Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – November 23, 2019

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CONTENTS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung

COVER STORY

EDITOR

Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

Julie DeBoer 613.875.6673 julie.deboer@nexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATORS

Gary Chilvers Sarah Khan DISTRIBUTION

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accountingteam@nexthome.ca DIRECTOR OF PRINT MEDIA

Lauren Reid–Sachs GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ASSISTANT MANAGER

Caivan Communities ORLÉANS VILLAGE: A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENCLAVE IN A NATURAL SETTING

Alicesa Pullan GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRE-PRESS COORDINATOR

Hannah Yarkony GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Sandra Hanak–Vujnovic, Johannah Lorenzo, Mike Terentiev, Kathleen Walker, Alice Wu Published by

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ADVICE

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Newbie Notes

Home Smarts

Homeownership before marriage

Assembling your homebuying team

BY AMANDA PEREIRA

BY MARNIE BENNETT

26 2019 GOHBA SAM Awards

20 Legally Speaking The who, what, how, when and why of title insurance

Celebrating excellence in sales and marketing innovation

BY JACQUELINE MONETA J.D. AND JAYSON SCHWARZ LL.M

BY MARLENE EISNER

FEATURES

IN EVERY ISSUE

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From Show Home to Your Home

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Editor’s Note

Inside the 2019 Minto Dream Home with interior designer Tanya Collins

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#InsideOttawa

BY MARLENE EISNER

30 New Home & Condo Developments 34 What’s Online

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EDITOR’S NOTE

WE WANT TO INSPIRE YOU What gives you inspiration?

What gets your creative juices flowing, addresses your inner muse and clicks the light bulb in your brain to illuminate your next brilliant idea?

One of the more pleasurable aspects of buying a new home is being able to design the interior, and decorate it to your specific tastes and budget.

Regardless of how creative you are, it always helps to see and hear what the experts are doing.

In this issue of New Home + Condo Guide, we interviewed award-winning interior designer, Tanya Collins, to get the inside scoop on what inspired her when she designed the Minto Dream Home for the 2019 CHEO Lottery. See what she says on page 28, and perhaps her ideas will ignite a creative spark inside of you.

In the meantime, take a few moments to grab a muffin and hot beverage and curl up in your cosy reading chair. Flip through the pages of this issue and discover Ottawa’s new-home landscape. We hope you enjoy what you see. Let us know what you think.

We’d love to hear from you.

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by MARLENE EISNER and JULIE DEBOER

Ottawa

Meet the neighbours Approximately 50 current and future residents of eQ Homes’ Findlay Creek community gathered at the company’s ‘Meet Your Neighbours’ event held recently at Hunter’s Public House in Findlay Creek. Those who attended got the chance to introduce each other by address, put names to neighbours, and chat with all levels of the eQ team – sales, builders, site supervisors and company president, Dave Wallace, pictured above on the far right.

Valecraft new model townhomes released It was a busy Saturday, Nov. 2 as people flocked to Deerfield Village II to see Valecraft’s unveiling of four new townhome models – The Bassett, The Green, The Stanley2, and The Thomas.

Pictured at right, the kitchen in the Bassett model. The sales office is located at 511 Fawn Valley Private.

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Say ‘hello’ to The Charlotte Richcraft’s new luxury project, The Charlotte Condominiums, located in Sandy Hill, opened to the public Nov. 2. Interested new-home buyers were treated to a live broadcast by Hot 89.9, with DJ Kenny B. The Charlotte Condominiums will be built at 560 Rideau Street. The sales centre is located at 594 Rideau Street.

Steel Toes & Stilettos Gala Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Shaw Centre Nov. 2 with a Steel Toes and Stilettos Gala fundraiser. The event raised $98,268.

Gala-presenting sponsors, Denis and Andrea Laurin from Laurin General Contractor, matched all cash donations made that evening up to $5,000.

Money raised will support Habitat Greater Ottawa’s operations

for 2020, which include a new development project in central Ottawa. Ground breaking on its next build, an eight-unit stacked townhome at Wateridge Village, will take place in spring 2020.

Two of the units are accessible.

Habitat Greater Ottawa will be looking to partner with families with accessibility needs for these homes. Applications are now open. Visit habitatgo.ca for more information.

Glenview Homes launches Flagstaff Potential new-home owners camped out for two nights to have the privilege of waking up on the morning of Oct. 26 to be one of the first to buy in Glenview Homes’ new community of Flagstaff. The new development, located in Barrhaven, will have more than 200 townhomes and contemporary single-family homes when built out. The sales office at 41 Deerfox Drive, Ottawa, is the Blakely model home – a finalist in three categories at the Housing Design Awards held Oct. 19, and a winner in the Best Home 3,001 sq. ft. and over category at the Nov. 12 SAM Awards. nexthome.ca 11

ADVICE | HOME SMARTS

ASSEMBLING YOUR

HOMEBUYING TEAM MARNIE BENNETT

Most of you would agree that meeting the love of your life is a monumental event. From observing my clients over the last 30 years, I’d argue that falling in love with a home runs a close second. Walking into a new home or model and feeling your pulse quicken is a magical sensation.

When you feel a strong personal connection with a certain place, you won’t sleep until it’s yours.

It may seem strange that such a personal experience involves working with so many other people. But when you’re making the biggest financial investment of your life, it’s always wise to depend on the advice and expertise of professionals. Depending on your personal circumstances, you may consider consulting with the following: Ŕ .PSUHBHF TQFDJBMJTU Ideally, you will have met with a mortgage broker or mortgage specialist from your bank or lending institution prior to beginning your home hunt. Understanding how much money you have to work with is an excellent first step to narrowing your search, and obtaining a preapproved mortgage can save both time and grief in the long run. Ŕ 3FBMUPS While it’s possible to purchase a new home without the assistance of a realtor, there are several benefits – and no drawbacks – to having a real estate professional in your court.

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better than anyone else, and can provide terrific insights on neighbourhoods, investment values and negotiating with a builder. Best of all, there’s no cost associated with hiring a realtor to purchase a home. Ŕ 3FBM FTUBUF MBXZFS This is an absolute must. A good lawyer will walk you through the paperwork, explain fees and protect you from real estate fraud. Ŕ )PNF JOTQFDUPS Because new homes in Ontario are covered under the Tarion Warranty, and because a pre-delivery inspection with the builder is part of the new-home buying process, many purchasers of new homes choose not to hire a home inspector.

However, I often encourage my clients to spend the few hundred dollars it costs to ensure that their new home has been built to code.

Most homebuyers are smart cookies. But, in matters of love,

the heart rules the head. That’s why, when it comes to buying a home, it pays to have professionals do some of the thinking for you.

To receive a FREE copy of a new special report titled “Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy,� email sales@bennettpros.com Marnie Bennett is a Broker and CEO of Bennett Property Shop Realty, a full premium service real estate brokerage specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate. Marnie is the host of the weekly radio show “The Bennett Real Estate and Wealth Show� every Saturday at 1 p.m. on 580 CFRA. bennettpros.com

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ORLÉANS VILLAGE

BY CAIVAN COMMUNITIES A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENCLAVE IN A NATURAL SETTING Discover your everyday escape.

Orléans Village combines the best of both worlds, enjoying a suburban location but within minutes’ drive of the city.

Caivan Communities’ east-end neighbourhood cultivates a true sense of community, with integrated parks and pathways designed to encourage neighbours to meet on an after-dinner stroll and children to become fast friends while playing at the completed park.

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Petrie Island are just a short drive away, while families will rejoice in being just minutes from two major soccer parks and the always-busy Shefford Road dog park. It’s also just a quick drive up Innes Road to discover unique restaurants and coffee shops, numerous retailers, and a busy cinema complex.

Orléans Village is indeed perfect for growing families, with a variety of choices for single-family homes featuring thoughtfully designed interiors that maximise both space and light.

Two-storey single-detached homes are set on 35-, 37-, 42and 50-ft. lots, with 12 floorplans

offering choices for every size of family. These floorplans are innovative and practical, highlighting Caivan’s awardwinning OpenPlan™ designs, which see main-floor posts and structural walls strategically located or eliminated so as to dramatically open up living areas. The result is a light-filled main living space in which the kitchen, dining area, and great room are joined for easy living and entertaining.

Porches, two-car garages, finished basements, and mudrooms add to the functionality.

Stop by today to tour the spectacular new 42-ft. Model

Home and notice the many thoughtful design features that distinguish Caivan’s singledetached homes. The openconcept main level features gorgeous hardwood floors in a chic herringbone pattern, and sunlight fills the living room, dining room and kitchen, with windows on two walls ensuring natural light throughout the day.

A few stairs takes you to the landing and a dramatic family room with a full-length balcony and a stylish homeentertainment centre.

Upstairs, the master bedroom showcases the quality finishes for which Caivan is known, with a masterfully designed walk-in closet and a luxurious ensuite with floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiles and eye-catching black

mullions in the glass-walled shower. Custom millwork throughout is both elegant and practical, elevating everything from cabinetry to closets.

With occupancy already started, Orléans Village is an established community which also offers a twobedroom bungalow home design that is well-planned for one-floor living, and well-appointed two-storey townhomes with unprecedented 25-ft.-wide lot frontage.

Two single-detached Model Homes are open for viewing in Orléans Village, where homebuyers can experience first-hand the elegant designs, quality finishes, and craftsmanship for which Caivan Communities is known. Stop in for a tour today and discover your everyday escape.

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HOMEOWNERSHIP BEFORE MARRIAGE

by AMANDA PEREIRA My partner M and I lived with his family for two years before deciding it was time for us to spread our proverbial wings and leave the nest. After a few months of looking, settling on a new build, and solidifying our buy by signing on the dotted line, the agent representing our builder looked at my partner seriously, pointed a finger at him and said: “You got her the house, now it’s time you made an honest woman out of her.”

I gave him a weak smile in response. The statement, though perhaps well-intentioned, was completely out of this century.

Still, it made me consider just how much the trend has shifted in terms of the order of life’s traditional milestones.

A decade ago, my ultraconservative, very traditional Portuguese grandmother might have erupted into histrionics while collapsing dramatically to the floor at the idea of me living out of wedlock – never mind buying real estate without a ring on my finger.

When I told her in 2017 that M and I had bought our first home, she touched my hand and said, “Parabéns.” – congratulations. She was proud of our accomplishment in a landscape that makes it challenging for Millennials to get into the market to begin with.

According to two recent reports, we are not alone in choosing to buy a home before committing to matrimony. A study in 2018 of homebuyers conducted by the Canada Mortgage and Housing

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Corporation found that less than half of Millennial first-time homebuyers surveyed were married, compared to Gen Xers, based on a survey in which nine per cent of responders were firsttime homebuyers.

A 2019 report by Pew Research Center substantiates this claim, noting that not only are Millennials less financially secure next to their predecessors, but the trend for getting married later in life has been going on for nearly two generations. Only 46 per cent of surveyed Millennials between the ages of 25 and 37 were married, compared to 67 per cent of Baby Boomers and 57 per cent of Gen Xers at the same age.

It’s not just the perception of marriage that’s changing, it’s the size of home desired

by Millennials, too. First-time homebuyers are purchasing

smaller homes, with 61 per cent having purchased a singledetached home in 2018. Long gone are the days of aspiring to own a home like the McCallister’s à la Home Alone: Pew Research Center notes that Millennials are experiencing a shift in priorities with a renewed focus on convenience and minimalism.

McMansions are now a thing of holidays’ past.

The emphasis on marriage before buying real estate isn’t what it once was. Call it a change in trends, a shift in priorities, or financial and emotional maturity.

The only thing that is for certain is while we may be delaying exchanging vows, we aren’t giving up on our aspirations for homeownership – we’re just delaying the nuptials in exchange for the keys and the satisfaction of saying ‘home sweet home.’

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

TITLE INSURANCE: THE WHO, WHAT, HOW, WHEN AND WHY

by JACQUELINE MONETA JD AND JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM

“Title insurance” is an insurance policy that protects residential or commercial property owners, and their lenders, against losses related to the property’s title or ownership.

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THE WHO

Whether you currently own, or plan to purchase a property, it is important to understand title insurance and how it can work for you.

THE WHAT

“Title” means you have legal ownership over a property. You get title to a property when the owner signs the transfer document over to you. Your title is then registered with the land registry office.

Title insurance may provide protection from: Ŕ Unknown title defects Ŕ Existing liens against the property’s title Ŕ Encroachment issues Ŕ Title fraud Ŕ Errors in surveys and public records; and Ŕ Other title-related issues that can affect your ability to sell, mortgage or lease your property …continued on page 24

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How much your policy will cost depends on the value of your property and the insurance company you choose. However, the fee, or premium, is only paid once at the time of purchase.

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Owner’s policies protect the property owner and set a maximum amount of coverage. Lender’s policies protect a lender, such as your mortgage company, from losses if the property’s mortgage is invalid or unenforceable.

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Title insurance protects you throughout the duration of your ownership. However, you should always refer to the terms of your title insurance policy for the details of coverage and/or exclusions.

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THE HOW

How much your policy will cost depends on the value of your property and the insurance company you choose. However, the fee, or premium, is only paid once at the time of purchase.

Title insurance can be purchased through your lawyer, a title insurance company or a broker.

THE WHEN

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and lender’s policies. Owner’s policies protect the property owner and set a maximum amount of coverage. Lender’s policies protect a lender, such as your mortgage company, from losses if the property’s mortgage is invalid or unenforceable.

Both title insurance policies are usually purchased at the same time you buy your property. You can also purchase residential title insurance anytime after you purchase your home, but those policies are slightly different to the policies obtained at the time of purchase.

they will fund a loan. The decision to purchase title insurance should be discussed with your lawyer to better understand the protection and determine if it’s the best option for you. It is important to keep in mind that title insurance does not replace legal advice when purchasing a property.

Perhaps the most difficult part of writing these articles is thinking of a topic to address. So please help us! Mail, deliver or email letters to the magazine or to us, use the web site (schwarzlaw.ca), email (info@ schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries. We will try to deal with them in print or electronic form.

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit online at schwarzlaw.ca or email info@schwarzlaw.ca with your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

THE WHY

Title insurance is not required in Ontario in order to purchase a property. However, most lenders will require title insurance before

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SAM AWARDS CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

By MARLENE EISNER Close to 200 members of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) gathered at the Infinity Convention Centre Wednesday Nov. 12 for the 2019 SAM awards.

“This event recognizes excellence in sales and marketing innovation in the new home and renovation industry,” explains GOHBA’s Erin Bellwood.

“It is important to highlight these achievements of the work our sales and marketing members are doing within the Ottawa community.”

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There were four main awards categories – Sales Achievement; Marketing; Homes; and Special Achievement – with 47 sub-categories that ranged from Best Builder Print Ad and Best Town Home under 1,800 sq. ft. to Best Condo Midrise and Best Builder Marketing Campaign. This year, 113 entries were received in 39 sub-categories.

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Dream Home kitchen

A COASTAL-DREAM INSPIRED DECOR

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Ottawa Interior designer Tanya Collins received three awards at the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) 2019 Design awards Oct. 19, for her contribution to the interior design and decor of the 2019 Minto Dream Home for the CHEO Dream of Lifetime Lottery. New Home + Condo Guide asked Collins to share some of the inspiration behind her design choices.

Tanya Collins: Yes, the home was a challenge to bring in a cohesive look throughout, but I kept to a fairly tight colour palette – all in shades of blue and white as well as a common coastal theme with a global Boho influence. There are natural textural accents in each room of the home.

wallpaper, hemp poufs, jute rugs, coral accessories and wicker lighting. All add texture, which is the hallmark of a coastal look.

NHCG: How else were you able to achieve the look you wanted?

New Home + Condo Guide: The Minto Dream of a Lifetime home, at 5,689 sq. ft., is quite a large family home. Was it a challenge to bring a cohesive look throughout the space?

TC: The coastal look was achieved with a fresh colour palette of blue and white, sun-bleached warm woods, Mediterranean-inspired encaustic tiles, and the layering of natural elements like grasscloth

TC: Hunter Douglas generously donated the window treatments as a sponsor of the Minto Dream Home. The Vignette Naturals collection is a favourite of mine for the subtle texture it brings to a space. It is versatile for many different decor styles and applications.

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NHCG: With so many large windows on the main level, how did you choose the window treatments?

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Dream Home entrance hallway

NHCG: That turquoise chandelier in the entrance hallway is spectacular. This home has high ceilings and lots of natural light flowing from the windows. How did you choose lighting for the different rooms?

PHOTO: GORDON KING

Dream Home master bedroom

PHOTO: BRITTANY CAWLEY

Dream Home living room

TC: Happy you liked the lighting in the CHEO Dream Home. I have always had a penchant for dramatic lighting, even when I first started my interior design business almost 15 years ago. The turquoise beaded pendant is a showstopper and one of my favourites, too. As the entrance hall light, it makes a fabulous first impression and sets the style for what is to come in the rest of the home.

Lighting – whether from natural sources such as windows or from fixtures placed at varying heights – is a critical element in any of my designed spaces. Lighting type depends on the room exposure and the space requirements.

Table and floor lamps are perfect for living rooms or dens as they give off softer light when they are placed at eye level when sitting or lounging. These types of lights create a cozy warm feeling in a room while providing task lighting for reading.

Pot lighting is best used when general ambient lighting is required: When you require more lighting but do not want to compete with hanging fixtures

like pendants or chandeliers; want to highlight an architectural feature; when ceiling height is low; or a room is very small. While chandeliers and pendant lights provide ambient light like pot lighting, they are best used when you want to create a focal point in a room or anchor a piece of furniture like a dining room table or kitchen island, for example.

NHCG: When it comes to artwork and accent pieces, are these items best saved to the end, added when everything else is done?

TC: For the most part, accessories come at the end once the main foundation pieces are in place, but when it comes to artwork, I have created entire room plans around this one element. There are no hard and fast rules in my design world. For example, “Joyous Meadow”, the large art piece by Leanne Cusack that hangs in the second floor upper hall was the first item I purchased for the CHEO Dream Home as I fell in love with it when I saw it at a Glebe art show in the fall. nexthome.ca 29

NEW HOME & CONDO DEVELOPMENTS

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME These listings offer a comprehensive overview of new-home and condo developments currently available throughout the Greater Ottawa Area and the Gatineau.

Legend: D = Detached SD = Semi–Detached B = Bungalow TH = Townhome TR = Terrace C = Condo = Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for more information.

LOCATION

BUILDER

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

Almonte

Neilcorp

Mill Run, Marshall’s Bay Meadows

D

Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan Estates

D

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing 235 King Street

D

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TH

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$324’s

613-909-5315 brigil.com

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

D

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TH

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Inquire

613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

Carleton Place

Longwood Builders

Jackson Ridge

D

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

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B

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$490’s

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

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Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

D

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TH

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Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

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Kanata

HN Homes

Kanata Lakes

D

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TH

–

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–

Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South 5505 Fernbank Road

D

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TH

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–

$409’s

Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek

D

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TH

TR

–

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Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

D

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TH

–

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Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons 343 Haliburton Heights

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$434’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

13

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

D

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TH

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–

Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

D

–

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TH

–

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–

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–

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 6350 Perth Street

D

–

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–

–

–

Richmond

Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

D

–

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–

Richmond

Cedarstone

Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks

D

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Richmond

Metric Homes

Fox Run

D

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Stittsville

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

D

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Stittsville

Claridge

565 Bobolink Drive Westwood

D

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

D

West

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$457

SD

B

TH

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SD

TH

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613-461-0277 phoenix.ca –

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17 4, 36 –

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613-518-2364 caivan.com

1, 5

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Inquire

613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

4, 36

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TH

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Inquire

613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

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B

TH

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$406’s

613-617-0001 claridgehomes.com

22, 23

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B

TH

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C

$300’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

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Legend: D = Detached SD = Semi–Detached B = Bungalow TH = Townhome TR = Terrace C = Condo = Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for more information.

LOCATION

BUILDER

SITE NAME

Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing 332 Haliburton Heights

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

C

$400’s

613-435-7062 phoenixhomes.ca

–

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–

TH

–

8, 9, 35

Stittsville

Richcraft

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights

D

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B

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–

$550’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

Stittsville

Tartan

EdenWylde

D

–

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Stittsville

Tamarack

Westwood, Poole Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

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TH

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–

Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing 670 Parade Drive

D

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B

–

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–

$440’s

613-435-8141 valecraft.com

21

Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park #107-330 Titan Private

–

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–

–

C

$299’s

613-224-0330

18, 19

Nepean

Maple Leaf

The Village at the Schoolyard

Westboro

Surface Condos

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–

Westboro Lofts

–

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West Centretown

Claridge

Icon 485 Preston Street

–

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–

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–

C

$348

613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com

18, 19

Centretown

Ashcroft

eResidences

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–

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Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa 203 Catherine St.

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C

Inquire

sobaottawa.com

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Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Moon

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C

Inquire

613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

18, 19

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4 , Claridge Royale 244 Rideau Street

–

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C

$577

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

18, 19

Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery 255 Bay Street

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C

$306

613-695-7577 richcraft.com

13

Centretown

Richcraft

The Charlotte 560 Rideau Street

–

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C

$200’s

thecharlottecondos.com

13

Centretown

Dream Investment

Zibi

–

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Lowertown

Claridge

Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street

–

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–

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–

C

$407

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

18, 19

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

–

–

TH

–

C

Inquire

613-569-3043

25

Old Ottawa East

The Properties Group

129 Main

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Old Ottawa East

Uniform

Echo

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Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

D

–

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TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

1, 5

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay 3454 Greenbank Road

D

–

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TH

–

C

$279’s

613-825-7932 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

–

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B

–

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–

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–

–

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe

D

–

–

TH

TR

–

–

–

–

Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff 41 Deerfox Drive

D

–

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TH

–

–

Inquire

613-316-1148 glenviewhomes.com

36

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance 779 Fiddlehead Street

D

–

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TH

–

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$309’s

613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com

22, 23

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne 4789 Bank Street

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$407’s

343-961-9106 claridgehomes.com

22, 23

Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

D

SD

B

–

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C

$300’s

613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

25

13

Central

South

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Findlay Creek

SITE NAME Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$400’s

Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$412’s

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

–

TH

–

Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

–

TH

Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

B

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

–

Greely

Bulat

The Quinn Farm

D

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Manotick

eQ Homes

Manotick

CONTACT 613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

PG. 8, 9, 35

613-822-9714 richcraft.com

13

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TH

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B

TH

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Inquire

–

B

–

–

–

–

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D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

25

Riverwalk 78 eQuinelle Drive

–

–

B

–

–

–

$450’s

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

25

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

–

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613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

8, 9, 35

Minto

Mahogany

Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village II 511 Fawn Valley Private

–

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–

TH

–

C

$260’s

613-421-8142 valecraft.com

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge 769 River Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$427’s

343-961-9202 claridghomes.com

22, 23

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South 744 Brian Good Ave

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$540’s

613-491-0834 richcraft.com

13

Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

ClarenceRockland

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$290’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

25

ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

Morris Village

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas 605 Bruxelles St

D

–

B

–

–

–

$380’s

613-370-0288 valecraft.com

21

Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Embrun

Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Embrun

SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

D

SD

–

Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

D

–

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

–

–

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 3490 Innes Road

D

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails 247 Joshua Street

D

East

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–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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C

Inquire

613-706-4262 brigil.com

17

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

1, 5

–

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-841-0560 claridgehomes.com

22, 23

Legend: D = Detached SD = Semi–Detached B = Bungalow TH = Townhome TR = Terrace C = Condo = Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for more information.

LOCATION

BUILDER

SITE NAME Provence 1375 Trim Road

PROPERTY TYPE

Orleans

eQ Homes

Orleans

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$450’s

Minto

Avalon Encore

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court 203 Shinleaf Crescent

D

Orleans

Mattamy

Summerside South 2496 Tenth Line Road

D

Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

D

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe 895 Montreal Road

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TH

–

–

$299’s

Ottawa East

Uniform

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe

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–

–

TH

–

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–

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Russell

Corvinelli Homes

Russell Trails

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Russell

Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Russell

Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

D

SD

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

D

–

B

–

–

–

Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

17

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

17

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

17

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

–

Gatineau

Groupe Heafey Group

NIU 2

–

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–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

D

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TH

–

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–

–

Gatineau

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf

D

–

–

–

–

–

819-682-7000 richcraft.com

13

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FROM

TH

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TH SD

B

–

–

–

CONTACT 613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

PG.

–

–

25

$260’s

613-424-6600 richcraft.com

13

$390’s

613-837-5056 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

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– 2, 3

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