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TWO STOREYS 279490 BUNGALOWS Award Winning Adult Lifestyle Community Ballantrae Golf Country Club AT Winner of the Most Outstanding Adult Lifestyle Project Award Home builders Assocxibon Finalist for Community of the Canddkin Home Winner of the Outstanding Planning Award for Taking New Directions Oraario Plonning Institute Certified as Canadas First Audubon International Signature Sanctuary Audubon lrtrmotiaiil Winner of the Business of the Award Whitchurch Chamber Commerce IG Discover this Award Winning Community Visit or Call Today schickedanzbroscom or 18777771089 Mon 12pm 6pm Closed Hoi Sat Sun 12pn Pimm and AJHI tliiwy whim O 5 pm GO CONDO By Dorothea Helms One of the best things about shopping for a new home in York Region is the fantastic choice available for everyone from firsttime buyers to people moving up in size and luxury families with children and and retirees looking to move down and simplify their lives A decade or two ago those choices included only homes in lowrise communities but today you will find a selection of beautiful condominiums that might just fit your new home needs in municipalities from Vaughan to WhitchurchStouffville In other words condos arent just for Toronto anymorel Now depending on where in York Region you choose you can enjoy the freedom and convenience of condominium living without having to move to the big city A mid- or highrise condominium offers a carefree lifestyle that frees up leisure time for well leisure What a luxury it is to have someone else remove snow mow lawns water landscaping and maintain and repair the building And speaking of time and luxury todays beautiful condominium building amenities enable residents to do things like swim work out and entertain a crowd without ever leaving home Economics also factors into the popularity of condos For firsttime buyers a condominium can be the way to enter the new home market affordably Some even find they can own a condo suite for a lower monthly payment than they did when they rented The down payment is often the one thing that holds back firsttime buyers from purchasing but its worth checking with builders and mortgage specialists There may be special deposit structures in place that make this part of the buying process more attainable Another consideration as to whether to purchase a condominium suite is the future There is a pentup demand for condos in York Region with all segments of the buying public Busy professionals and who like to travel appreciate the maintenancefree aspect of the lifestyle People wanting to move up in luxury will find spectacular penthouses to choose from And we are seeing more families opting for condominium living What better place to raise children than in one of York Regions amenityrich municipalities Plus with the population of the GTA expected to continue rising the demand for is likely to increase as is the value of the suites A condominium suite can be a wise investment in your future in many ways Remember too that a condominium is a neighbourhood under one roof Its easy to make new friends and acquaintances when you ride the elevators or exercise in the fitness area There are also condominium rules and regulations in place to help to protect your privacy comfort safety and investment Then of course there are the suites themselves and modern layouts are both stunning and practical Developers have honed the design process to find ways to make the most of every square foot Openconcept living areas infused with natural light from massive windows offer gorgeous views and wonderful spaces for entertaining In your search for a new home explore both low- and high- rise choices You just might decide its time to GO CONDOI Dorothea Helms connects people and ideas and can be reached at writerwswsca