When potential purchasers come through our homes, we always get asked if we offer a sense of community, with conveniences close by…We always answer “absolutely! We have the best location in the town of Alliston” and we do have the best location in town. Our Victorian Village site is surrounded by amenities galore. We have 2 schools that are at our subdivision, it will take your children a few minute walk or 1 minute bike ride to school, they do not have to take a bus or walk a long distance. Your family can walk or ride their bikes everywhere. We are surrounded by restaurants (East Side Marios, Shoeless Joess, Pita Pit, Dairy Queen, Subway, Swiss Chalet, Organic Bistro Burger, fabulous Thai, Indian restaurants…) Shopping (Zehrs, Sobeys, Butcher Shop, Dollar Rama, Canadian Tire, L.C.B.O.,Home Hardware, Barb’s Clothes Closet, Details House Ware…) Earl Rowe Provincial park a few km away, where you can camp or stay for the day and swim in the man made beach or 1 acre pool, canoe, hike, picnic. Rotary park and pool near by.We have the beautiful Gibson Hills – a 100 acre walking trail right across from out site. New Tecumseth Recreation Centre is just around the corner from us, it has 2 indoor arenas, indoor soccer, the second floor has a fitness facility, walking track, even a pub. We are the perfect family friendly neighborhood with everything at your doorstep.
This release of data from the NHS completes the initial release of all information from the 2011 Census program that includes the Census itself as well as the National Household Survey. But Statistics Canada may publish more data and analysis based on the initial release. Overall, the new data showed Canada continuing to increase in population size, with growth concentrated in the larger urban areas that attracted high rates of immigrants. At the same time, parts of rural and small-town Canada are experiencing population declines.
The data also painted a picture of diversity in Canada. Households and families are more diverse than ever, and cultural diversity continues to increase in large urban areas. Canadians are more educated than ever, with younger women leading the way. In addition, women are steadily becoming the majority in many professional occupations. Although income increases have been higher for women than for men, overall women still earn only 85% of what men earn.
In the years ahead, Canada’s population is likely to continue to increase in size, with the largest segment consisting of older Canadians. In a few decades, nearly one in four Canadians will be over the age of 65 as the large Boomer cohort moves into their sixties, seventies and eighties. Clearly, this population group is different than today’s seniors, and businesses and other organizations in society will need to adjust their focus in order to meet their needs. In addition, an equally large cohort of Millennials will be moving into their forties and fifties, no doubt with values and aspirations that differ from the Boomers—and perhaps requiring a different focus by marketers and businesses. It seems clear that it will be more important than ever in tracking and understanding the many segments that make up Canadian society. Marketers, take note.
We’ve also noticed an increase in multi generations under one house hold and this is not a trend and it is not designated to just one or two cultures it is a new way of life or the life it used to be.
Easier said than done right? Just start with one area of your home weekly to get it organized. Otherwise you will feel over whelmed trying to do your whole home at once. Do what ever it takes, honestly, once done it really does alleviate stress not all but some. Here are some low-cost organizing tips.
– Use old baby-food jars, jam jars… to hold spices. Baby jars, store them in a drawer upside down so this recycling trick looks sleek, not cheap. Larger jars of course in a cupboard.
– Store all your instruction manuals in one binder in the kitchen or pantry.
– Collect your takeout menus in a binder. Or stuff them into a Ziploc bag and stash ’em – where else? – in the fridge or cupboard.
– Keep a tray or basket on the kitchen counter where kids can drop off permission slips and adults can put mail requiring immediate action. A second tray can handle lower-priority paperwork.
– Don’t waste time constantly topping up cereal-sized food storage containers with dog or cat kibble. Use a metal trashcan to store one bag at a time in rodent-proof style.
– Use a recharging station to keep your cell phone,ipod and other portable device cords untangled and your gadgets fully charged.
– Can’t find fresh garlic or onions? Keep them in clean knee-high nylons. Hang in a cool, dry place.
– Post a sheet of paper on the fridge and note groceries and supplies needing replenishing. On grocery day, just grab the sheet and go.
– Reduce spoilage of fruits and veggies by “rotating” your crops. Put new ones underneath ones that were already in your crisper.
– Use small jam jars to hold cotton swabs, balls and other essentials inside your bathroom vanity drawers.
– Store kids’ bath toys in a fine-laundry bag. Hang from the faucet ’til fully drained.
– Use a shower organizer and just the basics: mild shampoo, conditioner and a body wash. Kids can keep their own caddies too instead of having your shower/bathtub lined up with a 101 bottles.
– Keep cleaning products in a caddy, too.
– Post a sheet of paper in the bathroom and note bathroom supplies that need replenishing. On grocery day, just grab the sheet and go.
– Assign teens and tweens their “own” towel sets by colour. Sorting laundry becomes super-easy and sharing-aversive kids are content.
– For the living room or family room, get an ottoman or bench with hidden storage under the seat.holds blankets, toys, movies…
– Large woven or wooden baskets stash clutter effectively, so stock up.
– Got kids? Get large tubs that can be used to deploy toys – and quickly move them out of living spaces when company’s coming.
– Don’t hold on to magazines. Just rip out any pages you want to keep for future reference, keep in a file folder, then recycle the rest.
– Toss dirty socks into mesh fine-laundry bags. Orphaned socks will be a thing of the past.Love this!
– Dollar store plastic caddies are perfect for grouping cleaning products upright in cabinets – no tipping!
– Recycle old plastic shopping bags. Store them in an empty Kleenex box until you need them.
– Store batteries in plastic berry baskets until you’re ready to drop them off at the recycling centre.
– Ditto for compact fluorescent bulbs and orchard fruit baskets.
– Install a closet organization system: it’ll pay itself off with time and aggravation saved!
– Keep sheet sets organized by folding and storing the fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcase inside the second pillowcase.
– Don’t limit closet storage to hangers. Hang hooks on the door for frequently used items.
– We all have these perhaps a few – tackle that kitchen junk drawer problem head on. Today. Purge, edit and keep things in place with a drawer organizer.
– Banish tiny piles of coins and start saving in style. Get a designer piggy bank and keep it by the entrance way, laundry or kitchen—wherever you’d like to dump your change. A friend of mine does this and in no time a trip or whatever has been saved. I am going to start today, myself.
– Get a heavy-duty paper shredder for peace of mind – and efficient shredding without risk of overheating. Place your shredder where you intercept daily mail. If that’s the kitchen, so be it.
– I hate this and it”s time for me to do it again. Plan a closet clean out once per season. Less mess makes staying organized a lot easier
Do you like being close to downtown, or would you prefer living outside the city? Do you like the prospect of maintaining a garden? Where do you want your children to attend school? These are lifestyle decisions that play a large role in the new home buying process.
You also have more design choices than ever before. Would you like a ‘smart’ home that’s pre-wired
for your media and entertainment needs, or a gourmet kitchen for entertaining? Or both?
There are two major types of new homes available to you – freehold and condominium – and each has different construction timelines and warranty coverage.
To find out more about new developments that may suit your needs, read the home sections in major newspapers as well as real estate websites such as www.homesmag.com and www.condolifemag.com. Check out Twitter for the latest builder and industry news.
#2. Determine what you can afford
Once you’ve chosen the location and type of new home that fits your needs, meet with a financial representative to determine a mortgage amount that you can comfortably afford. This will help you understand the types of homes that fit into your price range. You should also consider getting a pre-approved mortgage, in order to shop with added confidence.
For more information on new home financing, visit the Canadian Bankers Association at www.cba.ca or call them (toll-free)
at 1-800-263-0231.
man using laptop#3. Research your builder
Talk to homeowners in the neighbourhood(s) you’re interested in. Find out if they were satisfied with their builder.
Look up any builder you’re considering in the Ontario Builder Directory section to ensure they are registered with Tarion. You’ll learn how many homes they have built in the last 10 years, and whether they have had any claims with us over this period.
#4. Talk with a real estate lawyer.
Before you sign your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, or Contract for a Custom Home, have it reviewed by a qualified real estate lawyer. There are other issues for you to consider, which are explained in the Making the Deal section of our website.
#5. Prepare for your Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
The Pre-Delivery Inspection is probably the first time you’ll visit your new home in its completed state – and it’s your primary opportunity to learn how to operate and maintain your new home as well as to ensure that everything has been built according to your purchase agreement.
To help you prepare for this important stage of the home buying process, you may want to read Getting Ready for the Pre-Delivery Inspection or print a copy of our comprehensive PDI Checklist.
#6. Read the Tarion Homeowner Information Package
The Homeowner Information Package should be given to you by your builder before or during your Pre-Delivery Inspection. It outlines your new home’s statutory warranty, the responsibilities of both you and your builder, and how Tarion will handle a warranty claim.
Whether you purchase a freehold home or a condominium, we encourage you to read this document in its entirety – and we recommend that you file it with your other new home documents so that you can refer to it in the future.
#7. Visit our Online Video Library
Our Online Video Library has a wide range of educational videos designed to help new home buyers learn about statutory warranty coverage and how to make a claim.
#8. Complete and submit any required Statutory Warranty Forms on time
Even though most builders will do everything they can to ensure your home is ready when you move in, sometimes items are missing or not working properly.
To help you better understand what is and isn’t covered under the statutory warranty, we encourage you to review the Construction Performance Guidelines prior to submitting a Statutory Warranty Form. Additionally, if you believe that there are items missing from your home, we recommend that you refer to your PDI Form or your Agreement of Purchase and Sale to confirm this before you submit a Statutory Warranty Form. To get an item resolved, you should contact your builder and follow our statutory warranty process.
#9. Maintain your home
You’ve made a big investment in your home, so you should take care of it all year round. It’s important to remember that the ongoing maintenance of your new home helps to ensure that your statutory warranty rights are protected.
We’ve created a maintenance guide that addresses common questions and provides tips on how to look after your new home through all four seasons.
family outside of their home#10. Enjoy all your new home has to offer!
You’ve done a lot of research, decision making and waiting by the time you reach this point.
Now it’s time to enjoy your new home!
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DID YOU KNOW THAT HIGH MOISTURE levels in your home can lead to dampness or ice buildup on windows during winter? This video offers practical steps you can take to maintain proper humidity levels and ventilation in your home and reduce condensation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6RMJETUN7o
* 100 ACRE WALKING TRAIL across from our Victorian Village site. Challenge yourself and your family with this fantastic trail site. Pump that heart!
* EARL ROWE PARK, located only 3 km from our site, is one of the largest provincial parks in Southern Ontario. Hike on one of several trails 1 km – 11 km. Maybe Canoe, Fish or Paddleboat. Enjoy swimming on one of 2 large beaches where you can picnic or take a plunge in the 1 acre pool. Yes 1 acre. Camp or do a family day trip. Many winter activities available.
* NEW TECUMSETH RECREATION CENTRE is around the corner and down the street from out Victorian Village site – The 130,000 square foot state-of-the-art, year round facility is wonderful for all ages. It has two ice rinks, indoor soccer, indoor walking track 2nd floor has an amazing full gym with the latest equipment plus it offers various fitness classes. Yoga anyone? After you can relax in the pub/restaurant over a low calorie pint and cheer for the Alliston Hornets!
* SKIING DOWN HILL AND CROSS COUNTRY – Mansfield Ski located about 15 km north west of us, Hockley Valley Ski located 20 km south west of our site.
* GOLF – Silver Brook , Hockley Valley, Woodington, Nottawasaga all within 7-17 km From our Victorian village site.