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CONTENTS
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca EDITOR
Marlene Eisner
COVER STORY
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT
Julie DeBoer 613.875.6673 julie.deboer@nexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATORS
Gary Chilvers Vi Nguyen DISTRIBUTION
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Lauren Reid–Sachs GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ASSISTANT MANAGER
Alicesa Pullan GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRE-PRESS COORDINATOR
Minto Communities
Hannah Yarkony
AQUAVIEW & VISTA: COMING TO THE AVALON NEIGHBOURHOOD IN ORLÉANS
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TRENDING
INSPIRATION
26 Mortgage Intel
20 Home Decor
New mortgage stress test rules will boost home-buying power
Designer converts two New York apartments into one
BY SUSAN LEGGE
BY SARA BEDERMAN
ADVICE
IN EVERY ISSUE
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Industry Insider
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Editor’s Note
Why smart technology is trending in new homes
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#InsideOttawa
BY IRINA POPOVA
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New Homes Before buying new, find out about the community BY MARLENE EISNER
30 New Home & Condo Developments 34 What’s Online
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
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GOOD NEWS ON THE HOME-BUYING FRONT
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The end of February brings promises of spring, more daylight hours and the shedding of winter apparel. But this year, spring brings us something more – hope on the home-buying front with a welcome change to the federal government’s mortgage stress test. The stress test was introduced in 2016 to ensure potential homebuyers could still make mortgage payments if the rates increased. Though well-intentioned, it prevented many Canadians from qualifying for a mortgage. Owning a home remained out of their grasp, still a dream rather than a reality. The new changes are coming April 6. Check out page 26 to find out if it will boost your home-buying power. If you’ve already qualified for a mortgage and are actively looking for a new home, you may want to consider the value of smart-home technology. Industry expert Irina Popova has all the latest on new-home tech, its benefits and why you should think about having it installed in your home. You can find Popova’s column on page 12. We hope you enjoy this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Happy house hunting.
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#Inside InsideOttawa Ottawa by MARLENE EISNER and JULIE DEBOER
Ottawa
NEXT SEMINAR MARCH 10
BUYING AND SELLING SEMINAR A HIT Cardel had a full house for its seminar series at the Devonshire 2 model home at 106 Westphalian, with speakers offering advice and answering questions on the topics of mortgages, how to get ready to sell your home, what the market looks like, the top five strategies to take into the design centre, and more. The evening was interactive and provided valuable information for those in attendance. If you missed it, you’ll have another chance. A seminar is scheduled for Tues., March 10 featuring RBC mortgage specialist Jennifer Blier, Orlene Campbell from Re/Max Hallmark Realty, and a design centre representative. This is an RSVP event with limited spacing – email ottawainfo@cardelhomes.com to register.
Pathways at Findlay Creek All hands were on deck Feb. 22 for a new eQ Homes townhome lot release at Pathways at Findlay Creek. James, Jennifer, Lucie and Cody were there to greet excited potential new-home owners. The line-up began at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, and by Friday afternoon, it numbered 15. eQ Homes provided handwarmers and pizza to those in line on Friday and by the time doors opened at 10 a.m. on Saturday, there were more people than available townhomes. The result? The release sold out by early afternoon. 8
Lawn chair season? It was busy for HN Homes on Sat. Feb. 22 with a townhome release in Riverside South at 622 Summerhill, and a release of towns, semis and singles in Cowan’s Grove, 154 Shuttleworth. Doors opened at 10 a.m. at both locations, first come, first served. A few potential new-home owners braved the cold and camped out for three nights in Riverside South so they could choose have first dibs.
Grand opening of executive towns Minto opened its new townhome models and offered up snacks, drinks and cupcakes at the Barrhaven Sales Centre, 4005 Strandherd Drive. Plenty of staff where available in the sales office to answer all questions, with Jan and Gaby from the Minto head office in the model homes to answer all queries. Four professionally decorated model townhomes were open to view: the Monterey, the Haven, the Laguna and the Tahoe Upcoming releases for Minto: • Canal Avenue townhomes opening Feb. 29 • The last Bungalow Townhomes in Mahogany, Manotick are on sale Feb. 29. Great for downsizing, this is the final opportunity to own a Bungalow Townhome in this community. • Avalon Aquaview is launching March 7 …#insideottawa cont’d on pg. 10 nexthome.ca 9
# InsideOttawa cont’d from page 9
Oliver opens in Provence When you pair an awardwinning builder with an award-winning designer, you’re bound to come out with something spectacular – and this would be the Oliver. eQ Homes opened the doors to a new model home and 10
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sales office on Feb. 15 – the Oliver – designed by West of Main Design, for Provence, a 97-acre master-planned community in Orleans that is steps from the park that inspired its name. Visit award-winning new-home sales consultant
Stephanie at 2128 Trim Road. Stay tuned for the March 14 issue of New Home + Condo Guide and our two-page feature with West of Main Design. Get design inspiration from the team behind Oliver, the spectacular new model home in Provence.
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ADVICE | INDUSTRY INSIDER
‘GET SMART’ TECHNOLOGY TRENDING IN NEW HOMES
IRINA POPOVA
In 1876, Alexandre Graham Bell invented the telephone. In 2007, we were introduced to the first smart phone, Apple’s iPhone, which at the time seemed like an out-of-this-world invention. Today, more than 70 per cent of Canadians own a smart phone and couldn’t imagine their lives without it. And now, consumers are able to monitor and control their homes directly from their phones. From dimming the lights and temperature control to locking the door – smarthome technology is becoming an integral part of our lives. A large majority of new-home builders have recognized that smart-home technology is more than just a passing fad, and now offer it to homebuyers either as an upgrade or included in its basic packages. Although this technology has been around for a long time in various forms, it has gained new-found popularity in the last few years. This is mainly due to increased awareness, lower costs associated with installation and maintenance, and the rising interactivity and connectivity of our everyday lives. Smart homes are a concept that now appeals to all age groups and types of purchasers. For example, a service that’s great for 12
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snowbirds and frequent travellers is leak-detection technology. It can remotely shut off water supply upon detecting moisture around the furnace or sump pump, as well as send in a technician to the home right away to take care of the problem. If you are a landlord, you no longer have to rely on your tenants to notify you of an issue with the heating system. Instead, you can sign up for a 24-hour furnace monitoring service. If you own a multi-family property, you can also reduce the heating and electricity costs of common areas by controlling those remotely from your phone. Insurance companies love this, and homeowners can now enjoy peace of mind. If you are purchasing a new home, I certainly recommend choosing the smart-home technology option through the
builder or contacting a third-party company to do the installation after your purchase. If you are already a homeowner, all of the systems can be installed on your existing equipment. This will help you make your home more sustainable, lower your utility costs, and also improve your resale potential in the future. Soon enough, homebuyers will be expecting to see smart-home technology in every home on the market – new-build or resale. It will no longer be perceived as a bonus, but as an essential. Irina Popova is a real estate agent and co-owner of Blue Panda Realty. She has been specializing in the central Ottawa market since 2013.
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ORLÉANS
Aquaview and Vista join Minto Communities Coming 2020
Your next happy place Explore winding trails and the serenity of nature just steps from your thoughtfully designed home in Vista or Aquaview – two new neighbourhoods in the heart of Avalon.
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The pond in Avalon Vista
Coming to the Avalon neighbourhood in Orléans It’s a neighbourhood over 20 years in the making, bringing more than 5,000 families closer together in the heart of Orléans — and that number is about to grow. Introducing Aquaview and Vista, Minto Communities’ newest chapters in the Avalon story. Here, you can choose the thoughtfully planned community that suits your lifestyle. Do you cherish quiet moments with nature in a community steps away from a
serene pond? Or do you crave that connection and easy access to amenities just a walk away? AVALON VISTA — A COMMUNITY WITH A VIEW.
Carefully planned around an established community, Avalon Vista families will enjoy quiet, serene moments with nature just down Tenth Line Road, tucked away from the busy core of Orléans. Well-placed pathways
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throughout Vista offer easy access to the great outdoors and plenty of space for your four-legged family members to run around the central pond feature. Avalon Vista launches in Orléans in late 2020. AVALON AQUAVIEW — CONVENIENCE MEETS NATURE
Avalon Aquaview is a new enclave of homes, launching March 7 in the Avalon neighbourhood in the heart of Orléans, just off of Tenth Line Road and Brian Coburn Boulevard. Here, new homes will back onto the tidy pathways and beautiful greenspace of Aquaview Park, offering homeowners instant access to the gorgeous Aquaview Pond with its elaborate fountain feature. Pack a picnic and bring a ball to kick around — it’s a great spot for an afternoon under the sun.
The Downing Avenue townhome
The Fitzroy 36’ single-family home
Single family homes on 30ft.-, 36-ft.,- and 43-ft.-lots are superbly designed with openconcept layouts, large windows to let in plenty of bright, natural light and full-sized kitchens. Choose from a broad selection of three- and four-bedroom floorplans, plus dynamic exterior elevations for maximum curb appeal. Between warm gathering spaces for friends and family to comfortable bedrooms for a good night’s sleep, it’s easy to find the right home for you and your family. Urban townhomes will be a brand-new offering in the Avalon collection with the arrival of Avalon Aquaview. These three-storey towns have plenty to offer homeowners. If you want an attached townhome with easy up-keep without sacrificing size or style, Urban townhomes are fully equipped with a double-car garage and spacious floorplans. Executive townhomes in Aquaview and Vista are lowmaintenance spaces with bright
The Tahoe model home
and stylishly functional floorplans. Their open-plan layouts have been thoughtfully designed to make them feel like much larger homes. Available in three- or four-bedroom layouts, executive townhomes feature open-concept kitchens with islands, breezy floorplans, and newly redesigned, finished basements that offer even more living space than before — perfect for a family room. Three-storey Avenue townhomes have plenty to offer new Avalon homeowners, such as a garage, nine-ft. ceilings on the second floor, gorgeous kitchens,
large exterior balconies, plenty of windows for abundant natural light, and a spacious walk-in closet in the master bedroom. Avenue townhomes are coming to both Aquaview and Vista. Avalon Aquaview and Avalon Vista are on sale soon. Visit the Orléans Sales Centre at 2370 Tenth Line Road, Orléans or call 613.834.6400 to learn more. Visit the community website at MintoAvalon.com to view floorplans and the site plan and get a feel for local Orléans amenities. nexthome.ca 15
ADVICE | NEW HOMES
BEFORE YOU BUY LEARN ABOUT YOUR NEW COMMUNITY by MARLENE EISNER When you’re looking for a new home, it may also involve looking for a new community, and if so, it’s important to learn as much as you can about it. What you look for in a community is unique to you, your lifestyle and your stage in life. A downtown high-rise condo that is perfect for young professionals or mature adults may not suit young families. Conversely, suburban communities that are great for families may not offer what singles and retirees are looking for. There’s 16
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no ‘right or wrong’ community, just the one that’s right for you. These days, new developments are most often planned communities that range from large-scale projects with hundreds of homes, private enclaves of less than 50 homes, to downtown condo towers. The ideal “community” is a very personal thing that varies from person to person. It is important to have realistic expectations and know what you’re looking for before you buy
into it. As you visit builders’ sales offices, model homes or suites, ask about the community at the same time. TARGET MARKET
Ask the builder or salesperson to describe the community and the homeowners it is designed for. Inquire about the mixture of homes in terms of size, styles and price range, and ask for a profile of people who have bought to date—who lives there? …cont’d on pg. 18
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Some communities, notably those aimed at mature adults and seniors, may also set criteria for who can buy there. COMMON FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY AMENITIES
Builders and developers put a great deal of effort into planning a community that will work well for the intended residents. In a neighbourhood development, common facilities like parks and community centres are part of the plan. In condominiums, a wide range of common amenities can be included, from health clubs and pools, to roof-top terraces and party rooms. Ask what is planned for the community or condominium development you are looking at. ONGOING SERVICES
Services provided by communities to individual homeowners vary greatly, so be sure to ask for detailed information, including costs. In condominium developments, for example, security and most of the maintenance of areas outside of the individual homeowner suites will be professionally managed. In some neighbourhood developments, services such as gardening and snow removal are sometimes mandatory to keep the community attractive and safe. Seniors’ developments may include health and recreational services. Make sure you know what fees or costs are associated with the services provided. THE COMPLETE COMMUNITY PLAN
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pathways for pedestrians and bicycles for getting around the development easily and safely. Check if shops and service areas are within walking distance, and note the location of schools, access to transportation and connections to other parts of the city or area. CONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO YOUR WORKPLACE
Options for getting to and from work should be understood before you commit to buy. If you plan to commute by car, it can be a good idea to drive your commute route at rush hour to get a sense of the time involved. If you plan on using transit, find out about schedules and routes that will work for you.
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Nothing beats talking with the neighbours to learn about a prospective community. If the development is already partially built and lived in, walk around to get a feeling for the community. Stop to chat with people on the street or try knocking on somebody’s door to ask a few questions. Most people won’t mind, and it can greatly help you to decide if this is the right community for you. Source: gohba.ca
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CITY style INSPIRATION |
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converts two Manhattan apartments into one – for a luxurious, familyfriendly space.
City living is often characterized by compromises which we know translates into less living space. Most urbanites are well-versed with terms such as “micro,” “mini” and “minimal.” So, you can imagine my surprise when my clients wanted to combine two apartments into a single functional and fabulous dwelling. Aside from its ample square footage, this stunning apartment features a few other urban extras that take it to the next level. Here are some of my favourite highlights of this home. FRONT FOYER
This is the first impression of your home, so make it a grand one. In the apartment’s front entrance area, I opted for a glamorous look. Walls were finished in faux eel-skin wallpaper. Underfoot, soft white and grey vein cut marble tile. Brass-detailed furniture, and elegant glass sconces add rich, textural layers into the space. 20
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BATHROOMS
Regardless if your home is large or small, if the space is shared with one or eight, one thing is certain – the need for enough bathrooms. This home design tackled demand right from the get-go. The new floorplan included ensuite baths in all bedrooms. The powder room was relocated and finished with a marble feature wall, marble floor and wallpaper. EAT-IN KITCHEN
Here’s a real luxury when it comes to urban dwellings; the elusive eat-in kitchen. The eat-in banquette boasts a table with a matching Corian tabletop, to keep a cohesive aesthetic in the kitchen. A gorgeous hand-blown glass orb suspension light hangs above the banquette.
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FIREPLACE
A fireplace represents the heart of the home. It’s where family and friends gather, share and... nap. It also becomes a wonderful point of interest in the space. This apartment features a ventless fireplace set within a beautiful custom-millwork wall, with a surround that is clad in marble. The walls flanking the fireplace are outfitted with custom shelving units, open for display. Remember, only collect and keep the things you really love, never out of obligation. You’ll be proud to display your curios and happy to tell the stories behind them. Your displays will look intriguing and utterly chic. Overall, this home is as true to its owners as it is to New York City. It’s warm, welcoming and full of character. The ask – combining two separate apartments into one family home – became a great opportunity to incorporate all those little luxuries that take this space a step above.
Sara Bederman, principal designer for Sara Bederman Design. For over a decade, this Toronto bespoke design firm has become known for creating stylish, thoughtfully curated and livable interiors. The firm provides residential design services for projects of all sizes. Sara Bederman Design works throughout Toronto, GTA. and beyond. sarabederman.com 24
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NEW MORTGAGE STRESS-TEST RULES WILL BOOST BUYING POWER by SUSAN LEGGE This spring, new qualifying mortgage rules are being put in place to help Canadians boost their home-buying power. Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that beginning on April 6, 2020, the benchmark rate used to determine the minimum qualifying rate for insured mortgages, also known as the stress test, will be calculated based using the weekly median five-year fixed insured mortgage rate from mortgage insurance applications plus two per cent. CHANGES TO AFFORDABILITY
Under current rules, a family with an annual income of $100,000 with a 10 per cent down payment and a five-year fixed mortgage rate of 2.89 per cent amortized over 25 years qualifies for a home valued at $511,424 under the 5.19 per cent qualifying rate, according to calculations using Ratehub.ca’s mortgage affordability calculator, Under the new stress-test rate of 4.89 per cent, they can now afford a home worth $526,632, 26
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a difference of three per cent or $15,208 in this scenario. “As a result of Morneau’s review of the stress test, he has announced a change to the rate that will be used to stress-test insured and insurable mortgages,” says James Laird, co-founder of Ratehub.ca and president of CanWise Financial in a press release. “When the change takes place April 6, the stress test rate will be set at the average five-year fixed rate for mortgages applying for default insurance on applications received by CMHC in the past week. Prior to the change, the stress test rate was set at the average of the big bank’s five-year fixed posted rate. The old system gave the big banks too much control over mortgage qualifying and meant that the stress test rate did not change in correlation with underlying mortgage rates.” The department of finance press release says that overall mortgage standards are “working to ensure that homebuyers are able to afford their homes even if interest rates rise, incomes change, or
families are faced with unforeseen expenses.” This adjustment to the stress test, says the statement, will allow it to be more representative of the mortgage rates offered by lenders and more responsive to market conditions. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS
“For many middle-class Canadians, their home is the most important investment they will make in their lifetime. Our government has a responsibility to ensure that investment is protected and to support a stable housing market,” says Morneau. “The government will continue to monitor the housing market and make changes as appropriate. Reviewing the stress test ensures it is responsive to market conditions.” Laird expects the stress test will drop to about 4.89 per cent once the change takes effect, assuming current market rates. “Canadians who are getting insured and insurable mortgages can expect to qualify for a little bit more than what they can today.”
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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.
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$490’s
Carp
Mattino Developments
Diamondview Estates
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Kanata
Cardel
Blackstone 106 Westphalian
D
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TH
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Kanata
Claridge
Bridlewood Trails 186 Overberg Way
D
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TH
–
Kanata
Mattamy
Blackstone South 5505 Fernbank Road
D
–
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TH
Kanata
Minto
Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek 380 Huntmar Drive
D
–
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Kanata
Metric Homes
Trail View
D
–
Kanata
Richcraft
Bradley Commons 343 Haliburton Heights
D
Kanata
Uniform
Richardson Ridge
Kanata
Urbandale
Bradley Commons
Richmond
Caivan
Fox Run 302 Meynell Road
D
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Richmond
Cardel
Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent
D
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Richmond
Cedarstone
Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks
D
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Richmond
Metric Homes
Fox Run
D
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Cardel
EdenWylde 106 Westphalian
Stittsville
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$475’s
613-461-0277 phoenix.ca
B
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4, 5 – –
613-461-0277 phoenix.ca
4, 5
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Inquire
613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com
25
C
$331’s
613-219-8746 claridgehomes.com
22, 23
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$472’s
613-836-7437 mattamyhomes.com
2, 3
TH
TR
–
Inquire
613-788-2770 minto.com
13, 14, 15
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TH
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B
TH
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$596’s
613-435-1183 richcraft.com
11
D
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TH
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D
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TH
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Inquire
613-518-2364 caivan.com
19
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Inquire
613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com
25
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613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com
25
D
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TH
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Inquire
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BUILDER
SITE NAME
PROPERTY TYPE
FROM
CONTACT
PG.
Stittsville
Claridge
Westwood 571 Bobolink Drive
Stittsville
eQ Homes
Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive
D
–
B
TH
–
C
$354’s
613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca
27, 36
Stittsville
Phoenix
Fernbank Crossing 332 Haliburton Heights
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–
TH
–
C
$280’s
613-435-7062 phoenixhomes.ca
4, 5
Stittsville
Richcraft
Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights
D
–
B
TH
–
–
$465’s
613-435-1183 richcraft.com
11
Stittsville
Tartan
EdenWylde
D
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TH
–
–
–
–
–
Stittsville
Tamarack
Westwood, Poole Creek Village
D
–
B
TH
–
–
–
–
–
Stittsville
Valecraft
Rathwell Landing
D
–
B
–
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–
–
–
–
Nepean
Claridge
Stirling Park by appointment only
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–
–
–
C
426
Nepean
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–
–
–
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–
D
–
B
TH
–
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$426’s
613-617-0001 claridgehomes.com
22, 23
Central Maple Leaf
The Village at the Schoolyard
West Centretown
Claridge
Icon 485 Preston Street
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Centretown
Ashcroft
eResidences
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Centretown
Brad Lamb Realty
SoBa 203 Catherine St.
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Centretown
Claridge
Claridge Moon
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Centretown
Claridge
Claridge Plaza 4 , Claridge Royale 244 Rideau Street
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Centretown
Richcraft
The Bowery 255 Bay Street
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Centretown
Richcraft
The Charlotte 560 Rideau Street
Centretown
Dream Investment
Lowertown
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613-224-0330 – 613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com
28, 29 – 28, 29
C
$388
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C
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C
Inquire
613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com
28, 29
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C
$577
613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com
28, 29
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C
346
613-695-7577 richcraft.com
11
–
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C
Inquire
thecharlottecondos.com
11
Zibi
–
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Claridge
Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street
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C
$407
Old Ottawa East
eQ Homes
Greystone Village II 175A Main Street
D
–
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TH
–
C
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 , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive
D
–
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TH
Barrhaven
Mattamy
Half Moon Bay 3454 Greenbank Road
D
–
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Barrhaven
Uniform
Grandview Court
–
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B
613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com
28, 29
613-569-3043
27, 36
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–
Inquire
613-518-2364 caivan.com
19
TH
–
C
$489’s
613-825-7932 mattamyhomes.com
2, 3
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South
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613-823-1900 minto.com
13, 14, 15
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Barrhaven
Minto
Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe 4005 Strandherd Drive
D
–
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TH
TR
–
Inquire
Barrhaven
Glenview Homes
Flagstaff
D
–
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TH
–
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–
Findlay Creek
Claridge
Sundance 779 Fiddlehead Street
D
–
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TH
–
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$309’s
613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com
22, 23
Findlay Creek
Claridge
Lilythorne 4789 Bank Street
D
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B
TH
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$452’s
343-961-9106 claridgehomes.com
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BUILDER
Findlay Creek
eQ Homes
Findlay Creek
Phoenix
Findlay Creek
SITE NAME Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road
PROPERTY TYPE
FROM
CONTACT 613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca
PG. 27, 36
D
SD
B
–
–
C
$400’s
Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road
D
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B
TH
–
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$400’s
613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca
4, 5
Richcraft
Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road
D
–
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TH
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$412’s
613-822-9714 richcraft.com
11
Findlay Creek
Tartan
Findlay Creek Village
D
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B
TH
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Findlay Creek
Tamarack
Findlay Creek Village
D
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TH
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Findlay Creek
HN Homes
Cowan’s Grove
D
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TH
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Findlay Creek
Urbandale
Cowan’s Grove
D
–
B
TH
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Greely
Phoenix
Shadow Ridge
D
–
B
TH
–
–
Inquire
Greely
Bulat
The Quinn Farm
D
–
B
–
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–
–
–
–
Greely
Parkview Homes
Lakeland Meadows
D
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–
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–
Kemptville
eQ Homes
Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive
D
SD
–
TH
–
–
$300’s
613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca
27, 36
Manotick
eQ Homes
Riverwalk
–
–
B
–
–
–
Inquire
613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca
27, 36
Manotick
Minto
Mahogany 108 Moretto Court
D
–
B
TH
–
–
Inquire
613-788-2776 minto.com
13, 14, 15
Riverside South
Claridge
River’s Edge 591 Summerhill Street
D
–
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TH
–
–
$475’s
343-961-9202 claridghomes.com
22, 23
Riverside South
Richcraft
Riverside South 744 Brian Good Ave
D
–
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TH
–
–
$540’s
613-491-0834 richcraft.com
11
Riverside South
HN Homes
Riverside South
D
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TH
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Riverside South
Urbandale
Riverside South
D
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TH
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Riverside South
Urbandale
Jazz Condos, Allora Condos
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ClarenceRockland
eQ Homes
Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street
D
–
B
TH
–
C
$290’s
613-862-0167 eqhomes.com
27, 36
ClarenceRockland
Longwood Builders
Morris Village
D
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B
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–
ClarenceRockland
CH Clement Construction
Morris Village
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TH
–
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Embrun
Devcore
Fauberge Ste–Marie
–
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TH
–
C
–
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Embrun
Melanie Construction
Ste–Marie Hamlet
D
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Embrun
SACA Homes
Place St. Thomas
D
SD
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TH
–
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Orleans
Ashcroft
Eastboro
D
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TH
–
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Orleans
Brigil
Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.
–
–
–
–
–
C
Inquire
613-706-4262 brigil.com
17, 35
Orleans
Caivan
Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier
D
–
B
TH
–
–
Inquire
613-518-2364 caivan.com
19
Orleans
Claridge
Spring Valley Trails 247 Joshua Street
D
–
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TH
–
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$300’s
613-841-0560 claridgehomes.com
22, 23
613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca
4, 5
East
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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. LOCATION
BUILDER
Orleans
eQ Homes
Orleans
Minto
Orleans
SITE NAME Provence 1375 Trim Road
PROPERTY TYPE
FROM
CONTACT 613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca
PG. 27, 36
Inquire
613-834-6400 minto.com
13, 14, 15
$355’s
613-424-6600 richcraft.com
11
$390’s
613-837-5056 mattamyhomes.com
2, 3
D
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TH
–
–
$450’s
Avalon Encore 2370 Tenth Line Road
D
–
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TH
–
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Richcraft
Trails Edge, Axis Court 203 Shinleaf Crescent
D
–
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TH
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Orleans
Mattamy
Summerside South 2496 Tenth Line Road
D
Orleans
Tamarack
Cardinal Creek
D
Ottawa East
Mattamy
Wateridge Village at Rockliffe 895 Montreal Road
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TH
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$299’s
Russell
Corvinelli Homes
Russell Trails
D
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Russell
Melanie Construction
Sunset Flats
D
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Russell
Tartan Homes
Russell Trails
D
SD
B
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Gatineau
Brigil
Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives
D
–
B
–
–
–
Inquire
819-776-4663 brigil.com
17, 35
Gatineau
Brigil
Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau
D
–
B
TH
–
–
Inquire
819-571-4663 brigil.com
17, 35
Gatineau
Brigil
Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd
D
–
–
–
–
–
Inquire
819-777-4663 brigil.com
17, 35
Gatineau
Brigil
Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.
–
–
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–
–
C
Inquire
613-454-1578 brigil.com
17, 35
Gatineau
Groupe Heafey Group
NIU 2
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Chelsea
Hendrick
Hendrick Farm
D
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TH
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Richcraft
La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf
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819-682-7000 richcraft.com
11
TH SD
B
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– 613-421-7127 mattamy.com
– 2, 3
North
Gatineau
D
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Inquire
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