New Homes Articles
Light up your world
There'll be no dark days in well-windowed house
In the process of creating their newest home design, The Cottonwood, Qualico Homes' design team thought about what people enjoyed most in a home. It didn't take long to arrive at a consensus. "People love a lot of glass, " said Qualico's single-family homes sales manager, Dale Penner. "And rightfully so. It . . .
February 4, 2012
Winnipeg rental costs make it a 'tight' market
Two studies came out last week which shed additional light on the status of housing in Winnipeg. The first, by the Altus Group, dealt with availability. The second, by the Frontier Centre, dealt with affordability. The Altus Group looked at apartment rental markets across Canada. To no one's surprise, Winnipeg fell . . .
February 4, 2012
From good to great
Form and function meet in The Granville
It's a truism: With a bit of thought and effort, anything can be taken from good to great. That's exactly what happened when Kensington Homes' design team decided to modify a proven design, said Kensington Homes sales representative Rene Giroux. "We've been building The Granville for a while, and it's been one . . .
January 28, 2012
Building permits are not optional paper
Almost 15, 000 people enjoyed a tremendous Kitchen Bath and Renovation Show recently. There were many products and services on display that provided consumers with considerable information for their next renovation project. The show provided considerable impetus to convince people that the project they have been thinking of is definitely within . . .
January 28, 2012
HOP's handiwork revitalizes neighbourhood
Organization creating happy homeowners in West End
JUST call the brain trust at Housing Opportunity Partnership a persistent bunch. Why? Well, once they have a lot in their sights -- in this case a pair of lots located next to a former HOP-built home at 390 McGee St. in the city's West End -- they always get their . . .
January 21, 2012
Help arrives to battle boredom
Home responds to S.O.S. -- Same Old Syndrome
Like most everyone, builders are creatures of habit. Consequently, it's understandable they might fall into the subconscious trap of designing homes that, while different outside, look annoyingly similar inside. If maple hardwoods, maple cabinets, granite countertops and earth-tone colours are your cup of tea, great. If not -- after visiting several homes . . .
January 21, 2012
Purchasing new home now more affordable
The Bank of Montreal recently announced a five-year fixed mortgage rate of 2.99 per cent, the lowest advertised rate for that term by any major Canadian bank ever. Other banks and credit unions have responded to this with their own fixed rate deals, some a full point less than what . . .
January 21, 2012
Almost perfect
Design change adds room to popular cab-over
When it comes to home designs, one needn't reinvent the wheel to create a winner. All that's needed are some revisions in key areas, Hilton Homes' Spencer Curtis said. "In the case of the Amherst III, it's one of our older, most popular designs. We took a familiar plan and then tweaked . . .
January 14, 2012
Last days to gain insights at unique show
TODAY and Sunday are the last two days of the Kitchen Bath and Renovation Show at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The show runs today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. If Friday's crowds are any indication, this may be the most popular . . .
January 14, 2012
Light and bright
Bridgwater Forest home takes advantage of its spectacular views
The moment Jason Arlt set his eyes on the lot at 172 North Town Rd. in Bridgwater Forest, he knew he had something special. At the same time, he realized he and his design team at Arlt Homes were hence charged with the responsibility of taking advantage of the lot, which . . .
January 7, 2012
