Front-drive homes offer flexibility for families

Excel Homes

FRONT-DRIVE HOMES

OFFER FLEXIBILITY FOR FAMILIES

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

Condo apartments fit singles and downsizer needs best, laned homes and duplexes are for those ready for a longer homeowning commitment, but the front-drive garage is for families in all their forms and sizes.

The front-drive garage home, or FDG home for short, is at the pinnacle of the homebuying cycle. It is the home most everyone who has lived in an apartment suite, a duplex or a townhome, aspire to live in eventually. Especially when they have children, and they see their families grow.

FDG homes come in many forms. In Edmonton, they are mostly two storey homes usually with three-bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and a basement development option. And of course, a garage to fit two cars – or more.

“Owning a home with an attached garage provides a handful of benefits, especially with the unpredictable weather that Edmonton is subject to,” says Excel Homes Marketing Manager, Kristina Plank.

Many families do seek out a FDG home because of size, long-term goals and for the convenience of parking inside during Canada’s long and cold winters, says Hopewell Residential Edmonton Sales Manager Sue Carlson. “An attached garage is a very desirable option in this case, especially considering Hopewell’s full-size garages that provides room for your truck.”

Convenience and safety of having an attached garage, as well as a typically higher square foot that is why most families prefer the FDG, agrees Dalayce Keen, Jayman BUILT ‘s Sales Manager Edmonton.

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EXCEL HOMES

For over 30 years, Excel has been passionate about helping families find their perfect home. “Our FDG homes range from 1,200 to 2,740 sq. ft. which allows for “the option of adding extra space with either a legal basement suite or a loft, depending on the model and area,” Plank says.

In Edmonton, Excel Homes offers FDG homes in the communities of Cavanagh, Citadel, Edgemont, Keswick Landing, SouthPointe, The Orchards, and VITA Crystallina!

“We differentiate ourselves by providing FDG models that are flexible and adaptable to your family’s needs, whether you wish for more bedrooms or an extra flex space, a bigger kitchen or even a third-floor loft. We provide versatility and room for growing families,” Plank says.

Excel Homes has also continued

to innovate designs to reflect the needs of its clients. “Over the last few years, we’ve noticed that our customers have a growing interest in being able to add more flexible space to their homes,” Plank says. “Whether it’s with a main floor flex room that can be converted into a bedroom, or by adding a loft or even a basement legal suite. It’s all about flexibility to help our customers find the space that’s right for them.”

Excel also launched its new Archer Series in Edmonton which includes a more affordable model series that helps families get into the housing market. Available in Cavanagh, The Orchards, Keswick Landing and Citadel, these models range from 1,200-1,444 sq. ft., with three beds, and two-and-ahalf baths. “This series is perfect for young families and first-time home buyers looking for style and elegance in their new front garage home. In everything we do, we design with the customer in mind,” she says.

Find out more at excelhomes.ca.

HOPEWELL RESIDENTIAL

Hopewell offers a variety of FDG homes, from bungalows to two-storey homes, with single or double garages, says Edmonton Sales Manager, Sue Carlson. “Our Bungalows feature one- to fourbedrooms and our two-storey homes can have up to seven bedrooms.”

This variety of floorplans allows for maximum flexibility suiting all needs. “Our variety of designs mean you can have four bedrooms upstairs and a bedroom on the main floor for parents or grandparents, or options like a legal basement suite with additional fifth bedroom for renters.”

One of its newest models is the Luna, which opened a new showhome in Secord.

“The Luna is definitely on our most popular model list thanks to the many different options available that make it work for any family. Add three to seven bedrooms (with basement development) to this 2,062 square foot home, and possibilities like an optional main floor bedroom with full bath, optional spice kitchen, or an optional legal suite in the basement with a private side entry.”

Hopewell Residential

Jayman BUILT

Check out their full line-up at hopewellresidential.com.

JAYMAN BUILT

Jayman BUILT has always sought to lead the industry in every aspect of the homebuilding process, but the design innovation they focus on their FDG home line is quite comprehensive.

“We have always looked to lead the industry with thoughtful preplanned floorplan options, and this continues as we have adapted to new requirements and wishlist items from our homebuyers,” Keen says.

“For example, new to the checklist are dedicated fitness spaces and home offices and quiet spaces for the kids to do schoolwork. In some cases, we have expanded our portfolio to include these popular options in a wider range of home models and square footages. This allows access to these great home features in multiple price ranges.”

In addition, Jayman BUILT’s Core Performance Specifications offers buyers one of the most efficient, safest and healthiest homes available in the market. “New for 2021 we have included an air purification, this is in addition to solar panels, tankless hot water heater, high efficiency furnace and heat recovery ventilation system to name a few, all at no extra cost to our homebuyers.”

More information about Jayman BUILT’s FDG homes and the rest of what they offer at jayman.com.