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

Fabulous & Functional

Large-scale luxury for multiple generations

IMAGINE THE LUXURY family home of your dreams, and chances are it will look a lot like the KDR Homes show home at 679 Bridge Lake Drive in Bridgwater Trails. Stylish yet practical, the two-storey walkout is the picture of elegant . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

Get started with style in St. Boniface

Solid bungalow offers value and versatility

The lot of first-time home buyers, particularly young couples, has changed significantly over the past year or so. With mortgage rates climbing steadily and the ever-present spectre of the federal government’s onerous mortgage stress test, couples looking for a starter . . .

Posted: 2023-02-25

Starter home boasts efficient use of space

Storage capacity galore in well-designed split-level</strong>

NO matter whether you're a young family looking for a practical starter home or empty nesters looking to downsize, both parties have similar needs. First, you want a home that has a decent amount of space. Second -- in an ideal . . .

Posted: 2010-01-23

TREE CARE: Tiny mite the culprit in curling apple tree leaves

This spring and summer have been unusual seasons for trees compared with recent years. In my last article I discussed aphid problems in ash trees. That issue is still up there on readers' minds. QUESTION: The leaves on my apple tree . . .

Posted: 2012-08-18

Bordering on beautiful

Brimming with bright ideas for garden borders

Just when you thought you had achieved a balanced composition in your garden border, your best laid plans are upended by the extremes of winter. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Many of us are waiting to see if we . . .

Posted: 2021-03-20

Up-to-date and family-friendly

Mission Gardens bi-level offers up flair and functionality

In real estate, the term &lsquo;longtime homeowner&rsquo; can be taken as either a good or bad sign. On one hand, it can mean a home has been well-maintained and updated regularly over the years. On the other, it could mean . . .

Posted: 2024-11-02