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  • Height of comfort

    Vaulted ceilings add space to charming country bungalow
    Height of comfort

    These days, a home measuring in at 1, 770 square feet doesn't sound all that big. Not so fast: Perception of space actually depends (to a great extent) on how the home is configured. For example, if the ceilings are eight feet high and the layout is choppy, a home can . . .

    May 18, 2013

  • Glasshouse a stone's throw

    Modern lofts to rise in heart of the city on Hargrave Street
    Glasshouse a stone's throw

    If your goal is to be at the centre of downtown Winnipeg's urban revolution, here's your chance. At long last, a condominium development -- a joint venture between Toronto-based Urban Capital and Winnipeg's Longboat Development Corp. -- is poised to sit at the centre of all the city's downtown sector has . . .

    May 18, 2013

  • A closer look at Winnipeg's housing market

    Free Press reporter Bartley Kives wrote last weekend about city planning and a recent move to more densified housing, even in the suburbs. Of particular note were the housing starts in Winnipeg for the first four months of 2013. There have been 766 multi-family starts as opposed to 680 single-family detached . . .

    May 18, 2013

  • Big, bright beauty

    Space, sunlight dominate charm of design by Gino's Homes
    Big, bright beauty

    When you are parents of an active, growing family, you can never have enough space. That's why a seemingly minor feature -- such as a second-floor loft -- is actually a major feature for families looking for spaces that will provide separation and utility, said Gino's Homes' sales representative, Re/Max Performance . . .

    May 11, 2013

  • U.S. housing recovery impacts Canadian market

    Many people think the recent U.S. economic and housing crisis was a stand-alone event that had little or no impact on the Canadian market. That's simply not true. It played a big part then, continues to do so now and will likely do so in the future. When spending, manufacturing and . . .

    May 11, 2013

  • Big, bright beauty

    Space, sunlight dominate charm of design by Gino's Homes
    Big, bright beauty

    When you are parents of an active, growing family, you can never have enough space.That's why a seemingly minor feature -- such as a second-floor loft -- is actually a major feature for families looking for spaces that will provide separation and utility, said Gino's Homes' sales representative, Re/Max Performance . . .

    May 11, 2013

  • A unique design

    The Santiago's Mediterranean exterior styling proves eye-catching
    A unique design

    Sometimes, the selling price of a new home -- in this case a show home -- can be deceiving. In many instances, items such as window coverings, appliances and a desirable upgrade such as a built-in sound system aren't included in the price. Those options -- plus a host of upgrades . . .

    May 4, 2013

  • Fascinating report on first-time home buyers

    For many generations, there was an unwritten rule or pattern to first-home ownership. You rented an apartment for a few years, all the while saving enough money to put a deposit down on a house. Then, when that magic percentage was realized and you qualified for CMHC financing, you found something . . .

    May 4, 2013

  • Enchanting Eva

    Larger lot makes elegant two-storey even more family-friendly
    Enchanting Eva

    Oh, the difference an extra bit of width can make. A prime example is The Eva II, a two-storey Hilton Custom Homes show home found at 115 Southview Crescent in South Pointe. Designed to be built on either a 42-foot or 46-foot lot, this incarnation is positioned pristinely on the wider . . .

    April 27, 2013

  • Reno seminar aims to fulfill your dreams

    Winter can't last forever, can it? Eventually, the snow has to melt, the ground has to thaw and the flowers and grass have to grow. We've been locked inside our houses for far too long this year and, when we finally do get out, we're going out with a vengeance. There . . .

    April 27, 2013