Living the condo life has great benefits. You don’t cut the lawn, you don’t shovel the driveway, you don’t clean the gutters and certainly no outside window washing for you. You know what you do? You have extra time to spend with your family and friends, barbecuing on your balcony or just relaxing in your incredibly spacious suite. Not to mention when the lovely Ontario winter comes, you lock up your condo suite and head for fun in the sun.
Bear Creek Ridge, by Pratt Homes, is a brand new family neighborhood located in Southwest Barrie. Bear Creek Ridge will have freehold townhomes, detached homes and condominiums. There will be a brand-new home for every sized family. The streetscapes at Bear Creek Ridge will be designed with traditional, hybrid and modern elevations creating the most unique streetscapes Barrie has ever seen.
The condos at Bear Creek Ridge are perfect for a maintenance-free lifestyle. Suites ranging from bachelor/bachelorette, up to massive 1,464-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath masterpieces. Complete with secure underground parking and large balconies you can barbecue on. With only two buildings and 120 suites, it is the definition of quiet, quaint and content living.
Currently, Bear Creek Ridge has the lowest deposit structure in the province at $15,000 over 180 days, making your dream of homeownership a reality. This low deposit structure, however, is not here to stay and NOW is your chance to own at Bear Creek Ridge.
Bear Creek Ridge is 45 minutes from the GTA and right next door to Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Muskoka. You will also be within walking, cycling or driving distance from an incredible number of amenities in the South end of Barrie to accommodate your lifestyle.
You stay connected when you move to Barrie.
PRATT HOMES
Bear Creek Ridge
Located at 241 Essa Road, Barrie, the Sales Centre is open Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; closed Friday.
Located in the beautiful area at St. John's Sideroad and Yonge Street, Shining Hill will showcase beautifully designed traditional and rear lane townhomes, semis and single detached homes on the border of Aurora and Newmarket.
The September 14 grand opening of the much-anticipated The Uplands Courtice, a spectacular new home community in the heart of Courtice, by developer High Street Courtice, was a resounding success.
The 2019 Sixth Annual Builder Baseball charity softball tournament at Richmond Green Park in Richmond Hill was a rousing success, raising $53,000 for Habitat for Humanity GTA and bringing the six-year total up to $247,000.
For over 50 years, Faema Canada has introduced the art of traditional Italian Espresso and Cappuccino to Canadians. We carry a variety of premium brands that can be tested at any one of our retail stores. Our selection of machines is only complemented by our assortment of fine espresso blends imported from Italy. Our wide selection of beans can also be brewed and sampled at all of our locations.
Through our customer feedback, we have learned the importance of ‘service’. You said and we listened. We addressed your needs and improvised; bringing you services and quality no one in the industry offers.
Cosentino is a global, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of architecture and design, leaders in their respective segments such as Silestone® Quartz surfaces and Dekton® Ultracompact surfaces. Technologically advanced surfaces that create unique designs for the home and public spaces.
The 2019 Sixth Annual Builder Baseball charity softball tournament at Richmond Green Park in Richmond Hill was a rousing success, raising $53,000 for Habitat for Humanity GTA and bringing the six-year total up to $247,000.
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Heavy rains cancelled the actual games but did not dampen spirits, as 24 teams, 360 players, plus sponsors and volunteers, braved the inclement weather to soak up the atmosphere, camaraderie and refreshments.
This year's event featured special guest Jerry Howarth, legendary former Blue Jays broadcaster, who chatted with the hundreds of participants, shared fascinating stories and signed autographs.
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The day culminated with a cheque presentation to Habitat for Humanity GTA in the amount of $53,000, presented by Michael Rosset, Publisher of HOMES Publishing Group (HPG).
Special kudos to Michael Rosset, Josh Rosset and Frances Mangos of HOMES Publishing Group, Tiffany Kohl, BILD and Michelle Vestergaard of Enbridge, for pulling the tournament together.
The tournament was rescheduled for mid September.
habitatGTA.camyhomepage.cabildgta.ca facebook.com/builderbaseball
Canadian Appliance Source has become the fastest growing provider of Major Home Appliances in Canada for over 10 years, we have grown to include over 13 locations across Ontario & Quebec.
From a modest machine shop in Baltimore to the surface of the moon, we’ve proudly provided innovative solutions for over a century. Discover the pioneering history of BLACK+DECKER.
IMPROVE is totally unique to Canada. Based on the international success of similar concepts throughout the world, IMPROVE understands how to make home improvement much easier and more pleasurable for consumers and trades to shop all under one roof.
With over 90 years of experience, BLANCO is the leading kitchen sinks and faucets manufacturer. From handcrafted in Germany Steelart® sinks and the beauty of Silgranit®, to the European design faucets, BLANCO products are celebrated worldwide for their unmatched quality and design. Blanco Silgranit® sinks are proudly manufactured in Canada TRADE ONLY.
Created by fusion of exceptional design, superior quartz quality and cutting-edge technology, HansStone Quartz weaves together intriguing patterns and colours inspired by the diverse Canadian landscape.
Shelter Furniture recognizes your individual style and are sensitive to your space and your vision for your home. With our in store design services, we help you create unique space that helps bring your home to life.
We are the market leader in the manufacturing of skylights and roof windows. It is a result of our intense focus on creating the best quality, most energy efficient daylighting products available.
Saunacore is a world leader in the manufacturing of premium quality sauna and steam bath products. Saunacore manufactures sauna heaters, steam bath generators, far infrared sauna rooms, traditional indoor and outdoor saunas, material liner kits, accessories and much more.
Since 1873, Kohler Co. has been improving the level of gracious living by providing exceptional products and services for our customers’ homes and their lifestyles.
Fusion Stone is an easy and budget-friendly way to beautifully upgrade your home, inside and out. A patented Shouldice innovation, Fusion Stone is a thin stone veneer that is easily installed with the included stainless steel clips & screws. You just screw it to the wall and it’s “Hooked for Life”.
At Riobel we design, create and assemble faucets, shower systems and accessories in our Canadian facility located in St-Jérôme, a suburb of Montréal. Our modern and fashionable products are designed to fit all kitchens or bathrooms. They are easy to install, while mechanical parts are accessible from above the counter to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. Riobel: a benchmark of excellence since 1995!
Euro-Line Appliances has brought elite European engineered appliances to Canadian homes for over 25 years. Our brands exceed expectations and have earned awards in design, engineering, performance, and energy efficiency. All of our cooking, refrigeration, dishwashers, and laundry appliances are created to conserve our non-renewable resources.
SFA SANIFLO INC. (“SANIFLO”) is the only manufacturer of its kind in North America offering a complete line of macerating toilet systems for residential and light-commercial applications where installation of plumbing fixtures with below-floor drainage is impossible or cost-prohibitive.
As a cooperative with 1,000 stores worldwide, we not only have enormous buying power, but we have partners in all of the major brands, mills and manufacturers.
HomeStars is a free service to help homeowners find reputable renovators, repairmen and retailers by searching its database of 2 million companies and hundreds of thousands of reviews.
Established in 1987, Caesarstone pioneered the original quartz surface and continues to be a leading developer and manufacturer of premium surfaces. Highly functional and design forward, Caesarstone surfaces have endless application possibilities including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, wall paneling, furniture and more.
By becoming the standard bearer in the basement renovation industry, we can promote quality materials, professional trades, honest pricing, and better communication standards to create customer advocates and inspire our competitors.
All-electric fireplace showroom and design centre with the largest selection in Toronto and York Region. Combining specialized expertise with over 20 years' interior design experience. On-wall, in-wall, fireboxes, retrofit inserts, mantels, custom cabinetry, stone and brick veneers. Residential and commercial. Trade and volume inquiries always welcome.
X-Tile is sure to have whatever you need to express your unique individual style. We offer you an exceptional variety of wall and flooring options in ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, mosaic and much more from leading suppliers around the world. Let our knowledgeable and friendly staff help you in your dream renovation or building project.
We've been proudly serving the community for more than 160 years. We deliver natural gas safely and reliably to two million homes and businesses across Ontario. With safety as our ongoing priority, we're committed to making communities better places to live.
Since 1989 Men At Work has specialized in renewing and enlarging older houses in core Toronto neighbourhoods. We are experts in managing the challenges of renovating sensitive old buildings into beautiful, functional, comfortable living spaces.
Pratt Homes offers several condo options in the Barrie area
Living the condo life has great benefits. You don’t cut the lawn, you don’t shovel the driveway, you don’t clean the gutters and certainly no outside window washing for you. You know what you do? You have extra time to spend with your family and friends barbecuing on your balcony or just relaxing in your incredibly spacious suite. Not to mention when the lovely Ontario winter comes, you lock up your condo suite and head for fun in the sun.
Currently, Pratt Homes has condos available for sale in the following communities: Bistro 6 (South East Barrie), Bear Creek Ridge (South West Barrie) and Banting Square (South West of Barrie) – starting at only $330,990!
Banting Square
Pratt Homes has named this community Banting Square, paying tribute to the legacy of Sir Fredrick Banting, one of the co-founders of Insulin. To compliment the rich heritage of Alliston, the design of the buildings includes red brick, gable ends as well as architectural symmetry – all characteristics inspired by prominent buildings in Alliston.
Banting Square minimizes your amenities, which keeps your maintenance fees lower then at other condo communities. There is a great outdoor seating area where you, your family, friends or new neighbours can sit and have a coffee and a chat. At Banting Square, you don’t pay extra maintenance fees and you don’t worry. You just live the relaxing life you want.
Bistro 6 is a new urban condo community designed to bring together friends and family over the art of food. It’s culinary inspired condo living at its finest. It is the first community to be built in Hewitt’s Gate, the Gateway to Barrie.
What makes Bistro 6 culinary inspired? Bistro 6 is a six-building condo community; each building is named after the spices that Bistro 6 was inspired by: Fennel, Chili, Turmeric and Sumac.
Pratt Homes has also paired up with celebrity chef Randy Feltis, an award-winning restaurateur and Cityline co-host who has travelled the world in search of culinary expertise.
We all know that the kitchen is the most important room in the home, and with well over 20 years of experience, chef Randy Feltis knows the perfect layout. Chef Feltis worked directly with the Pratt Homes team, including the architect, design coordinator, design and colour director, sales director and owner to ensure each condo suite was designed with the perfect kitchen-centric approach.
Bear Creek Ridge is a brand-new family neighbourhood in southwest Barrie. Bear Creek Ridge will have Freehold Town Homes, Detached Homes, and Condominiums. There will be a brand-new home for every sized family.
The Condos at Bear Creek Ridge have only 2 buildings and 120 suites, it is the definition of quiet, quaint and content living.
Bear Creek Ridge is 45 minutes from the GTA and right next door to Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Muskoka. You will also be within walking, cycling or driving distance from an incredible number of amenities in the south end of Barrie to accommodate your lifestyle.
You stay connected when you move to Barrie. For more information, visit BearCreekRidge.ca
Condo construction and ownership are booming in the GTA, but not all investors are suited to renting out their unit. That’s where professional property management comes in. READ MORE
Buying a new condominium can be both exciting and a little scary. The best thing to do is to arm yourself with information so you can be prepared for the decisions that you'll need to make along the way.
A beautiful earthy pink pared with deep greens and the newly popular ochre creates a warm, inviting and comfortable colour palette for almost any room in your home.
More Canadians are partnering up with friends and family to buy a condo. New data from Teranet, the provider of Ontario's online property search and registration
Established in 1987, Caesarstone pioneered the original quartz surface and continues to be a leading developer and manufacturer of premium surfaces. Highly functional and design forward, Caesarstone surfaces have endless application possibilities including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, wall paneling, furniture and more.
With over 90 years of experience, BLANCO is the leading kitchen sinks and faucets manufacturer. From handcrafted in Germany Steelart® sinks and the beauty of Silgranit®, to the European design faucets, BLANCO products are celebrated worldwide for their unmatched quality and design. Blanco Silgranit® sinks are proudly manufactured in Canada TRADE ONLY.
SFA SANIFLO INC. (“SANIFLO”) is the only manufacturer of its kind in North America offering a complete line of macerating toilet systems for residential and light-commercial applications where installation of plumbing fixtures with below-floor drainage is impossible or cost-prohibitive.
IMPROVE is totally unique to Canada. Based on the international success of similar concepts throughout the world, IMPROVE understands how to make home improvement much easier and more pleasurable for consumers and trades to shop all under one roof.
More Canadians are partnering up with friends and family to buy a condo. New data from Teranet, the provider of Ontario's online property search and registration, shows co-ownership in condominiums specifically was more than 37 per cent in 2018. With condo prices continuing to rise year over year, for many, pooling their money is the only option to get into the condo market. For others it's a more creative way to manage a huge responsibility, like owning real estate. Here is what the latest data shows.
The trend is growing
Compared to data from 2012 more condo purchases are being made with more than one person on title. Condos with only one person on title in 2018 was 48 per cent. That is down from 57 per cent in 2012. Parents are pitching in more too. For example, units owned with parental assistance is at more than 14 per cent. Compare that to 2012 when only nine per cent of condos were purchased with help from mom and dad.
Owners close in age
The data from Teranet show co-owners are relatively close in age. That number has also risen slightly. In 2012, 50.1 per cent of the province's homes had several owners on title, with the age gaps being 20 years or less. This proportion went up to 51.6 per cent by 2018. The rise is small, but shows more people, young or old, are choosing to buy together, whether it be young people buying their first home, or retirees deciding to downside together.
Financing options
Owning a house with a friend of family member means you will need to apply for a co-mortgage. Some financial institutions are now launching products that are specifically aimed at this group of people eager to find a way to buy their first home. There are many factors to consider in a co-ownership situation. This will include how the regular monthly bills will be handled, who will get what room and how emergency costs can be covered. As well, have an exit plan if you co-own a property.
Consider the future
Unlike when you buy with your spouse or long term partner, life can change at different times. One co-owner may meet someone and want them to move in. Another may get a new job and want to sell the home and take the equity to buy a house elsewhere. Draw up a plan now of how you will handle the sale of the home and what each co-owner's expectations are.
With co-ownership of condos on the rise, more needs to be done to protect all those involved in the transaction to make sure the real estate purchase is worth it for everyone.
Rubina Ahmed-Haq is a journalist and personal finance expert. She is HPG's Finance Editor. She regularly appears on CBC Radio and TV. She is a contributor on CTV Your Morning and Global Toronto. She has a BA from York University, received her post graduate journalism diploma from Humber College and has completed the CSC. Follow her on Twitter @alwayssavemoney.
Since 1873, Kohler Co. has been improving the level of gracious living by providing exceptional products and services for our customers’ homes and their lifestyles.
All-electric fireplace showroom and design centre with the largest selection in Toronto and York Region. Combining specialized expertise with over 20 years' interior design experience. On-wall, in-wall, fireboxes, retrofit inserts, mantels, custom cabinetry, stone and brick veneers. Residential and commercial. Trade and volume inquiries always welcome.
HomeStars is a free service to help homeowners find reputable renovators, repairmen and retailers by searching its database of 2 million companies and hundreds of thousands of reviews.
Fusion Stone is an easy and budget-friendly way to beautifully upgrade your home, inside and out. A patented Shouldice innovation, Fusion Stone is a thin stone veneer that is easily installed with the included stainless steel clips & screws. You just screw it to the wall and it’s “Hooked for Life”.
By becoming the standard bearer in the basement renovation industry, we can promote quality materials, professional trades, honest pricing, and better communication standards to create customer advocates and inspire our competitors.
Saunacore is a world leader in the manufacturing of premium quality sauna and steam bath products. Saunacore manufactures sauna heaters, steam bath generators, far infrared sauna rooms, traditional indoor and outdoor saunas, material liner kits, accessories and much more.
Shelter Furniture recognizes your individual style and are sensitive to your space and your vision for your home. With our in store design services, we help you create unique space that helps bring your home to life.
X-Tile is sure to have whatever you need to express your unique individual style. We offer you an exceptional variety of wall and flooring options in ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, mosaic and much more from leading suppliers around the world. Let our knowledgeable and friendly staff help you in your dream renovation or building project.
Since 1989 Men At Work has specialized in renewing and enlarging older houses in core Toronto neighbourhoods. We are experts in managing the challenges of renovating sensitive old buildings into beautiful, functional, comfortable living spaces.
As a cooperative with 1,000 stores worldwide, we not only have enormous buying power, but we have partners in all of the major brands, mills and manufacturers.
For over 50 years, Faema Canada has introduced the art of traditional Italian Espresso and Cappuccino to Canadians. We carry a variety of premium brands that can be tested at any one of our retail stores. Our selection of machines is only complemented by our assortment of fine espresso blends imported from Italy. Our wide selection of beans can also be brewed and sampled at all of our locations.
We've been proudly serving the community for more than 160 years. We deliver natural gas safely and reliably to two million homes and businesses across Ontario. With safety as our ongoing priority, we're committed to making communities better places to live.
From a modest machine shop in Baltimore to the surface of the moon, we’ve proudly provided innovative solutions for over a century. Discover the pioneering history of BLACK+DECKER.
Canadian Appliance Source has become the fastest growing provider of Major Home Appliances in Canada for over 10 years, we have grown to include over 13 locations across Ontario & Quebec.
At Riobel we design, create and assemble faucets, shower systems and accessories in our Canadian facility located in St-Jérôme, a suburb of Montréal. Our modern and fashionable products are designed to fit all kitchens or bathrooms. They are easy to install, while mechanical parts are accessible from above the counter to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. Riobel: a benchmark of excellence since 1995!
Cosentino is a global, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of architecture and design, leaders in their respective segments such as Silestone® Quartz surfaces and Dekton® Ultracompact surfaces. Technologically advanced surfaces that create unique designs for the home and public spaces.
Through our customer feedback, we have learned the importance of ‘service’. You said and we listened. We addressed your needs and improvised; bringing you services and quality no one in the industry offers.
We are the market leader in the manufacturing of skylights and roof windows. It is a result of our intense focus on creating the best quality, most energy efficient daylighting products available.
Euro-Line Appliances has brought elite European engineered appliances to Canadian homes for over 25 years. Our brands exceed expectations and have earned awards in design, engineering, performance, and energy efficiency. All of our cooking, refrigeration, dishwashers, and laundry appliances are created to conserve our non-renewable resources.
Created by fusion of exceptional design, superior quartz quality and cutting-edge technology, HansStone Quartz weaves together intriguing patterns and colours inspired by the diverse Canadian landscape.
Pratt Homes addresses pent-up demand for new freehold homes and condos in Barrie
It was a long time coming in Barrie, and Pratt Homes has addressed the pent-up demand for new freehold homes and condos by launching sales at Bear Creek Ridge in October 2017. This new family neighbourhood is located at the corner of Salem and Essa Roads, in the southwest section of Barrie.
Phase 1 freehold detached homes and towns are 90 per cent sold. Phase 1 condos have had a fantastic reception, and are approximately 40 per cent sold. The phase 2 release saw another large portion of homes snatched up buy purchasers. It’s safe to say, purchasers are very enthusiastic about the Barrie new home market.
Why buy in Barrie? The prices are substantially lower than the GTA, the deposit structure is substantially lower for the majority of builders in Ontario, the sizes of the homes are far greater for what you pay than anything south of Barrie, plus the lifestyle is incredible.
Towns start from the mid-$400,000s; detached from the low-$600,000s; and condos from the mid $200,000s. Compare that with GTA prices, and the value is incredible.
Pratt Homes offers deposit structures unlike anything you’ve seen in the GTA. For towns and condos, simply pay $1,000 on signing; $4,000 in 30 days; $5,000 in 60 days; $5,000 in 90 days; $5,000 in 120 days; and $5,000 in 150 days. For detached homes and classic towns, pay $5,000 on signing; $5,000 in 30 days; $10,000 in 60 days; $10,000 in 90 days; and $10,000 in 120 days.
Condominium bachelor/bachelorette suites range in size up to a 1,454-square-foot three-bedroom, two bath layout. Enjoy secure underground parking and balconies that enable barbecuing. Metro Towns (with garages) and Euro Towns (with European-style carports) are all three storeys, have two- and three-bedroom options with dens, private balconies, and are fully above ground. Fully detached homes range in size from 1,900 to 3,000 square feet.
This location is sensational. Residents will live around the corner from the Holly Recreation Centre, which has ice rinks, pools, gyms and a full schedule of activities. The community is also a 10-minute drive to the downtown core, where residents can enjoy an eclectic selection of restaurants and nightlife. Four swimmable beaches with walking trails along the waterfront beckon with opportunities to commune with nature. Plus, the GO station makes it convenient for commuters to get to their destinations from downtown.
Southwest Barrie is a mere 45 minutes to the Greater Toronto Area, and is a similar distance north to skiing at Blue Mountain in Collingwood, Muskoka’s cottage country, and the largest freshwater beach in the world at Wasaga Beach. In addition, avid golfers know the Barrie area for some of the best courses anywhere.
The new phase 3 release is early February 2018 and will include additional 29-foot detached homes, the more affordable Metro and Euro Town collection and the coveted and ever desirable Classic Towns with 9-foot ceilings, a garage and private backyards!
At Bear Creek Ridge, Pratt Homes is offering completely new designs featuring dynamic exteriors that range in style from traditional to modern, and even hybrid, for distinctive streetscapes. The Bear Creek Ridge Community will be unlike any other neighbourhood in Simcoe County.
Pratt Homes has been building fine new residential communities in Barrie for six generations, since 1890. Over the past few months, Pratt Homes developed and released its new brand evolution from “Barrie’s Largest Builder since 1890” to designing homes and neighbourhoods with the stages of family life cycles in mind, paying meticulous attention to beauty and functionality as well as ensuring they offer a home size for every stage of the family life cycle.
In addition, Pratt Homes offers Ontario’s first virtual reality Model Home tours inside the Bear Creek Ridge Office. The Virtual Reality experience gives you the opportunity to walk through and get a feeling for your new home instead of just seeing a blackline drawing.
The Bear Creek Sales Office will be opening Saturday, February 10th, 2018. Visit the Bear Creek Ridge Sales Office, located at 241 Essa Road, Unit 3 in Barrie, just off Highway 400. The Sales Office is open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and from noon to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays.
Condo construction and ownership are booming in the GTA, but not all investors are suited to renting out their unit. That’s where professional property management comes in. READ MORE
Buying a new condominium can be both exciting and a little scary. The best thing to do is to arm yourself with information so you can be prepared for the decisions that you'll need to make along the way.
A beautiful earthy pink pared with deep greens and the newly popular ochre creates a warm, inviting and comfortable colour palette for almost any room in your home.
More Canadians are partnering up with friends and family to buy a condo. New data from Teranet, the provider of Ontario's online property search and registration
Cosentino is a global, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of architecture and design, leaders in their respective segments such as Silestone® Quartz surfaces and Dekton® Ultracompact surfaces. Technologically advanced surfaces that create unique designs for the home and public spaces.
At Riobel we design, create and assemble faucets, shower systems and accessories in our Canadian facility located in St-Jérôme, a suburb of Montréal. Our modern and fashionable products are designed to fit all kitchens or bathrooms. They are easy to install, while mechanical parts are accessible from above the counter to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. Riobel: a benchmark of excellence since 1995!
For over 50 years, Faema Canada has introduced the art of traditional Italian Espresso and Cappuccino to Canadians. We carry a variety of premium brands that can be tested at any one of our retail stores. Our selection of machines is only complemented by our assortment of fine espresso blends imported from Italy. Our wide selection of beans can also be brewed and sampled at all of our locations.
More Canadians are partnering up with friends and family to buy a condo. New data from Teranet, the provider of Ontario's online property search and registration, shows co-ownership in condominiums specifically was more than 37 per cent in 2018. With condo prices continuing to rise year over year, for many, pooling their money is the only option to get into the condo market. For others it's a more creative way to manage a huge responsibility, like owning real estate. Here is what the latest data shows.
The trend is growing
Compared to data from 2012 more condo purchases are being made with more than one person on title. Condos with only one person on title in 2018 was 48 per cent. That is down from 57 per cent in 2012. Parents are pitching in more too. For example, units owned with parental assistance is at more than 14 per cent. Compare that to 2012 when only nine per cent of condos were purchased with help from mom and dad.
Owners close in age
The data from Teranet show co-owners are relatively close in age. That number has also risen slightly. In 2012, 50.1 per cent of the province's homes had several owners on title, with the age gaps being 20 years or less. This proportion went up to 51.6 per cent by 2018. The rise is small, but shows more people, young or old, are choosing to buy together, whether it be young people buying their first home, or retirees deciding to downside together.
Financing options
Owning a house with a friend of family member means you will need to apply for a co-mortgage. Some financial institutions are now launching products that are specifically aimed at this group of people eager to find a way to buy their first home. There are many factors to consider in a co-ownership situation. This will include how the regular monthly bills will be handled, who will get what room and how emergency costs can be covered. As well, have an exit plan if you co-own a property.
Consider the future
Unlike when you buy with your spouse or long term partner, life can change at different times. One co-owner may meet someone and want them to move in. Another may get a new job and want to sell the home and take the equity to buy a house elsewhere. Draw up a plan now of how you will handle the sale of the home and what each co-owner's expectations are.
With co-ownership of condos on the rise, more needs to be done to protect all those involved in the transaction to make sure the real estate purchase is worth it for everyone.
Rubina Ahmed-Haq is a journalist and personal finance expert. She is HPG's Finance Editor. She regularly appears on CBC Radio and TV. She is a contributor on CTV Your Morning and Global Toronto. She has a BA from York University, received her post graduate journalism diploma from Humber College and has completed the CSC. Follow her on Twitter @alwayssavemoney.
Established in 1987, Caesarstone pioneered the original quartz surface and continues to be a leading developer and manufacturer of premium surfaces. Highly functional and design forward, Caesarstone surfaces have endless application possibilities including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, wall paneling, furniture and more.
Since 1873, Kohler Co. has been improving the level of gracious living by providing exceptional products and services for our customers’ homes and their lifestyles.
Fusion Stone is an easy and budget-friendly way to beautifully upgrade your home, inside and out. A patented Shouldice innovation, Fusion Stone is a thin stone veneer that is easily installed with the included stainless steel clips & screws. You just screw it to the wall and it’s “Hooked for Life”.
With over 90 years of experience, BLANCO is the leading kitchen sinks and faucets manufacturer. From handcrafted in Germany Steelart® sinks and the beauty of Silgranit®, to the European design faucets, BLANCO products are celebrated worldwide for their unmatched quality and design. Blanco Silgranit® sinks are proudly manufactured in Canada TRADE ONLY.
HomeStars is a free service to help homeowners find reputable renovators, repairmen and retailers by searching its database of 2 million companies and hundreds of thousands of reviews.
By becoming the standard bearer in the basement renovation industry, we can promote quality materials, professional trades, honest pricing, and better communication standards to create customer advocates and inspire our competitors.
Through our customer feedback, we have learned the importance of ‘service’. You said and we listened. We addressed your needs and improvised; bringing you services and quality no one in the industry offers.
Euro-Line Appliances has brought elite European engineered appliances to Canadian homes for over 25 years. Our brands exceed expectations and have earned awards in design, engineering, performance, and energy efficiency. All of our cooking, refrigeration, dishwashers, and laundry appliances are created to conserve our non-renewable resources.
SFA SANIFLO INC. (“SANIFLO”) is the only manufacturer of its kind in North America offering a complete line of macerating toilet systems for residential and light-commercial applications where installation of plumbing fixtures with below-floor drainage is impossible or cost-prohibitive.
Created by fusion of exceptional design, superior quartz quality and cutting-edge technology, HansStone Quartz weaves together intriguing patterns and colours inspired by the diverse Canadian landscape.
We've been proudly serving the community for more than 160 years. We deliver natural gas safely and reliably to two million homes and businesses across Ontario. With safety as our ongoing priority, we're committed to making communities better places to live.
Saunacore is a world leader in the manufacturing of premium quality sauna and steam bath products. Saunacore manufactures sauna heaters, steam bath generators, far infrared sauna rooms, traditional indoor and outdoor saunas, material liner kits, accessories and much more.
X-Tile is sure to have whatever you need to express your unique individual style. We offer you an exceptional variety of wall and flooring options in ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, mosaic and much more from leading suppliers around the world. Let our knowledgeable and friendly staff help you in your dream renovation or building project.
All-electric fireplace showroom and design centre with the largest selection in Toronto and York Region. Combining specialized expertise with over 20 years' interior design experience. On-wall, in-wall, fireboxes, retrofit inserts, mantels, custom cabinetry, stone and brick veneers. Residential and commercial. Trade and volume inquiries always welcome.
From a modest machine shop in Baltimore to the surface of the moon, we’ve proudly provided innovative solutions for over a century. Discover the pioneering history of BLACK+DECKER.
Shelter Furniture recognizes your individual style and are sensitive to your space and your vision for your home. With our in store design services, we help you create unique space that helps bring your home to life.
Since 1989 Men At Work has specialized in renewing and enlarging older houses in core Toronto neighbourhoods. We are experts in managing the challenges of renovating sensitive old buildings into beautiful, functional, comfortable living spaces.
Canadian Appliance Source has become the fastest growing provider of Major Home Appliances in Canada for over 10 years, we have grown to include over 13 locations across Ontario & Quebec.
As a cooperative with 1,000 stores worldwide, we not only have enormous buying power, but we have partners in all of the major brands, mills and manufacturers.
IMPROVE is totally unique to Canada. Based on the international success of similar concepts throughout the world, IMPROVE understands how to make home improvement much easier and more pleasurable for consumers and trades to shop all under one roof.
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The story behind the builder of Bear Creek Ridge in Barrie
Don Pratt is a Barrie boy, born and raised. Barrie is a thriving real estate market located 45 minutes north of Toronto. Much like the previous generations of his family, Don spent the majority of his life in construction in the Barrie area then passed the family building legacy on to his daughter Karen Pratt-Hansen and son-in-law Heljar Hansen.
Don recounts a grade school memory of being surrounded by peers as his teacher asked questions about career dreams. As the teacher went through the questions, Don didn’t raise his hand. The teacher asked him directly, “What do you want to do Don?” He simply responded “I want to build homes.”
The Pratt family has been building homes in Barrie since 1890 but Pratt Homes was founded by Don in the early 1970s. At the heart of the company is building attractive and affordable homes to help people achieve homeownership.
Heljar Hansen and Karen Pratt-Hansen with their children.
The Pratt family legacy began when Stephen Pratt emigrated from England in 1890 and constructed two houses in the Cundles Heights area of Barrie. Don was inspired by his family history and when he took over the family business in the mid 1970s, he evolved from building houses to creating communities.
Don and his wife Chris started Pratt Homes in their basement. They created a logo and began a new legacy and now Pratt Homes is the largest homebuilder in Barrie. To this day, Pratt Homes continues to be a family business that creates meaningful communities while supporting industries, families, charities and organizations.
Karen and Heljar sit in the boardroom at Pratt Homes’ Head Office. The entire office is meticulously designed including photography from Peter Lik in every room. There is a gorgeous reclaimed barn wood table; wood acquired from the Pratt family farm. As you enter the boardroom you’re greeted by a picture called “Sacred Sunrise” taken of Cayonlands National Park in Utah. The photograph commands your attention.
The pair are positioned beside each other prepared to recollect memories of the pinnacle moments that built the foundation for The Pratt Hansen Group.
THE EARLY YEARS
Karen Pratt-Hansen has a proud demeanor when discussing her childhood in construction. “The family has always been in construction. It’s been my life. It’s what I know,” she says.
Karen remembers her mom as the chief cook and bottle washer who kept things on track.
“My mom was an integral part of Pratt Homes as well as teaching me about business,” says Karen. “She showed me how to dress professionally because a Pratt Homes representative must care about their presentation.”
When Karen and her brother were younger, they asked for a withdrawal from the bank of dad. The result was different than anticipated. “Mom and dad gathered up cleaning materials, put us in the car, stopped at one of our model homes and said they’d be back once it was clean.”
The Pratts had a family tradition: they children were first to view new model homes. They proudly they walked through the home their dad built, praised the gorgeous decorating their mom did and then played in the kids room.
Karen remembers her parents steering her towards the family business. “Even when I was thinking about practicing law, my parents encouraged me to be a real estate lawyer.”
HOW IT STARTED
Karen embarked upon a journey most students can only dream of and attended university in Australia, majoring in law. During her schooling Karen met her future husband, Heljar Hansen, a Norwegian descendant who obtained his Australian residency to get his MBA and minor in computer sciences.
Unfortunately, in early 2002 Heljar lost his mother and Heljar and Karen went to Norway for the funeral. “It was a very sad time for my family. We honoured and celebrated my mother’s life.” says Heljar.
While in Norway, Karen received a call from her parents sending their condolences and asking if they could stop in Barrie on their way back to Australia; Karen and Heljar agreed. It was during the stopover that Don and Chris Pratt announced that retirement was on the horizon and Karen, Heljar and Karen’s brother should be their successors.
“We were both thinking about living in Australia. Karen had applied for her residency and I already had mine. We weren’t considering moving to Barrie and running the business.” says Hansen.
“I loved living overseas but I missed my family,” Karen says. “I missed Barrie. It was my home.”
Karen wanted to put down roots where her family created a legacy. Karen and Heljar made the decision together; they would take the risk and return to Canada.
A NEW ERA
Heljar and Karen moved to Barrie in November, 2002. Heljar remembers it well — it snowed for five straight months. They returned home on Friday and Monday started at Pratt Homes. Don drove Heljar to the construction site and introduced him to the site superintendent. “Meet my son-in-law, teach him about building,” Don said. Judging by the look on the super’s face, Heljar was positive Don hadn’t informed him until that moment.
“When we came back from Australia, we were learning the business. Dad was still running things. The goal was to take over but we didn’t want the learning curve to be too much,” recalls Pratt- Hansen. Karen and Heljar wanted to ensure the ownership transition didn’t have a negative impact on the business.
“We jumped into the deep end of the pool,” Heljar continues. “We knew we could handle the challenge, we’re not afraid of hard work but to be honest, we felt overwhelmed.” The family worked together to make the transition as seamless as possible.”
Karen learned to manage the business while Heljar was learning construction. They then worked with the sales manager, learning the system that drives the entire machine.
“In the early years we did everything,” notes Karen. “During the week we were at head office, on the weekend at the sales office handing out brochures.”
“We even cleaned houses before predelivery inspections,” Heljar adds.
It took under two years for the Pratt-Hansens to transition ownership of the family business to the Pratt Hansen Group.
A LOOK TO THE FUTURE
Karen and Heljar are leading Pratt Homes during exciting times. The company is designing a new product line, preparing to launch new communities and just released their new brand.
“The fact that the brand has evolved says something about the business because we’ve changed,” Heljar says.
Karen had a great attachment to the previous logo because her dad created it, but she has confidence. “The way the community has embraced our new direction has given me great comfort.”
Karen and Heljar are doing things the Pratt-Hansen way. “We love change. We love doing things new, different and better,” Karen says. “That has been a philosophy of ours but it was different when we evolved the brand. The logo was a foundation of what previous generations built before us.”
“But just because the logo changes doesn’t mean the foundation changes. We’re an innovative company that makes fresh new changes but we also believe in tradition,” Heljar adds.
The Pratt family legacy has become the Pratt-Hansen family legacy. Karen and Heljar hope their kids will continue the family business. Both kids attend community opening and closing events as well as clean homes before predelivery inspections. When it comes to the next generation of Pratt Homes, the preparation work is happening with mom and dad’s help.
“We can only hope. We’re not going to force them, but hopefully they’ve seen what we do and what we’ve done,” says Heljar. “We’ll support them in whatever they want to do but hopefully they want to build.”
Karen feels similarly. “I think, like us, they may go off in their own directions and pursue their own paths, but if, one day, they get a feeling in their gut and remember what it was like to be a part of what we’ve done, we hope they come home to the family business.”
WHAT’S CURRENT AT PRATT HOMES
Pratt Homes has just released for sale Bear Creek Ridge, a family neighbourhood in southwest Barrie. This release of freehold towns, freehold detached and condominiums — priced from the mid $200,000s — is the first look at Pratt Homes’ newly designed floorplans and exteriors. In Bear Creek Ridge, Pratt Homes has blended together traditional, modern and hybrid exterior designs creating Barrie’s most visually stunning community. So far, purchasers are thrilled to see the fresh new look and are quickly buying up the new homes.
Coming in 2018, Pratt Homes will be releasing an incredibly innovative community called Bistro 6, Culinary Inspired Condo Living. Bistro 6 will be located inside Pratt Homes’ newest neighbourhood, Hewitt’s Gate.
PRATT HOMES
Go online to register and to find out more about all of Pratt Homes’ communities.
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“Over the past year, we’ve focused on designing our brand and product line to be more inclusive of new home purchasers at every stage of their family lifecycle,” said Todd Palmer, marketing director for Pratt Homes. “It’s tough buying a new home and we want people to feel like we’re really taking care of them.”
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The new family focus will come to fruition this fall when they release their upcoming new neighbourhood Bear Creek Ridge.
“We have condominiums, freehold townhomes and freehold detached homes ranging from 606 square feet right up to 3,000 square feet,” said sales director Cynthia Grassing. “We’re offering a new home to accommodate families of every size.”
Bear Creek Ridge is located in southwest Barrie at the corner of Salem Road and Essa Road. It’s conveniently located only a few minutes from Barrie’s south-end restaurants and shopping. It’s also right around the corner from the Holly Recreation Centre.
Bear Creek Ridge is a 10-minute drive from Barrie’s beautiful waterfront, the downtown core with Barrie nightlife, independent Restaurateurs, the GO Transit station and four swimmable beaches with walking trails.
Barrie is only a 45-minute trip north of the GTA up Highway 400, which puts you closer to the largest freshwater beach in the world, Wasaga Beach, the incredible skiing of Blue Mountain in Collingwood and at the front door of the Muskoka Cottage country. Plus Barrie is surrounded by some of the best golf courses and bike trails you’ll ever see.
PRATT HOMES Bear Creek Ridge
Go online and register today to get a sneak peek before the grand opening.
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The 2019 Sixth Annual Builder Baseball charity softball tournament at Richmond Green Park in Richmond Hill was a rousing success, raising $53,000 for Habitat for Humanity GTA and bringing the six-year total up to $247,000.
[caption id="attachment_47062" align="alignnone" width="750"] 2019 Winning Team : Sun-Brite / Torlys[/caption]
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The day culminated with a cheque presentation to Habitat for Humanity GTA in the amount of $53,000, presented by Michael Rosset, Publisher of HOMES Publishing Group (HPG).
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The tournament was rescheduled for mid September.
habitatGTA.camyhomepage.cabildgta.ca facebook.com/builderbaseball
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