Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – April 11, 2020

Ottawa Apr. 11–25, 2020

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CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

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

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca EDITOR

Marlene Eisner

COVER STORY

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

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

Gary Chilvers Vi Nguyen DISTRIBUTION

distributionteam@nexthome.ca ACCOUNTING INQUIRIES

accountingteam@nexthome.ca DIRECTOR OF PRINT MEDIA

Lauren Reid–Sachs GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ASSISTANT MANAGER

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Design Trends INSPIRE YOUR DESIGN CHOICES FOR 2020

ADVICE

INSPIRATION

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Tarion Report Revisions to the new home warranties act during the coronavirus

BY SUSAN LEGGE

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Staying Organized

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Style File Crate & Barrel teams up with designer and HGTV star Leanne Ford

BY HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

BY SARA DUCK

Job-site safety is the industry’s number-one priority

IN EVERY ISSUE

BY JASON BURGGRAAF

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Editor’s Note

Legally Speaking

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#InsideOttawa

COVID-19: What agents, buyers and sellers need to know

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Social Page

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM

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BY ANDREA COLMAN

Make way for a seasonal spring switch-up

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There’s no denying it: It’s been a rough few weeks for everyone. Staying at home and practising social distancing is not easy for a city filled with people who thrive on work, outdoor activity and the freedom to come and go as they please.

Perhaps the one comforting thought is knowing that we are all in this together, and together, we will flatten the curve so we can get on with life sooner, rather than later.

In the meantime, we’ve worked hard to fill this issue with up-to-date advice from industry experts to guide you through these difficult times.

On page 14, you can read about Tarion’s temporary changes to the New Home Warranties Act. On page 20, Jason Burggraaf, Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) executive director, explains what association members are doing to keep their workers and job sites safe.

Lawyer Jayson Schwarz, on page 22, outlines what agents, buyers and sellers should know during the pandemic, and to find out the novel ways some builders are offering model home tours and new releases, turn to page 16.

Remember, we are all in this together so we can get back to the things we love to do.

Lighten up: Bright and beautiful tips for decorating with white Page 24

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PHOTO FUN eQ Homes and West of Main Design teamed up to spread a little joy by having a fun giveaway with an Instagram contest, which ended at midnight, April 3. The lucky entrant won three Sanfran stools, valued at more than $1,000, from the West of Main Shoppe and seen in the kitchen of the Oliver model home, located in eQ Homes’ Orleans community of Provence. For a virtual tour of the Oliver, visit eqhomes.ca; for more information about the stools or any other product in the Oliver, visit westofmain.com 6

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DESIGN AND PHOTO BY @WESTOFMAIN, BUILDERS @EQHOMES.OTTAWA)

by MARLENE EISNER and JULIE DEBOER

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Virtual lot release In an effort to still meet the needs of new-home buyers, Cardel Homes hosted its first virtual lot release at noon on Friday April 3.

Four 38-ft. single-family lots were made available in its Blackstone community. Interested parties emailed their information to Cardel, and a lottery system followed.

Virtual appointments were set up with buyers, and signatures were acquired electronically.

Four new 38’ single-family lots will be available on Friday, April 3 at 12 p.m.

Awardwinning Pathways Dun Skipper Drive in Pathways at Findlay Creek should probably be renamed Dun “Winner” Drive, since it is where six of 13 model homes from three different builders were 2019 award winners: Phoenix Homes’ Klondike Income Suite; eQ Homes’ the Firestone and Riviera; and Richcraft Homes’ the Pinefield, Addison and Fairhaven.

Though not available for public viewing right now, all information, pics and floorplans can be found on each of the builders’ websites.

Find the links listed in the Builder’s Index at the back of this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. …#insideottawa cont’d on pg. 8 nexthome.ca 7

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Access to builder information With the Ontario Government designating residential construction as an essential service, builders are ensuring that buyers are able to access as much virtual information as possible – and making sure they and their team are easily accessible to clients via phone, email, social media and live chat. Virtual appointments are available for sales, and documents can be signed electronically.

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Looking for a new home in Ottawa? Our team is available by phone, email or private appointment to help anshwer any of your questions. Although our model homes remain closed, we have photos adn videos we would be happy to share with you. In the meantime, here is the Cedarbreeze.

You can take a virtual tour of the 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Dumont by visiting https:// eqhomes.ca/model-homes/

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DESIGN TRENDS

BY SARA DUCK

We catch up with Karen Kang, the director of the Interior Design Show, to find out the latest trends that will be inspiring your design choices for 2020.

Freshwater prefab Muskoka cottage.

TREND: Home and wellness CONCEPT: It’s about rethinking the future of your home, where wellness is the main focus of your living spaces. From the use of natural light and natural materials to green areas within, the future of home is about creating spaces where you can thrive.

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TREND: Sophisticated yet playful lighting CONCEPT: One of the main trends in lighting design is to work with essential forms, to create lamps that can easily adapt to any space, lasting over the changes of different styles and trends. Shapes are inspired by geometry, especially by the circle, which was one of the key shapes of last year.

Yellow Goat Design custom fixture.

TREND: Modern and natural kitchens CONCEPT: The new kitchen is still modern, but looking at natural materials and finishes to bring some organic and warm touches into your space.Â

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TREND: Rise of res-imercial CONCEPT: Commercial applications are influencing residential design and vice versa. Commercial furniture is taking on the softness of residential furniture as people desire to work in comfort.

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TREND: Work-life balance CONCEPT: Wellness continues to dominate the trends both at home and in commercial and workspace applications.

Incorporating comfortable furniture, indoor greenery and open spaces ensure that needs (multi-generational, abilities) of co-workers are met.

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TARION REPORT

TARION ADVISES HOMEOWNERS AND BUILDERS ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

by SUSAN LEGGE

The Ontario government, through the Ministry of Consumer Services, continues to empowered Tarion to administer and enforce the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act and Regulations.

In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has passed an Emergency Order suspending for the duration of the emergency any provisions of any government statute, regulation, rule or by-law that imposes limitation periods.

The suspension is retroactive to March 16, 2020 and can last up to 90 days and be renewed. As the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act includes a number of mandated deadlines, Tarion has issued the following advisory which supersedes previously issued advisories: WARRANTY COVERAGE

• The warranty coverage time periods (one year, two year, three to seven year, delayed closing, financial loss and deposit claims) remain in place but to ensure claim rights are not jeopardized the claim submission periods are effectively extended as noted below.

WARRANTY CLAIM SUBMISSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CONCILIATION

• Until the Emergency Order has been lifted, all warranty claim submission deadlines (30-day, YearEnd, Second-Year, MSD, delayed closing, financial loss and deposit claims) are suspended.

Homeowners should still submit forms to their builder and to Tarion but are not required to meet the regular statutory deadlines for submitting forms and will not have forms rejected for being late.

Once the Emergency Order has been lifted, homeowners will receive a reasonable extension to submit their forms.

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a new letter will be sent outlining the next steps in the process.

• The 30-day period in which homeowners must request a conciliation is suspended until the Emergency Order has been lifted. Once the emergency is over, homeowners will receive a reasonable extension to submit a request for conciliation.

• Conciliations and inspections are postponed and will be rescheduled at the earliest possible date after the Emergency Order has been lifted.

Tarion will continuously monitor information from official health authorities and plan and adjust for business continuity in an evolving environment.

For more information on more new changes implemented by Tarion, visit tarion.com for updated information and if you have any concerns or questions, contact Tarion’s Customer Service team at 1-877-982-7466 or email covid19@tarion.com

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Cardelhomes_ott @cardelhomes_ott · April 1 Although our models and sales centres remain closed, we are open for business. Reach out to Betsy and Natalie from our Blackstone community by email, live chat on the web or by phone. We are open and here for you, virtually! #stayhome #cardelhomesott

eQ Homes @eqhomes.ottawa · 20 hrs You can take a virtual tour of the 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Dumont by visiting https://eqhomes. ca/model-homes/ Remember our sales team is available to answer your questions by phone, email and live chat so don't hesitate to reach out.

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MAKE WAY FOR A SEASONAL

SPRING SWITCH-UP HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

At first, you were afraid to put away winter gear because it was impossible to believe that unrelenting, snow-filled season was really over. But spring has slowly slid into place, and now you’re finding spring jackets and raincoats being layered on hangers atop winter jackets. The hall closet is bursting at the seams trying to contain the collection of everything from mitts and snow boots to umbrellas and Wellies.

It’s time for the seasonal switch.

Make some space for your spring and summer things, and don’t give Jack Frost another thought.

QUICK TIPS ON ORGANIZING YOUR HOME

Make room for spring. It’s that wonderful time of year again when we can put away the winter gear and lighten the load. Although there’s never enough storage, there are creative ways to better utilize existing spaces when storing out-of-season items.

Here are some ideas to consider: Add another shelf above the existing one in all the closets, and purchase under-the-bed organizers. If your bed is not high enough, you can get a bed riser to lift it. Consider creating a document on your computer that serves as an index to outline where you’ve stored what. When winter arrives, you won’t have to rely on your memory to find what you need.

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How long have you been putting off that rummage sale? Have you been saving items for years with the intention of selling them, but never seem to get around to it? Pull out your calendar today and book a definite date to have your sale. Blocking the time now increases the likelihood of following through with it later.

Another option is to forgo the big sell-off entirely and donate these items instead. It takes several days to orchestrate a successful sale, so determine whether the money you’ll make is worth the time and energy it will take. After all, you can always get more money but you can never replace lost time.

Jump-start your spring cleaning with baby steps. If you don’t know where to begin when it comes to spring-cleaning your home, start small. Pick just one room. Moving clockwise, remove anything that doesn’t belong in that room and place it in a “move elsewhere” box to deliver to the room it should live in. Pull out anything that doesn’t give you joy or value and place it in a giveaway box. Toss or recycle any papers and garbage that are left over.

Designate this room as a “noclutter zone” so you will always have a sanctuary to escape to, regardless of what the rest of the house looks like.

Have you stored your winter coats yet? If you’ve been putting off the task of storing your winter coats because you don’t have an

extra closet, there’s a solution. A sturdy, rolling garment rack makes an ideal spot to store winter coats during the summer.

Be sure to dry-clean all items before storing, even if they look clean. Body oils and not-yetvisible food stains attract moths – especially on wool coats. Cover the clothes with a clean, cotton bed sheet or use a zippered canvas wardrobe cover specifically designed for this purpose to keep your clothes dust-free. If you don’t have room for a garment rack, store seasonal items in large garment bags, suitcases or underbed storage bins.

Hellen Buttigieg, is a Certified Professional Organizer, life coach, TV Host and owner of We Organize U. To contact Hellen or for information on hiring a We Organize U organizing specialist, call 905.829.2219 or e-mail info@ WeOrganizeU.com

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ADVICE | GOHBA

ON-SITE HEALTH AND SAFETY #1 PRIORITY FOR OTTAWA’S NEW-HOME BUILDERS

JASON BURGGRAAF

On April 3, the provincial government announced restrictions to residential construction and renovation – essentially ordering that current builds/projects could be finished, but no new ones could be started.

Why is it so important that current new home sites be allowed to stay open and be completed?

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home in Ottawa. Most often, they are leaving a home that another family is moving into, or leaving an apartment that will be filled by someone else. Many don’t have alternative accommodation

available if they aren’t able to move into these new homes.

So, there are a lot of people across the city who are relying on local builders to deliver the housing they will use to shelter their families during this difficult time.

That’s why protecting employees and trades is the number one priority for Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) members while they continue to deliver the keys to the families waiting for their homes.

Members of the GOHBA pride themselves on having clean, organized and safe job sites.

But absolutely, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic presented a

challenge for new-home builders and renovators in Ottawa.

They had to figure out how to step up their game even more. And they’ve come through for their employees and trades.

HERE’S WHAT WE’RE SEEING AND WILL CONTINUE TO SEE AS BUILDERS COMPLETE ALREADY-STARTED PROJECTS:

• Staggered starts and breaks, minimizing the number of people at any given time (typically one trade at a time) and enforcing physical separation of those who are on site.

• Enhanced sanitation – more washroom facilities, more handwashing stations, temporary sinks with running water, and frequent sanitizing of common areas like hoists, site trailers, door handles, and equipment. More gloves and masks are being used, and there is very limited sharing of tools.

• Members are also communicating with their employees and trades every day to ensure they are well-informed

on the latest measures that are in place to prevent transmission and protect everyone who comes on site. This is happening verbally, by email and with increased signage onsite.

• There is also enhanced tracking and monitoring of every individual who comes onsite, including information on where the employee has worked as well as contact information.

Members have completely supported the government’s increased inspection activity during this time, and they endorse shutting down sites that do not meet Ministry of Labour

requirements and place everyone on the job site at risk.

The residential construction industry in Ottawa and across the province is committed to this motto: We all want safe job sites.

Let’s keep each other safe. We are all in this together.

Burggraaf is the executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, (GOHBA) the proud voice for excellence in the home building community since 1951.

Builders, developers, renovators, trade contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers make up the core of the Association’s membership. nexthome.ca 21

ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

COVID-19 WHAT AGENTS, BUYERS AND SELLERS NEED TO KNOW

The current crisis is affecting everyone and changing the way homes are bought and sold.

We are experiencing delays that were unexpected. We are seeing financing delayed, lawyers away, clerks away and clients in isolation.

What are some things to know?

We are recommending that all agents include something like the following in all agreements of purchase and sale: *The Buyer shall pay the balance of the purchase price, subject to the usual adjustments by wire transfer.

JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM

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The parties acknowledge and agree that all closing documentation can be signed electronically and forwarded by email or fax in accordance with the Electronic Commerce Act, 2000, S.O.2000,c.17 The parties agree that the keys to the property shall be left in a lock box at the property and the code to the same is to be provided to the buyer’s lawyer in escrow pending closing of this transaction.

The parties agree and acknowledge that in the event

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Our lawyers are working remotely and attending at the office only when necessary. Our clerks are working remotely, but we are functioning like a fine tuned automobile, firing on all cylinders. We are conducting introductory meetings by Skype or Zoom.

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either the BUYER, BUYER’s lender, SELLER, any of their respective attorneys and their service providers becomes the subject of a voluntary or mandatory COVID-19 virus quarantine or closure prior to or at the time for performance hereunder that results in the parties inability to perform on the closing date stated herein, the closing shall be automatically extended at the request of either party for a period of up to ten (10) business days after such quarantine or closure order is lifted, up to a maximum

delay of forty five (45) days unless the parties otherwise mutually agreed to extend the performance date farther.

The parties herein acknowledge and agree that they are required to close this transaction notwithstanding any impacts of COVID-19, save and except the closing of the Land Registry Office(s) and all financial institutions. That’s it — that’s the clause. Share it with your real estate lawyer.

We deal a lot with Chicago Title, as our clients’ title insurer.

They have just sent out a notice that for the duration of the emergency we can and may accept signatures remotely effected as valid signatures with the originals to be obtained later.

This will enormously help us close your deals.

Our lawyers are working remotely and attending at the office only when necessary. Our clerks are also working remotely, but we are functioning like a fine-tuned automobile, firing on all cylinders. We are conducting introductory meetings by Skype

or Zoom. We are closing deals the same way. Banking can be worked out.

So what does it all mean? If we all work together and take advantage of current technology with the support of the Law Society, title insurers, real estate agents and all those peripheral people that help us to close deals we will continue to prevail and you can still close your dream house and move in and live happy ever after. *Special thanks to Jonathan Schwarz of Revolution Realty at www.revolutionrealty.com for providing the clause for this article.

Perhaps the most difficult part of writing these articles relates not the actual writing, but thinking of a topic to address. So help me!!!

Mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to us, use the web site (www.schwarzlaw.ca), email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries. I will try to deal with them in print or electronic form. nexthome.ca 23

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Bright and beautiful tips for decorating with white I just love the look of white-on-white, and I’m not alone. The bright, refreshing appeal of a white-based colour palette has been a long-standing trend, and it’s little wonder why. From living rooms to kitchens and bathrooms, across a vast range of styles, it will always be a popular choice. Now, there’s a right way and a wrong way to work with white.

Here’s why I love the white choice, and how I use it when designing a space.

1. Timeless beauty

2. Wide appeal

Some trends come and go – and trust me, when they go, it’s painfully obvious.

(Remember your grandma’s avocadocoloured appliances and shag carpet?)

Some finishes will instantly date your home. White, on the other hand, has no expiry date. Because white is the ultimate neutral, it’s easy to update any space with new accessories in trendy colours, patterns and metallic finishes.

This is a quick and inexpensive fix when your home feels like it’s suffering from a “style slump.” The timeless appeal of white is perfect for items that are expensive or difficult to change, such as tiles, walls and big-ticket furniture items.

It’s hard to offend with white. Other colours, such as yellow, red or virtually any hue, have the potential to be an affront to some.

And the bolder you go, the greater the risk. Don’t get me wrong – I love designing with colour. But for someone who may be hesitant to commit to a vibrant hue, or when there are vastly opposing opinions in the home, white is typically an easy win that still makes a big impact.

Designer Tip Don’t feel like you have to shy away from white upholstery. Of course, if you have young children or pets in the home, a white sofa might not be the most practical choice. With that said, fabrics come in a range of washable and fibre-guard practical options that will stand the test of time – and sticky fingers.

3. Selecting the right white Before you choose “white” and move on to your next design decision, know that white comes in hundreds of different colours.

What the what? That’s right – every colour in the rainbow comes in its own version of white. Yellow, blue, pink and green tints make every white appear different. Pure White, China White, Antique White, Bone White... when compared side by side, it’s easy to see how different they can be. Layering different tones of whites within a space can be a great strategy to warm up your palette and bring depth to the overall design. Just be sure your whites complement one another. Remember to pay attention to the kind of natural lighting in the space as this will also change the overall perceived brightness of the white.

As a designer, white is one of my all-time favourite colour choices – despite the fact that it’s technically not a colour at all! White has been trending for some time, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Contrary to popular belief, white can be an exciting choice for your interiors, when it’s done right.

Andrea Colman is the principal at Fine Finishes Design Inc. With almost two decades of reno & design experience, her full-service firm services clientele throughout GTA and Ontario. The growing boutique design firm is known for creating stylish, harmonious, livable environments. finefinishes.ca nexthome.ca 25

ADVICE | NEW CONSTRUCTION

BUYING A NEW HOME WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE BUILDER When you buy a new home, customer service and satisfaction are very important.

In practice, this means the builder should make each step in the buying and building process easy and worry-free for you. And you should be treated as a valued customer long after you move into your new home.

The size of a company has little to do with service.

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service focused on you, your needs and your peace of mind. Here’s what you can and should expect.

THE BUILDER AND TEAM

Expect the builder and/or sales and site staff to be: • Open and upfront: Good service begins with honesty, trust and good communication.

• Knowledgeable: Good service depends on in-depth product and process knowledge.

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The size of a company has little to do with service. Large or small, you should expect personalized service focused on you, your needs and your peace of mind.

• Take you on a tour of the model home(s), or give you detailed descriptions based on scale models, maps, drawings and blueprints.

• Explain the company’s approach to design and finishing, and your opportunities to customize.

• Be able to tell you about the development and the area in detail – including amenities and features, schools, transportation, shopping and so on.

• Provide you with helpful information to take home.

READY TO BUY

• Prompt and efficient: Good service sets and respects realistic timelines.

• “On your side”: Customeroriented builders and staff work for you and with you.

VISITING A SALES OFFICE OR MODEL HOME

When you first visit the sales office or model home, expect the builder or staff to: • Be interested in knowing your housing needs and wants – style, size, features, amenities, price range, location and timing. That way, they can show you the most suitable homes and options.

Once you are ready to buy, expect the builder or staff to: • Give you a clear explanation of the entire process: Who is responsible for what; construction and payment milestones; what’s needed on closing; after-sales service and warranty.

• Give you an idea of closing costs: What’s involved, and general cost ranges.

• Provide you with a detailed written sales contract.

• Respect your wish to think about it and not pressure you to sign a contract.

• Appoint a contact (e.g., the builder, the sales manager or the salesperson) who will always return your messages promptly and never be too busy to deal with you.

• Make arrangements for your site visits during construction.

• Give you regular progress updates.

”

• And of course, deliver what they promised.

UPON COMPLETION

Once your home is completed, expect the builder to: • Give you a detailed orientation tour when you take possession of your new home, or shortly before, so you can inspect it thoroughly and they can explain how everything works.

• Explain what is covered by warranties, for how long, and how to request after-sales service.

• Explain what you can expect the first year, and a schedule of contact and check-ups.

• Ask you about your experiences with their company and your satisfaction with your new home, so they know what they are doing right and where there is room for improvement.

If you plan to visit many builder sites, keep a separate record of each place you see and note things like the overall quality of the model home and the finishes, your impression of the sales and design centres, and how the company deals with after-sale service and third-party warranties, to name a few. Ask for references and then check them.

SOURCE: CHBA.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.

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

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing 235 King Street

Carleton Place

Cardel

Carleton Place

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

West

30

–

SD

B

TH

–

–

–

neilcorphomes.com

–

SD

TH

–

–

–

–

campanale.com

–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$324’s

613-909-5315 brigil.com

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Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

13

Longwood Builders

Coleman Central

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

longwoodbuilders.com

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

–

B

–

–

–

$490’s

Carp

Mattino Developments

Diamondview Estates

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Kanata

Claridge

Bridlewood Trails 186 Overberg Way

D

–

–

TH

–

Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South 5505 Fernbank Road

D

–

–

TH

Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek 380 Huntmar Drive

D

–

–

Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

D

–

–

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons 343 Haliburton Heights

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$596’s

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

D

–

–

TH

–

–

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

–

–

–

Stittsville

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

D

–

–

TH

–

Stittsville

Claridge

Westwood 571 Bobolink Drive

D

–

B

TH

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–

$475’s

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

B

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

2, 3

2, 3

mattino.ca

–

Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

13

C

$331’s

613-219-8746 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

$472’s

613-836-7437 mattamyhomes.com

–

TH

TR

–

Inquire

613-788-2770 minto.com

–

TH

–

–

–

metrichomes.com

–

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

9

–

uniformdevelopments.com

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

15

–

Inquire

613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

13

–

–

–

cedarstonehomes.com

–

–

–

–

metrichomes.com

–

–

Inquire

613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

13

–

$426’s

613-617-0001 claridgehomes.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

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing 332 Haliburton Heights

–

–

–

TH

–

C

$280’s

613-435-7062 phoenixhomes.ca

Stittsville

Richcraft

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$465’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

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Stittsville

Tartan

EdenWylde

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

Stittsville

Tamarack

Westwood, Poole Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

–

Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

valecraft.com

–

Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park by appointment only

–

–

–

–

–

C

426

613-224-0330

–

Nepean

Maple Leaf

The Village at the Schoolyard

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

West Centretown

Claridge

Icon 485 Preston Street

–

–

–

–

Centretown

Ashcroft

eResidences

–

–

–

–

Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa 203 Catherine St.

–

–

–

–

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Moon

–

–

–

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4 , Claridge Royale 244 Rideau Street

–

–

Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery 255 Bay Street

–

Centretown

Richcraft

The Charlotte 560 Rideau Street

Centretown

Dream Investment

Lowertown

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$354’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

17 2, 3

Central

–

mapleleafcustomhomes.ca

–

613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com

–

C

$388

–

–

ashcrofthomes.ca

–

–

C

–

sobaottawa.com

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

–

C

$577

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

–

–

C

346

613-695-7577 richcraft.com

9

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

thecharlottecondos.com

9

Zibi

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

zibi.ca

–

Claridge

Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street

–

–

–

–

–

C

$407

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

–

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

–

–

TH

–

C

Inquire

613-569-3043

17

Old Ottawa East

Uniform

Echo

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

uniformdevelopments.com

–

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

15

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay 3454 Greenbank Road

D

–

–

TH

–

C

$489’s

613-825-7932 mattamyhomes.com

–

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

–

–

B

–

–

–

–

uniformdevelopments.com

–

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe 4005 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

TR

–

Inquire

613-823-1900 minto.com

–

Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

glenviewhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance 779 Fiddlehead Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$309’s

613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne 4789 Bank Street

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$452’s

343-961-9106 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

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Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

2, 3

South

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Findlay Creek

Tartan

Findlay Creek

SITE NAME Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT 613-822-9714 richcraft.com

PG.

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$412’s

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

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

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk

–

–

B

–

–

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany 108 Moretto Court

D

–

B

TH

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge 591 Summerhill Street

D

–

–

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South 744 Brian Good Ave

D

–

Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

Riverside South

Urbandale

ClarenceRockland

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

9

2, 3

parkviewhomes.info

–

$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

17

–

Inquire

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

17

–

–

Inquire

613-788-2776 minto.com

–

TH

–

–

$475’s

343-961-9202 claridghomes.com

–

–

TH

–

–

$540’s

613-491-0834 richcraft.com

9

–

–

TH

–

–

–

hnhomes.com

–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$290’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

17

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

19

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

15

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails 247 Joshua Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-841-0560 claridgehomes.com

–

Orleans

eQ Homes

Provence 1375 Trim Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$450’s

613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

17

Orleans

Minto

Avalon Encore 2370 Tenth Line Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-834-6400 minto.com

–

Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court 203 Shinleaf Crescent

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$355’s

613-424-6600 richcraft.com

9

East

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Orleans

Mattamy

SITE NAME Summerside South 2496 Tenth Line Road

PROPERTY TYPE

Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe 895 Montreal Road

–

–

–

TH

–

–

$299’s

Russell

Corvinelli Homes

Russell Trails

D

–

–

–

–

–

Russell

Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

D

–

–

–

–

Russell

Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

D

SD

B

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

D

–

B

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

Chelsea

Hendrick

Gatineau

Richcraft

D D

FROM TH

SD

B

–

$390’s –

–

–

CONTACT 613-837-5056 mattamyhomes.com

PG. –

tamarackhomes.com

–

613-421-7127 mattamy.com

–

–

corvinellihomes.ca

–

–

–

melanieconstruction.com

–

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

19

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

19

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

19

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

19

Hendrick Farm

D

–

–

TH

–

–

hendrickfarm.ca

–

La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf

D

–

–

–

–

–

819-682-7000 richcraft.com

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