Affordable ELEGANCE

Bridgwater Trails bungalow offers style, function and value

When a builder introduces a new home design, it's not done without some trepidation. As good as the concept might seem on paper, there's no telling how consumers will react until they see it finished.To date, the reaction to the . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

Updated in style

Two-storey turnkey treasure a rare find

There are two key issues that can crop up when purchasing a home built a decade and a half ago. The first is that the finishes could reflect the design trends at the time which it was built. Back then, . . .

Posted: 2026-01-24

Condo convenience

Townhouses offer space, high-end finishes, lower prices

With single-family homes becoming increasingly expensive, condominiums are rapidly becoming a more viable option.More than ever, families are looking at townhouse-style condominiums, as they represent a more affordable and low-maintenance way to get into a spacious home. That said, townhouse . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28

Hidden beauty perfect for growing family

Huge two-storey home boasts six bedrooms, plus a den

As communities go, Waterford Green doesn’t enjoy the notoriety of the Bridgwater communities or Sage Creek. Perhaps the reason for that is that it’s tucked away off Dr. Jose Rizal Way in the city’s northwest quadrant in a special spot that, . . .

Posted: 2019-04-20

New flowering annuals for 2023

Bring breeding innovation and more colour to your garden

We will garden. With early morning sunlight streaming through our windows and snow cover disappearing in the warmth of spring, each day brings us closer to planning this year’s garden. It’s too early to walk through our gardens, too . . .

Posted: 2023-04-15

Have it all in Highland Pointe

Cab-over design maximizes style and efficiency

For families, the key to a home’s livability isn’t necessarily how big it is. Rather, its livability is derived from how its space is utilized. Spencer Curtis of Hilton Homes that few models are as functional and family-friendly as cab-over plans. “That’s . . .

Posted: 2023-02-04

'Just move in and enjoy'

There are pros and cons to buying a new home. On the positive side, you’re getting a brand-new, custom-built home that shouldn’t need much in the way of maintenance or upgrades for five years. That said, there’s a negative that many young . . .

Posted: 2019-12-14

Family drama

This rustic-chic model has style to spare

SIGNATURE HOMES is offering a fresh take on farmhouse-chic in Prairie Pointe. One look at the dramatic facade of the show home at 257 Ken Oblik Drive and it’s clear this isn’t your grandma’s house. But this stylish reimagining of the . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25

Pump up the VOLUME

Prairie Pointe two-storey a Parade of Homes standout

Standing at the top of the staircase of the Dexter 27 — Randall Homes’ new 2023 Fall Parade of Homes show home at 12 Firestone Dr. in Prairie Pointe — you can’t help but marvel at how spacious the . . .

Posted: 2023-10-14

Bright and versatile

Variation on open plan offers majestic foyer, increased privacy

As recently as five years ago, homes with open-concept floor plans were the rage. With large foyers that opened directly onto the main living area, the open-concept design did an exceptional job of promoting accessibility and light flow. However, there was one . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04