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Smart and stylish in Waverley West
Bison Run home exclusive and efficient
When designing a luxury home, builders must keep one thing in mind: balance. That’s because as much as a luxury home must be fashionable, it must, above all, be functional. Err on either side, and you could get a home that . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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Ready to go in Royalwood
Large two-storey beautifully maintained
Families looking for a larger, more well-appointed move up home often find themselves mired in a vexing quandary. Which is to say, as much as they would like to buy new, the price of purchasing a brand-new residence — which . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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Tips to enjoy the Spring Parade of Homes
Over the past week, hundreds of people have been visiting the spectacular show homes on display in the 2023 Spring Parade of Homes. Every Parade, the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association likes to provide some tried and true tips for Parade . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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Hot Properties
New condominiums have maximum appeal
Empty-nesters, young professionals and first-time home buyers are all traditional target markets for condominiums. Depending on where they fall on the home- ownership spectrum, some buyers are looking for carefree luxury – they’ve done enough snow- shovelling and lawn-mowing for one . . .
Posted: 2023-03-02
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Counter Intelligence
What’s hot, what’s not, and what’s next
Zero maintenance, no scratching or staining, endless design options — it’s no wonder quartz is tops when it comes to stylish surfaces. Counters made from the mineral de jour may set you back a few bucks, but it’s a worthwhile . . .
Posted: 2023-03-02
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Spring Parade of Homes on now
The 25th anniversary edition of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Spring Parade of Homes has arrived! The 2023 Spring Parade officially opens at 1:00 pm today and runs through until Sunday, March 19, showcasing over 120 new show homes . . .
Posted: 2023-02-25
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Suspended ceiling likely best bet for basement
Question: My wife and I bought a new home last year from a major builder. Boy, have thing changed since my last new home about 30 years ago! The Building Code is vastly different, as are the modern materials . . .
Posted: 2023-02-25
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Happiness with Hydrangeas
Exciting options in a growing market for 2023
Plant shoppers across North America can be assured of finding a range of beautiful Hydrangea types and varieties to choose from in 2023. The Hydrangea market continues to grow which makes this an exciting time to select a variety . . .
Posted: 2023-02-25
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Don’t ignore things that go bump in the night
Listen to your house when it talks to you
All houses make noises. After a while, they can become the familiar and somewhat comforting sounds to which we become accustomed, and subconsciously welcome on a daily basis. The furnace kicking on, the fridge during the cooling cycle, the . . .
Posted: 2023-02-25
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Efficient design shines in Transcona
Check out this Devonshire Park two-storey in the Spring Parade of Homes
It would be no understatement to say that builders have their work cut out for them when they sit down to design a home to fit on a mid-sized lot. With lot widths routinely coming in at well under 40 . . .
Posted: 2023-02-25