DeSantis Homes
3 active developments by DeSantis Homes across Hamilton, Stoney Creek.
DeSantis Homes currently has three active projects listed on the platform, all in the Hamilton area of Ontario. The projects are located in Hamilton and Stoney Creek, so buyers looking at this builder are choosing between two nearby submarkets rather than a wide regional spread.
The mix is one condo and two townhome projects. Sorella, Vera Towns and Muse are the sample projects currently available to explore. Vera Towns, by name, points to a townhome offering, while the condo and the other townhome project give buyers a choice between apartment-style living and a ground-oriented home.
Pricing, floor plans and availability vary by project, so review each listing for current details. Because the builder's footprint here is small and focused, it is easy to compare all three side by side.
Sorella
From the mid $300s
Muse
From the $300s
Vera Towns
From the $300s
Buying a DeSantis Homes pre-construction home
How buying pre-construction works
Buyers usually register interest first, which can lead to early access to pricing and unit selection. After choosing a home, you sign an agreement of purchase and sale and pay deposits in installments. Later, many projects have an interim occupancy period for condos, where you move in before the building is registered, followed by final closing when title transfers.
In Ontario, new and pre-construction condominium purchases carry a 10-day cooling-off (rescission) period under the Condominium Act. This does not apply to freehold houses, so check the home type of each project and have a lawyer review the agreement.
For investors: what to evaluate
Pre-construction purchases typically use a staged deposit schedule, so a buyer secures a unit now and pays the balance over the build period and at closing. That structure lets you control a unit over time, but it also means you carry the risk that market conditions, rents and financing change before completion.
For DeSantis Homes projects, compare the condo with the townhomes, since each type draws a different tenant and resale audience. Look at local rental demand in Hamilton and Stoney Creek, how much competing new supply is coming, expected closing dates, and projected carrying costs such as maintenance fees and taxes. Nothing here predicts appreciation or returns; run your own numbers and consult a lawyer and mortgage professional.
For first-time buyers
First-time buyers should plan for a deposit that is paid in stages, often starting at signing and continuing over months. The exact schedule is set in each project's agreement, so confirm it before committing. You will also need to qualify for a mortgage by closing, which may be well after you sign.
Ontario and federal first-time buyer programs, such as the federal First Home Savings Account and the Home Buyers' Plan, may help with saving, but eligibility rules apply and should be checked directly. Registering early with a project can give you first access to floor plans and pricing before wider release, when choices are broadest.
Common questions
Where is DeSantis Homes building?
On this platform, DeSantis Homes has active projects in Hamilton and Stoney Creek, Ontario.
How many DeSantis Homes projects are listed?
There are three active projects: Sorella, Vera Towns and Muse.
What types of homes does DeSantis Homes offer?
The current listings include one condo project and two townhome projects.
Is there a cooling-off period when buying a pre-construction condo in Ontario?
Yes. Ontario provides a 10-day cooling-off (rescission) period for new and pre-construction condos under the Condominium Act. It does not apply to freehold houses.
Does the cooling-off period apply to the townhomes?
Not necessarily. The rule covers condos and not freehold houses, so it depends on how each townhome is structured. Ask a real estate lawyer to confirm before you sign.
How much deposit do I need?
Deposits are paid in stages according to each project's agreement. Review the schedule on the project page or with the sales team, as amounts vary.
Are these homes good for investors?
It depends on the project, price, rental demand and your carrying costs. Compare the condo and townhomes, review closing timelines, and avoid relying on appreciation forecasts.
How do I get early access?
Register your interest on a project page. Registrants are typically contacted first when pricing and floor plans are released.