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TO YOURSWhat an exciting and eventful year for Empire and all our employees, customers, trades and partners.

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24 Branthaven HomesExplore the Gulf Shoresuite at Lake House

30 Adi DevelopmentsStationwest a model for transit-oriented homes

44 Terra View Homes Edgewater Estates speaks for itself from serene setting

48 Eastforest Homes presents Destination Doon in Kitchener

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50 Southwestern Ontario6 reasons to love SWO

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36 HHHBA AwardsMembers honoured at President’s Gala

buyers’ resource section

17 Hot PropertiesHamiltonNew releases and grand openings

39 Hot PropertiesKitchener-Waterloo & LondonNew releases and grand openings

53 Mortgage Rates

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It still involves publications such as

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The decision to move is often

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or simply because you want a change

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RESIDENCES STARTING FROM THE MID $200s

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Property Profile | REID’S HERITAGE HOMES

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REID’S HERITAGE HOMES’ newest community, Trailwoods,

has been generating buzz since its unofficial launch

this past summer. Located only 20 minutes away from

Collingwood in the charming town of Thornbury, the 80-

ft. garden lots back onto the scenic Georgian Trail so it is

of no surprise that several have already been reserved.

Choose from five spacious detached bungalow

floorplans offering two bedrooms and two or 2.5

bathrooms, starting from only $534,900. The model home

features the Foxfire bungalow floor plan at 1,629 sq. ft.

with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

All homes are well appointed with standard features

such as:

» Natural gas fireplace

» Granite countertops

» Five-piece kitchen/laundry appliance package with a

fridge, stove and dishwasher, and washer and dryer

» Hardwood flooring in great room and/or dining room

» Ceramic tile installed in bathrooms, mudroom, laundry

room, kitchen and foyer

There is a plethora of things to do in this hidden gem

of an area. Thornbury’s bustling downtown core offers an

attractive selection of restaurants, cafes, spas, salons and

more. During the warmer weather, residents can enjoy

paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, golfing, swimming and

water sports. During the winter, skiing and snowshoeing

Bungalows on 80-ft. lots at Trailwoods in ThornburyGrand Opening Dec. 12, 2015

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are close by. Other nearby amenities

include a beach and yacht club,

the Blue Mountain village and

resort, a number of golf courses,

and numerous hiking trails and

conservation areas to explore.

Grand Opening

Visit the community on grand

opening day, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015,

to learn more and to get a fi rst-hand

look at what makes Trailwoods such a

special place to call home. Attendees

will enjoy a warm drink and light

refreshments while getting better

acquainted with this new community.

Grand opening day special off ers will

also be in eff ect. For those anxious to

see the community prior to the grand

opening, the sales centre and model

home are already open for tours.

The sales centre and model home

is located at 175 High Bluff Lane, open

Thursday to Monday, noon to 5 p.m.,

closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1.

Appointment times are also available.

Visit reidsheritagehomes.com for

more details and to watch the

community video.

LocationThornbury

BuilderReid’s Heritage Homes

DevelopmentTrailwoods

Home TypeBungalows on 80-ft. lots from $534,900

Sales Centre175 High Blu� Lane, open Thursday to Monday, noon to 5 p.m., closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1. Appointment times are also available

Contactreidsheritagehomes.com

Beverley [email protected]

Catherine [email protected]

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

previews and registration

STATIONWESTBy: Adi Developments

Location: Burlington

Housing type: Coming soon – three-storey

urban townhomes.

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PASSAGES ON THE CANALBy: Bayview-Wellington Homes

Location: Welland

Housing type: Coming soon – luxury

freehold executive townhomes.

mypassages.ca

AVALONBy: Empire Communities

Location: Caledonia

Housing type: Townhomes from $239,990

and detached homes from the mid $269,990.

empireavalon.com

SIMPLY GRANDBy: Losani Homes

Location: Paris

Housing type: Singles and towns from the

mid $300’s.

losanihomes.com

THE WOODLANDSBy: Losani Homes

City: Ancaster

Housing type: Singles on forest court lots

from the $500’s.

woodlandsancaster.com

AUGUSTABy: Losani Homes

City: Ancaster

Housing type: Contemporary semis from the

low $400’s.

losanihomes.com

PUREBy: Branthaven Homes

City: Milton

Housing type: Spacious two-storey freehold

townhomes

branthaven.com

ADI DEVELOPMENTS’ STATIONWEST IN BURLINGTON

LAKE HOUSEBy: Branthaven Homes

Location: Grimsby

Housing type: Waterfront townhomes

and condos

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THE BERKELEY CONDOMINIUMSBy: Carriage Gate Homes

City: Burlington

Location: Caroline Street and Elizabeth Street

Housing type: 154-unit condo

carriagegatehomes.com

new openings

HAWTHORNE SOUTH VILLAGEBy: Mattamy Homes

City: Milton

Housing type: Townhomes and detached

homes in master-planned community

mattamyhomes.com

CRANBERRY HILLBy: Mattamy Homes

City: Waterdown

Housing type: Now open – new 30- and 36-

ft. detached designs.

mattamyhomes.com

WOODLANDSBy: Mountainview Homes

City: Niagara Falls

Housing type: Single-detached and

townhomes from $229,900.

mountainview.com

AQUABLUBy: Homes by DeSantis

City: Grimsby

Housing type: Condominium community of

modern suites along the lake

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BuildersIf you would like to include your preview

registration, new release or site opening

in this feature, just email the details to

[email protected]

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Ancaster CARRIAGE GATE HOMES Legacy in Ancaster • from $800,000 27

Ancaster LOSANI HOMES Ancaster Astoria • from $304,900 22

Ancaster LOSANI HOMES Ancaster Augusta • from $417,900 22

Ancaster ROSEHAVEN HOMES Tiffany Hill • • 35

Brantford COUNTRY GREEN HOMES The LINK • 7

Binbrook LOSANI HOMES Fairgrounds Finale • • • from $338,900 22

Burlington ADI DEVELOPMENTS Nautique • from $200,000 34

Burlington ADI DEVELOPMENT Station West • from $400,000 32

Brantford EMPIRE Wyndfield • • from low $200's 2&3

Burlington ROSEHAVEN Affinity Condominiums • from $200,000 35

Collingwood LOSANI HOMES Summit Shores • • from $417,900 22

Fonthill MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Residences at Lookout • • • from $369,900 9

Fonthill SILVERGATE HOMES The Residences at Lookout • from the $600's 20

Fort Erie MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Ellesmere Landing • • from $327,900 9

Georgetown MENKES The Enclaves of Upper Canada • • from mid $700's 33

Grimsby BRANTHAVEN Lake House • from $200,000 12&13

Grimsby HOMES BY DESANTIS AquaBlu • from mid $200's 11

Hamilton LOSANI HOMES Prairie Modern • from $327,900 22

Hamilton LOSANI HOMES Paramount at Valley Park • from $669,900 22

Hamilton LOSANI HOMES Green Hill Glen • from $437,900 22

Hamilton LOSANI HOMES Sherman Oaks • from $537,900 22

Hamilton MULTI-AREA DEV. Bellagio Village at Summit Park • • from $289,990 21

Milton MATTAMY HOMES Hawthorne South Village • • from $354,990 55

Niagara BW HOMES Passages on the Canal • 5

Niagara Falls MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Woodside • • from $229,900 9

Niagara Falls MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Windy Lane • • from $240,900 9

Niagara Falls MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Fernwood Estates • from $362,900 9

Niagara Falls MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Thundering Waters • • from low $300's 9

Niagara Falls SILVERGATE HOMES Victoria Woods • • from mid $300's 20

Oakville BRANTHAVEN Oakvillage • from $400,000 12&13

Oakville EMPIRE Rain/Senses • from $229,990 2&3

Oakville ROSEHAVEN HOMES Woodland Trails • • from mid $600's 35

Paris EASTFOREST HOMES Grandville • from $409,990 47

Paris LOSANI HOMES Simply Grand • • from $344,000 22

Ridgeway MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Dominion Woods • • from $361,900 9

Ridgeway MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Bevaver Creek Esates • • from $310,900 9

Smithville PHELPS HOMES Auburn Trail • • • from $370,000 23

St. Catharines BW HOMES Victoria Village • • from low $300's 4

St. Catherines EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Imagine • from $329,990 2&3

St. Catharines SILVERGATE HOMES Village on the Twelve • • from mid $400's 20

St. Catharines SILVERGATE HOMES Jacob's Landing • • 20

St Catharines SILVERGATE HOMES Beamer Landing • from the $450's 20

Stoney Creek EMPIRE Victory • • from $301,990 2&3

Stoney Creek ROSEHAVEN HOMES On the Ridge • from $300,000 35

Thorold MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES West Community • • • • 9

Thorold ROSEHAVEN HOMES Gibson Heights • • from $200,000 35

Niagara Falls SILVERGATE HOMES German Village • from the $550's 20

Welland MOUNTAINVIEW Harvest Estates • • • from $249,900 9

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Custom Homesfrom the$450’s

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905. 680.6000 [email protected] & specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.**Features shown will vary depending on site or community

BungalowTownhomes fromthe mid $300’s

Bungalows &Townhomes fromthe mid $400’s

Luxury Homesfrom the$550’s

Luxury Homesfrom the$600’s

A HomeFor The Holidays

905-561-0136 | 33 Fletcher Rd, Hamilton

$289,990*

LosaniHomes.com/Pronto Pricing and specifications subject to change

without notice. E&OE

Unwrap the Magic Now is the time to Celebrate the

Season with Losani HomesVisit any Losani Sales Centre and purchase a new home between now and December 31st to open your present early and receive one of the following: Stainless Steel Appliances, or Central Air Conditioning, or Granite Kitchen Countertops, or $2,500 Décor Dollars.

Limited Time Offer. Terms and conditions apply. Builder reserves the right to modify, extend or withdraw promotion without notice. See Sales Representative for further details. No substitutions or equivalent cash value. Cannot Combine Offers. Pricing and specifications subject to change. Does not apply to Pronto Homes to finish. New build and Pronto to drywall only. E&OE.

Holiday Open HouseDec. 12th & 13th,

12pm – 5pmat your nearest

Losani Sales OfficeLosaniHomes.com

Prices, features and specifications are subject to change without notice and are accurate at time of publication. Subject to availability. Please see sales representative for details. E. & O.E.

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Property Profile | BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Lake House’s Gulf Shore suite The ultimate in design, style and sophistication in luxury lakeshore living

ASK ANY OF BRANTHAVEN’S LOYAL past purchasers

what sets the developer apart from others, and they will

consistently brag about Branthaven’s architectural quality,

value, innovative design selections, upgraded standard

finishes at no extra cost and its forward-thinking approach

to real life living. There is a distinct and palatable style,

sophistication and feel to all of Branthaven’s homes.

Reflective of this is Lake House Condominiums on

the shores of Lake Ontario in Grimsby. This is where

Branthaven’s signature style, selection and sensibility bring

a bold approach to luxurious, modern, lakefront, resort-

like living to this picturesque Ontario community.

Lake House Condos are a fashion-forward collection

of coastally inspired designs. By taking advantage of this

rare 17.5 acre setting of prime lakefront property on the

shores of Lake Ontario, featuring beaches, boardwalks

and parks, Lake House is the epitome of sophisticated

living, embracing and reflecting its natural surrounding

environment.

Perhaps the most distinct difference is the flexibility

and functionality of Branthaven’s suite designs. “Life

Centric” layouts have been configured to reflect and

accommodate the casual and relaxed way in which

we choose to live. Floorplans have open concepts to

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LocationGrimsby

BuilderBranthaven Homes

DevelopmentLake House Condominiums

Home TypeLakefront condominiums

Sales Centre480 Winston Rd., Monday to Friday 1 to 7 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Contactlakehouselife.ca

maximize a lifestyle fl ow, while at the

same time providing an environment

for conversation, entertainment and

social engagement.

An example of this is the Lake

House Gulf Shore suite. This

residence is a one-bedroom, 685-sq.-

ft. suite, with an additional 185 sq.

ft. patio. The Gulf Shore suite off ers

fl uid functionality in its layout. A bold

and dynamic design with a modern

interior style, the suite features clean

and sleek lines and upgraded standard

features and fi nishes at no extra

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Property Profile | ADI DEVELOPMENT GROUP

ADI DEVELOPMENT GROUP is building

a new junction for real estate and

transit in one of Burlington’s fastest

growing neighbourhoods.

Strategically situated along one of

the GTA’s busiest transit corridors,

Stationwest by Adi Development

Group responds to a key

demographic demanding relief from

commuter strain.

“With Stationwest, we’re not just

building for today. We’re targeting

connectivity and walkability to

build for the future,” says Tariq Adi,

CEO of Adi Development Group.

“We’re creating a mobility hub that

acknowledges the present and future

of this booming region.”

A recent Angus Reid Institute

survey illustrates a mounting GTA

housing and transit crisis, with

millennial buyers being priced out

of the region and GTA commuters

still overwhelmingly dependent on

congested highways.

Once again ahead of the curve, Adi

Development Group addresses this

major concern, offering a lifestyle

shift: homes that offer a rare balance

of convenience and attainability.

“Developing mobility hubs is a key

strategy for the city of Burlington

and particularly important to our

emerging west end,” says Rick Craven,

Ward 1 Councillor. “Intensification

around the GO station is great for

LocationBurlington

BuilderAdi Development Group

DevelopmentStationwest

Home TypeBack-to-back and traditional towns in two- and three-bedroom layouts

Contactadidevelopments.com [email protected]

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Aldershot. Residents will be within

walking distance of public transit

while also taking advantage of all of

the region’s greenspace, from Hidden

Valley to LaSalle Park.”

Connecting residents directly to

Union Station in less than an hour,

Stationwest’s first phase will consist

of traditional and back-to-back

townhomes starting from the low

$400,000s. Two- and three-bedroom

layouts ranging from about 1,200 to

2,200 sq. ft. are ideal for first-time

homebuyers and families alike.

An extension of the Aldershot

community to the south, Stationwest

is designed to offer new public

infrastructure within a private

community characterized by quiet

walkways and parkland. Clever

wayfinding creates separate pathways

for residents and visitors connecting

pedestrians and cyclists throughout

the neighbourhood to the station.

“We as developers need to be

thinking about how to restore the

balance between comfort and

convenience. At Stationwest, you

can walk out of your door and onto

the train while still coming home to

a quiet, green neighbourhood. This

kind of development makes sense for

today’s homeowners and for future

generations,” says Saud Adi, COO of

Adi Development Group.

With limited land availability in

the city, Stationwest also represents

one of the last opportunities for new

lowrise development of this scale in

Burlington under the Greenbelt Act.

With Stationwest, Adi Development

Group brings its signature cutting-

edge contemporary aesthetic and

attention to detail to lowrise.

Bold geometric facades by ICON

Architects leverage a palette of

natural materials to create an eclectic,

modern streetscape. Mirroring this

groundbreaking project, every detail

has been carefully selected with

features typically reserved for custom

homes, from aluminum and frosted

glass garage doors to oversized

windows and framed glass balconies.

The contemporary lifestyle shift

continues with high-design interiors

featuring kitchens with innovative

colour blocking by Union 31. A nod

to the surrounding canopy, outdoor

space has been prioritized; each

home opens to an expansive rooftop

balcony or spacious backyard.

From the Village of Waterdown’s

quaint downtown, to the shopping

districts of Aldershot’s Plains Road,

Stationwest offers urban accessibility

but is immersed in celebrated

parkland with the famous Royal

Botanical Gardens nearby as well as

waterfront trails at LaSalle Park.

“This will be one of the last

opportunities to own in a transit-

connected lowrise community of

this size in Burlington. The demand

has been incredible and we continue

to hear from members of the

community who are excited to own

homes here. It’s truly a spectacular

master-planned community,” says

Tariq Adi.

Launching early 2016, phase one

of Stationwest will offer spacious

back-to-back and traditional towns

ranging in two- and three-bedroom

layouts. Register now to be among

the first to preview this anticipated

community at adidevelopments.

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HHHBA HONOURS MEMBERS WITH

2015 President’s Gala AwardsTHE HAMILTON-HALTON HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION recently held its annual President’s Gala in

Hamilton to honour the e� orts members and friends of the building industry. The night was also a

celebration of the hard work and success of the association and this year’s president, Allan Roshko

of Metroland West Media Group.

This year’s recipients comprised:

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – BUILDER MEMBER Presented to a builder member who, during the past year, has made an outstanding contribution to the housing industry and the association.

BRANTHAVEN HOMES 2000 INC.

LEFT TO RIGHT

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President, Steven Stipsits, Branthaven Homes and Paul Keizer, RBC Royal Bank

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Presented to a non-builder or associate member who has made an outstanding contribution to the association throughout the past year.

ANTHONY FRANCIOSA, CORESLAB STRUCTURES (ONT.) INC.

LEFT TO RIGHT

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President, Anthony Franciosa, Coreslab Structures and Diane Murray, Union Gas

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RENOVATOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Presented to a renovator who has made an outstanding contribution to the association throughout the past year.

HEARTWOOD RENOVATIONS

LEFT TO RIGHT

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President, Joal Roshko, Heartwood Renovations, Suzanne Mammel, HHHBA Executive O� cer and Nick Mancini, Heartwood Renovations

PAUL WRIGHT MEMORIAL AWARD

Presented to a member or a non-member who contributed remarkably to the housing industry.

BRUCE KRUSHELNICKI

LEFT TO RIGHT

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President, Rachel Dyakowski, Bruce Krushelnicki’s daughter, accepting on his behalf and Susan Azzopardi, The Hamilton Spectator

PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS

NANDO DE CARIA, DESOZIO HOMES LTD.

Marco Lopes, Metroland West

Media Group (image not available)

LEFT TO RIGH

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President and Nand De Caria, DeSozio Homes


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Property Profile | TERRA VIEW HOMES

TERRA VIEW HOMES’ Edgewater Estates speaks

for itself – serene setting just steps from

the Grand River, close to all amenities, with

gracious, custom-style homes where attention

to detail is the rule, not the exception.

When you drive through the community, it

isn’t a typical construction zone. With only a few

homes underway at any time, each home and

homebuyer receives 1:1 attention, so no detail

is overlooked. It’s the Terra View way and the

reason for its popularity and success.

This south Kitchener community is set within

the natural surroundings between

the Grand River and Idlewood Creek.

Shopping at Fairview Park Mall,

schools, dining and recreation are

right there – as well as skiing, hiking,

biking, canoeing… you name it. The

extension of Fairway Street through

Edgewater Estates has increased

exposure to this hidden gem of a

community and made it accessible to

even more opportunities for residents.

There is instant access to Hwys. 7

LocationKitchener

Home TypeSingle-detached homes on 40- and 45-ft. lots

Contact519.249.9356 [email protected] terra-view.com

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and 8, for easy travel through the city,

while Hwy. 401 offers a direct route

for commuters to Toronto, Hamilton,

London or Mississauga.

Edgewater Estates is nearing

completion, but still offers great lot

selection – every lot offers a featured

location. Buyers can still choose

from conservation lots and crescent

locations. Lots are all 40- and 45

ft. In addition, because Terra View

limits the number of homes it builds

in a year, each homebuyer gets 1:1

attention ensuring a home as close to

custom-built as possible.

Terra View is offering homebuyers

aging in place in mind. Features

include a built-in elevator to three

levels, and is Energy Star-qualified

for the utmost energy conservation

and indoor air quality, comfort

and durability. This stunning four-

bedroom home includes nine-ft.

ceilings throughout the main floor,

ceramics, hardwood and cork

flooring, integrated sound system,

custom cabinetry, quartz countertops,

stainless steel appliances, spacious

master bedroom with luxury ensuite

and walk-in closet and much more.

The basement is fully finished with

in-floor heating, while the exterior

features a solar panel – generating

annual revenue of $3,300 – and hot

water solar energy systems, cistern

with inground irrigation system and

interlock paving stone driveway.

Terra View Homes has helped

pioneer Green home building

practices in Canada since 2006 when

the company became one of the

first Guelph area home builders to

build exclusively Energy Star homes.

The LEED model home is an essay in

environmentally conscious building,

incorporating the key elements of

Energy Star, GreenHouse, Built Green

and LEED, from the foundation to

roof-mounted solar panels. The

model showcases features such

as energy-conscious systems that

include a 100-gallon tank and an

in-floor hydronically heated concrete

slab to store solar hot water, an ERV

to provide filtered air to all rooms,

ultra high efficiency solar-assisted

gas boiler and water treatment of

city water, plus a plethora of indoor

features. It also illustrates “Age in

Place” features that accommodate

future mobility needs in the future

including a residential elevator.

All homes at Edgewater Estates

benefit from Terra View’s investment

in research and design as it addresses

the needs of homebuyers of all ages

with homes of comfort, quality and

enduring style.

For more information, call

519.249.9356, visit terra-view.com or

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another choice – a finished attic or a

finished basement, along with granite

in the kitchen and upgraded cabinets.

In addition, all Edgewater homes are

Energy Star certified as a standard

feature. Often, these aren’t features

you can see, but they are definitely

features you can feel, in terms of

home comfort, and in your wallet

through greater energy efficiency and

fuel savings.

If you looking for that “forever”

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Property Profile | EASTFOREST HOMES

HOME SHOULD BE a place to relax,

to gather with family and friends, a

place to seek solace and comfort

and, in Kitchener, thanks to Eastforest

Homes, home is also a Destination.

Just minutes away from every

city amenity you can imagine,

Destination Doon offers the homes

of your dreams in a setting where

nature and city meet. Surrounded by

natural habitat and protected aquatic

systems, these homes satisfy your

desires inside and out.

The Doon area of south Kitchener

is dotted with greenspace and parks.

There are trails and pathways nearby

as well as shopping, recreation,

schools and services. Nearby is the

Activa Sportsplex and the Doon Valley

Golf Course, plus Homer Watson

Park while protected marshland

surrounds Destination and its sister

community Grasslands of Stauffer

Woods. Highway access is more than

convenient putting Destination Doon

within reach of Hwy. 401 and Hwys.

7 and 8 through to Waterloo and the

lure of day tripping hot spots like St.

Jacobs, Elmira, Elora and Fergus.

With the new JK-8 Public School

on Thomas Slee Drive set to open

September 2017, you will be able to

walk your kids to school. You will be

happy to know that they are safe and

in your neighbourhood five minutes

from your home.

The homes are as much a

destination as the community,

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off ering detached two-storey homes

with three and four bedrooms to a

delightful Mallory bungalow of 1,672

sq. ft., perfect for empty nesters. Lots

are 30-, 36-, 40- and 45 ft. in width

with homes ranging from 1,525 to

3,347 sq. ft.

Adjacent to Destination Doon is

the popular townhome community

Inspiration at Doon, off ering the most

sought after fl oorplans such as the

Juniper at 1,352 sq. ft., the Hollyhock

at 1,422 sq. ft. and the Hollyhock II at

1,478 sq. ft.

Visitors can visit the Iris and Indigo,

homes designed for 36-ft. lots.

Each off ers three bedrooms while

the Indigo can be expanded to fi ve

bedrooms or enjoys an upper level

lounge and additional family room

over the garage. Room to grow,

room to live. As part of the Signature

collection on 40- and 44-ft. lots, all

homes include luxury options such

as: nine-ft. ceilings on the main

fl oor, granite counters in the kitchen,

hardwood and ceramics. Most

homes, at Destination Doon are also

available in three elevations with an

all-brick fi rst storey.

All homes invite your personal

design choices in carpeting, ceramics,

paint colours, kitchen and bathroom

cabinetry and exteriors. With a

visit, or two or three or… to the

award-winning Eastforest Design

Centre, homebuyers will discover

this designer showcase of the latest

fashion trends and features for the

home. Stepping far beyond the world

of samples, many of the fi nishes

have been applied to vignettes and

expansive room settings to bring to

life the possibilities available to every

Eastforest home.

With a setting like this and a

great Design Studio experience,

it is not surprising that Eastforest

Homes Design Studio was awarded

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City Focus | SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO6 reasons to love Southwestern Ontario

THE BEAUTY OF Southwestern Ontario

is that it comprises a number of

cities and towns, each with their

own unique economies and housing

markets. And while they may not

receive the attention Toronto does

as Canada’s largest centre, that

doesn’t mean they aren’t promising

homebuying locations.

Here are six reasons SWO is a solid

homebuying choice.

1 | SWO economies lead Ontario

A strong economy leads to employment

and wage growth, which are central to

a strong housing market. While the local

economies of Southwestern Ontario

are smaller than Toronto, for example,

they play a key role in the health of the

provincial economy.

Among the leaders in this

regard are Kitchener-Waterloo

and Cambridge, according to The

Conference Board of Canada’s

Metropolitan Outlook: Summer 2015.

Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge:

KWC boasts among the strongest

of Ontario’s mid-sized economies,

with real GDP forecast to increase

by 3.4 per cent. Construction

activity is on the rise, and combined

with the ongoing strength in the

local manufacturing industry,

employment was up 1.5 per cent in

2014 and is expected to increase 2.4

per cent for 2015.

London: The economy here grew

by 1.8 per cent in 2014. For 2015,

real GDP is forecast to grow by

2.1 per cent, its fastest increase

since 2005, thanks to stronger

manufacturing and construction

output. The Conference Board

expects construction output

to rise by 2.9 per cent in 2015.

Employment is expected to

increase by 2.1 per cent in 2015,

adding close to 5,000 jobs.

St. Catharines-Niagara: An

improving services sector will help

lift the economy by 1.8 per cent this

year. A weaker Canadian dollar should

result in more cross-border trips by

Americans, benefiting the region’s key

tourism industry. Combined with solid

employment and income gains, this

is expected to boost retail sales by 2.9

per cent for 2015, lifting wholesale and

retail trade output by 2.7 per cent.

2 | Hamilton humming along

The Hamilton housing market

has been a darling in the eyes of

homebuyers and investors for years.

A strong economy and infrastructure

improvements are boosting local

real estate, but the city is a bargain

compared to nearby Toronto – where

single-detached homes cost hundreds

of thousands of dollars more.

The Toronto housing market, until

recently one of Canada’s hottest but

also one of only moderate risk, has

officially moved into high risk territory,

according to Canada Mortgage and

Housing Corp. (CMHC).

Just down the QEW, the Hamilton

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housing market remains safely in

the low risk category, CMHC’s latest

House Price Analysis and Assessment

framework shows.

The limited supply of single-

detached homes in the GTA is

causing record price growth there,

encouraging some buyers to look west

to Hamilton. Single-detached homes

accounted for more than 60 per cent

of total existing home sales in Hamilton

in the first quarter, CMHC says.

Hamilton’s employment has been

trending higher since March 2015,

as strengthening employment and

income, combined with slower price

growth, should reduce any level of

overvaluation.

3 | Go west, go west… to Milton

Buyers looking for new lowrise homes

in the GTA and feeling priced out of

the Toronto market can also head

west – to Milton.

There are plenty of examples of new

lowrise home options in Milton – said

to be the fastest growing municipality

in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. One

of them is Branthaven Homes’ new

townhome community, Pure, which

offers six, two-storey floorplans from

1,765 to 2,030 sq. ft.

“Milton is the number one choice

for young professionals and families

who want small-town allure and wide

open spaces,” says Steve Stipsits,

president of Branthaven. “They are

also looking for quality new home

construction, contemporary finishes

and family-friendly amenities at an

affordable price point.”

Milton boasts proximity to

Sixteen Mile Creek and the Niagara

Escarpment, so options for cycling,

hiking, walking and exploring abound.

4 | Affordable luxury in Grimsby

If you live and work in the Hamilton

area, luxury condos are now within

reach for first-time buyers – in Grimsby.

One example is AquaBlu, a new

midrise luxury condo by Homes

by DeSantis.

“People want to live at the lake,

they want luxury and easy access

to major centres all at an affordable

price,” says Homes by DeSantis

President Gabriel DeSantis.

AquaBlu features 120 condominium

residences and four townhomes,

starting from $189,900, a cost suited to

first-time homebuyers.

Grimsby is a town that is undergoing

something of a renaissance. The

downtown area, already boasting

a historic landscape and ample

recreation opportunities, will benefit

from the Town’s commitment to spend

$5 million to create a waterfront trail

system with wandering promenades,

passage to beaches and outdoor

pavilion spaces. AquaBlu is located

adjacent to this development.

“The popularity of Grimsby as a place

for new development and investment

in recent years is demonstrating what

long-time residents have known all

along, that Grimsby is a wonderful

place to live, raise a family, work, play

and visit,” says Mayor Bob Bentley.

5 | Waterfront condos in Burlington

Waterfront condo options in

Southwestern Ontario are expanding,

including with Adi Development

Group’s offering of Nautique, a

24-storey tower along Lakeshore

Boulevard.

Another example is New Horizon

Development Group’s Bridgewater

Residences on the Lake, two luxurious

condominium buildings.

Bridgewater Residences will

feature two residential condominium

buildings, comprising 120 units

between the two towers and retail

space at the ground level.

6 | Investment potential

First-time buyers are typically not

too concerned with the investment

potential of their home – other than

hoping the value appreciates over time.

But the same characteristics support

real estate, be it a primary residence or

an investment property – a solid and

growing local economy and stable

employment conditions.

You would be interested to know,

then, that in our recent list of 10 top

Canadian cities for investing in real

estate, Ontario ruled – the province

occupied seven of the top spots.

Of those seven locations in Ontario,

three of them were in SWO – Guelph,

Brantford and Hamilton.


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