Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – November 7, 2020

Ottawa Nov. 7–21, 2020

The first and only complete guide to pre-construction homes and condos

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NOV. 7–21, 2020 | VOLUME 20, ISSUE 18

CONTENTS

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

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

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NEWS + ADVICE

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Comfort is key

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

BY SARA DUCK

26 Design Kitchen trends for 2021

BY JULIE DEBOER

20 Legally Speaking The nuts and bolts of closing the deal in a pandemic

BY LINDA MAZUR

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Style Creating warmth at home

BY ANDREA COLMAN

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

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Personal Finance How to get the right mortgage at the right rate

BY JESSE ABRAMS

Home Style Make a splash with a freestanding bath

BY SARA DUCK

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When walking through a builder’s model home, remember — the actual purchase price consists of the base price as well as other associated costs, such as upgrades and options.

Since upgrades are determined by you, the purchaser, they can add up to as much or as little as you like, depending on the final selections.

If your buying decision is based on a builder’s model home, the model likely has upgrades and options that are not included in the base price.

If you are uncertain as to what’s included, ask the sales representative to give you a rundown of the extras to clarify the standard items as well as the upgrades and options.

Once you decide on the model and floorplan you want, you’ll have an opportunity to select all the upgrades, colours and options you want for your home. These items should be listed and described in detail (such as brand, model name, colour and cost) as part of your final agreement.

Some builders ask you to choose selections right away, but more commonly, you will choose them at a later date.

Buying a new home is an exciting opportunity to select the features and finishes you want rather than inheriting someone else’s selections like you would when buying a resale.

You can either pay for the costs of these extras at the time of closing, or opt to roll them into your mortgage. Either way, it’s important to know what’s included up front, so when you’re making your final selections you can be sure to stay within your budget. This is just one of the many advantages of buying new. We hope you enjoy this issue!

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by JULIE DEBOER

Ottawa

KEMPTVILLE

THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF KEMPTVILLE created a Kreepy Kemptville Pumpkin Trail, with photo booths and a carving contest to help celebrate Halloween. With easy access to Hwy. 416 and home to four elementary schools, two high schools, a hospital, the Rideau River, nature trails, an amazing dog park, and eQuinelle, the award-winning golf course, it’s easy to see why Kemptville is a growing community! Register with the builder of your choice. Check with eQ Homes and Urbandale for availability and future releases, as well as Lockwood Brothers Construction and Westerra Homes.

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People’s Choice!

The final round of the Ottawa Citizen’s People’s Choice Awards wraps up at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 8. The top two entries from each round will compete to be crowned the winner of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association’s (GOHBA) Housing Design Awards. This year, the Virtual Awards Presentation will feature all of the finalists.

Don’t miss your chance to see the incredible craftsmanship of GOHBA’s talented members and to cast your ballot for the next Ottawa Citizen People’s Choice Award winner! Go to gohbavote.ca to vote.

CHEO Lottery Dream of a Lifetime 2020 Minto Communities partnered with the CHEO Foundation to present the 2020 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery Grand Prize.

This year’s Minto Dream Home is The Bohemian, located at 571 Bridgeport Avenue in Mahogany, Manotick. Though it is not open to the public due to COVID-19 regulations, you can take a virtual tour of the home which is a collaboration by the Minto team and Tanya Collins Design at dreamofalifetime.ca. Buy your tickets today to help improve the lives of children and youth at CHEO. The Early Bird Draw is a $250,000 cash prize plus 2,600 Early Bird bonus tickets! Order before midnight on Friday, November 20 to enter.

The Grand Prize is worth over $2.8 million in prizes, which includes the beautifully crafted Minto Dream Home, $100,000 cash and more!

Enter before midnight on December 18.

Visit the CHEO Lottery Dream of a Lifetime for more information. www.dreamofalifetime.ca

Summit Series focuses on women in the industry

Time was well spent attending the PMA/CIBC Summit Series online last week.

This particular session was geared toward educating and inspiring women who are currently employed or want to become a part of the Residential Real Estate/Construction Industry in Ontario. The Women’s Summit, which included guest speakers from many different sectors of the building industry, was moderated by Andrew Brethour

and Cheryl Rice of PMA Brethour Realty Group. It was a terrific panel, and the ladies involved had great advice and stories to share.

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Claridge Homes’ River’s Edge I did a little reverse trick or treating when I visited Alessandra Rocha at the Claridge Homes’ sales centre for River’s Edge in rapidly growing Riverside South.

Located by the Rideau River close to schools, shops, parks and nature trails, this soughtafter area has plenty to offer with its selection of singles, bungalows, semi-detached and townhome designs.

Register with Claridge for upcoming releases and to keep up to date on new model home openings. claridgehomes.com

Glenview unveils new model home The Madison is one of Glenview Homes’ most popular openconcept floorplans and they couldn’t have been more excited to open it to the public. The fully decorated model, professionally designed by West of Main Design, is sure to inspire and can be found next door to Glenview’s awardwinning model The Blakely at 41 Deerfox Drive—the sales office for Flagstaff, Barrhaven. You may not get Mirjana to accompany you, but sales consultant Jamie is available from Saturday to Wednesday or by appointment at 613-316-1148. The model opened on October 24.

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COVER STORY

A waterfront for the world

Zibi unites two provinces, three cultures, and sustainability on the Ottawa River 10

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Welcome to Zibi, the National Capital Region’s new borderless city: a master-planned community steeped in history that looks to the future. Following hundreds of years of closed industrial operation, these 34-acres bordering the river in Ottawa and Gatineau, and the magnificent Chaudière Falls, are finally open to the world. When completed, Zibi will be home to over 5,000 people who will enjoy everything from world-class parks

and plazas to premiere shopping and dining at their doorstep.

A WATERFRONT OASIS

Rich in cultural heritage and history, Zibi’s waterfront location offers stunning views of Chaudière Falls, the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. Residents and visitors alike can find a downtown escape thanks to nearly 8-acres of riverfront greenspaces in the 10 public parks and plazas. nexthome.ca 11

Framed by Portage Bridge and Chaudière Crossing, Zibi allows for seamless connectivity between both cities all while prioritizing active and sustainable transportation by providing easy access to public transit routes, Ottawa’s new LRT, and one of Canada’s most extensive cycle networks.

CULTURAL DESTINATION

While the National Capital Region offers a wealth of world-class galleries and museums, Zibi has become a cultural destination in its own right with a diverse offering of entertainment for all.

Zibi hosts sought-after events such as recurring Cirque du Soleil shows and public events ranging from dance parties and beach volley tournaments to upscale culinary events and a pop-up

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terrace bar with a view. Residents enjoy preferred access, discounted tickets and more!

This summer, Zibi adapted to the new social distancing requirements by hosting drive-in events at their festival ground, Place des Festivals. Ciné-Parc Urbain offered blockbuster movies in simultaneous French and English radio channels (a first in North America!) and the #CanadaPerforms at the RBC Bluesfest Drive-In live concert series featured celebrated Canadian musicians such as Sam Roberts Band, Marie-Mai, and Tim Hicks.

THE REGION’S FIRST CARBONNEUTRAL COMMUNITY

As Canada’s only One Planet Living-endorsed community, Zibi adheres to the 10 principles of the world-class One Planet Living framework developed

by Bioregional and the World Wildlife Fund – from eliminating GHG emitting energy sources to integrating agriculture and encouraging social equity.

In partnership with Hydro Ottawa and Kruger Products, Zibi will develop the region’s first zero-carbon District Energy System (ZCU) relying on post-industrial waste energy for heating, and the Ottawa River for cooling in all its buildings. As a result, residents of Zibi can take pride in living in one of Canada’s most sustainable communities while enjoying all of the benefits Zibi has to offer.

For more information on Zibi or to book an in-person or virtual tour of move-in ready suites at O Condominiums in Gatineau and Kanaal Condominiums in Ottawa, visit zibi.ca

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF CLOSING THE DEAL IN A PANDEMIC

by JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM, JACQUELINE MONETA JD AND GORDON KALLIO LLB

are scared to have anyone visit their home. One solution is, as of Aug. 1, 2020, Ontario permits the remote commissioning of documents by lawyers and paralegals.

JAYSON SCHWARZ

Although this has been a very difficult year for many people, properties are still selling and closing every day, and home values continue to rise. One of the matters we have had to address with clients is how to sign documents when they’re not allowed visit the office, and some 20

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HOW DOES THIS HELP YOU?

If you have ever bought or sold property, you know the stack of paperwork your lawyer presents to you for signature. Some of those documents include statutory declarations which require a commissioner for taking affidavits to administer the oaths.

These are typically important legal documents that have evidentiary value in court, confirm accuracy for government offices or ensure all statements are truthful as they are either sworn under oath or affirmed.

One example of a standard declaration is whereby the sellers or buyers confirm they are residents of Canada.

A commissioner is responsible for verifying the client’s identity and witnessing their signature. The issue during the pandemic has been that it is a requirement that

this be conducted in the physical presence of the commissioner.

Remote commissioning now allows clients to sign these documents before a commissioner using video conferencing software.

Now you can swear or affirm these documents and execute all the others remotely.

POTENTIAL RISKS

While this has certainly helped both clients and their lawyers alike close deals despite the pandemic, it has also come with a new set of potential risks.

The commissioner may not be able to sufficiently assess whether there is anyone offscreen influencing or coercing the client.

3. Technological limitations/ uncertainty. Given varying video quality and network connections, as well as the fact that live streaming video and audio can be manipulated, it may be difficult for a commissioner to confidently verify the distinct attributes of the document commissioned.

POTENTIAL GAIN

1. Fraud and identity theft: Where in-person meetings between the commissioner and the client are reduced or eliminated, there can be greater risks of fraud and identity theft.

2. Undue influence: There is a greater risk that undue influence will go undetected when commissioning documents using audio video technology.

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If you have ever bought or sold property, you know the stack of paperwork your lawyer presents to you for signature.

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However, the use of audio video technology also means several advantages.

1. Deals are able to close.

2. The client and the lawyer stay healthy and avoid potential COVID-19 transmission.

3. We are able to bring a degree of normalcy to an abnormal world and continue to contribute to the economic progress and survival of the country.

4. We can help investors who reside outside Ontario, without having to use a power of attorney.

BOTTOM LINE

The Law Society of Ontario has made these arrangements to accommodate necessary transactions. It may cause more work and time required to prepare the file and execute, but our lawyers at Schwarz Law LLP are here for you when you need us most.

Jayson Schwarz LLM, Jacqueline Moneta and Gordon Kallio are with Schwarz Law LLP. To suggest topics for future columns or ask questions, visit schwarzlaw.ca or email info@schwarzlaw.ca.

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ADVICE | PERSONAL FINANCE

HOW TO GET THE RIGHT MORTGAGE WHILE RATES ARE AT

ALL-TIME LOWS JESSE ABRAMS

Over the course of the year, mortgage rates have hit an alltime low, with many dropping below the two-per-cent mark.

As a result, this has sparked a lot of interest and homebuying activity in Canadian real estate markets. However, it’s important to emphasize that the lowest rate option isn’t always the best mortgage option. If you’re in the 22

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market to buy a home right now, it’s worthwhile to look beyond just the rate and understand how to properly navigate this environment. You would be surprised how many lender options and mortgage features are available that can save you thousands of dollars over the long term.

WHY ARE RATES SO LOW?

The low interest rates are a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fear of its impact on the Canadian housing market.

To protect the economy, the government of Canada stepped in

to stimulate homebuying activity, which resulted in this significant drop in rates. With banks and other financial institutions lending at such low rates, this has made borrowing money easier and homeownership more attainable.

WHICH MORTGAGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

In this type of environment, you’ll often find that lenders promote their competitive rates in order to stand out. However, before you make any decisions, it’s a good idea to speak to an unbiased mortgage advisor who can explain the difference between rates, educate

you on key mortgage features and give you the full picture of various lenders in the marketplace.

Having someone to walk you through this process will help you make a well-informed decision and choose a mortgage option that best suits your circumstances and long-term goals.

KEY MORTGAGE FEATURES TO LOOK FOR

While searching for a low rate is a common place to start, it’s not the only factor to take into consideration. In some cases, a lender may have a low rate but high penalties for changing or breaking a mortgage early. If refinancing or making a lump sum prepayment is something you intend to do, you could find yourself paying up to $20,000 to $30,000 in penalties. It’s important to note that with certain lenders, penalties can be much smaller. Often more than

two to three times lower.

To avoid this scenario entirely, it’s critical to understand the different mortgage features and how you can benefit, as well as which lenders and mortgages offer them. For example, features to consider include portability, prepayment privileges and prepayment penalties. Each of these factors is helpful when comparing lenders and offer a host of benefits that could save you more money in the long term. Although low rates can be enticing, having a full featured mortgage will give you better flexibility and offer more ways to utilize your money in the future.

BENEFIT OF SHOPPING AROUND

Many people assume that getting a mortgage with the big banks is the best option, but that’s often not the case. No two lenders are ever the same, and by broadening your search, you can

increase your chances of finding a mortgage that best suits your unique situation and saves you the most money.

Over the last few months, our team at Homewise has been incredibly busy offering unbiased advice and helping homebuyers explore their options and shop different lenders. Working with more than 30 banks and lenders, our advisors walk people through the process of understanding all of the options and features available, so they can find what’s right for them and get the most out of their mortgage.

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

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Comfort is Key Has the pandemic indefinitely changed the way you live and dress? Casual wear has become de rigueur, with pyjama and sweatpants breaking sales records this year. And, with so many working from home and spending more time inside, many homeowners are rethinking how they can make their spaces more organized, functional and relaxed. We have entered a new age of comfort.

When the outside world seems daunting, we want our homes to be a source of solace, our clothes to be unrestrictive and unapologetic. As the winter bears down on us and restrictions change weekly, sheltering in place should be a time to slow down and surround ourselves with life’s little pleasures.

It could be mastering the art of sour dough bread, curling up by a fire with family or snuggling in a super soft throw – whatever comfort means to you, embrace it and let it carry you through the pandemic.

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by LINDA MAZUR

Soon, this year will come to an end, and that usually signifies the release of exciting new paint colours and trends for the new year ahead. But before we close off 2020, we should discuss one trend that we have seen for a while now that will continue.

In the last few years, we have seen the resurgence of wood in design. Everything from beautifully textured reclaimed wood to light, airy and modern white oak. In cabinetry, accent pieces, countertops and flooring, warm wood has inspired us, and it will continue to do so. However, not everyone warms up to wood equally. Working with our clients, we have experienced everything from minimal touches of wood accents, to having to edit an overload of wood in a space.

So, the question remains: How to inject the warmth and cosiness if you’re not a big lover of heavy wood grains, colours or texture. The answer is… there are lots of ways to incorporate this design trend into your home without feeling that you are being dominated by wood. Look at kitchen design, for instance.

Kitchen trends for 2021 will see the movement towards warmer colours and wood cabinetry; this might be a little difficult for those who really do not enjoy the look of wood cabinets. The nice thing is, there are so many other wonderful ways to inject warm wood tones in your kitchen. A beautiful wood countertop would be a lovely addition, or if that is too much for you, a simple wood detail added to your counter might be the way to go. Perhaps a custom wood range hood might be more to your liking, or make your kitchen island the wood feature while the rest of your cabinetry remains a paint finish. Wood cabinetry hardware and lighting fixtures will be huge in the coming year. These would be a great way to 26

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stay on trend while remaining modern and minimalist, if that is your more your style.

Add character to your traditional or contemporary all-white kitchen with wooden barstools. For a more minimalistic approach, something as simple as wood accessories such as cutting boards, bowls and storage containers will do the trick. There are fantastic woodinspired tiles that can create a stunning backsplash, not to mention open shelving done in all wood.

These are all great ways to add as much or as little of this organic, natural vibe to your space.

The inspirations for adding touches of wood to your kitchen are seemingly easy and endless, and it does not need to be as overpowering a feature as you may first think. Whichever way you feel inspired, do not shy away from incorporating this lovely finish in your kitchen design. The warm and inviting vibe that is created by adding the simplest of wood details can be just the touch you need to elevate your space!

Linda Mazur is an award-winning, nationally publicized designer and Principal of Linda Mazur Design Group.

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INSPIRATION |

Have you noticed how some spaces seem so welcoming? What is it about them that invites people to linger? And what is it that keeps them coming back? As a designer, my job is to ask these questions, and in my experience, the answer is different for every client.

Regardless of what “home” means, there are likely some common denominators: Warm, cosy, comfortable, relaxing… you get the picture. There’s no magic pill to achieving a sense of warmth in the home, but there are strategic ways to contribute to this effortlessly deliberate, totally unmistakable look and feel. Here’s how to turn up the heat, to help any space feel more inviting.

Designer Andrea Colman offers her expert advice on how to make your space warm and welcoming

PHOTO BY MIKE CHAJECKI

PHYSICAL WARMTH

This is the type of heat you can feel, experienced through physical touch. It’s what entices you to run your hand across the velvet sofa cushions and drape yourself in plush blankets with the rug beneath your bare feet. Window treatments, rugs, pillows, throws and your furniture upholstery go a long way toward achieving that overall sense of warmth and comfort.

Textiles are often left as an afterthought when designing a room, but I prefer to incorporate them in the greater design plan, as they are an impactful element not to be forgotten. Curtains, rugs, pillows and blankets, and the upholstery you choose for seats, chairs and your sofa all play an important role in the ambience.

Layer different textures to add depth to the design. If warmth is important to you, textiles could be something that’s worth splurging on.

For obvious reasons, the fireplace is a natural focal point in any room, whether appealing to an audience with its crackling flames or as a display space for art and accessories. Allow your fireplace to be the centre of attention, and if you don’t have one, get one.

Depending on your budget and the desired look and feel, you have many options available to you: Wood-burning, gas, electric and Dimplex even offers a water vapor fireplace that is safe, versatile, ventfree and more affordable than its wood or gas counterparts.

PERCEIVED WARMTH

This is the type of warmth that you experience visually. When you enter a room, you immediately get a sense of its “temperature” based on what you can see. Is it soft and organic? Crisp and contemporary?

Maybe it’s antique and storied.

When choosing your home’s overall aesthetic, be mindful of how different styles impact your emotions. Regardless of the style you choose, visual warmth can be achieved by layering different patterns, textures, materials and finishes. Remember – variety brings interest and keeps the eye engaged.

Also consider “lighting temperature.” Light bulbs come in a variety of tints that can set the tone for the space, ranging from cool bluish-white to warmyellow that mimics candlelight, and neutral daylight options.

Consider what you’ll be doing in the room, and what type of lighting will best accommodate those actions. After all, function must come first. Will you be dining and relaxing? Reading and doing paperwork? Watching movies?

Warm light is commonly used in residential applications like living areas, bedrooms, kitchens and dining rooms. On the other hand, cool light is ideal for workspaces such as an office, hobby or laundry room. Ensure a consistent light temperature in the room, and put your lights on dimmers to keep it versatile.

EMOTIONAL WARMTH

This is the warmth that is felt within; the kind that tugs at your heartstrings. A thoughtful medley of art, accessories and the small details can collectively tell the story of your past, your travels and your passions. In short, this is the personality of your home.

Warm up the mood of your space by putting yourself on display. Here’s your chance to unpack those mementos from the past and integrate them into your present. Collections, books, photographs and art all help tell your story and turn an empty room into a reflection of its inhabitant.

“Home” means something different to everyone, and while these tips are a good general guideline, they will be interpreted and realized differently by everyone. There’s no right or wrong way to turn a house into a home. If it feels right to you, that’s the most important thing.

Andrea Colman is Principal of Fine Finishes Design Inc. With almost two decades of reno and design experience, her full service firm serves clientele throughout the GTA. finefinishes.ca

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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.

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campanale.com

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Coming Soon

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–

–

B

–

–

–

$544’s

SD

B

TH

–

–

SD

TH

–

–

–

–

–

B

–

–

–

SD

–

–

–

Mackie Homes

The Fairgrounds

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

Coming Soon

–

613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

17

Carleton Place

Longwood Builders

Coleman Central

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

longwoodbuilders.com

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

–

B

–

–

–

$534’s

613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

18, 19

Carp

Mattino Developments

Diamondview Estates

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–

–

–

–

–

–

mattino.ca

–

Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

17

Kanata

Claridge

Bridlewood Trails

D

–

–

TH

–

Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South, Connections in Kanata

C

$362’s

claridgehomes.com

–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$341’s

mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek

D

–

–

Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

D

–

–

TH

TR

–

Inquire

minto.com

–

TH

–

–

–

metrichomes.com

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons

D

–

–

B

TH

–

–

$596’s

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

Prospect

Cedarstone Homes

D

–

–

TH

–

Kings Creek Crossing

D

–

–

–

Prospect

Mackie Homes

Kings Creek Crossing

D

–

–

–

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 302 Meynell Road

D

–

–

–

–

–

Richmond

Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

D

–

–

–

–

Richmond

Cedarstone

Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks

D

–

–

–

Richmond

Metric Homes

Fox Run

D

–

–

–

Richmond

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Meadows

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–

–

–

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richcraft.com

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–

uniformdevelopments.com

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–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

–

–

–

cedarstonehomes.com

–

–

–

–

mackiehomes.ca

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

13

–

Inquire

613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

17

–

–

–

cedarstonehomes.com

–

–

–

–

metrichomes.com

–

–

–

–

Coming Soon

2, 3

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

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

PROPERTY TYPE D

–

–

TH

–

Stittsville

Claridge

Westwood

D

–

B

TH

–

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

Stittsville

Patten Homes

Stittsville

Richcraft

Stittsville

Tartan

Stittsville Stittsville

D

–

B

Shea Village

–

–

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood

D

–

EdenWylde

D

Tamarack

Westwood, Edenwylde

Valecraft

Nepean West Centretown

FROM

CONTACT

–

Inquire

613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

PG. 17

–

$499’s

claridgehomes.com

–

$566’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

15

TH

–

C

–

–

–

–

–

Coming Soond

–

B

TH

–

–

$465’s

richcraft.com

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

–

Rathwell Landing

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

valecraft.com

–

Maple Leaf

The Village at the Schoolyard

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

mapleleafcustomhomes.ca

–

Claridge

Icon

–

–

–

–

–

C

$421

claridgehomes.com

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Centretown

Ashcroft

reResidences

–

–

–

–

–

–

ashcrofthomes.ca

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Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa

–

–

–

–

–

C

–

sobaottawa.com

–

Centretown

Claridge

101 on the River

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

claridgehomes.com

– – –

Central

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Moon

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Royale

–

–

–

–

–

C

$319

claridgehomes.com

Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery

–

–

–

–

–

C

346

Centretown

Richcraft

The Charlotte

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

Centretown

Dream Investment

Zibi

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Lowertown

richcraft.com

–

thecharlottecondos.com

–

zibi.ca

9

claridgehomes.com

–

613-569-3043

15

uniformdevelopments.com

–

613-518-2364 caivan.com

13

Claridge

Waterstreet

–

–

–

–

–

C

$461

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

–

–

TH

–

C

Inquire

Old Ottawa East

Uniform

The Avenues

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

D

–

–

TH

–

C

$489’s

mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Promenade

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Coming Soon

2, 3

Barrhaven

Phoenix

Junction

–

–

–

TH

–

C

–

Coming Soon

18, 19

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

–

–

B

–

–

–

–

uniformdevelopments.com

–

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe

D

–

–

TH

TR

–

Inquire

minto.com

–

Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

glenviewhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$516’s

claridgehomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$506

claridgehomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

D

SD

B

–

–

C

$400’s

613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

15

Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

18, 19

Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay Creek

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$412’s

richcraft.com

–

South

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LOCATION

BUILDER

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

Findlay Creek

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

FROM –

CONTACT tartanhomes.com

PG. –

Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

hnhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

18, 19

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

parkviewhomes.info

–

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

15

Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk

–

–

B

–

–

–

Inquire

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

15

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

minto.com

–

Manotick

Uniform

Maple Creek Estates

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

Coming Soon

–

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$516’s

claridghomes.com

–

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$494’s

richcraft.com

–

Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

hnhomes.com

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

ClarenceRockland

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$385’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

15

ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

Morris Village

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

longwoodbuilders.com

–

ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

chclementconstruction.ca

–

Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

–

–

–

TH

–

C

–

devcore.ca

–

Embrun

Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

melanieconstruction.com

–

Embrun

SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

–

sacahomes.ca

–

Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

D

–

TH

–

–

–

ashcrofthomes.ca

–

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-706-4262 brigil.com

–

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

13

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

claridgehomes.com

–

Orleans

eQ Homes

Provence 1375 Trim Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$450’s

613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

15

Orleans

Minto

Avalon Encore

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

minto.com

–

Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$355’s

richcraft.com

Orleans

Mattamy

Summerside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$390’s

mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

Orleans

Mattamy

Jardin Crossing

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Coming Soon

2, 3

Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

D

SD

B

–

–

–

–

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe

–

–

–

TH

–

–

$299’s

East

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LOCATION Russell

BUILDER Corvinelli Homes

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

Russell Trails

D

–

–

–

–

–

FROM –

CONTACT corvinellihomes.ca

PG. –

Russell

Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

melanieconstruction.com

–

Russell

Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

D

SD

B

–

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

D

–

B

–

–

–

Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

–

Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

hendrickfarm.ca

–

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