Parade of Homes | Fall 2020

PARADE of HOMES #PARADEOFHOMESMB FALL 2020

TOUR OVER 110 NEW HOMES SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 10

CANADA’S BIGGEST AND BEST PARADE OF HOMES

WINNIPEG AND SURROUNDING AREAS: Monday to Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BRANDON ONLY: Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Show Homes are available for private viewing by appointment outside of Parade Hours

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PRESENTED BY THE MANITOBA HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION CARRYING ON A MANITOBA TRADITION Celebrating 40 Fabulous Years

WELCOME TO THE 2020 FALL PARADE OF HOMES.

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association is proud to present our annual exhibition of new homes. With over 110 new homes on display this fall, the MHBA’s showcase remains the largest and best Parade of Homes in Canada. This year, we are proud to be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Parade of Homes in its current format! In 1980, the Parade of Homes as we know it today came into being. Unlike earlier Parades which were limited to a single subdivision, the MHBA introduced a new Parade concept where show homes would be on display throughout the City of Winnipeg. During that first year of the new concept, 12 builders entered 29 homes. This year, we are proud to showcase 28 different builders in the Fall Parade in 30 communities across Manitoba. Needless to say, that 40 years later the MHBA Parade of Homes has certainly grown in both size and scope! Our Parade show homes provide you with a wide variety of home design choices as well as the finest examples of Manitoba craftsmanship and creativity. While the amazing array of Parade Show Homes featured during the Parade are open for your viewing pleasure, they will be operating in a different way than usual. Increased health and safety measures, as well as adhering to social/physical distancing and sanitation guidelines, are necessary for everyone at this time, including those working in or visiting builder show homes. These measures are in place to allow you to visit these amazing show homes in as safe an environment as possible. As you visit our Parade of Homes show homes, we encourage you to talk to the representative showing the home about

unique features and what makes that particular home special. Visiting our Parade homes and talking to sales agents about different options and features will help you to find that perfect fit for you and your family. These show homes represent the best in home design and construction available anywhere in Canada. In addition to the Fall Parade of Homes magazine, you can also find even more information on the Parade Show homes at the MHBA’s website. Just go to www.homebuilders.mb.ca and click on the “Parade of Homes” section to find all of our Fall Parade of Homes entries. You can also follow the MHBA and Parade of Homes on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for news, fun contests, updates and show home features. Be sure to look for and use the hashtag #PARADEOFHOMESMB to find the latest Parade posts. Following the Parade, we will be highlighting our Fall Parade award-winning homes so follow us to see if your favourite homes were award winners. Despite the challenges we’ve all had to face during 2020, Manitoba’s new home construction industry continues to be a strong and important part of our provincial economy. MHBA member builders and suppliers are constantly keeping up to date on the latest technology, trends and building techniques to ensure that your new home offers the highest level of quality available. Enjoy the 2020 Fall Parade of Homes and thank you for visiting.

DESPITE THE CHALLENGES WE’VE ALL HAD TO FACE DURING 2020, MANITOBA’S NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO BE A STRONG AND IMPORTANT PART OF OUR

PROVINCIAL ECONOMY.

Lanny McInnes President & CEO Manitoba Home Builders’ Association

SHOW HOME HOURS: Mon-Thur: 5pm-8pm, Sat & Sun: 1pm-5pm BRANDON ONLY HOURS: Tues & Thur: 5pm-8pm, Sat & Sun: 1pm-5pm

SHOW HOMES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT OUTSIDE OF PARADE HOURS Parade of Homes Fall 2020 3

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BE DIFFERENT TOGETHER

PARADE of HOMES FALL 2020 SEPTEMBER 12-OCTOBER 10

ON WITH THE SHOW

PUBLISHER Bob Cox EDITOR

Pat St. Germain VICE PRESIDENT SALES Karen Buss MANAGER OF NICHE PRODUCTS Brandi Johnson COVER Tammy Mitchell/Winnipeg Free Press DESIGN & COLOUR SERVICES Corinne Ball/Coral Enterprises Ltd. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Trina Rehberg Boyko

Wendy King Todd Lewys

Kristin Marand Jennifer McFee Pat St. Germain Lindsey Ward PHOTOGRAPHY Darcy Finley Marianne Helm Numerous Supplied MHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Carruthers | Chairperson LADCO COMPANY LTD. Tanya Maric | Past Chairperson MARIC HOMES

PARADE CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2020

Sean Philips | 1st Vice Chair ALL WEATHER WINDOWS

AVANTI CUSTOM HOMES — 5 Erb Farm Road — Oak Bluff West

Ralph Oswald | 2nd Vice Chair OSWALD CONSTRUCTION Dave Eggerman | Secretary/Treasurer QUALICO Laurence Rosenberg THE ACCURATE TECHNOLOGY GROUP Ihor Barwinsky GYPSUM DRYWALL INTERIORS LTD. Spencer Curtis

By Pat St. Germain

>> THEY DON’T MAKE HOUSES like they used to do — they make them better. As the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) marks 40 years since the Parade of Homes expanded from a single-neighbourhood display to a multiple- community showcase, we can only imagine what the 12 builders who presented 29 Parade entries in 1980 would think of the show homes of today.

HILTON HOMES Jared Jacobson J&G HOMES LTD. Scott McKee MCMUNN & YATES Jason Jaquet

RANDALL HOMES Leanne La Riviere STEINBACH CREDIT UNION

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ON WITH THE SHOW — Cont’d from page 4

Just for starters, they’d be astounded at the space-age ways in which home buyers can view more than 110 Parade entries in 2020. Video and 3D tours, photo galleries and even online tours guided by sales representatives in real time are literally at our fingertips. Back in 1980, smart phones and tablets only existed in science fiction. Few homes had home offices, and if they did, the desktop didn’t hold anything more high-tech than a landline telephone and a clunky typewriter. If you spent a day in downtown Winnipeg, you might have a coffee at the counter over at Harman’s Drug store while you read the Winnipeg Tribune — at least until the last Trib rolled off the presses that August. People shopped on Portage Avenue, which was still lined with stores and services — Portage Place was just a concept — and the Winnipeg Jets were playing their second season in the NHL over at the Winnipeg Arena, adjacent to Polo Park. St. Vital Centre was brand new, having opened in time for Christmas shopping in 1979, and the Qualico community of River Park South, which now stretches from the mall to the south Perimeter, was only four years into its development. Ladco Company, which was responsible for Winnipeg’s first master-planned community, Windsor Park, in the 1950s, was still designing Linden Woods, and the south Winnipeg developments of Ladco’s South Pointe, Qualico’s Sage Creek and Manitoba Housing’s Bridgwater neighbourhoods were still

THEY’D BE ASTOUNDED AT THE SPACE-AGE WAYS IN WHICH HOME BUYERS CAN VIEW MORE THAN 110 PARADE ENTRIES IN 2020.

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RANDALL HOMES — 16 Merkel Manza Boulevard — Canterbury Crossing

decades off. ( Trivia note: The latter neighbourhoods were named for Arthur Bridgwater, chief of the Fort Garry Police Dept. for almost 30 years, from 1945-1974.)

It was possible to find a condominium in Winnipeg, but the city’s most prominent condo builder, StreetSide Developments, wasn’t formed as Qualico’s multi-family arm until 1990.

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ON WITH THE SHOW — Cont’d from page 7

Show home features that have become standard today would have befuddled some folks in 1980. Pot lights? Maybe something a hydroponic gardener could use. Smart home features? Conveniences for people who had lost the ability to operate lights and appliances manually. Age- in-place? Well, where else would you age?

RANDALL HOMES — 322 Tanager Trail — Sage Creek

SHOW HOME FEATURES THAT HAVE BECOME STANDARD TODAY WOULD HAVE BEFUDDLED SOME FOLKS IN 1980.

RANDALL HOMES — 322 Tanager Trail — Sage Creek

Parade of Homes Hours: Winnipeg and Surrounding Areas:

Monday to Thursday | 5pm-8pm Saturday & Sunday | 1pm-5pm Show homes are available for private viewing by appointment outside of Parade Hours. Brandon only: Tuesday and Thursday | 5pm-8pm Saturday & Sunday | 1pm-5pm Show homes are available for private viewing by appointment outside of Parade Hours.

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FOXRIDGE HOMES — 31 Hummingbird Cove — Headingley — Taylor Farm

Open-concept layouts were not yet the next big thing, let alone the next passé thing. Lower levels were called basements and flex rooms had yet to be invented. Your kitchen appliances were white, avocado green or harvest gold and a typical bedroom en suite would not be described as “spa-like.” Toilets didn’t wash and blow-dry users, and since HGTV Canada wouldn’t hit our digital sets until 1997, few people realized that a house was not a home without quartz countertops. But perhaps the greatest change — in every sense of the word — has been in the evolution of energy-efficient homes. Coincidentally, it was in 1980 that the federal government launched its Super Energy Efficient Home program, which led to construction of the first R-2000 homes a few years later.

YOUR KITCHEN APPLIANCES WERE WHITE, AVOCADO GREEN OR HARVEST GOLD AND A TYPICAL BEDROOM EN SUITE WOULD NOT BE DESCRIBED AS “SPA-LIKE.”

Cont’d on page 10

CRAFTED WITH CARE Now building in Aurora, Bonavista and Devonshire Park.

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RANDALL HOMES — 16 Merkel Manza Boulevard — Canterbury Crossing

ON WITH THE SHOW — Cont’d from page 9

During the 2020 Parade of Homes, visitors will find innovations like hot water recovery systems, triple-pane Low-E windows, LED lighting and high-efficiency furnaces with dual-zone HRV systems. You can check out all those innovations and more in the Signature Homes show home at 440 Cherrywood Rd., which is being marketed as one of the most efficient new homes in Winnipeg.

The company exemplifies the Parade’s evolution in another important way. Founded in Winnipeg in 1969, it was acquired by Brandon’s Jacobson & Greiner Group in 2015. Today, J&G Homes is one of many MHBA members who have expanded the Parade of Homes far beyond city limits, with almost 30 builders in as many communities throughout southern Manitoba.

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Fabulous and functional in equal measure Living DESIGNED FOR

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>> IT’S EASY to make a house look great — making a house that “lives well” takes some effort, says Foxridge Homes building designer Jennifer Vermette. It’s clear that Vermette and the rest of the Qualico company’s team put a lot of work into the new two-storey Foxridge plan on display at 51 Pebble Creek Gate in Bridgwater Lakes. “We’ve all said this is our perfect home. It’s very much family, but it’s still elevated,” says Vermette. “It’s chic, it’s warm, it’s inviting ... it’s a really nice home.”

IT’S CHIC, IT’S WARM, IT’S INVITING ... IT’S A REALLY NICE HOME.

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CRAFTSMANSHIP ISN’T A TREND. IT’S BEEN OUR CUSTOM FOR OVER 45 YEARS.

Maric has earned a reputation as a premium homebuilder through years of dedication to our craft and our clients. As a custom builder, we welcome your ideas and we work with you to see them through. We understand there are no small details when it comes to creating a home built to the most exacting standards. Yours.

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WE’RE AT WORK UNTIL YOU’RE AT HOME

DESIGNED FOR LIVING — Cont’d from page 13

Interior designer Tara MacTavish says the clever use of space is evident in every room, but it’s particulary apparent in the principal suite. The bedroom’s en suite is anchored by a dramatic tiled wall that acts as a backdrop for a freestanding bathtub. It faces a long double vanity, and conceals a shower and a toilet room that are tucked behind the wall. The foyer is grand, bright and welcoming. And there’s an easy flow from the kitchen to the dining area and great room. “This is a great house to entertain. It’s all open; you could have quite a party happening here,” MacTavish says. While the house is open, there are several details that provide subtle separation, Vermette notes.

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THIS IS A GREAT HOUSE TO ENTERTAIN. IT’S ALL OPEN; YOU COULD HAVE QUITE A PARTY HAPPENING HERE.

A metal screen between the foyer and great room provides texture and interest. The kitchen, dining area and great room are clearly defined spaces, thanks to an oversized island and a floor plan that makes the great room a final destination, since there’s no need to pass through it to get to another part of the house. The principal bedroom is thoughtfully planned so that the walk-in closet is located between the bedroom and the en suite. That extra bit of separation ensures that if one person is using the bathroom, the light isn’t shining into the sleeping area. And the bathroom windows are high enough that nobody can see in, but the owners can see out.

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DESIGNED FOR LIVING — Cont’d from page 17

Large windows throughout the house allow for plenty of natural light, and the effect is heightened in the main living area, thanks to a 14-foot ceiling over the great room. There's a good-sized mudroom off the garage, opposite a powder room that's tucked behind the kitchen. A walk-in pantry on the opposite side of the house provides plenty of storage, along with a sense of symmetry. And the foyer is large enough for a bench along one wall. Naturally, it also has a big closet for convenience, along with low-maintenance tile flooring that further defines the space.

LARGE WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE ALLOW FOR PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT.

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STONEBROOK 2 Maligne Way in Bonavista

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,381 sq. ft.

THE AUSTIN 19 George Barone Bay in Devonshire Park

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,975 sq. ft.

THE ASHA 19 Highpark Dr. in Prairie Pointe

4-bedroom | 2-storey 3-bathroom | 2,067 sq. ft.

THE JIA 402 Windflower Rd. in Bridgwater Trails

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,950 sq. ft.

THE SAFFRON 78 Wheatgrass Lane in Prairie Pointe

3-bedroom | 2-storey duplex 2.5-bathroom | 1,363 sq. ft.

THE FALCON 5 Falcon Cove in Tourond Creek

3-bedroom | Bungalow 2-bathroom | 1,642 sq. ft.

THE CRESTMONT 71 Crestmont Dr. in Bonavista

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,697 sq. ft.

THE SAN DANIELLE 12 Merkel Manza Blvd. in Canterbury Crossing

3-bedroom + loft | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,958 sq. ft.

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SAGE CREEK OFFERS A SENSE OF SOLACE DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES By Jennifer McFee When Michael and Muneeba Khan moved to Sage Creek, they discovered a complete community that checked all the boxes on their family’s wish list. With their five-year-old son, Zion, the couple moved in to their brand- new Kensington home in January, settling in not long before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Muneeba, the safety and convenience of Sage Creek provided a sense of solace during the pandemic since she could meet all of her family’s needs within their own neighbourhood. With more than nine kilometres of trails, as well as parks and playgrounds, Sage Creek offers ample opportunities for exercise and entertainment close to home. “Everything is close by here. We didn’t even have to leave the Sage Creek area. All that we need is here — Sobeys, Shoppers, a gas station, banks, everything,” says Muneeba, who stayed home with Zion after she was laid off from her job. “I feel safe here. It was great that we could go out for a walk or a bike ride. I also enjoyed cooking in our new kitchen and spending time at home with our son.” Michael notes that their stress levels have been further reduced since they’re not concerned about repairs in their new home.

conditioner that came with the house also helps to keep us comfortable.” They’re also comfortable spending quality time outdoors throughout the neighbourhood. Michael says they appreciate the sense of community and the diversity within Sage Creek, as well as the natural elements used within its parks and streetscapes. “We’ve got plenty of trails here, so it almost feels like you’re out of the city,” he says. Tara Reid, Qualico Communities sales and development manager, says the first half of Phase 9A was serviced this summer and lots are available through the custom builders. There are new multi-family options as well. Latitude 49 is the latest rental apartment project in Sage Creek, with move-in ready suites available now and more to come as the last buildings are completed. New townhome condominiums are available at Grey Heron Rise by Dobie Properties and at LaFrance Condominiums by Randall Homes. Four new commercial buildings are also currently under construction in the Village Centre, providing more opportunities for local businesses and services. “Sage Creek is a truly complete community with something for all ages and stages of life,” Reid says. “With rental apartments, townhome condominiums, single- family homes for first-time buyers and buyers who want to either upgrade or downsize, there is something for everyone.” With its strong sense of community and abundance of amenities, Sage Creek is an ideal place to call home, in good times and challenging times too. POH

“With the new warranty on the house, we don’t have to worry about anything going wrong,” he says. “If something does happen, we just make a phone call and they’ll come and repair it right away. It works out really well.” WE’VE GOT PLENTY OF TRAILS HERE, SO IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE YOU’RE OUT OF THE CITY. Their home’s spacious front porch has been a relaxing retreat for the family, particularly during the pandemic. “We use our veranda quite a bit,” Michael says. “We have a table and chairs out there, so we sit outside for a morning coffee and check our emails. It’s really nice, especially since we can even get fresh air on rainy days.” As for Zion, he’s been enjoying exploring all throughout his new home. “There’s a nice roomy feel so Zion has lots of space to run and play around,” Michael says. “The air

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Sage Creek is a trailblazing community bursting with energy and life.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN A NEW HOME Whether you are looking for a home, condo or a custom build, consistent quality is the hallmark here, evident in the contemporary designs, lasting materials, new technology and attention to detail. EVERYTHING YOU NEED NEARBY A network of paths and trails throughout the community connects you to Sage Creek’s Village Centre – offering a growing list of shopping, dining, fitness and professional services – all just minutes from home.

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DESIGNED FOR LIVING — Cont’d from page 18

Vinyl plank flooring on the main floor gives way to lush carpet upstairs, where there’s a small second-floor laundry room, a family bath and two good-sized bedrooms at the front of the house, either of which could be outfitted as a den or home office.

MacTavish foresees more requests for dedicated home office space after the events of 2020, and she expects home buyers will be more focused on designs that are a good fit for their lifestyle. “I think we’re going to see people care more about what’s in their home and how it functions.” POH

MACTAVISH FORESEES MORE REQUESTS FOR DEDICATED HOME OFFICE SPACE AFTER THE EVENTS OF 2020, AND SHE EXPECTS HOME BUYERS WILL BE MORE FOCUSED ON DESIGNS THAT ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THEIR LIFESTYLE.

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Your Vision, Our Expertise. Home is where the heart is, and this is what we believe in. At Manak Homes, we make sure that your home is built according to your exact specifications and reflects your style. Think of us as your personal architects who would transform your dream house into reality. Our homes are practical, beautiful, and complement your tastes and preferences.

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Building a home from scratch can be intimidating with so many choices. We will not only take care of the complete construction, but also help you with the decision-making process. You can use our readymade home plans as-is, or modify them according to your social living style and personal choice. You can also come visit us and have a look at our show homes. Call us and we will set up an appointment.

We carry an inventory of spec homes at any given time. They vary in phases of completion and are scattered throughout the desired Winnipeg neighborhoods. Just like the custom homes, our spec homes have similar great features, constructed with immaculate attention to detail.

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COMFORTS Country

>> MORE MANITOBANS are discovering the benefits of living large in sprawling communities beyond city limits. Lots sizes are bigger, nature is closer and it’s often just a short commute back to Winnipeg and all of its urban amenities. In Oak Bluff West, realtor Blair Holm, of Royal LePage Prime Real Estate, says the growing population tends to be made up of two main demographics — retirees who want to enjoy country life, and couples under the age of 45 who want to raise a family in a small-town atmosphere. Photos by Darcy Finley Two for the road in Oak Bluff West

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LOTS SIZES ARE BIGGER, NATURE IS CLOSER AND IT’S OFTEN JUST A SHORT COMMUTE BACK TO WINNIPEG AND ALL OF ITS URBAN AMENITIES

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COUNTRY COMFORTS — Cont’d from page 29

Both groups are likely to find an ideal fit in a pair of Parade of Homes entries — the Foxridge Homes bungalow at 9 Erb Farm Rd., and the Avanti Custom Homes two-storey model at 5 Erb Farm Rd.

The Avanti home is a bit of a rarity in a neighbourhood that’s big on bungalows, and Holm says huge windows, functional design and attention to small details make the house a standout in every other respect.

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AVANTI CUSTOM HOMES — 5 Erb Farm Road — Oak Bluff West

THE AVANTI HOME IS A BIT OF A RARITY IN A NEIGHBOURHOOD

THAT’S BIG ON BUNGALOWS.

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“This is my absolute favourite that I’ve ever worked in. It just has this great feel to it,” he says. “It has this nice, open plan at the back. The proportions are just right.” Holm says the dining area could easily accommodate 10 or 12 people for a holiday dinner, but it’s still cozy enough for a small family meal, and the entire kitchen radiates warmth. There’s an ideal spot for a coffee station near the fridge, and the sink faces a great big window — a feature that leaves the island clear and gives the person on dish-duty a pleasant view of the yard, which is a generous 72- feet wide and 140-feet deep. The show home has a main-floor den with glass-panel French doors that is currently set up as an office, but it could be built as a main-floor guest bedroom, and along with three bedrooms on the second floor, there’s a loft that can be used as a playroom or fourth bedroom upstairs. The second-floor laundry is an actual room, not a closet, and it has a big window to provide lots of natural light. Holm says he likes the fact that you don’t see a washer and dryer immediately when you walk in to the mudroom off the garage. Instead, there’s a bench, hooks and a couple of dog dishes that give it a homey feel. In contrast, the front entrance brings the drama, with an 18-foot ceiling height and an immediate view of the maple and glass-panel staircase.

AVANTI CUSTOM HOMES — 5 Erb Farm Road — Oak Bluff West

IT JUST HAS THIS GREAT FEEL TO IT. IT HAS THIS NICE, OPEN PLAN AT THE BACK. THE PROPORTIONS ARE JUST RIGHT.

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live your dreams sharing a family bath in a niche on the opposite end of the house — including a front bedroom with a large window that would make an ideal home office. FOXRIDGE HOMES — 9 Erb Farm Road — Oak Bluff West Cont’d on page 36

Just down the road, the Foxridge bungalow at 9 Erb Farm Rd. would make a lovely family home, with a principal bedroom suite in the rear and two bedrooms

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MODERN SUBURBAN DESIGN WITH THE TRANQUILITY OF NATURE

Bonavista is a community built with the peacefulness of the prairies, modern design, and environmental sustainability in mind. Bonavista is full of beauty, in its homes, well treed parks, and tranquil greenspaces. It is a place for you and your family to enjoy a modern community design, thoughtfully crafted recreational spaces, and countless nearby amenities. With a variety of contemporary housing options from Winnipeg’s top home builders, Bonavista is a blank canvas for you to create your dream home, with your style and the space your family needs, making it uniquely yours. With gorgeous pathways designed specifically for your enjoyment, Bonavista is the perfect neighbourhood for all ages. Enjoy walking, biking, running or even cross- country skiing with your family on low traffic streets and pathways through scenic community greenspaces, parks, and natural wetlands. Designed with environmental sustainability in mind, Bonavista is a low impact development featuring four naturalized wetlands, energy efficient LED lighting and naturalized landscaping at every opportunity. The focal point of the neighbourhood, Fraipont Park, was designed by Scatliff + Miller + Murray Inc., to serve as a suburban gateway to nature. “We designed Fraipont park to bring people together with nature in a cozy gathering space. Fraipont was deigned to make everyone feel comfortable, whether walking alone for an evening stroll or gathering for a family picnic,” said Bob Somers, Principal at Scatliff + Miller + Murray Inc. “We wanted Fraipont to have the feel of a regional park, so we planted over 200 trees, built a community lookout and created natural wetlands for the community to enjoy, a short

“WE DESIGNED FRAIPONT PARK TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WITH NATURE IN A COZY GATHERING PLACE. FRAIPONT WAS DESIGNED TO MAKE EVERYONE FEEL COMFORTABLE, WHETHER WALKING ALONE FOR AN EVENING STROLL OR GATHERING FOR A FAMILY PICNIC”

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walk away from home.” The Fraipont Park Community Lookout offers unparalleled prairie views all year round, with a beautiful canopy to provide shade and shelter, making it perfect to accommodate gatherings in any weather. If you’re looking for the benefits of city living with the tranquility of nature, Bonavista is the community for you. Settle into a home that is

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COUNTRY COMFORTS — Cont’d from page 33

On the other hand, this house seems tailor-made for retirees who are in the market for a comfortably luxurious country home. The triple garage has two doors — a double and a single that could open to a workshop. The main living area is open and bright, with big windows overlooking the backyard, and a covered deck off the dining area. “It’s a great plan for a family, or a couple,” says interior designer Tara MacTavish. “It has a nice sized master suite with a walk-in shower, and a nice big mudroom with a walk-in closet.”

THE TILE IS EXQUISITE IN THIS HOUSE. IT MAKES A STATEMENT.

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FOXRIDGE HOMES — 9 Erb Farm Road — Oak Bluff West

Another standout feature is the large-format, 24-inch by 48-inch Ames tile on the great-room fireplace. It’s repeated on the kitchen backsplash in an eight-inch by 48-inch format.

“The tile is exquisite in this house,” MacTavish says. “It makes a statement.”

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CONDOS

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STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS — The Rise Condominiums — 300 Centre Street — Bridgwater Centre

For the young professional, a one-bed, one-bath suite on a South Osborne transit corridor might be the ticket. First-time homeowners and young families might consider a Transcona townhome, which offers the space and storage without the upkeep or price of a new detached home. And an apartment-style condo in Bridgwater Centre might be just right for those looking to downsize. Choice locations are fundamental for the city’s most prolific developer. “One of the key points that we see regularly is that location is one of the main reasons why people buy where they buy,” explains Kelli Roach, StreetSide sales and marketing manager. StreetSide currently has new condominiums in Amber Trails, Bridgwater Centre, Charleswood, Transcona, Sage Creek and South Osborne. A new development is underway in RidgeWood West and the company is planning its newest addition in St. Boniface. StreetSide has a keen sense of what clients need and want in a home. One way the company stands out is in its pet-friendly approach.

STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS — 325 Park East Condominiums — Bridgwater Centre

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>> WINNIPEG CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS are like a certain credit-card company — they’re everywhere you want to be. StreetSide Developments has a wide array of pet-friendly condominiums in the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, with price points and amenities that are attractive to buyers in every stage of adult life.

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WE UNDERSTAND THAT PETS ARE A VERY IMPORTANT ASPECT IN PEOPLES’ LIFE AND WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THAT.

STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS — Metro Condominiums — 670 Hugo Street South

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“We understand that pets are a very important aspect in peoples’ life and we want to be able to accommodate that,” says Roach, noting that StreetSide’s newest additions don’t set size limits for pets either. StreetSide has also made it easy for people to shop from the comfort of their couch. Its website offers virtual tours of five display suites, a live chat feature and live video tours with a realtor. The 30-year-old multi-family division of Qualico, which was founded in Winnipeg in the 1950s, StreetSide’s Follow us on Instagram to enter our weekly contests!

standard offerings include open-concept floor plans, modern finishes like vinyl plank flooring and quartz countertops, quality construction and ease of living. Roach says the company’s greatest strength is in the diversity of its team and the sum of their experience. “We’ve been in the business for a long time and we’re continually growing as we learn from past projects and taking what we’ve learned and utilizing it in our future ones.”

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Randall Homes is another long-time Winnipeg builder that has expanded into the condo business, including a recent development at the Qualico community of Sage Creek. Its LaFrance townhome condo complex puts buyers at the heart of one of the city’s most walkable communities, close to nature trails as well as the increasingly bustling village centre. Randall also has a 14-unit townhome development in Transcona’s Canterbury Park, with a bright display suite on Ravenhurst Street. Like the LaFrance development, the Hearthstone Villas are well-appointed three-bedroom townhomes with two full baths and a powder room, plus garage and private outdoor space. Townhome condominiums are rising in popularity, partly because buyers want to enjoy the ease of the condo lifestyle, and partly because they are affordable, allowing first-time buyers to purchase something brand-new without a hefty price tag. Townhomes offer several advantages, including space, which is spread out over two to three levels. Snow removal, landscaping and exterior maintenance are all included in condo fees. And shared walls help to reduce heating and cooling costs. Four of StreetSide’s current developments include townhome options, ranging from one to four bedrooms and from 978 up to 1,458 square feet. The company has six entries in the 2020 Fall Parade of Homes. It’s also adding some extra luxury to its roster with a new display suite opening later this year at Couture West in RidgeWood West and, coming soon, a new venture called Vue Taché in St. Boniface.

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10 Things to Purchasing

There are those special moments that seem to supersede everything else. And then there is the frame you put around those moments. That is what a home represents. It houses the many memories we design for ourselves. It provides a stage on which we celebrate holidays and host the family we choose. It’s a place to escape to when life becomes tough and it is a red carpet to welcome the world to a door that is ours to show. A house is not just where you live, a house is where life happens. And that is why purchasing a home is so much more than a financial decision. It’s a decision on the story you wish to tell about you for today and tomorrow. And so here are 10 things you might not yet be thinking about when choosing that first or next home. 10 Create a team worthy of you. You deserve nothing less than to surround yourself with a team who will truly listen to what’s important to you. Seek out a Financial Advisor and Realtor who share in your excitement while having the expertise to show you options that you may not have previously considered. Invite along the informal advisors in your life (family, friends) but choose wisely sharing what is important to you in a home. Ask your team to be honest, transparent, and, most importantly, ask you the kind of questions that help you think differently. 8 Paint Your Financial Present. To frame the future, we first need to paint the present. The right financial advisor can help you with this. Reflect on your financial picture. How much have you saved for a down payment? How often are you paid? Do you receive variable pay like tips, overtime, bonuses? 9 Define the Dream. If your team were to ask, would you be able to articulate the dream? What is your timeframe for purchase? Is this your ‘for now’ home or your forever home? Do you want your home to be a gathering place? When defining the dream, think not only for now but for later as well. We tend to think only about our needs for right now. On average, Canadians move every six years. Go beyond today and permit yourself to dream three to five years down the road – pets, a growing family. What brings you joy today and what would you need to meet your needs for tomorrow?

Frame Your Financial Future. The purchase of a home goes well beyond the purchase price. We need to think about the dream and what we would need to invest in the property inside and out to bring us closer to the dream. It can be daunting to answer the question “How much you would like to spend on a home?” Consider working backwards. Consider what your budget allows in a monthly expense. What amount would you be comfortable paying each month including bills? What is your goal to have this mortgage paid off? What would be your plan if there was income disruption?

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