Sweet 16

Westwood bungalow wears its age well

In realtor-ese, it's an oft-used expression. Yet, when used properly, it's appropriate. That expression? None other than, "this home shows real pride of ownership." In the case of a 16-year-old bungalow found at 22 Franklin Bay in Westwood, it's not hyperbole, . . .

Posted: 2012-03-24

The Wayside is WIDE-OPEN in Grande Pointe Meadows

Stylish, spacious bungalow checks off all the boxes

Building a home on a wider, deeper lot has its advantages. First, the extra width allows for more generous side yards, providing greater separation from neighbouring homes. Second it means a double-attached garage with workshop area will also fit. And third, the extra . . .

Posted: 2022-05-21

'Thank God there is the garden'

Marjorie Harris skilfully combines native plants with exotic species

When normal isn’t normal anymore and uncertainty fuels anxiety, the one constant in a gardener’s life is the garden. Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of pandemic keeps Marjorie Harris from spending time in her Toronto garden — . . .

Posted: 2020-04-18

Updated St. Vital home offers great value

Remodelled residence features bright, spacious living

In the past year or so, Winnipeg’s real estate market has changed dramatically. With the federal government’s stringent stress test now firmly in place, homebuying budgets have decreased — especially for young people just starting a family. This may indeed present challenges, . . .

Posted: 2018-10-27

No barriers to good living

Million-dollar home caters to mobility-challenged owners

VICTORIA -- Wayne Clarke doesn't ride in a wheelchair and there's nothing wrong with his legs. But that didn't stop Clarke, owner of Victoria's Seaview Construction, from building a 6, 400-square-foot house that he describes as "one you can whistle around . . .

Posted: 2008-03-23

MIKE HOLMES: Choose reliable hardwoods for the long haul

I've got a soft spot for hardwood floors. I think most of us do. The main reason is it doesn't hold dust and dirt the way carpet does. If you have allergies or respiratory problems, hardwood is a good choice. . . .

Posted: 2013-06-29

Pulse of the city

Condo complex offers great views, close to night life, shopping

Should you have been driving down River Avenue in the vicinity of Bryce and Scott Streets, you may have seen an anomaly and not known it. That anomaly is Pulse On River Flats Lofts. Despite not having a display . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Little bit country

Log cabin-style home more like an estate

Many of us have daydreamed about what it would be like to own an estate. It would be a private spot with a sprawling home on a plot of well-manicured land surrounded by mature trees -- and if possible, with water . . .

Posted: 2014-08-23

The lap of luxury

This impeccably-remodelled suite has it all

Luxury. You can’t fake it. With that thought top of mind, the owner of a 1, 200 sq. ft., fourth floor luxury condominium at 160 Tuxedo Ave. decided to go all out on the renovation of the suite three years ago. Their . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

That homey feeling

La Jolie Maison doesn't feel like a condo

One of the biggest knocks on living in a condominium is that it doesn't feel like a house. Apartment-style units lack two essentials: space and light. That isn't the case with La Jolie Maison, a new condominium complex at 6 St. . . .

Posted: 2013-11-16