Did you realize that most of our standards are upgrades with other builders:

Luxury Brick and Stone – Previn Standard

Aluminum Posts and Railings on your porch – Previn Standard

Tall 8′ High Front Door With Choice of 3/4 Decorative Glass Insert – Previn Standard

Steel Insulated 8′ High Garage Doors R-9 Rating – Previn Standard

California Knock Down Ceilings – Previn Standard

Rounded Edges – Previn Standard

3/4″ Subfloors – Previn Standard

Steep Roof Pitches – Previn Standard

30 Year designer series shingles – Previn Standard

8′ high x 8′ wide Patio Doors (most models) – Previn Standard

Vinyl Casement Windows through out, not just the front – Previn Standard

KEEP IN TOUCH FOR OUR NEXT RELEASE OF SINGLE DETACHED AND TOWN HOMES AT VICTORIAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY IN ALLISTON, BY PREVIN COURT HOMES. COMING SOON!

WHAT’S WRONG? STUCK IN A VINYL SIDED HOME OR COMMUNITY?!

VICTORIAN VILLAGE , BY PREVIN COURT HOMES, IN ALLISTON IS THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE BRICK AND STONE  COMMUNITY IN NEW TECUMSETH. 

NOT ONLY DOES IT LOOK BEAUTIFUL  FOR YEARS TO COME, BUT YOU HAVE TO ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE ADDED VALUE OF BRICK AND STONE, NOT TOO MENTION THE ADDED VALUE OF A WHOLE COMMUNITY BRICK AND STONE.

PLUS OUR VIBRANT COMMUNITY IS SURROUNDED BY AMENITIES WITH: SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, PARK/SPLASH PAD/POOL, RESTAURANTS, CINEMA, WALKING  /DOGTRAILS, HOSPITAL…ALL LOCATED CONVENIENTLY WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE.

YOUR HOME IS A HUGE INVESTMENT WE THINK THE CHOICE IS CLEAR.

Average House Prices to Edge Higher in 2016: CREA

The national average price is forecast to edge higher by 1.4 per cent to $448,700 in 2016. Price gains in 2016 are forecast to be strongest in Ontario (+2.9 per cent) due to an ongoing shortage of listings for single family homes coupled with strong demand for them in and around the GTA.

One of the best places to live outside of Toronto is Alliston. We have all the amenities plus a close knit community needed to raise a family, retire or to start out. If you’re ready to move, we at Previn Court can build a home for you. With over 40 years of experience, we have built homes for over a thousand families, including detached, townhome, and unique attached single units, and we can help you find the perfect home for you.

Come take a tour of our award winning Oxford model home.  Let us help you choose your home according to your budget and needs.

 WE WILL RE-OPEN FOR YOU JANUARY 4, 2016

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 WHEN SHOPPING FOR A HOME YOUR COMMUNITY CHECK LIST SHOULD INCLUDE:

• SCHOOLS/LIBRARY WITHIN STEPS

• SHOPPING WITHIN STEPS

• RECREATION WITHIN STEPS

• TRAILS WITHIN STEPS

• RESTAURANTS WITH STEPS

• PARKS/POOLS WITHIN STEPS

• HOSPITAL/POLICE WITHIN STEPS

• ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN STEPS…

          …VICTORIAN VILLAGE  BY PREVIN COURT HOMES OFFER ALL THE ABOVE AMENITIES CONVENIENTLY LOACATED FOR YOU WITHIN STEPS OF YOUR HOME! call today to purchase and become a part of our Victorian Village Community 1-855-777-3846

Parents looking for the best environment in which to raise a child have to weigh the pros and cons of buying a home versus purchasing a condo.

A variety of factors come into play, such as cost, convenience, market conditions and availability, but for most parents, the most crucial variables involves finding the best place to raise and develop their child. One of the biggest advantages of purchasing a home revolves around the benefits of having a yard for your children.

Healthy Development

An important part of a child’s growth takes place during the time they spend playing outdoors, discovering the natural world that surrounds them. Providing your family with a yard is one of the safest ways of facilitating this sort of growth, in particular when your kid is young.

Large yards that feature trees, bushes and vegetation introduce your child to the natural world. In fact, studies show that children who play in the dirt enjoy a variety of developmental boosts, including a stronger immune system, improved mood and a reduction in obesity, depression and disorders like ADD and ADHD.

Children who grow up in condos tend to be surrounded by a landscape dominated by concrete and glass. This can make it difficult as a parent to expose your children to nature, especially when living in a downtown metropolis.

Leaving a Legacy

When you purchase a house that includes a yard, especially a large space with plenty of greenery, the value of your investment is much more stable than if you purchased a condo. A survey conducted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals revealed that home buyers possess an overwhelming demand for green space when they consider the purchase of a domestic property.

Nine out of ten respondents revealed a preference for abodes adjacent to grass, plants, trees and other features of natural landscapes. In terms of the importance of living close to green space, 91% of respondents answered that it’s important to live close to natural spaces, while 60% believe that it’s very important to do so.

Condos simply cannot meet this demand. While there are other factors that are important when it comes to the value of real estate, the fact that home buyers seek to have some sort of connection with nature results in reduced perception of the value of condos.

Previn Court Homes have a portfolio of real estate that offer fantastic yards, green spaces and investment value. Contact us to learn more about terrific houses that match the needs of your family.

Buy Your Family a Home in Alliston

If you have a big family, you should definitely buy a home with a yard as opposed to buying a condo. If you’re an Alliston resident, we at Previn Court can build one for you. We know that home buyers are looking for a residence that will make them feel both physically and financially comfortable.  Learn more about our beautiful affordable new homes to buy, or contact us to register for priority updates and special offers, and find the perfect home for your budget.

Back in the 1950s, Toronto was considered one of the most dull cities on earth. The 1960s and 1970s helped transform the city from a stolid town into a dynamic cultural center that’s currently on the precipice of being an international presence.

Unfortunately, city planners likely didn’t foresee the rapid growth in population and influence that Toronto has enjoyed. This has resulted in a variety of problems that have yet to be addressed, causing residents to seek a new place to live.

Here are four of the biggest signs that it’s time for you to leave Toronto.

Population Increase

Roughly speaking, the Greater Toronto Area attracts more than 100,000 new residents on a yearly basis, which increases the stress that the city’s infrastructure experiences. The addition of a million residents every decade or so requires huge investments in infrastructure such as transportation.

Unfortunately, due to the municipal, provincial and federal government dragging their feet on investing in Toronto’s roads and public transit system, the city has developed a variety of issues that are proving difficult to solve.

Sprawl

Instead of taking advantage of the many wide open spaces that Torontonian geography provides, builders have been taking the approach of completing projects that waste land which could have be put to more fruitful use. The growth of population in the GTA hasn’t been administered appropriately, which has resulted in a large amount of development spreading across longer greater areas.

Traffic Gridlock

The combination of an increase in population without adding additional infrastructure has resulted in a commute that’s considered among the worst in North America. Billions of dollars of productivity are lost on an annual basis as drivers sit on the Don Valley Parkway, Highway 401, the Gardiner Expressway and the Queen Elizabeth Way for a couple of hours every day.

Housing Prices

Along with Vancouver and Calgary, Toronto has witnessed some of the most extreme inflation in real estate prices, including both condos and house sales. This spike in price has made it extremely difficult for non-millionaires who wish to buy the home. Families living off off an average middle-class income can no longer afford to buy houses, and have been forced to look at the condo market or even the rental market to provide a housing solution.

Thankfully, there are plenty of options to consider when you make the decision to leave Toronto. Companies such as Previn Court develop real estate projects that give people the opportunity to pursue their dream of owning the home.

Tired of Living in Toronto?

Toronto has definitely lost its groove. Its no longer the jewel it used to be. As such, now is the perfect time to leave Toronto. One of the best places to live outside of Toronto is Alliston. If you’re ready to move, we at Previn Court build a home for you. With over 35 years of experience, we have built homes for over a thousand families, including detached, townhome, and unique attached single units, and we can help you find the perfect home for you.

Take a tour of our incredible models, or contact us today for more to let us know your needs in terms of bathrooms, bedrooms and budget.

Many homeowners dream of having a yard of their own. There are many benefits to having and maintaining a yard with your house, that are both private and public. Although a yard can be aesthetically pleasing, they also come with a few other upsides that often get glossed over or forgotten:

If You Have Kids

The first, and most obvious, is play. If you have kids, yards are a great way to let them play outside safely. Rather than having to pack and unpack for a trip to the park, you can leave your kids outside in the yard with their own toys and under your supervision.

Similarly, if you have a dog, taking him or her for a walk can be awkward depending on your schedule, but a yard could cut down on walktime without cutting down on playtime. They can also be educational, teaching children about the seasons and about growing vegetables and other edibles. Gardens provide people an important opportunity to maintain their cultural heritage through growing plants that are important in their culture’s food or rituals.

Going “Green”

Several psychological studies have found that exposure to green plants has a positive effect on stress levels, especially in urban areas. They allow the mind to rest, something we rarely get to do today. In the American Journal of Community Psychology, researchers Brogan and James write that plants contribute substantially to psychosocial health.

The second is both aesthetic and financial. Depending on what you plant in your yard, it could affect the value of your home. For example, planting a tree could have a massively positive effect on your home across the board. In a study carried out by Indiana’s Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, a healthy 15 ¾-foot-wide silver maple could add two and a half thousand dollars to the value of your house.

According to a 2010 Forest Service study in Portland, trees added an average of nearly nine thousand dollars to a sale price, and reduced the time on the market by two days. They also remove dirt, smoke and other pollutants from the air, improving air quality so you can enjoy your garden.

Trees will also cut down on heat retention, enhance night-time cool downs and improve water conservation, allowing you to reduce your water bill and keep your garden beautiful. They also disperse water vapour through transpiration, lowering heat and supporting plants.

Want a Yard or Garden? Think About Moving to Alliston, Ontario

Simply pick up the phone and call the experts at Previn Court Homes.

Scheduling an appointment is the best way to get all of your questions about the real estate market answered. It’s the first step to purchasing the home of your dreams. Why not get started today?

For many years, condos were offered as the ideal home. With advertising all over the city, it’s easy to see why many people agreed, but times are changing. People are beginning to see the numerous issues faced by those who live in condos.

Size

Condos are small. For a single, they may have a decent amount of space, but for a family, there is rarely, if ever, enough space. In 2013, the average size for new condo units was about 739 square feet, 1.6% lower than 2012’s average. For comparison, the average size of a new unit in 2010 was 797 square feet and in 2009 it was 816 square feet. A decade ago, the average size was 1,006 square feet. Condo’s are steadily getting smaller, as developers continue trying to cram as many people as possible into as small of an area as possible.

Privacy

As the condos continue to shrink, privacy is one of the first things you’ll lose. Everyone has a horror story about a nightmare neighbour who plays music too loud, or has dogs, or is just messy. But you shouldn’t have to live like that. If a neighbour chooses to let their property fall into disrepair or impact on your private space , that’s their own decision, but if it is negatively impacting on your home and privacy, then it’s no longer a matter between a  lessor and a tenant, but between you and them. Condo living exacerbates this.

Amenities

Many condos are advertised as coming with gyms, pools and other amenities, and costs are usually included in rent. The downside is, if you do not or cannot use these amenities, you are still paying for them, and you cannot avoid these payments. As a result, your rent could be artificially inflated by something you are not in control of and may not even want.

Garden

Gardens can be beautiful, and many homeowners dream of having their own garden. This can be quite difficult to do in a condo. Sure, you can scatter a few plants around your condo to add some life and colour to proceedings, or have window boxes installed, but this is limited. Even if your condo does come with a garden or a green area, it is controlled by your lessor. You have no say in how it looks.

Control

Most condos in a building are cookie cutters, they look the same regardless of floor or number. Although you can change the furniture or the interior, you can’t change it too much. When you enter and when you leave, the condo itself will remain the same. You cannot install a new living area, or make any changes you would prefer. By owning your own house, you can do whatever you want with it.

Want a Yard or Garden? Think About Moving to Alliston, Ontario

Simply pick up the phone and call the experts at Previn Court Homes.

Scheduling an appointment is the best way to get all of your questions about the real estate market answered. It’s the first step to purchasing the home of your dreams. Why not get started today?