10.34 7.63 6.30 5.53 5.04

4.75% 10.46 7.75 6.44 5.67 5.19

5.00% 10.58 7.88 6.57 5.82 5.34

5.25% 10.70 8.01 6.74 5.96 5.49

5.50% 10.82 8.14 6.85 6.10 5.64

5.75% 10.94 8.27 6.98 6.25 5.79

6.00% 11.07 8.40 7.12 6.40 5.95

6.25% 11.19 8.53 7.26 6.55 6.11

6.50% 11.31 8.66 7.41 6.70 6.26

6.75% 11.43 8.80 7.55 6.85 6.42

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7.50% 11.81 9.21 7.99 7.32 6.91

7.75% 11.94 9.34 8.14 7.47 7.08

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8.25% 12.19 9.62 8.44 7.79 7.42

8.50% 12.32 9.76 8.59 7.95 7.59

8.75% 12.45 9.90 8.74 8.12 7.76

9.00% 12.58 10.05 8.86 8.28 7.93

9.25% 12.71 10.19 9.05 8.45 8.10

9.50% 12.84 10.33 9.20 8.62 8.28

9.75% 12.97 10.48 9.36 8.78 8.45

10.00% 13.10 10.63 9.52 8.95 8.63

10.25% 13.24 10.77 9.68 9.12 8.80

10.50% 13.37 10.92 9.84 9.29 8.98

10.75% 13.50 11.06 10.00 9.46 9.16

11.00% 13.64 11.22 10.16 9.63 9.34

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12.50% 14.46 12.13 11.15 10.67 10.43

12.75% 14.59 12.28 11.31 10.85 10.61

This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 ÷ 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50

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aTB Financial 2.6 4 3.1 3.14 3.55 4.39 3.04 6.30op 6.30op 6.50op

alterna Svgs/alterna Bk 2.85 4 3.05 3.09 3.09 2.99 3.09 6.30op 6.30op

Bank of montreal 3.1 4 3 3.04 3.55 4.54 3.09 6.30op 6.30op

Bank of nova Scotia 3 4.55 3.75 2.69 3.99 2.99 4.99 6.45op 6.50op

Canadian Western Bank 4 3 3.04 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.45op 6.30op

CIBC 3.2 3 3.14 3.55 2.99 5.14 6.70op 6.35op

HSBC Bank Canada 3 4.45 2.7 3.95 2.98 4.99 3.4 6.20op 6.35op

ICICI Bank Canada 3.05 3.15 3.65 3.64 3.69 3.44

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monCana Bank 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.89 2.99

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President’s Choice Finan 3.2 3.2 3.24 3.35 3.44

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TD Canada Trust 3.2 3 3.04 3.55 2.99 5.14 6.30op

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Community Trust n/a 6.5 3.1 3.35 3.95 4.64 5.24

Effort Trust n/a 4.45 3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 4.95 6.30op 6.30op

Home Trust Company 3.2 3.49 2.74 2.49 2.79 2.99 2.89

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Comtech Credit union 2.79 6.6 2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 3.09 8.40op 9.00op

First national Fin. LP 3.95 2.74 2.69 2.79 2.99 2.99

FirstOntario C.u. 2.79 2.99 3.14 3.19 3.24 2.97 6.34op 6.34op

London Life n/a 4 3 3.14 3.55 4.54 5.14 6.50op 6.30op

Luminus Financial 2.95 3.1 3 2.75 2.95 3.05 3.95

mCaP 2.9 3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 5.14 7.00op

meridian Credit union 2.85 4.45 3.1 3.14 3.7 2.98 3.19 6.30op

Parama Credit union 2.9 3 3.05 3.15 3.25 3.4

Steinbach Credit union 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.8 3

Teachers Credit union 4 4.45 2.99 3.04 2.79 3.89 3.19 6.30op 6.50op

comPARe moRtgAge RAtes for your Best dealchARteRed BAnKs Variable 6 months 1 Year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. all rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice.R.O.R. RaTES On REQuEST op OPEn ----- nOT QuOTInG n/a nOT aVaILaBLEmay 16 2013. Prepared By Fiscal agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700



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“BUY LAND, THEY’RE NOT MAKING IT ANYMORE.” NO DOUBTyou’ve heard this adage, originally a quote from Mark Twain, but what you may not realize is just how prophetic the sentiment has become, particularly when it comes to the home building industry.

A review of 2012 sales from the BILD Industry and Land Develop-ment Association (BILD) and RealNet Canada Inc. provides some excel-lent insight into how policy issues are affecting the market. Speci� cally, it underlines how challenging land availability is becoming for develop-ers – and, though they may not realize it yet – for consumers.

A recent conversation with a prospective new-home buyer illustrates the point from the latter’s perspective. John Brown (not his real name) was discussing his plans to buy a new lowrise home and, after reading reports that “the housing market is slowing,” he said he decided to wait, until, in his words, “prices come down some more.”

Well, John, prices may indeed dip in some areas of Southwestern Ontario and the GTA, and in some housing categories, but your gen-eralization that new lowrise home prices are going to come down across the board is not entirely accurate.

Perpetuating a common misconception, John fails to differentiate the new home market from resale. Generally, the two are very different, and the factors that in� uence each are distinct.

Now is still a good time to buy a new home – and here’s why.In the Toronto example, the issue affecting new home sales is not

the “slowing market,” rather land supply and other challenges speci� c to the home building industry.

The results speak for themselves. Lowrise new home sales in the GTA are way down, as is lowrise supply. Prices in the same period, meanwhile, are way up – great for people who’ve already bought new homes, but less so for prospective buyers on the new-home hunt now.

WHAT’S AFFECTING SUPPLY TO SUCH AN EXTENT?BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey explains that “The decline in lowrise sales is a direct result of provincial public policy that has en-couraged intensi� cation in existing communities and constrained land supply in the regions surrounding the city of Toronto.”

Adds BILD First Vice-Chair Steve Deveaux: “Governments must acknowledge that the constraints being placed on the market, particu-larly in the lowrise sector, are having dire results. Land constraints, regulatory requirements and a complex approval process fraught with delays are seriously challenging the vitality of the lowrise sector, as well as housing choice for the new-home buyer.”

The issue is not exclusive to the GTA. Tuckey and Deveaux’s counterparts in Hamilton, Ottawa and elsewhere in the province are citing similar challenges.

Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ As-sociation Executive Of� cer Mathieu Lan-gelier recently wrote in New Home & Condo Guide that one city council deci-sion was directly adding at least $3,000 to the cost of new homes in Hamilton.

A builder recently recounted a story about how one municipality instituted at 125-per-cent increase in development charges – 125 per cent – as the city in question (and others across the province) tries to improve on decades-old infra-structure. The company saw talking the municipality down to only a 100-per-cent increase as a victory. The net effect of this action is that each homesite in the p r op os e d de ve l opment b e g i n sat $65,000 – before a shovel even hits the ground.

What effects new home prices more than market conditions is hard costs – land, materials, trades and development fees – and none of those is going down.

If you’re lucky, you may � nd a builder selling off remaining lots in a community by offering incentives such as upgrades to standard features, credits in décor centres or design services – or slight dis-counts off inventory. But developers are more likely to delay a project launch, rather than lower prices.

So, John and other prospective new-home buyers – there’s no need to wait. If you’re � nancially prepared (and the Bank of Canada just, once again, announced it was holding interest rates), now is a good time to buy.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the

basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be

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2. Oversized windows

3. Breakfast areas

4. Gourmet kitchens

5. Two car garage

6. Spacious family rooms

7. Large ensuites

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SAVE $25,000GREAT GULF HOMES IN THOROLD NIAGARA

FROM $307,9901,845 -2,305 SQ.FT.

VISIT OUR PRESENTATION CENTRE

CLOSE IN 120 DAYS

SALEPRICE:

$307990

The Brock SQ.FT: 1,845

CURRENT PRICE: $332990

ROLLING MEADOWS

DETACHED HOMES42 FT. LOTS

The NiagaraSQ.FT: 2,015

SALE PRICE:

$312990

CURRENT PRICE:

$337990The Escarpment

SQ.FT: 2,165

SALE PRICE:

$319990

CURRENT PRICE:

$344990The ErieSQ.FT: 2,305

SALE PRICE:

$327990

CURRENT PRICE:

$352990

*$15,000 in upgrades on 42’ lots and $20,000 on 50’ lots. Linked below grade. See sales representative for details. Prices, sizes and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Illustration is artist’s impression. All square footages are approximate. Actual usable space varies from stated floor area.

GREATGULF.COM /THOROLD

MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN42' AND 50' LOTS 1,845 – 3,095 SQ. FT. FROM $307,990

Up to$20,000 in upgrades*

SALES OFFICE & MODEL HOMESADDRESS: 1 Sunset Way off Barker Parkway and Hwy. 58 HOURS: Mon-Wed, 2pm-7pm

Thur & Fri, Closed Sat & Sun, 12pm-5pm

PHONE: 905.680.0841 • Model homes close 30 minutes prior to sales centre

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3. Breakfast areas

4. Gourmet kitchens

5. Two car garage

6. Spacious family rooms

7. Large ensuites

8. Standard skylights

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Give your friends backyard envy.South Facing Waterfront Lots Available!

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Endless kilometres of hiking and biking trails. A 60-acre spring-fed lake for fishing and canoeing. These are just a few of the recreational activities that await you at Heritage Lake Estates. A private enclave of 75 premium estate lots on the outskirts of Guelph, Heritage Lake Estates is your opportunity to create the life you’ve always wanted in a unique, natural setting away from the crowds and noise of the city. It starts with you working with our team of architects, interior designers and landscapers to create the home of your dreams. Then, we build it to your exact specifications.

visit heritagelakeestates.ca to learn more about this exciting opportunity to change your life forever.

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Cambridge | Collingwood | Fergus | Guelph | Kitchener | Meaford | Owen Sound | Port Elgin | Puslinch | Thornbury

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