Rustic bungalow offers privacy and comfort

Home nestled in nature without being too far from the city

Peace and quiet is something so many of us desire, yet so few of us get enough of. Chris Pennycook of Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate says he just listed a spectacular bungalow in St. Francois Xavier that provides solitude without . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

Life at the top

Sterling Towers condo offers terrific convenience and value

Comparing condominiums can be deceiving. Take two units with approximately 900 square feet of space and two bedrooms, said Glen MacAngus of Royal LePage Top Producers. While the space, finishes and amenities might be comparable, there's a good chance construction . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

Different by design

South Pointe show home did not come out of the cookie-cutter

If builders aren't careful, an annoying problem can work itself into their new-home designs: They become a formula. There's the obligatory kitchen island, the overtly open-concept great room, the flashy foyer that provides an expansive view of the great room -- . . .

Posted: 2013-10-26

Remodelled and ready in Charleswood

Solid bungalow updated inside and out

As recently as four years ago, families looking for a move-up home were looking at both new and resale homes as potential options. Today, the new home option has all but disappeared. With prices now in the $600, 000 range and . . .

Posted: 2023-11-10

Ahead of its time: still modern after 48 years

Every now and then, you encounter a home that features a design that was way ahead of its time. A 2, 732-square-foot walkout bungalow situated on a huge riverfront lot at 6383 Southboine Dr. in Charleswood is one of those homes, . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Free-flowing

Oak Bluff bungalow offers a modern yet rustic appeal

Think of a family-oriented home and the first thing that comes to mind is the design must be practical. Free-flowing -- and often frenetic -- family life requires a home that functions well in every aspect and stands up to . . .

Posted: 2015-11-07

Luxury -- without the maintenance

No-fuss design of new executive-style homes is ideal for those who want to live the sweet life

They call it executive lane. And while Vireo Lane has been earmarked as an enclave for executive-style luxury homes, the homes built there have been designed to put a different spin on luxury, says Steven Crampton of Re/Max Executives, Maric Homes . . .

Posted: 2018-07-21

Artfully crafted in Oak Bluff West

Sprawling bungalow loaded with fashion and function

It’s never an accident when a new home design possesses a high level of function. Which is to say, all that wonderful flow, function and style didn’t just happen. Every detail of the home’s design — in this case Warkentin Custom Homes’ . . .

Posted: 2022-02-05

Simply stunning

Home eschews fanciful for functional

When it comes to show homes -- especially at times when the Parade of Homes is on -- it's easy for builders to get carried away with their designs. While it's good to showcase innovative new materials, products -- or even . . .

Posted: 2014-09-20

Poor airflow in upstairs vents likely a simple fix

Question: I had a new furnace and accessories replaced four years ago for my two-storey home, built in the 1980s. I’ve noticed that the basement and main floor receive a lot of heat and air conditioning, but the upstairs does not . . .

Posted: 2017-09-30