Publication: May 20th – NEW HOMES & CONDOMINIUMS SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

BRESLAU, ONTARIO, MAY 12, 2008 – Beautiful homes and a stunning natural setting are among the many reasons to choose Riverland as your new home. Multi-award-winning Empire Communities recently added three new corner lot designs to this superb collection of detached homes on 30’, 36’ and 44’ full-depth lots in Breslau. This master-planned community makes the most of its surroundings, as Riverland is situated near the Grand River, adjacent to picturesque Breslau Park. This appealing locale is next to Kitchener and close to Cambridge, and just minutes from Guelph, Hamilton and Brantford, as well as charming villages and hamlets such as St. Jacobs and Elmira. Highway 7 is only five minutes away, the 401 is only a 15 minute drive, and the community is less than an hour from the GTA.

As with all Empire communities, Riverland homeowners will enjoy a high level of design and construction quality. In addition, Empire only builds ENERGY STAR® homes, which save homeowners money through reduced energy costs, and result in healthier indoor air quality. Empire has twice been awarded the coveted EnerGuide Builder of the Year award from the EnerQuality Corporation.

Eventually, Riverland will be home to 1,300 families who will enjoy all these benefits, as well as access to existing local amenities including schools, parks, shopping, recreational facilities, and the baseball diamonds and tennis courts of Breslau Park. In addition, a brand new retail complex will be built close by. Upon completion, Riverland’s Presentation Centre will be turned over to the Town of Breslau to be used as a 3,000 sq. ft. community centre complete with professionally landscaped grounds.

With all this to offer, Riverland is a hit with purchasers of all ages. They discover enormous value in these architecturally inspired homes adorned with charming ornamental trim details. Interior standards span the gamut from gourmet kitchens with an island and/or breakfast bar (as per plan), to rich ceramics, plush broadloom, and natural finish oak handrail and pickets on finished stair areas.

The curtain rises!

On Sunday, June 1st from noon to 4 p.m., join 96.7 CHYM FM’s popular personality Linda Martelli, live on location. Take this special opportunity to tour the three professionally decorated model homes here: the 1,575 sq. ft. Peony (Elevation A) on a 30’ lot, the 2,197 sq. ft. Nuthatch (Elevation A) on a 36’ lot, and the 2,852 sq. ft. Walnut (Elevation D) on a 44’ lot. Enjoy a Lick’s barbecue, and be sure to enter to win a four-pack of tickets for the musical comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at the Drayton Festival Theatre (Wednesday, July 16th 8 p.m.). The winners will be transported in style with limo service by Brentwood Livery. Plus, you can also enter to win an all-stainless steel Grill Chef (65,000 BTU) from the newly renovated Brick in Kitchener - retail value: $500.

A tour of the Peony (Elevation A) model home showcases why this design is perfect for the young couple just starting out. Almost everything in this model is standard, except for the maple hardwood floor and the fireplace in the front parlour, both of which are upgrades that enhance the home’s inviting ambience. The Peony model is the three-bedroom layout available with a second-floor family room above the living room. To speak to a young family, the front bedroom is decorated as a nursery, and another as a home office.

Detached homes on 30’ full-depth lots start from $219,990; on 36’ full-depth lots from $263,990; and on 44’ full-depth lots from $308,990. Empire is currently offering thousands in savings and bonuses at all their southwestern Ontario locations. Additionally, Empire purchasers benefit from mortgage rate discounts of up to 1.25 per cent off posted rates that are capped for up to 18 months.

Empire Communities is known for consistent quality, outstanding designs, and dedicated customer service, and is proud to have built nearly 4,000 homes throughout southern Ontario.

The Sales Centre and three model homes are on Woolwich Street South in Breslau. Exit the 401 at Highway 8, take Maple Grove Road to Fountain Road North, travel north to Victoria Street, then west to Woolwich and follow the Empire signs. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 519-648-9762 or visit www.empirecommunities.com