Space, style and versatility

Though their overall needs might be different, empty nest couples and young families both seek one thing in a new home: a versatile floor plan. Don McDonald, a Sterling Homes sales representative, says the Delano B — an 1, 882 square . . .

Posted: 2018-01-13

Splendid isolation

Fraser's Grove bungalow a riverside urban oasis

Although it's a historic neighbourhood, Fraser's Grove -- found off Kildonan Drive on the banks of the Red River -- doesn't get a lot of ink. That's probably the way residents like it -- living in a serene, quietly spectacular area . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

Living large in a not so big house

Creative design has bungalow punching way above its weight class

Tell a friend you've just purchased a new 1, 400-square-foot bungalow, and they might give you a funny look. Then they come out with the punch line: "Kinda small, don't you think?" On the contrary, a 1, 400-square-foot bungalow -- if designed . . .

Posted: 2009-02-14

Bungalow with walkout basement loaded with livability

When it comes to new home designs, creativity can be a good -- or not so good -- thing. Apply it judiciously and a home can be a balanced design that's equal parts flair and function. Go over the top -- . . .

Posted: 2015-07-18

Take your pick

Yorkton III is a value at every level

With the price of new homes escalating, the notion of value is getting tougher to define. That's because builders quote a base price and then have customers add options to customize the home. Once all the options are added, a home . . .

Posted: 2012-12-22

Urban Oasis

Osborne Village condo offers serenity in the beating heart of the city

For just a moment, think of what it would be like to live in Osborne Village.Most of us -- for better, or worse -- would picture living in a vibrant area dominated by street traffic, sidewalks filled with pedestrians and . . .

Posted: 2014-06-07

Fashion and function

High-end home offers livability with entertaining options

Builders must proceed with caution when they deck out a luxury home. It must be resplendent and well-appointed, while at the same time it can’t to be too ostentatious. It must also be fashionable and functional. All of these attributes come . . .

Posted: 2018-06-16

Empty nest; tons of style

Older couples will feel right at home in thoughtfully built residence

As countless empty-nesters have found, downsizing to a smaller home can mean giving up the style and space they grew accustomed to in their previous house. Thankfully, the designers at A & S Homes took note of that fact. The result . . .

Posted: 2009-08-16

The anti-condo

Bungalow-style detached dwelling the best of both worlds

Here’s the quandary: You want to own a home, but you don’t want to deal with upkeep. Not only that, but you want to have the privacy that comes with living in a detached dwelling. That eliminates both apartment-style condominiums and . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

Sprawling bungalow gets new lease on life

Beautifully renovated Tuxedo home a sight to behold

About three years ago, Maric Homes bought a sprawling, modern-looking bungalow at 515 Bower Blvd. in Tuxedo. Custom built in 1974, the home, which sports a clean, linear design that draws your eye to the home when to drive or . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15