FALL 2023 PARADE
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF IRWIN HOMES
Phase 3 of Irwin Homes' fabulous
Bloom & Timber Condominiums is in the
construction stage and should be ready
for occupancy late in 2024.
Phase 2 is 90 per cent sold.
ith many different styles
now on the market — apart-
ment-style, townhomes and
bungalows — buyers now have
a greater cross-section to choose
from and homebuyers are now looking at them
in a new light.
And with condo developments popping up in
all areas of the city, not to mention outside the
city, people can now find a condo in the area
where they want to live.
David Powell of the Powell Group, lead sales
representative for Irwin Homes, says that condo
living has many merits.
"I think, first and foremost, it's all about
convenience," he says. "You're not dealing
with snow shovelling, cutting grass or home
maintenance. Everything is done for you, so it's
a largely stress-free lifestyle."
Margaux Braund, marketing manager for
StreetSide Developments, concurs.
"For our townhome condos, you get the
same feel as a single-family home; there's just
no maintenance associated with living in a
condo," she says. "It's a great way to live."
Powell adds that anyone searching for a new
home can benefit from the buying experience
associated with purchasing a new condo.
"There's not as much competition for condos,
especially compared to single-family homes
in the $250,000 to $350,000 price range," he
says. "In that sense, a condo is a great entry-
level option for first-time homebuyers as they
don't have to deal with bidding wars and the
disappointment that often comes with them."
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