Midtown

HOMELIFE | COMMUNITY MIDTOWN

CONTINUES TO GROW

“A lot of my buyers that were in the first phase of these park-fronts – they love them because when they’re older and they have their grandkids come over, they have all this green space right out front where the kids can run around and play”

STORY BY PATRICIA MERRICK

Midtown has quickly become a popular community in Airdrie and continues to grow.

Shane Homes has 40 new lots planned for 2022 for paired homes and park-front paired homes, where the front of the home is facing onto a green space or park. Karen Kotchar, area sales manager for Midtown, says these homes are ideal for those looking to downsize or as she calls it, “right” size. Construction on the new lots is planned for this spring and summer as part of Midtown’s seventh phase along Midgrove Drive S.W.

“A lot of my buyers that were in the first phase of these parkfronts – they love them because when they’re older and they have their grandkids come over, they have all this green space right out front where the kids can run around and play,” Kotchar says. “They’re facing onto a green space so they’re not facing onto a road – they don’t have to worry about street traffic out front but it’s a nice, beautiful manicured green space and park.”

Midtown will also be getting new lots for single-family front-garage homes and some of them will have pond- and green-space backyards. The community already offers a variety of homestyles for younger families and first-time homebuyers, as well as for older people looking to downsize and those looking for more space for the kids as they grow.

Known for its convenient location and combination of urban living and village charm, Midtown is located in the heart of Airdrie and includes an eight-acre central pond, as well as an established shopping area with a doctor’s office, dental clinic, Tim Hortons and gas station.

“Whether you have a growing family with kids or you dream about a quieter life in a smaller city – we have the perfect Airdrie real estate opportunity for you,” Kotchar says. “In Midtown, residents enjoy nearby green spaces, easy access to Calgary via the Queen Elizabeth II Highway and all of Airdrie’s best amenities.”

Most home models can be customized to fit the buyer’s needs, whether they’d like to add a main-floor family room, a double garage or larger windows to allow for more natural light, Kotchar says.

A touch-free experience for viewing showhomes in Midtown is now available and those interested can access an entry code online at shane.utourhomes.com to self-tour the showhome at their convenience. Pricing on the new homes is not available at this time but more information will be posted at shanehomes.com as it’s made available. life

SPRING CLEANING

WITH KAREN NORMAN

Do you ever wonder where to start, then think about the notion of cleaning so much you end up overwhelmed and defeated before you even begin? First, you need to come up with a practical cleaning strategy. One that is fun and rewarding.

Decide whether you want to clean and organize in small manageable chunks or set aside a whole day and do the bulk of your cleaning in one go. Then create a schedule either for a whole day or for a series of days.

For many with such busy lives, smaller steps can be best. So, if you are going to take the step-bystep approach here are a few tips.

Start with clearing the clutter room by room.

Cleaning is so much easier when each room is clutter-free and psychologically it may seem easier to clean then, too.

Next decide whether you want to clean room by room or item by item. Some will prefer to tackle one room at a time from top to bottom. Others may decide they want to address items such as all the windows, countertops, ceilings, walls, baseboards, edges, corners and so on. Or maybe you prefer to do a mixture of both, for example cleaning all the windows and mirrors in the home as well as dusting hard-to-reach areas and then working your way through the home room by room.

Decide when to clean the major appliances.

When cleaning each room, you might want to focus initially on ceilings, walls, floors and upholstery and leave certain household items such as the fridge, oven or microwave for another day.

Think about the tools and products needed.

There is nothing worse than being excited about your newfound spring-cleaning motivation only to realize that you do not have the cleaning equipment or solutions you need to do the complete job. So off you go to get what you need only to find half the day has disappeared and with it your enthusiasm. That said there are many natural household cleaning products that can be used, such as lemons, salt, baking soda and vinegar. If you ‘Google’ natural cleaning hacks you will find plenty of ideas.

With a plan in hand, spring cleaning your home will give you a sense of satisfaction, help clear the mind of some stress and blow away the winter cobwebs too. life

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