Why buy a townhome in 2022

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by SALINA YARA HALABI

Choosing the best home option for your lifestyle can be tricky – there are a lot of fantastic home styles to choose from! To help with the decision process, we’ve asked two of our region’s expert homebuilders to share some helpful details about townhomes and why they could be the best fit for you. Keep reading for the 2022 Why Buy a Townhome guide featuring Averton and Cantiro Homes.

WHY BUY A TOWNHOME?

Paul Lanni, President at Averton, explains that the benefits of townhome living are focused around three key elements: lifestyle, a greater sense of community, and design. He explains that “time is our most precious resource, and Averton’s townhomes are built around the idea that your time is better spent on the things you love, rather than maintenance. Homeowners don’t have to worry about snow removal, grass cutting or general exterior maintenance & landscaping,

“a majority of buyers are young single professionals, young couples and people right-sizing.

They can expect an affordable maintenance-free lifestyle that is

”close to amenities - Caroline

allowing for greater freedom to travel, enjoy the surrounding natural amenities, etc.”

The feeling of community is also a benefit, as he notes that “Averton’s townhome communities, Midtown & Pivot, are designed to be walkable and safe, creating a sense of community and connection among neighbours. We have shared open spaces that serve to bring the community together. Our Midtown community also has a neighbourhood association that will plan community events and gatherings as an extra bonus for residents”.

Townhomes also offer efficient and functional living solutions via smart design. “Averton’s townhomes are unlike anything else in the market,” notes Lanni,“the 360° approach to townhome architecture results in more unique home and layout opportunities with features like massive windows, exclusive rooftop terraces and even 2 storey front foyers.”

THE INSIGHTS TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHICH HOME STYLE IS BEST FOR YOU:

From Cantiro Homes, Caroline Bliss, the Area Sales Manager for ONE at Keswick, notes that “When deciding what home style suits their family style best, it can be referenced back to the type of lifestyle they are looking to achieve with home ownership. The condo lifestyle is all about freedom to lock your door and travel for work or pleasure and not have to worry about summer maintenance or shoveling snow. Townhomes allow for the peace of mind and the luxury of time. Budget also plays a role, given the current market Cantiro townhomes are available at a great price point.”

WHO ARE TODAY’S TOWNHOME BUYERS AND WHAT KIND OF LIFESTYLE CAN THEY EXPECT?

From Averton’s perspective, Lanni notes that “buyers today want choice and the ability to express their individuality, rather than cookiecutter sameness. While finding the opportunities for customization can be challenging in new townhome communities, Averton’s designers work with each homeowner and offer countless customization options, so buyers can tailor their home to their individual preferences.”

For Cantiro, Caroline notes that “a majority of buyers are young single professionals, young couples and people right-sizing. They can expect an affordable maintenance-free lifestyle that is close to amenities”.

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TREND ALERT! WHAT TOWNHOME DESIGNS ARE CUSTOMER FAVOURITES?

Averton: Lanni shares that there’s a focus on “Flex spaces for home offices and/or side hustles” and

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also that “private rooftop terraces have been a very popular feature of our townhouses. Averton is always exploring ways to improve design and meet the needs of our purchasers.”

Cantiro Homes: Bliss highlights “the most popular floor plan is the London which is our featured show home in ONE at Keswick, along with the New York and Paris models. The glass wall and modern appearance of the interiors has been popular. The New York offers a spilt level design which is very different and unique to town home design. The elevated, modern exteriors have been very popular with younger home buyers.”

THE MUST-SEE TOWNHOMES:

For Averton, it’s the Midtown, located in St. Albert. “This 45-acre master-planned community that was recently awarded Best New Community and Best Townhome Project at the 2022 CHBA Edmonton Awards of Excellence” Lanni explains, “the community features a variety natural amenities including trails, parks spaces, and gathering areas that encourage social connection between neighbours.”

There are so many exceptional details about the Midtown, as Lanni notes the “professional design team has curated an impressive selection of standard offerings, oversized windows, custom-designed cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms, and open-riser staircases to promote light & airflow. We also offer an array of tailored customizations, including artisanal metal railings and screens, custom millwork, premium lighting packages, and feature wall details, allowing purchasers to create a home that is uniquely theirs.” Learn more at livemidtown.ca

Cantiro Homes, winners of MultiFamily Builder of the Year also at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Edmonton Region 2022 Awards of Excellence in Housing, are putting the spotlight on their last building in ONE at Keswick. Bliss notes that the project will be “released early May and has some of the most popular models available. Pre-selling will be available for the first month, allowing clients to choose the number of bedrooms and interior features for a limited time.”

“This building will be the last opportunity to purchase in this amazing project,” continues Bliss “Cantiro Townhomes at ONE at Keswick have excellent retail and commercial amenities as well as walking trails, all within walking distance. These townhomes are located within 20 minutes of downtown Edmonton.”

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