Designed to dazzle in Oak Bluff West

Large two-storey loaded with flair and function

Ask any builder, and they’ll tell you that building a luxury home is an exercise in maintaining discipline. The reason for the need to stay on the straight and narrow is simple: if they give into the desire to create . . .

Posted: 2023-06-03

Space and style

Mid-sized, two-storey home goes big with astute layout facilitating abundant light

If there’s any one factor that plays a key role in a family’s decision to purchase a home, it’s how a home feels the first time they step inside it. Should the first impression be favourable, there’s a good chance . . .

Posted: 2023-12-16

Extraordinary in every way in Taylor Farm

Designer Headingley home checks off all the boxes

When the design team at Artista Homes set about designing a bungalow on a huge riverfront lot at 60 Curry Dr. in Headingley’s Taylor Farm, they had one goal in mind. That goal? To put an entirely new spin on what a . . .

Posted: 2022-06-25

Ambience abounds in Grande Pointe Meadows

The Pritchard is a thoughful, serene design

A peaceful, inviting ambience that washes over you the moment you step inside can be challenging for new home builders to achieve. According to Bruce Gemmel, sales consultant for the 1, 595 square-foot bungalow at 464 Maconnell Lane in Grande Pointe . . .

Posted: 2021-07-03

SOLUTIONS: Carpet cleaning tip can clean cleaner too

QUESTION: Here is my solution for soap scraps and bars; you can purchase a soap saver bag at Wal-Mart. Hang one in the shower for every member in your family. When the bar gets worn, keep it handy for sink, . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21

Refined livability

Space and style abound in Oak Bluff West bungalow

There are times when luxury homes can be a bit puzzling in terms of how they were designed. One of three things can happen when you walk in. First off, a dwelling’s entrance, while functional, may be somewhat bland and disappointing. . . .

Posted: 2026-02-14

One more foot makes lots more home

Wider home means plenty of space to move around

AT first glance, it would seem that making a home 68 square feet larger than a similar model wouldn't make a big difference. Maybe not a big difference, says Quest Residential Real Estate's Fred Dawes, sales representative for Ventura Custom Homes. . . .

Posted: 2010-06-19

Get a FRESH start in River Heights

Move-in ready bungalow solid and affordable

With high interest rates and the federal government’s stringent stress test, first time buyers have had to rein in their expectations — and budget — for a starter home. Whereas many couples had a budget of more than $400, 000 . . .

Posted: 2023-07-29

Better than new in Transcona

Spacious bungalow offers fully-finished lower level

While becoming a new homeowner is incredibly exciting, the reality is that most new homes are nowhere close to being move-in ready. For starters, a new home may need to be landscaped both front and back. Then, there’s the not-so-small matter of . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Rising, again, from ashes

The 7 on Fawcett is back after fire, setbacks delayed condo conversion

A little over a year after its rebirth, The 7 on Fawcett is at last ready to open its doors. "Getting to this point has taken a little longer than anticipated, but we finally have two display suites that people can . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10