No. 1 for a reason

The Manchester's unusual, family-friendly features make it a top seller

When the design team at Kensington Homes conceived The Manchester, it's clear their mandate was to dare to be different. According to Kensington's new-home sales representative Sabie Brar, the calculated risk has paid off in a big way. "Plain and simple, the . . .

Posted: 2010-12-31

Cape Cod meets country

The delight is in the details with rural feel

It's a vintage Manitoba summer day in July: A steady south breeze blowing, the sky a breathtaking azure blue with hardly a cloud in the sky. The location is 20 Oakfield Dr. in St. Andrews, a spot that, although it's only . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

The Charlotte offers a new design that works

A & S Homes beauty part of Fall Parade of Homes

There’s an immediate sense of ease, comfort and quality when you step inside the Charlotte, a 1, 576-square-foot, two-storey design by A & S Homes. The A & S design team opted to go a different route and that paid off . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09

A wide-open wonder

The Ashford boasts airy, bright and flexible design

Curb appeal can be elusive, but 63 Kingsclear Dr. definitely has it, says Royal LePage Alliance’s Phil Mosher, Randall Homes’ sales representative for the River Park South home. "Its (tri-angled) roofline draws people in to come see what it’s all about . . .

Posted: 2018-01-27

Turn-of-the-century home remodelled to perfection

In a neighbourhood dominated by turn-of-the-century homes, it’s something you don’t expect to see.74 McAdam Ave. is a home with a low-maintenance front yard and exterior that’s comprised of brand-new brown cement fibreboard siding with a steel accent column with . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

'Move in and enjoy'

Island Lakes home a reasonably-priced winter gem

Although it may not seem like it, winter can actually be a good time to shop for a home. Due to the cold weather, ample housing supply and the fact many people have tapped themselves out financially over the holidays, opportunity . . .

Posted: 2018-01-06

Custom-designed, California cool

Abundance of natural light accentuates Tuxedo home's well-placed spaces

EVERY now and then -- much to your pleasure -- you discover a home design that was ahead of its time. Such is the case with 4 Daventry Place in Tuxedo, a California modern design that was brought to the Prairies . . .

Posted: 2010-08-14

1920s home blends old, new

Remodelled space has a few surprises

Buying a home in a mature neighbourhood such as River Heights, Crescentwood, Riverview -- or, in this case, Deer Lodge -- has both its positives and negatives. On the one hand, you're getting a home laden with character and warmth. Conversely, . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

A family can move right in

Well-maintained house has lots of space, needs no upgrades

When it comes to buying a resale home these days, especially for young, growing families, getting maximum value for your hard-earned dollar is a necessity. After all, when you're looking at paying $250, 000 to $300, 000 or more for a . . .

Posted: 2012-12-15

Stunning and secluded in Springfield

Sprawling two-storey a spectacular modern country design

When you think about the must-haves for a genuine country estate, three prerequisites immediately come to mind. First, the home must be off the beaten path in a secluded area that’s set well apart from the city. After all, that’s . . .

Posted: 2023-05-13