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CONTENTS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca

COVER STORY

ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung EDITOR

Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

Julie DeBoer 613.875.6673 julie.deboer@nexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATORS

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ADVICE

C2 N ew-Home Glossary Looking for a new home? Learn the lingo BY MARLENE EISNER

C6 Home Smarts

BY DAVID LINDSAY

14 Newbie Notes Why we chose a new build instead of a resale home BY AMANDA PEREIRA

BY MARLENE EISNER

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Editor’s Note

C7 What’s Online 22 N ew Home & Condo Developments

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EDITOR’S NOTE

LEARNING THE LINGO Most industries and specialized fields develop their own jargon, from business and corporate buzzwords to legalese and tech-speak. The housing industry is no different, bantering around words such as freehold, condo and modular homes. But what does it all mean? As you navigate through your new-home buying journey, you will eventually become familiar with the terminology frequently used among players in the field. To help get you started, in this issue we’ve included a firsttime homebuyers glossary. Check out page C2 to brush up on some industry jargon. Before you learn the lingo, you may still be conflicted as to whether you’re in the market for a newly constructed home or a resale. Everyone has their own needs and desires, and you will ultimately make your own decision. However, you may want to read NextHome editor Amanda Pereira’s take on why she and her partner chose a new build. Read about their experience on page 14 In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

BARRHAVEN AN URBAN OASIS by DAVID LINDSAY

+MORE PHOTOS AND STATS ONLINE: nexthome.ca/barrhaven Barrhaven is bounded to the north by the Greenbelt, to the east by the Rideau River, to the west by Hwy. 416, and to the south by the Jock River. Sometimes called ‘Farhaven’ by outsiders, enlightened residents know the commute to downtown is worth the countless benefits of this family-friendly oasis. Barrhaven is the family mecca of Ottawa. From the many parks and splash pads, to the abundance of family-oriented restaurants, Barrhaven is geared toward children and their parents. The unofficial mode of transportation is the mini-van, sharing the road amicably with cyclists and foot traffic on local sidewalks. In colder months, you’ll be hardpressed to find people outdoors; Barrhavenites know that winter is 10 New Home + Condo Guide | Sept. 28–Oct. 12, 2019

a time to hibernate by watching a movie at the local theatre, working out at the Walter Baker Sports Centre, or using the facilities at the library or the Minto Recreation Complex. Many take the drive out to Barrhaven because it’s a better value than neighbourhoods in the downtown core. It is said that once you move to Barrhaven, you’ll never want to leave! As a result of this one-way migration, there’s a mix of young families, families with teenage kids and empty-nesters. Retirement homes are on the rise, as the senior population wants to be close to their children and grandchildren. Yes, “Farhaven” is far, but as residents say, it’s a drive you get used to. Within minutes you have access to the 416, 417

and the OC Transpo Transitway. There is also a Via Rail station on Fallowfield. Barrhaven is also only a few minutes from the Ottawa International Airport. With the new bridge connecting Strandherd to Prince of Wales, getting around the city has never been easier. Residents love Barrhaven because they never have to leave. A main commercial district lies along Strandherd Drive with big box and grocery stores, restaurants, a Costco and corporate buildings at Citigate. Parks and schools sit at almost every corner and many of the schools in Barrhaven are some of the top-rated in the city. David Lindsay is a writer and full-time Ottawa resident.

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EQUINELLE ENDURING QUALITY IN AN AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY by MARLENE EISNER IT ALL STARTS WITH AN IDEA

Welcome to eQuinelle, a 450acre master-planned community launched 10 years ago by eQ Homes in the charming town of Kemptville. Since then, it has flourished into a magnificent, award-winning community, recognized for its home designs, golf course, and fantastic amenities. Situated close to the river and centered around a championship calibre golf course, the various housing styles – bungalows, twostorey singles and towns – come together seamlessly in one cohesive, connected community, with 12 New Home + Condo Guide | Sept. 28–Oct. 12, 2019

well laid-out streets and walking paths. Local amenities include a medical clinic with doctor’s office and pharmacy, a family-friendly playground with a splashpad, and a connection to the 150+ kms of nature trails in the surrounding area. THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

There’s something special about eQuinelle. It’s a tight-knit community where neighbours become instant friends, and everyone feels welcome. Everyone takes great pride in their home and you always hear a friendly “hello” when passing people on the sidewalk.

At the heart of it all is a 20,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse designed by Hobin Architecture, which is the social hub at eQuinelle. With a restaurant, a large gymnasium/ multi-purpose room, workout room with gym equipment, yoga room, arts and crafts room, library, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, and an outdoor swimming pool, there’s plenty to do for golfers and non-golfers alike. In the winter, the award-winning golf course is converted to crosscountry ski trails. Social events are planned year-round, and residents organize clubs for activities like

photography, crafts and sports teams, to mention a few. The shops and boutiques in downtown Kemptville are nearby, as well as several big box shopping centres. NEW HOME, SMART HOME

The builder, eQ Homes, is known for its award-winning home designs, quality construction and a focus on customer service. It was also the first in Ottawa to introduce smart home technology as a standard feature. Every new home built at eQuinelle comes with smart home technology including a Lutron system with three programmable and dimmable lights and a NEST thermostat, all of which can be controlled manually or through an app on a smart phone. You can adjust the lights or temperature from anywhere, even while away on vacation. Dim the lights from the couch, turn on the lights before heading home after dark, or make it seem

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front door smart lock, and automatic window blinds. COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

eQ Homes is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and sponsors reforestation through Tree Canada. Through its partnership with this national organization, for every home eQ Homes builds, Tree Canada will ensure new trees are planted, bringing new life to Canadian forests. WELCOME HOME

like someone is home while you’re away. The NEST system will even remember your preferences and adjust the temperature automatically, saving you money on heating and cooling bills. Two upgrade packages are available, with optional garage controls,

With amenities for every member of the family, a variety of home styles to choose from, and all just a 30-minute drive from downtown Ottawa, there’s a home for you at eQuinelle no matter what your age or stage in life. Visit the sales centre in Kemptville to learn more about this unique community. nexthome.ca 13

NEWBIE NOTES

WHY WE BOUGHT A NEWLY BUILT HOME AND NOT A RESALE by AMANDA PEREIRA

When my partner and I first embarked on our journey towards homeownership, we spent the majority of our time walking in and out of open houses with his parents in tow. Sometimes, our shoes hadn’t had time to cool before our feet were back in them and we were scurrying out the door with our laces still undone. Open houses can be as exciting as they are stressful. Some homes just didn’t have the ‘wow’ factor we were looking for when navigating the resale home market. At the 14 New Home + Condo Guide | Sept. 28–Oct. 12, 2019

same time, the ones that did exceed expectations were asking top dollar. After seeing almost 50 open houses, we knew we needed to reassess what our priorities were when looking for our first home. MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS

This is kind of obvious, but for me, it was a face-palm-worthy feeling when I discovered the number of people who forget about their self-imposed buying guidelines when they find the ‘one’. My partner and I had a budget in mind

when we were initially shopping for a resale home, but that quickly got thrown out the window when we set our sights on a barely livedin six-month-old townhome with gleaming white quartz countertops and expensive upgrades like a stainless steel undermount sink. We put in a conditional offer that was tentatively accepted. When the bank had the appraisal performed, we learned that while the purchase price was under asking, the comparables in the …continued on page 16

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TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT A NEW-HOME OWNERS’ GLOSSARY by MARLENE EISNER

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Types of home ownership You’re ready. You’ve made the decision. It’s time to start looking for a home to call your own. But where to start? And what does it all mean? Freehold, condo, semidetached – sometimes it seems as if the new-home market has a language all of its own. To help you better understand some housing terminology, with the help of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA), New Home + Condo Guide has compiled – and defined – frequently used newhome vocabulary to help you with your house hunting.

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FREEHOLD

Freehold ownership means you own the land and house outright, with no space co-owned or comanaged with owners of adjacent homes. You are also solely responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of your property, and the property taxes associated with it. Detached and semi-detached homes, duplexes and townhouses are usually owned freehold. CONDOMINIUM

Condominium ownership means you own the individual unit you live in, and share in the ownership of

common spaces. Common spaces can be within the building (e.g. corridors and foyers), the grounds around the building, and any shared amenities (e.g. swimming pools, recreation rooms). You are responsible for the upkeep of your unit, including property taxes, and pay a monthly “condo fee” towards the costs of maintaining common spaces and amenities. You and the other owners of units within your building manage the common areas through an owners’ association. The association makes decisions about using and maintaining the common space and sets your condo fees.

Types of homes SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED

A single-family detached home is one dwelling unit that stands alone, on its own lot. These are normally freehold. SINGLE-FAMILY SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY SEMI-DETACHED

A semi-detached home is a singlefamily home that is joined on one side to another home. It can offer many of the advantages of a single-family detached home but is usually somewhat less expensive to buy and maintain. These are normally freehold. ROW HOUSE (TOWNHOME OR TOWNHOUSE)

Row houses (also called townhomes or townhouses), consist of several similar singlefamily homes, side-by-side, joined by common walls. They can be freehold or condominiums. They offer less privacy than a singlefamily detached home, although each usually has a private outdoor space. These homes come in a wide range of sizes, configurations and price points.

CONDO TOWNHOMES

STACKED TOWNHOME

“Stacked towns” are usually twostorey homes stacked one on top of the other. The buildings are usually attached in groups of four or more. Each unit has direct access from the outside. They are usually condominiums.

CONDO APARTMENTS

A modular home is a factory-built, single-family home. The home is typically shipped to a location in two or more sections (or modules) and then completed. Any of the above types of homes could also be modular homes.

CONDOMINIUM (STRATA) APARTMENT

A self-contained housing unit located in a building that includes other similar condominium units. Condo apartments are built in a wide range of sizes, from bachelor

units to multi-bedroom suites. Each condo apartment includes its own kitchen and bathroom facilities, and often has its own heating and air conditioning system. Source: gohba.ca

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FIRST THINGS FIRST TO OWN OR NOT TO OWN?

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MARNIE BENNETT For some first-time homebuyers, the decision comes easily. For others, the decision requires careful consideration. You may have concerns about financial obligations, the responsibility of upkeep or being “tied down”. Or perhaps, like some of my clients, you’ve been renting for 10 years, and dread the thought of writing yet another cheque to help pay off the landlord’s mortgage, but you’re worried about biting off more than you can chew. I’d encourage the fence-sitters among you to consider two overarching questions. Firstly, how strongly do you feel about owning your own home? While it’s possible to live perfectly well while renting a good space, many of us find that homeownership is important to our sense of comfort, security, financial

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independence and identity. Certainly, there’s also a sense of satisfaction in watching your home equity (that is, the amount of the home that you own outright) increase with every mortgage payment. As a solid investment, a home is hard to beat. How many investments provide shelter and comfort to the investor up until the time of sale? Finally, there’s the big payoff – ultimately, you will own your home outright, and monthly payments will be a distant memory. That’s a luxury that renters simply don’t have. This brings us to the second, more crucial question: Can you afford it? Remember, your first home needn’t be a palace. Assuming that you’re steadily employed, and don’t plan to move again shortly, the purchase of a modest home or condominium is nearly always a smart move. You may even find mortgage payments surprisingly affordable

when set next to your rent. With mortgage rates still quite low, becoming a homeowner is available for everyone! Kiss your landlord goodbye and build your wealth today.

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area were not selling for that price. This meant we needed to either come up with the difference in our down-payment (approximately $40,000) or renege on the offer – which we did.

you based off the monthly costs, but only you understand what your day-to-day looks like. If you buy at the top of your budget, this may mean you need to forgo purchases in other areas of your life. (Which if you’re anything like me, that means fewer Winners and Sephora trips.)

KEEP YOUR HEART OUT OF IT

If you’re the stoic and aloof type, this will be a moot point for you, but if you’re the kind who wears their heart on their sleeve, it can be hard to leave your emotions at the doorstep. This can cost you unnecessary grievance in the event the deal crumbles. I nursed a broken heart for nearly two weeks after our deal on the townhome failed. This could have been avoided had I not allowed myself to fall in love at first sight (and start planning where the Christmas tree was going to go.)

I CAN AFFORD IT, BUT IS IT THE FOMO TALKING?

CAN YOU AFFORD THIS?

There was no universe in which I envisioned a new construction home, but when we were too

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We have all fallen into the FOMOtrap (fear of missing out). You know, the one where you end up buying something you don’t necessarily want, but think you need. The same occurs in real estate: make sure your investment is made from a financially sound place and not because you want to keep up with the Joneses. WHAT IF I CAN’T FIND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR?

exhausted to keep looking, too worn down to contend with other buyers and their bully offers, we popped into a new development’s sales office. This time, we were not only emotionally prepared, but mentally prepared. In fact, the sales agent turned us away three times before he would allow us to sign, which in theory, was a good idea as it forced us to keep evaluating our decision to buy a new home before committing to a deal that would be costly to get out of should we change our mind. In the end, our new-construction home provided us with exactly what we wanted, within our financial means. We were able to pick and choose which upgrades to invest in, all while creating a space we knew we both would love. While a resale would have given us the immediate move-in date we desired, it wouldn’t have provided us with the ability to customize it to our tastes.

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With so many different surface options available today, are you wondering which product will be the best fit for your kitchen or bathroom design? Maybe you have heard about quartz but don’t understand what all the fuss is about. Quartz is quickly becoming the go-to product for counter tops and back splash and it’s not hard to see why. We break down why this surface will work for you.

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QUARTZ ADVANTAGE 1 | DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Quartz is available in a variety of colours and styles • Different finishes to choose from including polished, concrete and rough concrete • Consistent colouring from slab to slab • Quartz is quick to install 2 | NON-POROUS – NO SEALING REQUIRED! • Prevents absorption of moisture and inhibits the growth of bacteria, mould and mildew • Quartz is incredibly durable and is stain-, scratch- and heat-resistant • This surface is easy to clean and is low maintenance 3 | DIVERSE RANGE OF EDGE PROFILES, SHAPES, PATTERNS, TEXTURES • Quartz is available in a variety of edge profiles including standard eased, bevel, ogee straight, double bevel and miter • Choose from a variety of patterns and textures from classic marbled styles to more modern industrial concrete styles

Quartz is a great option for homes with busy kitchens that are looking for easy maintenance, and homes that are design driven. Caesarstone Quartz has an unparalleled breadth of finishes and colours – from polished to rugged to concrete to honed – and the depth of colours – from marble-inspired to industrial chic. - Elizabeth Margles, vice-president, marketing, Caesarstone North America

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NEW HOME & CONDO DEVELOPMENTS

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME These listings offer a comprehensive overview of new-home and condo developments currently available throughout the Greater Ottawa Area and the Gatineau.

Legend: D = Detached SD = Semi–Detached B = Bungalow TH = Townhome TR = Terrace C = Condo = Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for more information. OFC = Front Cover IFC = Inside Front Cover IBC = Inside Back Cover OBC = Back Cover LOCATION

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Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

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$457

Almonte

Parkview Homes

Almonte Mews

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Almonte

Neilcorp

Mill Run, Marshall’s Bay Meadows

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Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan Estates 3 Mona McBride

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Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing 235 King Street

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$324’s

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Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

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Inquire

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Carleton Place

Longwood Builders

Jackson Ridge

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

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$470’s

Carp

Doyle Homes

Salisbury Estates

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Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

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Inquire

Kanata

HN Homes

Kanata Lakes

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Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South 5505 Fernbank Road

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$393’s

Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek

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Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

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Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons 343 Haliburton Heights

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$434’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

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Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

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Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 6350 Perth Street

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Richmond

Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

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Richmond

Cedarstone

Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks

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Richmond

Metric Homes

Fox Run

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Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

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Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing 332 Haliburton Heights

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$400’s

613-435-7062 phoenixhomes.ca

8, 9

Stittsville

Richcraft

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights

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$550’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

Stittsville

Tartan

EdenWylde

–

Stittsville

Tamarack

Westwood, Poole Creek Village

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Valecraft

Rathwell Landing 670 Parade Drive

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$440’s

613-435-8141 valecraft.com

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Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park #107-330 Titan Private

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$299’s

613-224-0330

C4, C5

Nepean

Maple Leaf

The Village at the Schoolyard

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Westboro

Surface Condos

–

Westboro Lofts

–

West Centretown

Claridge

Icon 485 Preston Street

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$348

Centretown

Ashcroft

eResidences

–

Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

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SoBa

–

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4 244 Rideau Street

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$577

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

C4, C5

Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery 255 Bay Street

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$306

613-695-7577 richcraft.com

Centretown

Dream Investment

Zibi

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Lowertown

Claridge

Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street

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$407

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

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Inquire

Old Ottawa East

The Properties Group

129 Main

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Old Ottawa East

Uniform

Echo

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Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay 3454 Greenbank Road

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$279’s

613-825-7932 mattamyhomes.com

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

–

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe

–

Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff 39 Deerfox Drive

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Inquire

613-316-1148 glenviewhomes.com

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Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance 779 Fiddlehead Street

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$309’s

613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com

20, 21

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne 4789 Bank Street

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$407’s

343-961-9106 claridgehomes.com

20, 21

Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

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$300’s

613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

OFC, 11

Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

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$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

8, 9

Stittsville

PROPERTY TYPE

Central

613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com

C4, C5

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

C4, C5

613-569-3043

OFC, 11

South

2, 3

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BUILDER

Findlay Creek

SITE NAME Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road

PROPERTY TYPE

Richcraft

Findlay Creek

FROM

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$412’s

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

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Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

–

Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

–

Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

–

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

–

Inquire

Greely

Bulat

The Quinn Farm

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Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

–

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

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$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

OFC, 11

Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk 78 eQuinelle Drive

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$450’s

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

OFC, 11

Manotick

–

Minto

Mahogany

Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village II 195 Meandering Brook Drive

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Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge 769 River Road

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Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South 744 Brian Good Ave

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Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

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ClarenceRockland

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

ClarenceRockland

CONTACT 613-822-9714 richcraft.com

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

PG. C8

8, 9

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$260’s

613-421-8142 valecraft.com

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$427’s

343-961-9202 claridghomes.com

20, 21

–

$540’s

613-491-0834 richcraft.com

–

$290’s

Morris Village

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CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

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Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas 605 Bruxelles St

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$370’s

613-370-0288 valecraft.com

Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

–

Embrun

Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

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Embrun

SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

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Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

–

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

–

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 3490 Innes Road

–

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails 247 Joshua Street

–

Orleans

Minto

Avalon Encore

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East

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613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

OFC, 11

–

Inquire

613-706-4262 brigil.com

15, OBC

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

–

$300’s

613-841-0560 claridgehomes.com

–

20, 21 –

BUILDER

SITE NAME Trails Edge, Axis Court 203 Shinleaf Crescent

PROPERTY TYPE

Orleans

Richcraft

Orleans

FROM

CONTACT 613-424-6600 richcraft.com

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$260’s

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

–

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe 895 Montreal Road

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$299’s

Ottawa East

Uniform

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe

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Russell

Corvinelli Homes

Russell Trails

–

Russell

Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

–

Russell

Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

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Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

–

Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

15, OBC

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

–

Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

15, OBC

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

–

Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

15, OBC

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

–

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

–

Gatineau

Groupe Heafey Group

NIU 2

–

Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

–

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf

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819-682-7000 richcraft.com

– 613-421-7127 mattamy.com

PG. C8 – 2, 3

North

Gatineau

–

Inquire

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ADVICE | CLEANING TIPS

MAKE YOUR NEW HOME HOLIDAY READY CHECK OUT THESE CLEANING TIPS FROM MRS. MEYER’S by MARLENE EISNER

Like it or not, summer is gone and it’s time to break out the jackets. Before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving and then December holiday celebrations, perfect occasions to showcase your new home. To help you put your best foot forward, we partnered with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Cleaners for some helpful hints on how to get your home sparkling clean and guest-ready. A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION

First impressions are everything. A fresh, clean scent and a spotless entryway are bound to wow your guests. First, shake and air out the welcome mat. Wipe down the entire entryway area with a cleaner such as Mrs. Meyer’s Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner. Don’t forget hidden spots in corners and under furniture. Pay special attention to wiping down furniture legs where dust tends to gather. SLEEPING BEAUTIES

If you’ll be hosting family and friends in the guest room, you’ll want to make sure you give them the special gift of a clean place to call home while they visit. This is a good time to vacuum box springs and give the mattress a flip for good measure. Freshen-up all sheets, comforters, pillows and drapes. BARE NECESSITIES

Your guests will eventually use the 26 New Home + Condo Guide | Sept. 28–Oct. 12, 2019

bathroom, so you’ll want to make it shine. Scrub the tub with Mrs. Meyer’s Tub and Tile Cleaner and use a good glass cleaner for a spic and span mirror. ’TIS THE SEASON… OF DRY HANDS

Fall and winter are hard on the skin. Make sure everyone is keeping their hands happy, healthy and hydrated by providing a steady supply of Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Soap. Up the festive spirit to stop dryness and cracking by using a peppermint or Iowa pine-infused scent.

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Cleaners are biodegradable and made with no parabens, phthalates or artificial colours. They are not tested on animals and contain no animal products. Seasonal scents include orange clove, peppermint, mum, apple cider vinegar and Iowa pine. For more information go to mrsmeyers.ca

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*Can change without notice. Specific conditions can apply. See your renting advisor for more details.

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