Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – February 13, 2021

Ottawa Feb. 13–Mar. 13, 2021

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FEB. 13–MAR. 13, 2021 | VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2

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NEWS + ADVICE

INSPIRATION

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#InsideOttawa News and events from across the Ottawa newhome and condo market

BY JULIE DEBOER

Top 10 Coffee tables with storage

BY SARA DUCK

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Home Life New order

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Neighbourhood Focus

BY IVANKA SIOLKOWSKY

Stittsville

24 Home Finds 14

Personal Finance

Home etc.

How to prepare for a home purchase in 2021

34 Newsworthy

BY JESSE ABRAMS

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Industry Insider

New products for your home

Buying a home in a pandemic

IN EVERY ISSUE

BY IRINA POPOVA

30 New Home & Condo Developments

20 Legally Speaking Real estate taxes on closing

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

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The COVID-19 pandemic is temporary, but its impact on housing design could last for decades.

With kitchen counters doubling as desk spaces, and family rooms accommodating kettlebells, many families now want dedicated spaces for home offices and gyms — and we’re starting to see these trends emerge in many new developments across the Ottawa region already.

Last month, Robert Hogue, a senior economist at RBC, spoke to members of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association about this, and the housing market in general, at the Hello 2021, Goodbye 2020: Virtual Housing Market Outlook Event organized by the GOHBA Sales & Marketing Committee.

Along with insights from Cheryl Rice, president of PMA Ottawa, and Craig Redick, founder of CDR Coaching, Hogue addressed the fact that among the 2.5 million Canadians that Statistics Canada said are now working from home who normally would not be, many may never return to a 9-to-5 work week at the office.

“This group is realizing that this may become a permanent option,” said Hogue. “So, they are starting to seriously reevaluate their housing needs.”

It’s a dynamic that probably would not have happened if not for the pandemic, he said. “Even if working from home becomes permanent for just 10 per cent of them, that’s still a significant number.”

So, aside from home offices and gym space, what else are these buyers looking for? More space, more access to the outdoors, and a backyard, Hogue said. “This has pushed a lot of people from core urban areas, and further out.”

The speakers agree — the Ottawa real estate market continues to shine as builders rise to the challenge by accommodating new amenities within their housing designs, and their community plans, for a new wave of work-from-homers.

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by JULIE DEBOER

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OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY

THE NEW OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY (OPL)–LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA (LAC) is an exciting joint facility in downtown Ottawa that includes many features that make it a model of green infrastructure in the national capital. The facility is scheduled to open in late 2024, with an official opening in 2025. It promises to be a cultural showplace for the country’s heritage, a meeting place for local residents and visitors alike, and thanks to federal funding announced last week, it will feature the latest net-zero carbon building practices.

Valecraft gives from the heart Valecraft Homes, one of Ottawa’s most established homebuilders, recently donated $10,000 to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute on behalf of all the families who purchased from them. Jean-Guy Rivard of Valecraft Homes presented the donation to Canada’s largest cardiovascular health centre in a virtual cheque hand-off earlier this month.

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After 21 years in the making, here’s a chance to win a bundle of three CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery tickets and an exclusive home tour for you and a friend. All you have to do to enter is come up with a name that’s 20 characters or less . Visit this website for entry and contest details, ow.ly/MMT550DsBUd

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NEIGHBOURHOOD FOCUS

SETTLING IN

STITTSVILLE Stittsville is one of Ottawa’s fastest growing communities. Currently home to just over 40,000 residents, it’s a quick 23-km commute from downtown Ottawa and a 10-minute drive from the big-box stores of Kanata.

The community has come a long way since it was established in 1866 when 100 villagers shared one general store, and 17 students attended the local school.

Today, Stittsville’s become a very popular place for families to settle thanks to the number of beautifully planned new developments and quality homebuilders in the area.

Families never have to worry about outgrowing this community. With everything from townhomes and semis to single-family homes and stacked townhomes, the variety of housing types continues to attract new residents and makes it easy for established families to move up or down in housing size, depending on their needs.

Residents also benefit from an ever-growing number of shops and services along Stittsville’s main street. And, there’s a mix of top-ranked schools operated by Ottawa’s three regional school boards: Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, and Centre-East French Catholic School Board.

If you and your family love being outdoors, then look no further than Stittsville. You’ll spot runners, cyclists and walkers all enjoying the extensive trail system, no matter what the season. There’s also a series of snowmobile trails on the outskirts of Stittsville which are groomed by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs .

If spending time indoors is more your thing, check out the recently renamed Cardel-Recreation Complex-Goulbourn. It has an arena, pool and gym 8

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facilities, and it’s a popular spot year round. Alexander Grove Park community centre is also in the area and has plenty of outdoor playing fields.

During the summer months, golfers can hit the scenic links of the Amberwood Village Golf & Country Club, and there are several other golf courses and recreational facilities in the area.

Other must-have family amenities found in Stittsville include local transit, daycare centres and a Montessori school, the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa public library, medical centres, and an animal hospital.

There’s also excellent hospitals close by, such as Almonte General Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Both are less than 30 minutes away.

With new and emerging neighbourhoods such as Westwood, and our cover story, EdenWylde, Stittsville’s small community feel continues to make this location a must-visit destination for homeshoppers looking for a place to settle just outside of Ottawa’s city limits.

Check out the latest listings in this issue for Stittsville locations and book an appointment for a virtual tour online. Or, when it’s safe to do so, grab a mask and check out the exciting new model homes which are opening in Stittsville this year.

Stittsville just might be the place where you find the perfect home.

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CARDEL UNVEILS 3 NEW MODEL HOMES AND A NEW SALES CENTRE IN THE GROWING COMMUNITY OF EDENWYLDE IN STITTSVILLE After months of planning and construction and weeks of finishing touches, Cardel Homes officially and virtually opened its bright and spacious new sales centre in the popular west-end community of EdenWylde in early January 2021.

At the same time, Cardel introduced three stunning new model homes including two singlefamily homes and a townhome that is garnering rave reviews for its roominess and single home feel.

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EDENWYLDE, STEEPED IN HISTORY, DESIGNED FOR MODERN LIFESTYLES.

On the corner of Shea Road and Fernbank Road, EdenWylde is a 90-acre, master-planned community with a variety of living options for young couples, growing families, and downsizers.

EdenWylde is proving to be popular for its choice of townhomes and single-family homes including a new series of single homes designed with multi-

Paloma Kitchen

generational living in mind.

Shopping, dining and recreation are nearby including the recently named CardelRec Recreation Complex on Shea Road.

A 19TH CENTURY VILLAGE WITH 21ST CENTURY APPEAL.

Although Stittsville has grown in recent years, there remains a palpable small-town feeling to the charming hamlet founded in the 1850s. A stroll along the main street quickly reminds people that this is a village where early residents got around in horse and buggy.

In EdenWylde, Cardel is currently offering 5 brandnew single-family designs and four new floorplan styles of

townhomes. All models feature exemplary design, alluring curb appeal, unwavering attention to detail, and exemplify the renowned Cardel differences including wider, deeper stairs, larger windows and 10mm frameless glass shower enclosures in the master bedroom suites.

A SINGLE FAMILY HOME THAT USES EVERY SQUARE FOOT OF LIVING SPACE.

At just under 2,000 square feet, the Auden seems more spacious because Cardel’s designers developed a floor plan where space-planning efficiency and comfortable living is optimized. It offers two and a half bathrooms, nexthome.ca 11

Alder Kitchen

three bedrooms and a secondfloor bonus room that can become a fourth bedroom. On the openconcept main floor, clean sight lines and natural light are abundant.

An optional finished basement could add a fifth bedroom with a full bathroom or a rec room.

SMALL TOUCHES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE PALOMA SINGLE-FAMILY HOME.

Stepping into the coffered ceiling front entranceway of the Paloma is the first glimpse at a home brimming with striking design elements. This is a home that stands out for its elegance from a large dining room, open kitchen and great room on the main floor to a spa-like master suite, spacious bedrooms, sunny bonus room and convenient laundry room on the upper floor.

At over 2,200 square feet, it offers up to five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

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Alder Nook

A SPACIOUS TOWNHOME THAT FEELS MORE LIKE A SINGLE HOME.

Standing in the front foyer of the Alder townhome, visitors often think they have walked into a single home. This three-bedroom, two and a half bath townhome features an open main floor with a spacious kitchen, dining room, living room and cozy nook that would make a wonderful children’s play area or office. Upstairs, an attention-getting loft area would be a great workout studio. This innovative space serves as a bridge between the master suite at the rear of the home and two bedrooms at the front. Like all the Cardel townhomes, the Alder includes a finished rec room in the basement.

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ADVICE | PERSONAL FINANCE

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A HOME PURCHASE IN 2021 CONSIDER ALL COSTS AND BUDGET ACCORDINGLY

JESSE ABRAMS It’s no secret that 2020 was a year of unexpected twists and turns, but let’s not forget the things that worked out in our favour.

For Canadian homebuyers, in particular, interest rates hit record lows and encouraged considerable activity and opportunity in the marketplace. As we head into a new year with high hopes and low rates, there are many homebuyers enthusiastic and ready to enter the housing market or buy their next home.

Here are the key things to consider so that you’re prepared for this investment: KNOW WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD

BY GETTING PRE-APPROVED

If you’re planning to purchase a home (either your first or next home), one of the first things to consider is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. This will help you determine your affordability, what kind of down payment you need and what you’re eligible to borrow based on your income and other key factors. Having this information will also guide your home search and give you clear insight into what cities and neighbourhoods you can afford to buy in. The early weeks of 2021 have been very busy for our team at Homewise, as preapprovals have been continually growing over this time, especially amongst first-time homebuyers who set the goal to buy in 2021.

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Once you know what you can afford, you can then figure out the size of your down payment and start budgeting for your mortgage and other associated costs. Closing costs can add up. These can include home insurance, land transfer tax, lawyer fees, property taxes, home inspection and more. Factoring these other costs into your budget is essential as it can impact your overall home affordability and ensure there are no surprises.

PAY OFF YOUR DEBT

Before purchasing a home, it’s a good idea to pay off any outstanding debts such as your credit card, auto loans, student loans or line of credit. When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will review what is called a “debtto-income ratio” to determine your ability to manage your monthly expenses, while paying off your outstanding debts. You can calculate this figure by adding up your monthly debts, dividing it by your gross monthly income and multiplying it by 100. The lower your debt-to-income ratio is, the better. That’s why it’s essential to minimize as much debt as possible before you apply for a mortgage and make a home purchase.

CONSULT WITH EXPERTS

If you’re a first-time buyer or have purchased a home in the past, it’s always helpful to partner with experts. Whether it be an experienced real estate agent or a mortgage advisor,

getting transparent and informed advice will help you make a better homebuying decision.

At Homewise, our mortgage advisors partner with every client and provide unbiased advice throughout the mortgage process. They shop different lenders and compare rates and mortgage options to find the best product that suits their unique needs. In the end, you want to ensure that you’re working with someone who you can trust when making this investment.

UNDERSTAND YOUR CURRENT MORTGAGE

If you’re a current homeowner and looking to buy a new home, it’s essential to understand the privileges and penalties of your existing mortgage. For example, if you’re looking to break your mortgage, you may be subject to large fees, depending on the terms and conditions of your contract.

Every lender is different – making it even more important to source a knowledgeable mortgage advisor.

Having someone walk you through the process of comparing lenders and mortgage features, will give you a better understanding of what you’re getting into and how it can benefit you over the long term.

Jesse Abrams is Co-Founder at Homewise, a mortgage advisory and brokerage firm. thinkhomewise.com

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ADVICE | INDUSTRY INSIDER

THE CHALLENGES OF BUYING A HOME

DURING A PANDEMIC

a property - pre-construction or re-sale - you might find the rest of this article useful.

IRINA POPOVA Back in April of 2020 I wrote an article for this publication with a headline of House Hunting During a Pandemic. In it, I wrote about some of the new property viewing procedures and the innovative technology that has allowed us to continue to trade real estate. It was surreal to write about then, and even more surreal to still be writing about this pandemic almost a year later!

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NEW CONSTRUCTION

Buying a home before it is built is already a big leap of faith for buyers, but given that some developers have closed their sales centres and are not allowing visits to their model suites or construction sites during the lockdowns presents a new level of mystery. Buyers might now have to rely on renderings and virtual 3D models exclusively, instead of being able to see an example of finishes and quality they can expect in their potential future homes.

It seems that everything is taking more time these days, which may result in potential

construction delays. This may be due to longer material delivery times, labour shortage, longer wait times for city-related inspections, etc., so make sure to plan accordingly. For example, if you are a tenant waiting to move into your new home I suggest not giving your landlord the notice of your vacancy until you have a firm commitment from the developer confirming your occupancy date.

RESALE HOME SHOPPING

This pandemic has sucked the fun out of many aspects of our lives, with house hunting being just one example of that. Back in “the good ol’ days” buyers could bring their whole family, and maybe even a couple of friends to look at homes together for extra opinions and moral support. These home

amenities. Due to restrictions associated with COVID, most condominiums have restricted access to their gyms, pools, party rooms, movie theatres and rooftop terraces. You may need to rely on photos alone for this.

Buying a home that needs renovations may also present some challenges right now.

During the lockdowns we’ve experienced so far no new construction starts were allowed, which further contributed to the backlog of work for contractors, leading to more delays and wait times. So, if you plan on doing some work in your future home prepare yourself for some likely frustrations and higher renovation costs.

MISCELLANEOUS LOGISTICS

viewings would usually be a ton of fun and presented a great bonding opportunity for those families. Now, showings must be limited to two buyers and their real estate representative only.

In most cases, home viewings are now also limited to 15-30 minute time slots, as opposed to one hour slots pre-COVID. This can put extra pressure on home buyers, who are already feeling the pressure of today’s seller’s market.

Also, in many cases no children are allowed to attend home viewings, which may present a separate challenge for some house-hunting parents who now have to arrange for child care during those outings.

If you are shopping for a condo, it’s unlikely that you will be able to see any of the

The Ontario Real Estate Association has made it clear that only essential real estate transactions should be made during these times (this does not apply to new construction).

Real estate agents are strongly advised to only allow viewings to serious, pre-qualified buyers.

Agents may refuse showings to buyers without an immediate need to make a purchase. Open houses have also been forbidden.

Which means no more casual browsing or free cookies! In the past, I have always advised my clients that seeing as many homes as possible will help them make a more informed decision once they are ready to pull the trigger.

The new guidelines may make it difficult for buyers to get an in-depth understanding of the market before making a purchase.

I should mention however, that a majority of listings on MLS now include a 3D virtual tour of the property, which can help with this.

This is something your friends are probably happy about - they won’t have to help you move! For now, you will have to rely on professional

movers or yourself for this.

If you plan on ordering new furniture online, I suggest doing this well ahead of your possession date. Many suppliers are experiencing low inventory and delivery delays, especially when it comes to office furniture.

I asked my trusted experts about the new challenges they are facing in their fields of work, and here is what they shared.

Chris Allard, a mortgage broker with Smart Debt Mortgages says: ‘’Many hourly wage income earners have had fluctuating hours worked in 2020 and many self-employed individuals have had reduced revenue and reduced net earnings in 2020. Due to this, they may have a hard time qualifying for the best mortgage rates in 2021. My suggestion to these borrowers is to speak with a mortgage professional such as a mortgage broker as soon as possible to evaluate the impact 2020 has had on their ability to borrow a mortgage loan.’’

Michael Abrams, a partner and lawyer with Kelly Santini LLP says that the main challenge he has faced are delays in many aspects: “Whether it is dealing with lenders or communicating with other firms, there has been a decrease in the rapidity of communication and action. That can translate to mortgage instructions coming to us very close to the closing date or difficulties getting funds from lenders on the day of closing. Add to this the very competitive real estate market which has led to shorter closing dates and it is a perfect storm.”

Irina Popova is a real estate agent and co-owner of Blue Panda Realty. She has been specializing in the central Ottawa market since 2013.

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

REAL ESTATE TAXES ON CLOSING WILL YOU RECEIVE AN ADJUSTMENT? JAYSON SCHWARZ, LLM & PATRICK SQUIRE

You have moved into your new home, your finances have stabilized. Months later, you get a surprising set of property tax bills.

What’s this all about?

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aware that at the time of closing, the taxing authority has not yet assessed your property, so there is no tax being billed or collected on your new home. Months will pass before roll numbers are created for each new property. When the roll numbers are issued to the local municipality, a tax bill will be issued. This includes property tax charges back to the creation date of the new property, so you will receive what are called omit or supplementary tax bills. These charges can often include 12 to 18

months worth of tax obligations.

You will also receive a tax bill for the current cycle as well. Most lawyers will brace their clients for this day of tax reckoning.

If you are aware that this is coming, you will recall having been advised that both yourself and the builder signed an “undertaking to readjust” on closing. This is an agreement to adjust any financial matters set out in the statement of adjustments that require correction or adjustment after closing. It is our

experience that the property taxes are ripe for adjustment when the accounts are finally issued. At closing, the builder will make an educated guess on the current and future tax situation and adjust accordingly.

As a buyer, you are responsible for property taxes from the day of closing, and the prior owner (the builder) is responsible for property taxes up to the day before closing.

When you receive these bills, you have to check your closing documents to make sure that the builder has paid for their portion of the assessed taxes. In some cases, the builder will have taken a credit for payments it has not made or simply adjusted on land value, with an expectation that an adjustment will be called for. The situation will

vary, but the point is that you have to check your closing documents against the tax bills to make sure that the builder has paid their share.

For those who do this every day, it is quite simple to determine the correct adjustment once the bills are issued, so most lawyers will welcome calls from their clients to help navigate the situation. A call to the municipal tax department is often required. If it is determined that an adjustment is necessary, builders tend to deal with it very quickly and efficiently with either a payment direct to the tax authority

or reimbursement to you, the owner.

It is important to pay attention to tax bills on your new build purchases, and make sure that you are not leaving money on the table. Often, you are entitled to money back.

Jayson Schwarz, LLM and Patrick Squire, LLB are the senior partners at Schwarz Law Partners LLP, a real estate and business law firm.

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KonMari consultant, professional organizer and founder of Tidy Moose, Ivanka Siolkowsky shares her top tips for getting

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id you know that the one thing in every home that never gets misplaced is your toothbrush?

Why is that? Well, it’s simple – your toothbrush has a home, so you always know where to put it back after use. Even if you walk around the house and brush your teeth, you won’t just leave your toothbrush randomly on the couch or on top of the fridge. No matter how busy you are, you will always make the time to go and put it back.

So why don’t we do this with everything else in the house?

Why do we leave our shoes in the middle of the hallway, or our hairbrush on the couch? This is something I never understood about human nature. Don’t get me wrong, I’m guilty of this too, but I just don’t understand it.

I will say this though, the more I implement systems and create a “home” for all of my items, the easier my life has become. Even during the most hectic times (we all have them), it takes only 15 minutes to put everything back where it belongs and return order in my home.

The good news is there are many little tips and tricks to make this fool-proof. Here are my top five:

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De-clutter: Keep only the bare minimum of what you need.

Less is more. This alone will solve half of your organizational issues.

My advice for going from “I leave my stuff wherever it falls” to “everything has a home” is to start small. Don’t try to do it all in one swoop. You’ll get overwhelmed.

Start with something like footwear.

Then, after a few days of getting into that habit, add something new to the list.

It takes an average of 66 days to create a habit. So, for the next 66 days, I challenge you to use this time to create the habit of organization. Two months, and you’ll have a whole new space to call home!

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Utilize vertical storage: What does this mean? It means to use your walls and doors to hang things on, instead of trying to shove everything into a cupboard or leaving things on counters.

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Make sure to use up cupboard dead space.

Sometimes we open a cupboard and put things on the main shelf, leaving four ft. of space above it. In these cases, there are actually two options. You can buy stackable bins/ drawers, or install more shelves in the dead space in between. Oddly enough, I think buying more shelves is actually cheaper than buying bins (depending on the space, of course).

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Label the spaces where things should go. This will make you accountable to put your items exactly where they belong, and better yet, will help you know where to find them later.

Using these tips will get you well on your way to keeping your small space organized. However, the biggest and best solution is starting with No. 1. The less you own, the less you’ll have to keep organized.

It’s as simple as it sounds, and once you get the hang of living life consuming less, you’ll feel so much better!

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Buy multi-purpose furniture that can double as storage. So much of it exists these days, it’s a matter of simply tracking down what works best for you. There’s nothing like a couch that can store your comfy blankets inside of it, am I right?

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Is 2021 your year to get

organized?

It can be overwhelming to think

about whole home organization. So, take it one room at a time. Since many of us are working from home these days, why not start with your office space?

Create an environment that is streamlined and inspiring to work in every day.

Gold wall STORAGE UNIT $39. | Blue WALL CLOCK $29. Grey wash WOOD DESK with built-in outlets. $299. | GOLD FRAMED LETTERBOARD $24. | Grey tufted OTTOMAN $99. | RATTAN STORAGE BASKET $29.99.

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by Umbra. $119. amazon.ca | 3. Fantol DESK in oak. $1,099. article.com | 4. Nordmarke WIRELESS CHARGER. $19. ikea.ca | 5. WEEKLY PLANNER cali coast. $16. indigo.ca | 6. Meow & you MUG. $14. indigo.ca | 7. Soundlink around-ear WIRELESS HEADPHONES II in white by Bose. $269. bose.ca | 8. Felson TASK CHAIR by Langley Street in flat white. $314. wayfair.ca | 9. ACRYLIC CASE with three large rows. $39. muji.ca

Book worm

Need a little inspiration to meet the organization goals you set for 2021?

Here are five books to spark the expert organizer in you!

BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED: A Guide To Function And Style In Your Home by Nikki Boyd. $23. amazon.ca

THE DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: A Guided Journal For Getting Your Home Organized In 30 Quick Steps by Cassandra Aarssen. $20. amazon.ca

THE HOME EDIT LIFE: The No-Guilt Guide To Owning What You Want And Organizing Everything by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin. $38. indigo.ca

JOY AT WORK: Organizing Your Professional Life

by Marie Kondo, Scott Sonenshein. $30. indigo.ca

ORGANIZING: The Manual For Bringing Order To Your Life, Home & Routines by Martha Stewart. $35. amazon.ca

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Nifty storage Keep your clothes and bed linens secretly stored in the drawers of this bed. Danielle queen channel headboard with upholstered storage base in Van Gogh fog. $3,098. crateandbarrel.ca

Listen up!

Do you want to do your part for the environment while listening to your favourite music? Sounds good, right? The Nest Audio is covered in sustainable fabric and is made from 70 per cent recycled plastic

LIVING ROOM: MONOCHROMATIC DREAMS GALLERY WALL

NEST AUDIO. $130. store. google.ca

Create a gallery wall Have you ever wanted to create a gallery wall but don’t know where to start? It can take a lot of time to choose the right images and organize the layout just right. Desenio has a great line of gallery wall posters in a variety of colours, decor styles and finishes to suit your distinct style. Just select the gallery wall that you love, and voila the images are already organized for you according to size and style. desenio.com

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Keep a multitude of items (kid’s toys, shoes, magazines, mail, skincare) organized with these options 1. BAMBOO STORAGE BASKET. $34. homesense.ca 2. Fjallbo SHELF UNIT in black. $69. ikea.ca 3. Marie Kondo CERAMIC BULK CANISTERs in cloud white. $25-$34. containerstore.com 4. Mod SMALL LOCKER. $749. cb2.ca 5. Large WIRE BASKET in gold. $59. hm.com 6. Hardage MAGAZINE RACK by Mercury Row. $393. wayfair.ca

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by Oui. From $39. indigo.ca

CUSHION in beige. $499. mobilia.ca

Origami COFFEE TABLE. $479-$749. westelm.ca

6-drawer DRESSER. $1,699. mobilia.ca

Organic shaped DINNER PLATES in silver rimmed. $63 for set of four. westelm.ca BENCH. $899. mobilia.ca

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1. Line drawn PILLOW COVER face by Oui. $34. indigo.ca 2. Faces multicolour ART PRINT. $15. indigo.ca 3. PLANT POT with graphic design in beige. $19. hm.com 4. Ceramic SCULPTURE. $34. hm.com

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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

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Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

Almonte

Neilcorp

Mill Run, Marshall’s Bay Meadows

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Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan Estates

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Arnprior

Cedarstone Homes

The Fairgrounds

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Arnprior

Mackie Homes

The Fairgrounds

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Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

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Longwood Builders

Coleman Central

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Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

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Diamondview Estates

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Blackstone 106 Westphalian

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Blackstone South

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Connections in Kanata

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Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek

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Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

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Richcraft

Bradley Commons

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Richardson Ridge

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Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

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Cedarstone Homes

Kings Creek Crossing

D

Prospect

Mackie Homes

Kings Creek Crossing

D

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 302 Meynell Road

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Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

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Cedarstone

Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks

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Fox Run

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mattamyhomes.com

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mattamyhomes.com

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LOCATION

BUILDER

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Richmond

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Meadows

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Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

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Stittsville

Claridge

Westwood

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TH

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eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

Stittsville

Patten Homes

Stittsville

Richcraft

Stittsville Stittsville

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Shea Village

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Tartan

EdenWylde

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Tamarack

Westwood, Edenwylde

Nepean

Maple Leaf

West Centretown

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claridgehomes.com

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613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

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richcraft.com

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Ashcroft

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Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa

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Claridge

101 on the River

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Claridge

Claridge Royale

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claridgehomes.com

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Richcraft

The Bowery

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richcraft.com

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Richcraft

The Charlotte

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thecharlottecondos.com

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Dream Investment

Zibi

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claridgehomes.com

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Waterstreet

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eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

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The Avenues

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Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

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Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

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mattamyhomes.com

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Mattamy

Promenade

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mattamyhomes.com

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Phoenix

Junction

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Grandview Court

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Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe

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minto.com

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Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff

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glenviewhomes.com

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Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance

D

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claridgehomes.com

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Claridge

Lilythorne

D

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claridgehomes.com

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eQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

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613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

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Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

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613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

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Pathways at Findlay Creek

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richcraft.com

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LOCATION

BUILDER

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PROPERTY TYPE

Findlay Creek

FROM

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Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

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tamarackhomes.com

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HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

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hnhomes.com

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Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

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TH

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

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TH

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Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

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Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

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SD

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eQ Homes

Riverwalk

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Minto

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Maple Creek Estates

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Deerfield Village 2

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Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge

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Richcraft

Riverside South

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HN Homes

Riverside South

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Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

Riverside South

Urbandale

ClarenceRockland

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

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parkviewhomes.info

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613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

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613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

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valecraft.com

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claridghomes.com

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richcraft.com

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Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

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613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

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Longwood Builders

Morris Village

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CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

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chclementconstruction.ca

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Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

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Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

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melanieconstruction.com

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SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

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SD

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sacahomes.ca

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Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

D

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TH

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valecraft.com

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Ashcroft

Eastboro

D

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ashcrofthomes.ca

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Orleans

Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

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613-706-4262 brigil.com

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Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier

D

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TH

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613-518-2364 caivan.com

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Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

D

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claridgehomes.com

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eQ Homes

Provence 1375 Trim Road

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613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

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Minto

Avalon Encore

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minto.com

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Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court

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richcraft.com

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Mattamy

Jardin Crossing

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Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

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LOCATION Ottawa East

BUILDER Mattamy

SITE NAME Wateridge Village at Rockliffe

PROPERTY TYPE – – – TH

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CONTACT mattamy.com

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Corvinelli Homes

Russell Trails

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Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

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Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

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Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

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Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

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819-571-4663 brigil.com

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Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

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819-777-4663 brigil.com

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Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

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613-454-1578 brigil.com

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Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

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THE CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL CANADA

In celebration of its 10th global anniversary, The Campaign for Wool Canada has partnered with worldrenowned interior design expert Sarah Richardson and custom handmade rug designers Creative Matters Inc., to create the first collection of 100-per-cent handcrafted Canadian wool rugs. Initiated by its Patron His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, The Campaign for Wool brings together wool farmers, manufacturers, artisans and leaders in the fashion and interior design space, to advocate for wool’s inclusion in all aspects of life. campaignforwool.ca

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SOUNDPROOF YOUR SPACE!

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COOL COLLABORATION Look out for a cool collaboration between international fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and H&M Home. The expressive interiors collection will feature vases, cushion covers, blankets, candles and more. hm.com

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Sonopan soundproofing panels with NoiseStop Technology are the ideal solution for preventing unwanted noise from travelling through walls and ceilings.

Sonopan absorbs a wide range of frequencies and significantly reduces the transmission of sound and vibrations. Each lightweight panel is four-by-eight ft. and 0.75-in. thick. Constructed of 100-per-cent recycled wood fibre, Sonopan is made with no formaldehyde or VOCs (volatile organic compounds). sonopan.com

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CLEAN MACHINE Are you looking for a stick vacuum that will meet all your cleaning needs? Miele’s Triflex HX1 vacuum features a three-in-one design. Rearrange the pieces and change the weight distribution according to your targeted cleaning area. This lightweight vacuum has incredible suction power, 60-minute runtime and offers a touchless, hygienic dust bin that empties with a quick tap of the switch. $799 to $1,049. miele.ca

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