Kitchissippi
Kitchissippi Times
March 28, 2013 • Page 9
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Homes+Condos
DIVERSITY IS A TRADEMARK OF KITCHISSIPPI LIVING RenoVATION Trends
F What’s Inside Kitchissippi Condo Guide and Map The reno next door: the latest in Kitchissippi renovation trends Spring design tips from Ottawa At Home Editor-in-Chief, Mary Taggart Architect: Urban Keios / Photos by Gordon King
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rom teardowns to tweaks, Kitchissippi renos are in high demand and the trends are as varied as the community itself. Long-time Kitchissippi resident and realtor, Jennifer Stewart says many residents have been able to build equity in their property, because values have increased exponentially over the past decade. “This increase allows for greater financial freedom to either upgrade and move to a bigger home” says Stewart. “The neighbourhood has also become exponentially more popular and people don’t want to leave. Mortgage rates are still low so all of these factors lead to a trend in more home renovation projects happening.” Lindsay Nichol, owner of Crossford Construction also grew up in Kitchissippi and devotes a significant portion of his business building and renovating homes in the area. “Kitchissippi is certainly a booming developing area,” says Nichol. “Home renovations in Ottawa have been on the rise over the last couple of years, but even more so here. There’s a large scale of diversity for everything, from starter homes to larger, higher end projects. There is also a wide range of budgets, age groups and family dynamics.” Many residents are drawn to the area because of its walkability, but like all mature neighbourhoods Kitchissippi homes are also older. Stewart says the idea of owning a brand new home in a mature neighbourhood is very appealing which explains why many homes on large lots are getting torn down in favour of new semi-detached homes.
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