Parade of Homes

>> It may sound like a paradox: a brand new home that's up-to-date and fresh, yet in a neighbourhood that's had time to mature and become well-established. But there's no contradiction—that's exactly what you'll get when you choose to build in River Park South! All the advantages of a community that Winnipeggers have come to know and love plus a house built for today's lifestyle, complete with new home warranty. This thriving community is well known as one of Winnipeg's most popular neighbour- hoods. And it's no surprise. Over the years it has set new standards for residential, sub- urban living, with a full range of excellent schools, offering a combination of English, French, and French Immersion. It's also home to a 12,000-square-foot library, a vil- lage shopping centre, parks, playgrounds, lakes, an expansive trail system, and one of the city's finest community centres. Located close to both the Perimeter Highway and Bishop Grandin Boulevard, you can easily get where you need to go, whether you're travelling to work, university, sporting events, shopping, or just running errands. On top of all the advantages of the great location, home buyers today also have the opportunity to re- ally put a personal stamp on their new home, says Derek MacDonald, Marketing Manager for Broadview Homes. "Home buyers are enjoying more choices than they've ever had, with a wealth of interior and exterior finishes and customizations to choose from," says Mac- Donald. Broadview helps make the selection process simple with a 4,000-square-foot design centre where you can see all the finishes and styles side by side be- fore you decide. "It really makes a difference when you can view all of your options in one place," he adds. "It takes a lot of the guesswork out of it." For those already at home in River Park South, Mac- Donald says the chance to build in their own neigh- bourhood is a really special opportunity. "People love this area," he says. "So if it's time for a fresh start, you can stay in a community where you've put down roots and still have the new house you want." He adds that for families with school-aged children, continuity within the neighbourhood you grew up in can be es- pecially important. Whether the goal is to carry on in a program that works or to maintain strong ties with friends, the stability can make a big difference for kids. Their soccer, football, hockey or dance practices can all stay the same. And the close proximity to the Uni- versity of Manitoba means that older students living at home can focus on their studies without a lengthy commute. Tara Reid of Qualico Communities says part of the ap- peal of the neighbourhood is that it offers great diver- sity for a range of buyers. "No matter if you're thinking of moving out of your starter house and into the big- ger custom home you've always wanted, finding a bet- ter fit in a smaller place now that you've got an empty nest, or buying your own home for the very first time, the array of choices here means there's something sure to fit your lifestyle and your budget," she says. Reid adds that for anyone thinking of building in River Park South, buyers should know that Qualico expects the last phases to be fully sold out within the next year or two. "If you want to reap all the benefits of a new home and you really love this neighbourhood, there isn't much time left!" A FRESH NEW HOME IN A MUCH-LOVED COMMUNITY river park SoutH By KiK innovation for Qualico communities 128 Parade of Homes Fall 2014

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