Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – August 28, 2021

Ottawa Aug. 28–Sept. 25, 2021

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THINKING OF GIVING YOUR KIDS MONEY FOR A HOME?

AUCTIONS AND HOME SALES

NEW LOTS COMING FALL 2021

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CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

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

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck MEDIA CONSULTANT

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Johannah Lorenzo, Mike Terentiev

Insights and listings FOR THE OTTAWA AREA

NEWS + ADVICE

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Legally Speaking You need a will when you help your kids with a down payment

BY SARA DUCK

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BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

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BY IRINA POPOVA

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Personal Finance First time assistance — what tools are available?

BY JESSE ABRAMS

20 In The Garden Fall for colour

BY BEN AND MARK CULLEN

INSPIRATION

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Trend Watch Beautiful brown

BY SARA DUCK

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Design Inspiration Colour isn’t just for kids

BY TIFFANY PRATT

Industry Insider The rise of the real estate auction

At Home Kid-friendly bedrooms

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Style File Sweet slumber

BY SARA DUCK

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This is it — our last issue of the summer season. And what an unusual summer it’s been!

In terms of the Ottawa real estate market this summer, things haven’t slowed down much at all. Thousands of people purchased new homes as lifestyle changes demanded a need for different accommodations because of the pandemic.

The last year has shown us how important it is to have adaptable living spaces in our homes to accommodate sudden lifestyle changes. In fact, many homebuilders in the region have already altered the function of their single- and multifamily residences to accommodate these new needs.

Including a finished basement, a home gym, and ensuring there are plenty of electrical outlets for lighting and electronics, are options you can talk to your builder about in advance of construction.

Several seniors and families I spoke to said they’d be willing to sacrifice floor space for more pantry space and larger freezer/ refrigerated storage units, too.

Creative storage space is key.

The pandemic has taught us the limits of finding places to study and work as well as spaces to stash computers, notebooks and printers at the end of the day while making them easy to retrieve in the morning.

In this issue we have plenty design and housing news, as well as legal and financing advice, and a story on the popularity of the housing auctions in the Ottawa area.

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

DEATHLY DOWN PAYMENT WHY YOU NEED A WILL TO HELP YOUR KIDS BUY THEIR FIRST HOME JAYSON SCHWARZ, LLM & JACQUELINE MONETA, JD With GTA real estate holding steady at sky high prices, Millennials are left scratching their heads trying to find a way into the housing market. With the average resale price in Toronto more than $1 million, more young adults are turning to their families for help.

But what does this mean for the Baby Boomers willing to shell out for their kids?

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GIFTING YOUR CHILD A DOWN PAYMENT

When you gift your child a down payment, it can commonly be either an outright gift, or you may have to go on title to the property to secure the mortgage.

If the funds are an outright gift and you have other beneficiaries to consider, you need a Will. A down payment is a large gift, and you want to ensure that the other beneficiaries of your estate, your other children, as an example, are not disadvantaged. Your Will can be a powerful tool to equalize payments made to children during

your life. Planning ahead is essential to anticipating and mitigating issues that may arise down the road. There is nothing worse than a family splitting up and fighting over money after a death.

Alternatively, the bank might request that you take a percentage of the ownership of the property.

Typically, this would be as tenants in common with your child, to secure the mortgage. You would minimize the size of your share, even though you are on the hook for the whole mortgage, and in your Will, you would leave your share to your child.

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It is critical to plan for, and be clear on, what happens to the property if you or your child die.

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This way, you would use your Will as a means of assisting this child, while at the same time taking care of your other children or chosen beneficiaries, in a fashion to properly reflect an equitable outcome, or as you may otherwise require.

It is critical to plan for, and be clear on, what happens to the property if you or your child die. Whether it’s an investment or principal residence, property almost always forms the largest part of an estate.

If you don’t have a Will, upon death, that percentage of

ownership will pass in accordance with law and either your spouse, children, parents or siblings could end up as the child’s partner in the child’s home; generally not a good result.

You also need to consider what would happen if your child dies first. If the child has a Will, he or she can designate what happens to the property – how it passes, who is responsible for maintenance, the mortgage payments, hydro, water and gas. Without a Will, it can all be a huge mess, as the matter trundles through the administration process, pending the appointment of an Administrator of their Estate. Real life can get complicated quickly.

While the housing market is steady, and your kids may be calling for help, don’t let this stress you out. Setting up a Will is a simple and effective way to plan for the future, and account for the past. We can ensure that you know exactly what is going to happen to your property no matter what life throws at you.

Remember, it is critically important that you have your Will completed with Powers of Attorney – before closing. Please, don’t leave your family with a problem.

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

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#InsideOttawa

THE OTTAWA PRE-CONSTRUCTION REAL ESTATE MARKET continues to be one of the busiest in the country. Our advice? Your best bet is to register for the builder’s updates to receive the information in your inbox. Most builders have waiting lists, and that’s where you want to be.

We checked out the advertisements and websites for several of Ottawa’s top builders recently and here’s what we found: Phoenix Homes

eQ Homes

Cardel Homes

Phoenix Homes has several communities on the go, and the team is busy planning new releases for this coming fall continuing into 2022.

Among the communities that are announcing new lot releases are Diamondview Estates in Carp and the Pathways at Findlay Creek.

Register online to start receiving more information as soon as it becomes available.

Phoenix Homes is also offering home designs with incomeearning suites. Check out the beautiful floorplan options for these homes online at phoenixhomes.ca

One of Ottawa’s most popular homebuilders, eQ Homes will be breaking ground at The Spencer at Greystone condominium community in Old Ottawa East this fall. Until then, pre-construction prices are still in effect at this community so don’t delay.

Smart bachelors, and oneand two-bedroom suites are available and there is a selection of penthouse suites to choose from as well.

You can download the price list for The Spencer from the eqhomes. ca website to see availability. Virtual videos tours are available by using your smart phone and the QR codes on this issue’s ad which can be found on Page 9.

Always in step with today’s buyers, Cardel is currently building in Stittsville, Carleton Place, Kanata, and Richmond.

Cardel’s sales offices are open by appointment online and the builder is offering the option to buy a home online on pre-selected floorplans on specific lots. According to the builder’s website, any customer can make an offer on a home online (based on availability) with proof of mortgage pre-approval.

A deposit of $1000 is required, and only one offer can be made per customer. Visit the Cardel Homes at cardelhomes.com for more information and a look at all of the many other communities they are building in.

Be sure to check out the builder listings at the back of this issue for more information, locations and contact information.

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ADVICE | INDUSTRY INSIDER

ARE ONLINE AUCTIONS THE FUTURE OF

REAL ESTATE?

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IRINA POPOVA

If you have recently listened to the radio or browsed social media you have probably seen the ads for a new home-auctioning service that has generated a lot of buzz in the Ottawa real estate world.

While auctioning off homes has been a common occurrence in other countries, like Australia and the UK, it has yet to become a norm on this side of the pond.

But, is that about to change?

With this combination of the arrival of various auctioneers in the real estate space and buyers fatigued from blind bidding wars on homes during the hottest market Ottawa has ever experienced, the timing for this new trend just may be perfect. Time will tell, but here is everything you need to know about how this could change the home-buying process.

RESALE HOMES

Typically, when multiple buyers are interested in the same property, they find themselves in a “multiple offer” situation. Due to the privacy laws that real estate agents in Ontario have to abide by, no terms of any of the offers may be disclosed to the eager buyers.

That means total blind bidding.

This comes with its pros and cons of course — the winning bids could be hundreds of dollars apart from the rest, or it could

be tens of thousands of dollars apart. However, this kind of buying process is regulated, so if there is any suspicion about unethical practice the regulatory body can ask for proof of offers.

During an online auction, the interested buyers see the other bids in real-time. There is a predetermined end time for each auction, however this time is extended if the bidders remain active. This brought me back to the days of eBay (anyone else?) and the thrill of that last-minute bid on an item you’ve been eyeing, only to be outbid at the last second.

The winning bidder can have some peace of mind knowing how much more they have decided to purchase the property for above the second highest bidder. But, there is no regulatory body over this process yet in order to ensure that each bidder acts in good faith.

Since home auctions have been working well in other countries for many years, chances are some regulations will be put in place in order to protect consumers if this new way of buying and selling real estate sticks around.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SALES

Developers in Ottawa have yet to jump on this bandwagon, but we have seen at least one or two builders try out the blind bidding process online, which is sort of the combination of the above-described selling styles.

With the cooling market, we are finally experiencing some shelved inventory which does not bode well for auction-style project launches. So, it’s unlikely that we will see developers participating in this new trend any time soon — and if and when we do, I’ll be sure to let you know!

In closing, the basics regarding the way real estate has been traded in this province have not changed in many, many years.

And while it will most likely take a long time for a major transformation of the system to take place, perhaps we are due for a little shake up of the status quo, don’t you think? Stay tuned!

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 | PERSONAL FINANCE

WHAT TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU PURCHASE YOUR FIRST HOME?

JESSE ABRAMS

Many Canadians set the goal of buying a home. However, the process isn’t always easy to do on your own, especially the first time around. From making a down payment and getting approved for a mortgage to keeping up with rising prices, it’s common for firsttime buyers to get discouraged.

Fortunately, there are a number of tools available to help you reach the goal of homeownership.

DETERMINE AFFORDABILITY WITH PRE-APPROVAL

I can’t tell you how many potential homebuyers come to us at Homewise and discover they can afford a lot more than they expected. Getting pre-approved helps you gain a broader view of your current financial situation and affordability, as well as the potential monthly fees that come with a mortgage.

HELP FROM A CO-SIGNER

Sometimes, first-time buyers are unable to make a home purchase because their credit score needs improving or their monthly income isn’t sufficient.

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you’re unable to make payments.

If you currently have too much debt or not enough income to afford a particular home, having a co-signer could increase your home affordability and chances of mortgage approval.

GIFTED DOWN PAYMENT

Roughly 30 per cent of Canadian homebuyers get help from a parent or family member when making a down payment – most commonly in the form of a gift.

This is considered to be a portion of money that is given to the buyer by a parent or family member to use toward their down payment.

You are then required to provide your lender a gift letter that explains who your family member is, the amount they are giving you and an explanation that the money is being used for your home purchase and doesn’t need to be repaid.

GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES

Over the years, the Canadian government has introduced many great programs and incentives for first-time buyers. These include: 1. The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) The HBP allows first-time homebuyers to withdraw up to $35,000 tax-free from their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home. It gives you the chance to tap into additional funds to pay your required down payment and re-contribute this money back into your RRSP within a 15-year period.

If you’re buying a home with someone who also qualifies for

the HBP, the two of you will be eligible to double the maximum amount to $70,000 when you apply together.

2. Land Transfer Tax Rebate As a homebuyer, you’ll need to pay for land transfer taxes when you buy a home along with other essential closing costs. Fortunately, for first-time buyers, there’s a Land-Transfer Tax Rebate to offset this additional cost.

3. First-Time Home Buyer Incentive This incentive serves as a great tool for first-time buyers to reach their homeownership goals. It is a shared equity program that offers first-time buyers five per cent on the purchase price of resale properties and 10 per cent on the purchase price of new builds to put toward a down payment. Essentially, the government makes a shared investment in your home and participates in the transaction with you, which is why the amount is registered as a second mortgage on the property.

Buyers are then required to pay the money back interest-free to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. within 25 years of purchase or once the property is sold.

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

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INSPIRATION |

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I know what you are thinking. Brown?

Really? I am here to tell you that it’s now time to banish those boring brown thoughts and focus on how this colour of yesterday can modernize your space today. Yes, it’s a classic decorating colour and one with a rich spectrum. From light almond and copper to a dark espresso bean colour, brown is versatile, striking and a fresh alternative to black, grey or navy. It’s a neutral hue that pairs well with a variety of bolder colours such as cobalt blue, olive green and pink (a la our front cover). Or if you prefer to keep your interiors simple, accents of cream and gold will do the trick. Have I won you over yet? Here are my top lifestyle finds in the bountiful variant of brown.

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1. Edison’s tail suspension large PENDANT LIGHT in copper. $7,803. lightformshop.com | 2. Natya wood SIDEBOARD. $1,299. mobilia.ca | 3. Washed cotton DUVET COVER SET in brown. $70. hm.com | 4.

Chunky wool/jute RUG in natural. From $325. potterybarn.ca | 5. Metal VASE with handles in matte rust by Bloomingville. $89. indigo.ca | 6. Irregular stoneware SOUP PLATE. $23. zarahome.ca | 7. Enwork PAINTING on canvas. $800. mobilia.ca | 8. Cover LOUNGE CHAIR in stained dark brown by Thomas Bentzen. $1,090. finnishdesignshop.com | 9. PAINT in glamping. $69. digbypaints.com

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1. Iceberg 2122-50 PAINT. benjaminmoore.com | 2. Non-slip jute RUG. $109. zarahome.ca | 3. Gafford open-frame HEADBOARD by Dakota Fields. From $840. wayfair.ca | 4. Washed cotton DUVET COVER SET in white. $70. hm.com

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1. Round jute OTTOMAN. $130. bouclair.com 2. Grazia GLIDER CHAIR in Nordic grey. $1,495. montedesign.ca 3. Kudney wood geometric BOOKCASE by Ebern Designs. $200. wayfair.ca 4. Rens SHEEPSKIN in white. $40. ikea.ca

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ADVICE | GREEN THUMB

Colourful autumn gardening ideas

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1. New England asters

hen your hanging baskets are hanging just a little more than you want, and your petunias have gone stringy, it’s time to assess a sprucing-up – think about replacing them with reliable fall blooming plants.

Here are our top perennials for fall colour:

The cultivated varieties are related to the native plant, only they flower longer, and the blooms are arranged in tight masses for best effect.

Butterflies love these, too. Plant lots where you want to punch up the colour using bright white, red or blue.

Yes, blue. It’s hard to find perennials with a blue flower this time of year, but asters are your number one choice. They are winter hardy north of Ottawa, too.

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. You can follow both Mark and Ben on Twitter (@MarkCullen4), Facebook (facebook.com/MarkCullenGardening) and Instagram (instagram.com/markcullengardening).

Receive their free monthly newsletter at markcullen.com.

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2. Sedum Spectabilus There are many sedum varieties to choose from, but “spectacle” is a favourite this time of year. This plant produces a broad flower in various colours covering the range between red/bronze and magenta. We recommend that you plant a few up near the front door where butterflies will find them. As you approach the front door, you will be greeted by a winged greeting committee as they forage for nectar and pollen.

4. Roses We think of roses as late spring and early summer flowering plants – people use them in June weddings for this reason.

That is accurate, but rose bushes generally bloom a second time quite reliably, right about now. The main difference in a fall rose blossom is that it lasts much longer than the spring production, due to the cool temperatures this time of year.

We have picked roses and brought them indoors as cut flowers as late as mid-November. A bonus is that you can get a great deal on rose bushes this time of year at most garden retailers. All you have to do is prepare the soil with lots of triple mix and plant them. Rose petals are edible – another bonus. Shrub roses will survive our winter without protection; most others need to be mounded up with about 30 cm of soil, but not for some time yet – early to midNovember works in most areas.

3. Chrysanthemums The introduction of Belgium mums 25 years ago means more affordable varieties of this flower today. Now you can purchase a gorgeous garden mum for less than the old-fashioned ones, with a flower bud count that is through the roof. Really. Mark had one last year at the front door, and he counted more than 700 blossoms on it. That’s about two cents per blossom. You can’t get better value for your bloom-bucks than that. In cool fall weather, they last up to six weeks. They tolerate early season frost, and with some luck, they may come back next year. They are not as reliably winter hardy as the asters.

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Colour isn’t just for kids INSPIRATION |

Designer and colour consultant Tiffany Pratt (aka The Queen of Colour) shares inspiring tips on how you can live your life colourfully even as an

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e have all been living through an incredible time during the pandemic.

As a result, our collective “normal” has changed. The focus of our lives has become less about “where we can we go” and more about “what we

can do” to create something new or fun in our individual lives.

Many Canadians are looking to bring order and beauty into their homes.

For the past year, many of us have taken home organization, culling and repurposing possessions, creating new workspaces and elevating decor

to lift our spirits to a new level.

How we use our homes, how we look at the same four walls and how we want to live has risen to the top of our to-do lists. And we’re considering everything – including the use of colour in our living spaces. Colour is having a comeback moment, and I couldn’t be happier.

Tiffany Pratt is a Toronto-based multi-disciplinary designer. She supports corporate clients and the public on projects ranging from creative direction, product design, interiors, colour consultation and personal styling.

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Colour has a way of changing our lives. No joke As a designer and colour consultant, I used to apply my colour skills mainly for children’s spaces – because kids love colour. However, I now see most of my residential and commercial projects include a voracious appetite for pigment.

People have opened up to what I have long preached: Colour has a way of changing our lives. No joke. Prismatically, our moods and outlooks are significantly impacted by what we surround ourselves with, and colour is one of the most critical influences.

Colour has been my thing since I was a child. Today, I am still deeply attached to the spectrum, and I read a lot about the psychology of colour. My work as a designer and colour consultant means more than just ascetically shifting and physically transforming things.

It’s something more profound; colour is a personal form of communication. It can cause reactions and change your

actions. The Russian (colourful) artist Wassily Kandinsky once said: “Colour is a power which directly influences the soul.”

It really highlights just how powerful colour is.

More than ever, we need to embrace positive changes that are easy to make. Whether that’s painting your toenails or walls all violet and pink, just go for it! As we round the corner on these difficult times, we can come out of our comfort zone a bit. Have a little more fun. Maybe, with these simple additions of colour, we catch on to why children are more joyful. Their spaces are typically teeming with colour!

Here are some simple tips for adding colour to your life even if you are the staunchest supporter of a neutral palette:

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Paint your nails a colour you would typically never select Buy a snappy coloured phone case Play with watercolour paints – and hang your artwork Add colourful flowers in all the primary living spaces in your home Grab some throw pillows for your sofa in a colour you love, and see how it spruces up the room. What else could you add in that colour family to the room afterward Try a colourful area rug or hallway runner Paint your bedroom ceiling a calming colour.

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ccording to a recent survey by Bed, Bath & Beyond called The Way We Nest, 81 per cent of Canadians who responded

said their bed is their happy place, while 73 per cent viewed their bedroom as a sanctuary. Whether your style is cool

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Contemporary country “This bedroom is a place you can retreat to for serenity and calm. Now more than ever, people are looking for retreats within their home to find a quiet escape.”

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Get the look 1. Cotton CUSHION COVER. $35. hm.com 2. Striped ceramic table LAMP. $100. bouclair.ca 3. Webora six-drawer DRESSER. $1,599. mobilia.ca 4. Handmade antler DECORATIVE OBJECT. $442. potterybarn.ca nexthome.ca 25

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“Being careful to avoid an overly feminine design, I balanced out the gorgeous rich fuchsia with deep navy tones and plenty of gold accents so that anyone can feel comfortable in this bedroom.”

– Designer and blogger Candace Alongi of The Minted Mama

Modern luxury “The deep navy grass cloth wallpaper sets the mood for deep relaxation while creating a textured backdrop to all the natural linen layers and mocha tones that run through the space.”

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Get the look 1. Coachella Brooklyn upholstered BENCH. $800. thebay.com | 2. Modern storage SIDE TABLE in slate grey. $180. walmart.ca | 3. Cream and dark grey rectangular indoor distressed area RUG by Safavieh. $169. lowes.ca | 4. Eurofase 29-in. gold hardwired MULTI-LIGHT PENDANT. $324. lowes.ca

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ls eep tips 1. Make sure that the pillows you choose for your bed are conducive to your sleep style. For example, a flatter pillow if you sleep on your stomach, or a more supportive one for your neck if you sleep on your side.

2. Unplugging 30-60 minutes before bed helps your brain set the stage for sleep, thereby enhancing your ability to fall asleep. If you can, make use of your phone’s “do not disturb” function for the night, which will allow for only VIP people in your life to call in case of an emergency.

3. Keep in mind that a cool bedroom is best, ideally in the mid-17s C up to 22 C maximum. It takes a bit of practice to figure out what temperature works best for you and anyone else in your house – a room that’s too warm at night makes it harder for your body to fall and stay asleep. drshelbyharris.com 28

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“A place where luxury is in the details – sink into soft textures, colour-washed hues and welcoming silhouettes. This bedroom is balanced, personal and blissfully relaxed.”

– Melissa Frail, assistant marketing manager, Crate & Barrel Canada

Eclectic and tranquil 4 1

Get the look 1. Voxlov CHAIR in light bamboo. $119. ikea.ca 2. Fejka artificial fiddle-leaf fig POTTED PLANT. $70. ikea.ca 3. Framed line ART. $80. homesense.ca 4. Sateen DUVET COVER. From $99. zarahome.ca

Get the look

Nestwell is a new line of bedding essentials from Bed, Bath and Beyond

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1. INDIGO STREAMER paint 4020-4 by Valspar. lowes.ca | 2. Alexa reclaimed wood BED. From $2,549. westelm.ca | 3. Nestwell light warmth down alternative COMFORTER. From $125. bedbathandbeyond.ca | 4. Dyllan pom herringbone THROW. $112. wayfair.ca

New rustic “The applied moulding and dramatic paint colour provide the headboard wall with some drama, which pairs nicely with the strong wood accents. Layered rugs bring in a luxury warmth underfoot.”

– Designer Michelle Berwick of Michelle Berwick Design

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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

FROM

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge 44 Sopwith Pvt, Ottawa

Almonte

Neilcorp

Mill Run, Marshall’s Bay Meadows

D

Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan Estates

D

Arnprior

Cedarstone Homes

The Fairgrounds

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Arnprior

Mackie Homes

The Fairgrounds

–

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

D

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–

TH

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Inquire

Carleton Place

Longwood Builders

Coleman Central

D

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–

–

–

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 44 Sopwith Pvt, Ottawa

D

–

B

–

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$534’s

Carp

Mattino Developments

Diamondview Estates

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Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

D

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TH

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Kanata

Claridge

Bridlewood Trails

D

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–

TH

–

Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South

D

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TH

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Kanata

Mattamy

Connections in Kanata

D

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TH

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Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek

D

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TH

Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

D

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TH

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons

D

–

B

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

D

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Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

D

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Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 302 Meynell Road

D

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–

–

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Richmond

Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

D

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–

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Richmond

Cedarstone

Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks

D

–

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–

Richmond

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Meadows

D

–

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Richmond

Metric Homes

Fox Run

D

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Richmond

Talos Homes

Richmond Square

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CONTACT

PG.

West

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D

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$544’s

613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

B

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SD

B

TH

–

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–

neilcorphomes.com

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SD

TH

–

–

–

–

campanale.com

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–

B

–

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–

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Coming Soon

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SD

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–

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Coming Soon

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613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

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longwoodbuilders.com

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613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

2, 3

2, 3

mattino.ca

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Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

13

C

$362’s

claridgehomes.com

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–

$385’s

mattamyhomes.com

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–

$704’s

mattamyhomes.com

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TR

–

Inquire

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–

–

TH

–

–

$596’s

–

TH

–

–

–

TH

–

–

minto.com

–

metrichomes.com

–

richcraft.com

–

–

uniformdevelopments.com

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–

urbandaleconstruction.com

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Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

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–

Inquire

613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

13

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–

–

cedarstonehomes.com

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–

–

–

Coming Soon

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–

metrichomes.com

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Coming Soon

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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

Richmond

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Meadows

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–

–

–

–

–

–

Stittsville

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

Stittsville

Claridge

Westwood

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

Stittsville

Patten Homes

Stittsville

Richcraft

Stittsville Stittsville

D

–

B

Shea Village

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–

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood

D

–

Tartan

EdenWylde

D

Tamarack

Westwood, Edenwylde

Nepean

Maple Leaf

West Centretown

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

Coming Soon

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613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

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$499’s

claridgehomes.com

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$566’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

9

TH

–

C

–

–

–

–

–

Coming Soond

–

B

TH

–

–

$465’s

richcraft.com

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

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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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–

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–

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ashcrofthomes.ca

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Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa

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–

–

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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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TH

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claridgehomes.com

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613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

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Central

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Moon

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C

Inquire

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Royale

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–

–

–

–

C

$319

claridgehomes.com

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Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery

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–

–

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–

C

346

richcraft.com

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Centretown

Richcraft

The Charlotte

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–

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–

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C

Inquire

thecharlottecondos.com

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Centretown

Dream Investment

Zibi

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–

–

–

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zibi.ca

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Lowertown

claridgehomes.com

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613-569-3043

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uniformdevelopments.com

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613-518-2364 caivan.com

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Claridge

Waterstreet

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C

$461

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

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TH

–

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

–

–

Inquire

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

D

–

–

TH

–

C

$462’s

mattamyhomes.com

–

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Promenade

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–

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$389’s

mattamyhomes.com

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Barrhaven

Phoenix

Junction

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TH

–

C

–

Coming Soon

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

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B

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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

–

–

–

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

–

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

–

–

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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B

TH

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$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay Creek

D

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TH

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$412’s

richcraft.com

South

2, 3

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LOCATION

BUILDER

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

Findlay Creek

FROM

CONTACT

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

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TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

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Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

hnhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

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Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

–

TH

–

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Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk

–

–

B

–

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Manotick

Minto

Mahogany

D

–

B

TH

Manotick

Uniform

Maple Creek Estates

D

–

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Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village 2

–

–

–

TH

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge

D

–

–

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

D

–

Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

Riverside South

Urbandale

ClarenceRockland

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

PG.

2, 3

parkviewhomes.info

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$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

9

–

Inquire

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

9

–

–

Inquire

minto.com

–

–

–

–

Coming Soon

–

–

C

Inquire

valecraft.com

–

TH

–

–

$516’s

claridghomes.com

–

–

TH

–

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$494’s

richcraft.com

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

hnhomes.com

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D

–

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TH

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

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–

–

–

–

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$385’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

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ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

Morris Village

D

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B

–

–

–

–

longwoodbuilders.com

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ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

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–

–

TH

–

–

–

chclementconstruction.ca

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Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

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–

–

TH

–

C

–

devcore.ca

–

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

–

TH

–

–

–

sacahomes.ca

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Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

valecraft.com

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Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

D

–

TH

–

–

–

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

–

B

TH

–

–

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

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$450’s

613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

9

Orleans

Minto

Avalon Encore

D

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TH

–

–

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

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Orleans

Mattamy

Jardin Crossing

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–

–

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Coming Soon

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Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

D

SD

B

–

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tamarackhomes.com

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D

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TH

–

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 Ottawa East

BUILDER Mattamy

SITE NAME Wateridge Village at Rockliffe

PROPERTY TYPE – – – TH

–

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FROM $429’s

CONTACT mattamy.com

PG. –

Ottawa East

Mattamy

360 Condos By Mattamy

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–

C

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Coming Soon

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Russell

Corvinelli Homes

Russell Trails

D

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–

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–

corvinellihomes.ca

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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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Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

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Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

–

B

TH

–

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Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

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Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

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–

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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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TH

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hendrickfarm.ca

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