Page 40, Whitby Free Press, Wechie&iay, May 10, 1996' Location, Location, Location "Location is a key factor to wise real estate," says J.R. Faulkner, Contract Manager for Victoriaville Mansions. He has just opened a "Luxury for Less" model home/sales office to showcase his newest project. to be built at the corner of Dundas and Garden Streets in Whitby, for occupancy in the fal of 1995. "We expect to seil 300 homes in 8 weekends, just as we did in Peterborough over the winter months.". So, what's been causing ail the excitement? "Homes for under $ 100,000.00! Luxury for less." Our purchasers say "Ibis sounds too good to bc truc. How is it possible?".Well, the builder is Tribe Group, a consortium of trades and material suppliers, where each partner shaves a little off his price to save a lot for the purchaser. "Victoriaville is not being bulit so much by business people as it is by construction people. Our President is an astute professional engineer. There i s a team of commidtted enier, trades people and building material suppliers that bsptteir money into this project to prove a point: that Iuxury living for less is very achievable in the 90's. Why? Technology:.technology that is hi-tech but proven. New homes are better bujît homes; our homes are best built." "Our homes are ail concrete for true structural integrity, for true fire separation. Our homes are totally sound-proofed and completely waterproof." Downsizers "And yes, I arn exeited. We have a formiula that is welcomed and embraced by downsizers, seniors, professionals and first-time buyers. We could architecturally rebuild Ontario for the comning century - low-rise, luxury for less, worry free and more ....". Faulkner is a fi ve-star, certified R-2000 builder, acclaimed, immitated and featured in Canadian national magazines. He has been a prolif ie infill replacement homne builder of "monster homes" in North York and Toronto, transforming neighbourhoods to the extent that coachlines now tour those streets made over by him on their site seeing tour s. Faulkner is still building mansions but no longer just for the rich. He brings to the Victoriaville condo homes attention to detail and ail of the technology he incorporated into his million dollar monster homes: extra height ceilings, 40 oz. carpets, decorative Victorian mouldings... the effect is stunning and one marvels that these homes are being offered at luxury for less prices: an 8 10 sq. t. two bedroomf selîs for $87,900.00. "An.d there is no wasted space," adds Faulkner. "No staircases. Our homes operate on one level." Incredible Miracle in Housing What you're getting lends credence to Victoriaville's ad slogan: An Incredible Miracle in Housing. Every condo has its own 94% high-efficiency gas-fired furnace. which will heat a two bedrooni floorplan for $17 a month. year round. You individually control your own heat. hydro and air conditioning. Windows and exterior french doors. manul"actured by FCI, are rated #1 in ternis of energy efficiency by the Canada Research Council. Victoriaville Mansions, it should be noted, is perhaps the most environmentally-responsible home development in the country. Worry Free -md"More "Wood isn't as important as it used to be in construction," says Victoriaville's Contract Manager. "We use metal studs now. And çur handrails and crown comices are crafted from high density foams. T1hese are better building materials... ask any carpenter who has to cut a mitered corner and he'1l confirm' what 1 say." "Our exterior walls are coated in a super-materia] called Durock. Not only is it graclous and dignified, but it holds the heat in better than brick. Its an acrylic application, which mnakes it totally impenetrabie by moisture, and more resilient to Canada's temperature extremes." "We even have recyclable garbage chutes on every floor," he adds. Prepare to be Amazed Recent reports indicate that new home sales are in a terrible slump in Ontario, but Faulkner couniters that the problemn is less recessionary in nature than the media reports. "Look at our reservation cheques." he says, waving a thick file folder. "People are a lot more carel'ul about their purchases... in everything! They are more discerning. They want more value for their money. They want homes that are unique, extraordinary. But priced right for the 90's. There's nothing wrong with real estate that the price won't cure. Purchasers want to be proud to open their door when company arrives for dinner. They want anxiety-relieving grounds to tour, and gazebos where they can meet and chat with friends. Homes have to live, breathe and nurture lifestyle,"Faulkner says, "Prepare to be Amazed. Victoriavilie Mansions are luxury for less." " ..................Am.... L OURiN~1.bTM WE ABSOLUTELY DARE YOU TO SHOP AND COMPARE