Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – October 24, 2020

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

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Legally Speaking Get the facts about preconstruction condos

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

20 Garden Expert Fall is the time to plant

BY MARK AND BEN CULLEN

Decor Ahead of the curve

BY SARA DUCK

24 Design Lesson Pretty and petite baths

BY DVIRA OVADIA

26 Celebrity Homes + Condos Rob Lowe sells his California mansion

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Relocating from one coast to the other? Moving to your first place? Changing homes can be exciting and certainly stressful.

But not if you have the facts.

You can eliminate the anxiety associated with moving by taking control of the situation with confidence.

Understanding the real estate market is part of the story.

Knowing what you need and what you can afford is the more important part of the equation.

Make a prudent purchasing decision that doesn’t keep you up at night should interest rates rise. How? Do this by working with an accredited mortgage broker or a trusted lender. Have them show you what your monthly costs will look like using different scenarios regarding rates and terms.

Interest rates are low, and some economists expect that the Bank of Canada may hold the interest rate until at least 2023.

Don’t make decisions based on interest rates rising or falling.

Know what your options look like and choose your home accordingly. Any expert, including the ones we’re fortunate to feature in our bi-weekly issues, will tell you that buying a home or condo is a long-term commitment.

This issue is full of tips from several real estate experts, and we have the latest pre-construction housing news and listings from across the Ottawa region, too.

Along with our design and gardening features, there’s lots to take in this issue — so kick back, relax, and enjoy. You’re in the driver’s seat.

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by JULIE DEBOER

Ottawa

FOX RUN IN RICHMOND

NEW RELEASE AT FOX RUN A RUNAWAY SUCCESS! Caivan had a successful release of detached homes and double-car townhomes in the Richmond community of Fox Run. Scheduled for October 10 at 203 Meynell Road, due to high demand they launched a day before the scheduled release date and extended opening hours for the day.

Visit caivan.com for more details.

Fernbank Crossing is nearing completion Fernbank Crossing, a superb location where Stittsville meets Kanata, is winding up. The new community features new schools, parks, shopping and all the amenities that Stittsville and Kanata have to offer. eQ Homes has five fully furnished model homes available for sale, and Richcraft Homes has its own selection of townhome model homes to choose from. Visit Fernbank Crossing online at fernbankcrossing.com 6

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eQ Homes’ Fall Family Fun Contest: Win a $150 gift card!

Follow eQ Homes on Facebook and Instagram and join the fun from October 5 to 27 by posting your photos and tagging eQ Homes on your own account. Include

the hashtag #eQHomes in your post. Each one you do counts as one entry, and you may enter as often as you like. Visit eqhomes.ca/fallcontest/ for contest details.

Book a virtual sales appointment and check out The Spencer

Going for the win at Blackstone eQ Homes held the much-anticipated virtual launch of The Spencer at Greystone Village on October 17 and 18. Using COVID-19 protocols, clients booked appointment slots on the Virtual Appointment System and were contacted by a New Home Consultant (like Tanya, Lindsay or James) who walked registrants through the purchasing process to get the suite of their dreams.

If you want to live in one of Ottawa’s top neighbourhoods, bordered by the waterfront of the Rideau River and a dense network of walking and biking trails and public transit routes outside of your front door, visit eqhomes.ca

Cardel’s Devonshire 2 design is a finalist in GOHBA’s Housing Design Awards in the Production Home: Single Detached – $750,001 and Over category — and it shows the fall views of Blackstone amazingly well, too. Stay tuned to Cardel to keep up to date on its newest releases and get ready to book an appointment to visit this home at 106 Westphalian Avenue. Visit cardelhomes.com

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It’s pumpkin season!

Apple season is ushered out and pumpkin season is ushered in along with ghostly tales and haunted tours. A variety of activities are being held around Ottawa for kids both young and old.

Be sure to visit the websites in order to book in advance. All locations are working on modified hours and schedules in order to make your visit as safe as possible.

WHO

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Saunders Farm saundersfarm.com

Cannamore Orchard cannamoreorchard.com

Proulx Family Farm proulxfarm.com

Ouimet Farms Adventure ouimetfarms.com

Diefenbunker diefenbunker.ca

Ottawa Bubble Ghost Tours

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Frightfest

Weekends until Nov 01 6:30-10:30

Frightfest this Fall is modified – enjoy a tour of The Coven, the Haunted Hayride and The Shambles, a one-hour experience.

Pumpkin Season

Weekends until Nov 01 2hr visits

Pumpkin Season, this year the daytime attractions will include our famous Mazes, Jumbo Jumpers (jumping pillows), Haunted and Pumpkin Hayride, The Coven, and our super fun play structures.

Campfires

Fri/Sat/Sun evenings until end of October

Get outside, get cozy and enjoy a campfire with your loved ones. Different package options include Classic Fall Family Campfire, Larger Bubble Campfire, Date Night Campfire, and Birthday Party Campfire. Each package comes with snacks – but you supply the blankies and chairs!

Oct 23-25, 28-31

Acres of Terror has four main components (masks are required for all attractions): The Spooky Wagon Ride, House of Terror, Spooky Village and Fog Maze – all guided by a real witch or warlock. Saturday and Sunday during the day are dedicated to families, younger children and those who get scared easily. It will be toned down and made kid friendly, but will still intrigue.

Acres of Terror

Pumpkin Fest

Weekends until Oct 31 Contact for weekday hours

The farm is transformed into a giant Halloween playground. Bring a picnic and come join us for a ghostly gathering in a country setting just a few minutes from Orleans and 30 minutes east of downtown Ottawa.

Weekends

The seven-acre corn maze will get you hunting for the hidden mailboxes through the maze. The wide trails are stroller and wheelchair-friendly and can be three different ways, the challenge is up to you!

The Fun Zone

Weekends

A variety of activities from mining for gems, racing your duck, climbing the rock wall, zipping through the air on the zip lines, racing on the track on the pedal karts or flying high on the giant jumping pillow. Fun for all ages.

Popsilos

Ongoing

Take a countryside road trip that will put you on a sensory journey through Prescott-Russell. Be in awe of the giant artworks painted on farm silos.

Oct 26-30

The Diefenbunker offers plenty of open space to run around, and they will allow a maximum of 25 people per time slot. Over four floors and 100,000 square feet — that amounts to between 12 and 15 people per floor during your chosen time slot.

The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

Ongoing

They will share some of their favourite ghost stories from the area and lead you by lantern light to some of Ottawa’s favourite haunted spots, including: the Bytown Museum, the Fairmont Château Laurier and Ottawa’s haunted high school. A tried and true favourite for all ages. (75 minutes)

Haunted Ottawa Jail Tour

Ongoing

Tour the cellblocks of Ottawa’s famous haunted jail where inmates of all kinds were once imprisoned. Retrace the final footsteps of the condemned as you walk from Death Row to the last working gallows in Canada. (60 minutes)

The Corn Maze

Toddler Hallowe’en Hunt

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COVER STORY

Answering your

real estate questions

QUESTION: How do I know if the building is environmentally friendly and efficient?

IRINA POPOVA

ANSWER: While many

I asked my lovely Instagram followers to let me know what they would like to know or learn more about when it comes to purchasing new construction. I received lots of great questions and picked a few of them to answer here.

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developers now install highefficiency furnaces and appliances in their homes, not many go above and beyond to create a truly environmentally conscious product. With profits being the main driving force behind most new construction, building Green may not always fit into that equation.

A good indicator of whether your future home will be “planet friendly” is if the developer aims to have the project LEED-certified.

This certification process is overseen by the Canada Green Building Council—a third-party organization that uses a point system to determine what level of certification will be awarded.

Starting at the level of being “Certified” and going up to “Platinum” level, LEED points are earned using variety of

Q. What protections are in

place for consumers?

considerations including water and energy efficiency, resourceful utilization of sustainable materials during construction, indoor air quality and much more.

However, some builders may choose not to go through the certification process but could still be implementing many of the same criteria. So, if living in an environmentally friendly home is something that is important to you (as it should be to all of us!), asking the right questions may give you that reassurance.

A. Signing a contract with anyone is a big deal, especially when it involves hundreds of thousands of dollars! The main protection provided to every buyer of new construction homes in Ontario is Tarion. Tarion is a thirdparty governing body, funded by consumers, that acts as a regulator for all builders in Ontario.

It ensures that builders abide by building codes and quality standards of construction and provides warranty protection.

The warranty lasts for seven years and coverage includes any defects in finishes to major structural deficiencies. Tarion provides protection for your deposit in case the builder goes

bankrupt or fundamentally breaches the contract—up to $60K for a purchase price under $600K or 10 per cent of purchase price, up to $100K total if the price is above $600K. They also investigate homeowner warranty claims and assist in resolving disputes between homeowners and homebuilders.

Q. Is HST included in the price?

A. For most of us, purchasing

real estate is already an expensive venture so it’s important to know whether you will be faced with the extra 13 per cent of taxes to pay on closing. With most big developers, the sales taxes are included in the price of the home.

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agrees to assign all tax rebates to the developer. The developer then applies for these rebates on the buyer’s behalf. However, if the purchaser does not qualify for the maximum rebate amount provided by the federal and provincial governments, then the difference will be charged back to the purchaser.

Keep in mind though, if you are buying the property for strictly investment purposes and plan on renting it out right away then you will be responsible for paying those taxes on closing and then going through the rebate process yourself. Also important to note—there is a maximum rebate of $24,000. Of course, I advise that you seek a real estate lawyer and an accountant’s advice regarding this matter.

Q. What if my plans change

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I can no longer go ahead with the purchase?

A. If you are purchasing a home based on renderings and a floorplan long before construction has begun, then it’s very possible that you won’t be taking physical possession of your new home for at least a year or more, and in cases such as a condo, for multiple years. Many things can change during this waiting period.

Perhaps your financial situation has changed or you were offered a job in a different city for example?

It’s possible that you may no longer be able to, or want to, move ahead with completing your purchase. What happens then?

Legally you are still bound to the purchase. If you break the contract then the developer can keep your deposit and seek further legal action. While this is a scary scenario, there is something

you can do to protect yourself.

When signing the purchase agreement, make sure that you are allowed to “assign” the contract at any point before the date of occupancy. This would allow you to transfer the purchase to someone else and to no longer be held responsible. While some builders may push back on this, it may be possible to negotiate this inclusion in to the contract.

If there is a topic you would like me to write about in upcoming issues of New Home and Condo Guide, I welcome your suggestions! You can find me on Instagram @irina.pops or Facebook /irinapopovarealestate.

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

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONDOS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW JACQUELINE MONETA, JD, & JAYSON SCHWARZ, LLM As the average price of a home continues to soar, condominiums are an attractive and more affordable option.

Condos represent an opportunity to enter the market for first-time buyers, and investors alike, especially when it comes to pre-construction condos.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONDOS

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number of advantages. Over time you can save up more deposit and based on past history and the fact it takes years to complete a building and turn it over to the owners, the value of your unit should rise, allowing you to have an asset worth more on the closing than you paid for it.

Another advantage is choice.

Buyers of pre-construction condos are able to select everything from their frontage and floor plans to fixtures and finishes. There are many varieties of condominiums.

A buyer can choose from townhouses, high- or lowrise. In addition many projects contain

a myriad of common elements aimed at enhancing your lifestyle.

COOLING-OFF PERIOD

When it comes to terminating your agreement early, Ontario’s Condominium Act allows a buyer to terminate a purchase agreement of a pre-construction condo after signed by all parties and within 10 days of receipt of all of the condominium documents.

During this ten-day cooling-off period a purchaser of a preconstruction strongly benefits from retaining a lawyer to review their agreement and making amendments as necessary to cap

have to collect HST on the sale of the Agreement or you will be stuck with it and also you need to declare the money earned if a profit on your next tax return due.

ASSIGNMENT ADVANTAGES

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Getting a real estate lawyer that you trust early in the process can save you time and money in the long term.

things like adjustments so the certainty of what you will pay is firmed up before closing. Getting a real estate lawyer that you trust early in the process can save you time and money in the long term. Your lawyer will be able to negotiate your contract, handle your occupancy closing and register the property in your name once the building is complete.

ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS

After your 10-day cooling-off period is expired an assignment agreement may be a suitable option. An assignment purchase is most commonly used when

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someone has entered an agreement of purchase and sale with a builder for a preconstruction condo, and then wants to sell the unit before being required to take possession or close. This needs a clause in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale permitting assignments. Most builders allow this, but build in costs for the privilege of letting you do that.

Assignments can be more complicated than a resale.

Essentially you are selling a new buyer your agreement of purchase and sale. You are selling the paper not the unit. Remember, you

Assignments can be advantageous, especially in today’s market, for the original buyer in several ways.

Often, pre-construction condo buildings have a time lag between the original contract being signed, and the buyer moving in and/ or having the property registered in their name. This leaves space for life to get in the way of your plans; new partners, new jobs, new kids or a global pandemic can all change your circumstances.

What worked for you at the time of signing might not work with your lifestyle today.

In addition, some original buyers are looking forward to market trends and banking on an appreciation in price. Assignments allow buyers to realize profits sooner, rather than waiting for a final closing.

Another advantage to assigning a property is avoiding paying land transfer tax. Rather, it’s the new buyer, or Assignee, who is responsible for land transfer tax on final closing.

With the right team of mortgage, legal and real estate advisors, you can navigate these uncertain times.

Jayson Schwarz LLM and Jacqueline Moneta 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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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLANTING IN THE FALL

MARK AND BEN CULLEN

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all is for planting. We have been saying this in the business for almost 25 years now – ever since growers started producing trees, shrubs and evergreens in containers.

We like planting now, and generally have more success with September and October planting than in spring.

With the cool temperatures of fall, the “top growth” of winter-hardy woody perennials slows and hardens off. At the

No plant will perform well in your

, healthy roots.

garden without strong same time, the roots are busy putting down young feeding roots which will provide support for substantial growth come spring.

We remind you that no plant will perform well in your garden without strong, healthy roots.

Put another way, the only way that a newly planted tree, shrub, evergreen or rose will grow and thrive in your garden is after it has developed a system of roots that will support the top growth that we see and wait for so anxiously after planting.

HOW DO YOU KNOW GOOD ROOTS?

You will know that a woody plant has the right kind of roots while shopping at the nursery by pulling it out of the pot. You do not have to yank it all the way out of the pot, but far enough to see the extent to which they fill it. If they completely fill the pot or turn 20

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around the interior contour of it, you have a potential problem getting the plant to establish itself in your garden.

Ideally, you should buy plants that fill about half of the pot with roots; the other half should be the soil mix. This plant needs no lessons on how to grow.

It will hit the new soil at your home running. Most fall-planted nursery stock will put down new roots before the hard frost of late November or December.

The new root growth will benefit in the long run as you can gain up to one year’s growth over the specimens that you plant next spring.

If you can’t pull the plant out of the pot, then push your finger through the surface of the soil. If that is not possible, the chances are pretty good that the whole pot is full of roots – not a good sign. We recommend you take a pass on root-bound plants.

HOLE PREP

Second only to buying a quality plant, is the preparation of the planting hole. Dig a hole at least twice as wide as the root mass of the plant and 1.5 times as deep. Back fill with quality triple mix (equal parts topsoil/peat/ compost), place the plant in the hole and top the hole up with more triple mix. Stomp on it with the heel of your boot to get the soil in firm contact with the roots.

By doing this, you are sending a message to the roots that it is indeed time to find a new home and get growing. Set the plant a few centimetres above grade for proper drainage, allowing the water to drain away from the centre of the plant, not into it.

WHAT IF THE PLANT IS POT-BOUND?

You cannot always choose a plant with perfect roots. If you bring home some nursery stock that is pot-bound or even partially potbound, be sure to pull the roots out from the circular mass that they have grown into while inside the pot. Use a sturdy knife or even the tip of a small trowel to get a grip on the roots and pull them out. You will do some ripping and tearing in the process and you may suffer some self-doubt that you are somehow doing the plant harm.

Worry not. You can remove up to one-third of the roots without causing damage to the plant.

Once planted with new soil firmly packed around its roots,

AFTER PLANTING

in some of the most pleasant temperatures for outdoor activity in the whole year.

We hope you enjoy your autumn planting experience as much as we do.

After you have planted your new winter hardy plants in the garden, it’s important not to let them dry out and not to kill them with more water than they can use. As a rule, we suggest you put your finger in the soil about four to five cm deep (two to three in.) and if the soil is dry, it’s time to water. They love nothing more than the oxygen-charged, warm water from a rain barrel.

As winter approaches, autumn planted plants will thrive next spring. You might have taken advantage of fall discounts at nursery retailers this time of year and you will be planting

Mark Cullen is a Member of the Order of Canada. He reaches more than two million Canadians with his gardening/environment messages every week. Ben Cullen is a professional gardener with a keen interest in food gardening and the environment.

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the plant will enjoy a good, deep drink of water. The addition of a starter fertilizer provides a needed boost of nutrition.

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by SARA DUCK

1 Have you noticed that arches are having a major moment in design? The first thing that pops into my mind when I think of an arch (or arc) is the rainbow, that perfect burst of colour in unison after a rainfall; it’s a natural wonder that always inspires. Architecture often mimics the natural world, and it’s no different with the arch, as it appeared in design as early as the second millennium BC. And the Romans famously used 200 arches in the construction of the Colosseum. Arches tend to lift the eye upward, symbolizing support, lightness and openness.

These days, you can find the classic design element not just in doorways but on everything from cushions to earrings.

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by DVIRA OVADIA

SMALL BATHROOM? DON’T FRET! THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO DESIGN A SMALL SPACE EFFICIENTLY AND AESTHETICALLY TO TRULY MAKE A SPLASH

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hen it came to the design of this bathroom, I opted for a fresh and fun look without the typical white on white palette. For the floors, I wanted to add pattern and texture. When playing with pattern in a small space, your eye is simultaneously distracted and amused.

The ever-so-popular herringbone pattern in a black slate material of four-by-16-in. pieces was the perfect choice for this space, the intensity of the colour grounds the whole bathroom floor while the motif feels intricate and current.

By elevating the double vanity off the ground, I was able to appreciate the intricacy of the floor while maintaining a spacious feel in this small space.

Although the prefab Kohler vanity is raised off the ground, it still provides ample storage for this shared bath. Opting to go with a white finish for this vanity ties into the crisp, white tones of the sinks, tub and toilet.

If space permits, squeezing in two sinks makes the most of a bath, as it provides grandeur and maximizes function for siblings who are sharing a bathroom.

Selecting a bathtub in this space provided the dual function of bathing and showering. A small upgrade to a drop-in tub verses a self-skirted acrylic tub goes a long way in this bathroom and allowed us to tile the front of the bathtub for a truly custom and integrated look. This automatically takes this small bathroom from basic to upgraded. More so, it’s the seamless look of the larger natural stone wall tiles that truly creates a cohesive look around the tub surround and the tub skirt.

In small spaces, the use of natural stone is worth the splurge, as the quantity of material needed is smaller, yet you can achieve a high end look by handpicking more luxurious materials. Being savvy about the types of natural stones available on the market is also key to maintaining a conscious budget.

The stone selected for the bathtub perimeter is a muted blue-grey natural stone in a 12-by-24-in. format, which becomes a soft contrast against the black floors. This affordable stone option allowed us to achieve a lux look for less, while maintaining a fresh and airy look with a soft-hued material.

Having fun with metals is optimal in a small spaces, as it customizes the overall look and allows the fixtures to pop. The contemporary brushed brass faucets and tub fixtures were a bold yet fitting choice

against the contemporary tile selections. A matching towel rack hung above the toilet and adjacent to the bathtub provides ample space for towels, and frees up much needed space in the vanity for toiletries.

When tackling a small bathroom design, careful consideration must be taken to incorporate a variety of elements, finishes and materials that are going to be aesthetically pleasing yet functional. The emphasis becomes more about focusing on the beautiful composition of components and details that are incorporated used, versus the size of the space.

How we maximized the space of this small bathroom • ADDING TOWEL HOOKS near the tub • HANGING ONE LARGE MIRROR over the double vanity instead of two, to open up the space and create a more minimal look • ADDING A SHOWER NICHE to provide a dedicated space for shampoos and soaps • Opting for a SKIRTED TOILET to provide a clean and contemporary look that just simply feels more minimal and less cumbersome than the conventional toilet • Having fun with CABINET HARDWARE adds a sense of whimsy and personalizes the space

Dvira Ovadia is Principal Designer of Dvira Interiors, an award-winning full service, Toronto-based interior design firm. She is known for her clever design work on a vast number of successful projects. dvira.com

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sells breathtaking Montecito mansion!

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ob and Sheryl Lowe have shown that patience is not only a virtue, but often a necessity in today’s luxury real estate market.

Having listed their California home in 2018 at US$47 million and with only one price cut in 2019 to US$43 million, it just sold over the asking price at US$45.5 million to the co-founder of RoundTable Health Care Partners.

A classic East Coast style that stands out from the general Mediterranean architecture in the area, the Lowe estate is sited on just over three acres. The main house was designed by architect Don Nulty, built in 2009 and encompasses 10,000 square feet.

With a total of 20 rooms, there are large open formal rooms, a huge white and cheerful family kitchen, separate catering kitchen, eight

The main house was designed by architect Don Nulty, built in 2009 and encompasses 10,000 square feet.

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Celebrity Homes + Condos bedrooms, 11 baths, office, library-music room with bar, family room, various conversation rooms and nooks, movie theatre, well equipped gym and expansive wine cellar. There are nine indoor fireplaces throughout the house with one in the master suite.

In addition to the main house, the grounds contain a twobedroom guest house, a onebedroom pool house with staff quarters and an outdoor kitchen.

Also, a pool and spa, tennis court with observation areas and lushly landscaped lawns large enough for team sports with mature trees and a vegetable garden.

There are two outside fireplaces, terraces and loggias for relaxing or entertaining, a water serenade from fountains and a koi pond.

Formal rose gardens overlook the lawn and from most any location one can enjoy sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.

Located in celebrity-studded Montecito, the new owners will be rubbing elbows with some of the world’s biggest stars including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres and Gwyneth Paltrow. Montecito

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is a much-favoured retreat away from the work-a-day world of filmdom, located 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara County with spectacular hillside views, nearby whale watching and beautiful weather.

Rob Lowe became one of Hollywood’s youngest hot shots in the 1980s in hit movies The Outsiders, St, Elmo’s Fire and Oxford Blues and later in his role in the popular TV drama The West Wing. More recently he has appeared in the comedy Parks and Recreation and reality-show adventures with his two sons in The Lowe Files.

One of the largest and loveliest homes in Montecito, this is the home that broke the common Mediterranean-design theme of the area. It just sold above the asking price for US$45.5 million.

Co-brokering the deal were Eric Haskell of The Agency and Luke Ebbin of Compass.

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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

BUILDER

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

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Almonte

Neilcorp

Mill Run, Marshall’s Bay Meadows

D

Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan Estates

D

Arnprior

Cedarstone Homes

The Fairgrounds

Arnprior

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

West

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613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

18, 19

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neilcorphomes.com

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campanale.com

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Coming Soon

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B

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$544’s

SD

B

TH

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TH

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SD

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Mackie Homes

The Fairgrounds

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

Coming Soon

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613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

D

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TH

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9

Carleton Place

Longwood Builders

Coleman Central

D

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longwoodbuilders.com

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

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B

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$534’s

613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

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Carp

Mattino Developments

Diamondview Estates

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mattino.ca

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Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

D

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TH

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613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

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Kanata

Claridge

Bridlewood Trails

D

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TH

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Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South, Connections in Kanata

C

$362’s

claridgehomes.com

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D

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TH

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$341’s

mattamyhomes.com

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Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek

D

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Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

D

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TH

TR

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minto.com

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TH

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metrichomes.com

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons

D

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B

TH

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$596’s

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

D

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TH

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Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

Prospect

Cedarstone Homes

D

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TH

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Kings Creek Crossing

D

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Prospect

Mackie Homes

Kings Creek Crossing

D

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Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 302 Meynell Road

D

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Richmond

Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

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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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Richmond

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Meadows

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richcraft.com

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uniformdevelopments.com

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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cedarstonehomes.com

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mackiehomes.ca

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613-518-2364 caivan.com

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613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

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cedarstonehomes.com

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metrichomes.com

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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

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

PROPERTY TYPE D

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TH

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Stittsville

Claridge

Westwood

D

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B

TH

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Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

Stittsville

Patten Homes

Stittsville

Richcraft

Stittsville

Tartan

Stittsville Stittsville

D

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B

Shea Village

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Fernbank Crossing, Westwood

D

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EdenWylde

D

Tamarack

Westwood, Edenwylde

Valecraft

Nepean West Centretown

FROM

CONTACT

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Inquire

613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

PG. 9

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$499’s

claridgehomes.com

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$566’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

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TH

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Coming Soond

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TH

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$465’s

richcraft.com

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TH

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tartanhomes.com

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TH

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tamarackhomes.com

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Rathwell Landing

D

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valecraft.com

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Maple Leaf

The Village at the Schoolyard

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mapleleafcustomhomes.ca

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Claridge

Icon

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C

$421

claridgehomes.com

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Centretown

Ashcroft

reResidences

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ashcrofthomes.ca

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Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa

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C

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sobaottawa.com

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Centretown

Claridge

101 on the River

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claridgehomes.com

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Central

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Moon

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Inquire

613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Royale

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$319

claridgehomes.com

Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery

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Richcraft

The Charlotte

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C

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Centretown

Dream Investment

Zibi

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Lowertown

richcraft.com

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thecharlottecondos.com

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zibi.ca

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claridgehomes.com

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613-569-3043

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613-518-2364 caivan.com

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Claridge

Waterstreet

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$461

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

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TH

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C

Inquire

Old Ottawa East

Uniform

The Avenues

D

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TH

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Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

D

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TH

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Inquire

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

D

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TH

–

C

$489’s

mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Promenade

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Coming Soon

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Barrhaven

Phoenix

Junction

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Coming Soon

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Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

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uniformdevelopments.com

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Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe

D

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TH

TR

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Inquire

minto.com

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Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff

D

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TH

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glenviewhomes.com

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Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance

D

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TH

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$516’s

claridgehomes.com

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Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne

D

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B

TH

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$506

claridgehomes.com

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Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

D

SD

B

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C

$400’s

613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

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Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

D

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TH

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$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

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Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay Creek

D

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richcraft.com

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LOCATION

BUILDER

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PROPERTY TYPE

Findlay Creek

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

D

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TH

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FROM –

CONTACT tartanhomes.com

PG. –

Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

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TH

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tamarackhomes.com

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Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

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TH

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hnhomes.com

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Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

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B

TH

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

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B

TH

–

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Inquire

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

18, 19

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

D

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parkviewhomes.info

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Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

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TH

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$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

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Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk

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B

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Inquire

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

15

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany

D

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B

TH

–

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Inquire

minto.com

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Manotick

Uniform

Maple Creek Estates

D

–

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Coming Soon

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Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge

D

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TH

–

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$516’s

claridghomes.com

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Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

D

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TH

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$494’s

richcraft.com

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Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

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TH

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hnhomes.com

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Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

D

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TH

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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Riverside South

Urbandale

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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ClarenceRockland

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

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B

TH

–

C

$385’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

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Longwood Builders

Morris Village

D

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B

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longwoodbuilders.com

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ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

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TH

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chclementconstruction.ca

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Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

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TH

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C

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devcore.ca

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Embrun

Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

D

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melanieconstruction.com

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Embrun

SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

D

SD

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TH

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sacahomes.ca

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Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

D

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TH

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ashcrofthomes.ca

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Orleans

Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

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C

Inquire

613-706-4262 brigil.com

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Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier

D

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B

TH

–

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Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

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Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

D

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TH

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$300’s

claridgehomes.com

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Orleans

eQ Homes

Provence 1375 Trim Road

D

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TH

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$450’s

613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

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Orleans

Minto

Avalon Encore

D

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TH

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Inquire

minto.com

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Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court

D

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TH

–

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$355’s

richcraft.com

Orleans

Mattamy

Summerside South

D

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TH

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$390’s

mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

Orleans

Mattamy

Jardin Crossing

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Coming Soon

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Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

D

SD

B

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Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe

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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 Russell

BUILDER Corvinelli Homes

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

Russell Trails

D

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FROM –

CONTACT corvinellihomes.ca

PG. –

Russell

Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

D

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melanieconstruction.com

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Russell

Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

D

SD

B

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tartanhomes.com

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Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

D

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B

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819-776-4663 brigil.com

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Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

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B

TH

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819-571-4663 brigil.com

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Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

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Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

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Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

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C

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

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Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

D

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hendrickfarm.ca

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