Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – February 29, 2020

Ottawa Feb. 29–Mar. 14, 2020

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

ORLÉANS

Aquaview and Vista join Minto Communities Coming 2020

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FINDING YOUR NEW COMMUNITY

FEDS RELEASE NEW MORTGAGE STRESS TEST RULES

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Village Home, The Sandstone End IV ‘Transitional’, 1,738 Sq.Ft.

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Located in the central hub of Kanata, outside your door.

30' Single Car Garage Home, The Primrose II ‘Transitional’, 1,862 Sq.Ft. Connections in Kanata is surrounded by lively green spaces like Alexander Grove Park, a vast selection of shops and restaurants, and recreation just down the road. Treat yourself to a Senators game at The Canadian Tire Centre just a walk away.

And if you need to venture further from home, nearby access to Highway 417 means you can drive to downtown Ottawa in only 25 minutes.

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CONTENTS

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

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accountingteam@nexthome.ca DIRECTOR OF PRINT MEDIA

Lauren Reid–Sachs GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ASSISTANT MANAGER

Alicesa Pullan GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRE-PRESS COORDINATOR

Minto Communities

Hannah Yarkony

AQUAVIEW & VISTA: COMING TO THE AVALON NEIGHBOURHOOD IN ORLÉANS

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TRENDING

INSPIRATION

26 Mortgage Intel

20 Home Decor

New mortgage stress test rules will boost home-buying power

Designer converts two New York apartments into one

BY SUSAN LEGGE

BY SARA BEDERMAN

ADVICE

IN EVERY ISSUE

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Industry Insider

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Editor’s Note

Why smart technology is trending in new homes

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#InsideOttawa

BY IRINA POPOVA

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New Homes Before buying new, find out about the community

BY MARLENE EISNER

30 New Home & Condo Developments 34 What’s Online

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EDITOR’S NOTE

GOOD NEWS ON THE HOME-BUYING FRONT

MARLENE EISNER EDITOR New Home + Condo Guide EMAIL: marlene.eisner@nexthome.ca TWITTER: @MarleneEisner

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The end of February brings promises of spring, more daylight hours and the shedding of winter apparel. But this year, spring brings us something more – hope on the home-buying front with a welcome change to the federal government’s mortgage stress test.

The stress test was introduced in 2016 to ensure potential homebuyers could still make mortgage payments if the rates increased.

Though well-intentioned, it prevented many Canadians from qualifying for a mortgage.

Owning a home remained out of their grasp, still a dream rather than a reality.

The new changes are coming April 6. Check out page 26 to find out if it will boost your home-buying power.

If you’ve already qualified for a mortgage and are actively looking for a new home, you may want to consider the value of smart-home technology. Industry expert Irina Popova has all the latest on new-home tech, its benefits and why you should think about having it installed in your home. You can find Popova’s column on page 12.

We hope you enjoy this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Happy house hunting.

Designer Sara Bederman coverts two New York apartments into one for a luxurious family-friendly space Page 20

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#Inside InsideOttawa Ottawa

by MARLENE EISNER and JULIE DEBOER

Ottawa

NEXT SEMINAR MARCH 10

BUYING AND SELLING SEMINAR A HIT Cardel had a full house for its seminar series at the Devonshire 2 model home at 106 Westphalian, with speakers offering advice and answering questions on the topics of mortgages, how to get ready to sell your home, what the market looks like, the top five strategies to take into the design centre, and more. The evening was interactive and provided valuable information for those in attendance. If you missed it, you’ll have another chance. A seminar is scheduled for Tues., March 10 featuring RBC mortgage specialist Jennifer Blier, Orlene Campbell from Re/Max Hallmark Realty, and a design centre representative. This is an RSVP event with limited spacing – email ottawainfo@cardelhomes.com to register.

Pathways at Findlay Creek All hands were on deck Feb. 22 for a new eQ Homes townhome lot release at Pathways at Findlay Creek. James, Jennifer, Lucie and Cody were there to greet excited potential new-home owners. The line-up began at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, and by Friday afternoon, it numbered 15. eQ Homes provided handwarmers and pizza to those in line on Friday and by the time doors opened at 10 a.m. on Saturday, there were more people than available townhomes. The result? The release sold out by early afternoon.

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It was busy for HN Homes on Sat. Feb. 22 with a townhome release in Riverside South at 622 Summerhill, and a release of towns, semis and singles in Cowan’s Grove, 154 Shuttleworth.

Doors opened at 10 a.m. at both locations, first come, first served.

A few potential new-home owners braved the cold and camped out for three nights in Riverside South so they could choose have first dibs.

Grand opening of executive towns Minto opened its new townhome models and offered up snacks, drinks and cupcakes at the Barrhaven Sales Centre, 4005 Strandherd Drive. Plenty of staff where available in the sales office to answer all questions, with Jan and Gaby from the Minto head office in the model homes to answer all queries. Four professionally decorated model townhomes were open to view: the Monterey, the Haven, the Laguna and the Tahoe Upcoming releases for Minto: • Canal Avenue townhomes opening Feb. 29 • The last Bungalow Townhomes in Mahogany, Manotick are on sale Feb. 29.

Great for downsizing, this is the final opportunity to own a Bungalow Townhome in this community.

• Avalon Aquaview is launching March 7 …#insideottawa cont’d on pg. 10 nexthome.ca 9

# InsideOttawa cont’d from page 9

Oliver opens in Provence When you pair an awardwinning builder with an award-winning designer, you’re bound to come out with something spectacular – and this would be the Oliver. eQ Homes opened the doors to a new model home and 10

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sales office on Feb. 15 – the Oliver – designed by West of Main Design, for Provence, a 97-acre master-planned community in Orleans that is steps from the park that inspired its name. Visit award-winning new-home sales consultant

Stephanie at 2128 Trim Road.

Stay tuned for the March 14 issue of New Home + Condo Guide and our two-page feature with West of Main Design. Get design inspiration from the team behind Oliver, the spectacular new model home in Provence.

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ADVICE | INDUSTRY INSIDER

‘GET SMART’ TECHNOLOGY TRENDING IN NEW HOMES

IRINA POPOVA

In 1876, Alexandre Graham Bell invented the telephone. In 2007, we were introduced to the first smart phone, Apple’s iPhone, which at the time seemed like an out-of-this-world invention.

Today, more than 70 per cent of Canadians own a smart phone and couldn’t imagine their lives without it. And now, consumers are able to monitor and control their homes directly from their phones. From dimming the lights and temperature control to locking the door – smarthome technology is becoming an integral part of our lives.

A large majority of new-home builders have recognized that smart-home technology is more than just a passing fad, and now offer it to homebuyers either as an upgrade or included in its basic packages.

Although this technology has been around for a long time in various forms, it has gained new-found popularity in the last few years. This is mainly due to increased awareness, lower costs associated with installation and maintenance, and the rising interactivity and connectivity of our everyday lives.

Smart homes are a concept that now appeals to all age groups and types of purchasers. For example, a service that’s great for 12

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snowbirds and frequent travellers is leak-detection technology. It can remotely shut off water supply upon detecting moisture around the furnace or sump pump, as well as send in a technician to the home right away to take care of the problem.

If you are a landlord, you no longer have to rely on your tenants to notify you of an issue with the heating system. Instead, you can sign up for a 24-hour furnace monitoring service. If you own a multi-family property, you can also reduce the heating and electricity costs of common areas by controlling those remotely from your phone. Insurance companies love this, and homeowners can now enjoy peace of mind.

If you are purchasing a new home, I certainly recommend choosing the smart-home technology option through the

builder or contacting a third-party company to do the installation after your purchase. If you are already a homeowner, all of the systems can be installed on your existing equipment. This will help you make your home more sustainable, lower your utility costs, and also improve your resale potential in the future.

Soon enough, homebuyers will be expecting to see smart-home technology in every home on the market – new-build or resale. It will no longer be perceived as a bonus, but as an essential.

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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ORLÉANS

Aquaview and Vista join Minto Communities Coming 2020

Your next happy place Explore winding trails and the serenity of nature just steps from your thoughtfully designed home in Vista or Aquaview – two new neighbourhoods in the heart of Avalon.

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Aquaview Vista &

The pond in Avalon Vista

Coming to the Avalon neighbourhood in Orléans It’s a neighbourhood over 20 years in the making, bringing more than 5,000 families closer together in the heart of Orléans — and that number is about to grow.

Introducing Aquaview and Vista, Minto Communities’ newest chapters in the Avalon story. Here, you can choose the thoughtfully planned community that suits your lifestyle. Do you cherish quiet moments with nature in a community steps away from a

serene pond? Or do you crave that connection and easy access to amenities just a walk away?

AVALON VISTA — A COMMUNITY WITH A VIEW.

Carefully planned around an established community, Avalon Vista families will enjoy quiet, serene moments with nature just down Tenth Line Road, tucked away from the busy core of Orléans. Well-placed pathways

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throughout Vista offer easy access to the great outdoors and plenty of space for your four-legged family members to run around the central pond feature. Avalon Vista launches in Orléans in late 2020.

AVALON AQUAVIEW — CONVENIENCE MEETS NATURE

Avalon Aquaview is a new enclave of homes, launching March 7 in the Avalon neighbourhood in the heart of Orléans, just off of Tenth Line Road and Brian Coburn Boulevard.

Here, new homes will back onto the tidy pathways and beautiful greenspace of Aquaview Park, offering homeowners instant access to the gorgeous Aquaview Pond with its elaborate fountain feature. Pack a picnic and bring a ball to kick around — it’s a great spot for an afternoon under the sun.

The Downing Avenue townhome

The Fitzroy 36’ single-family home

Single family homes on 30ft.-, 36-ft.,- and 43-ft.-lots are superbly designed with openconcept layouts, large windows to let in plenty of bright, natural light and full-sized kitchens.

Choose from a broad selection of three- and four-bedroom floorplans, plus dynamic exterior elevations for maximum curb appeal. Between warm gathering spaces for friends and family to comfortable bedrooms for a good night’s sleep, it’s easy to find the right home for you and your family.

Urban townhomes will be a brand-new offering in the Avalon collection with the arrival of Avalon Aquaview.

These three-storey towns have plenty to offer homeowners.

If you want an attached townhome with easy up-keep without sacrificing size or style, Urban townhomes are fully equipped with a double-car garage and spacious floorplans.

Executive townhomes in Aquaview and Vista are lowmaintenance spaces with bright

The Tahoe model home

and stylishly functional floorplans.

Their open-plan layouts have been thoughtfully designed to make them feel like much larger homes. Available in three- or four-bedroom layouts, executive townhomes feature open-concept kitchens with islands, breezy floorplans, and newly redesigned, finished basements that offer even more living space than before — perfect for a family room.

Three-storey Avenue townhomes have plenty to offer new Avalon homeowners, such as a garage, nine-ft. ceilings on the second floor, gorgeous kitchens,

large exterior balconies, plenty of windows for abundant natural light, and a spacious walk-in closet in the master bedroom.

Avenue townhomes are coming to both Aquaview and Vista.

Avalon Aquaview and Avalon Vista are on sale soon. Visit the Orléans Sales Centre at 2370 Tenth Line Road, Orléans or call 613.834.6400 to learn more. Visit the community website at MintoAvalon.com to view floorplans and the site plan and get a feel for local Orléans amenities. nexthome.ca 15

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BEFORE YOU BUY LEARN ABOUT YOUR NEW COMMUNITY

by MARLENE EISNER When you’re looking for a new home, it may also involve looking for a new community, and if so, it’s important to learn as much as you can about it.

What you look for in a community is unique to you, your lifestyle and your stage in life. A downtown high-rise condo that is perfect for young professionals or mature adults may not suit young families. Conversely, suburban communities that are great for families may not offer what singles and retirees are looking for. There’s 16

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no ‘right or wrong’ community, just the one that’s right for you.

These days, new developments are most often planned communities that range from large-scale projects with hundreds of homes, private enclaves of less than 50 homes, to downtown condo towers. The ideal “community” is a very personal thing that varies from person to person.

It is important to have realistic expectations and know what you’re looking for before you buy

into it. As you visit builders’ sales offices, model homes or suites, ask about the community at the same time.

TARGET MARKET

Ask the builder or salesperson to describe the community and the homeowners it is designed for. Inquire about the mixture of homes in terms of size, styles and price range, and ask for a profile of people who have bought to date—who lives there? …cont’d on pg. 18

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Some communities, notably those aimed at mature adults and seniors, may also set criteria for who can buy there.

COMMON FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY AMENITIES

Builders and developers put a great deal of effort into planning a community that will work well for the intended residents. In a neighbourhood development, common facilities like parks and community centres are part of the plan. In condominiums, a wide range of common amenities can be included, from health clubs and pools, to roof-top terraces and party rooms. Ask what is planned for the community or condominium development you are looking at.

ONGOING SERVICES

Services provided by communities to individual homeowners vary greatly, so be sure to ask for detailed information, including costs. In condominium developments, for example, security and most of the maintenance of areas outside of the individual homeowner suites will be professionally managed. In some neighbourhood developments, services such as gardening and snow removal are sometimes mandatory to keep the community attractive and safe. Seniors’ developments may include health and recreational services. Make sure you know what fees or costs are associated with the services provided.

THE COMPLETE COMMUNITY PLAN

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When you’re looking for a new home, it may also involve looking for a new community, and if so, it’s important to learn as much as you can about it.

pathways for pedestrians and bicycles for getting around the development easily and safely.

Check if shops and service areas are within walking distance, and note the location of schools, access to transportation and connections to other parts of the city or area.

CONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO YOUR WORKPLACE

Options for getting to and from work should be understood before you commit to buy. If you plan to commute by car, it can be a good idea to drive your commute route at rush hour to get a sense of the time involved. If you plan on using transit, find out about schedules and routes that will work for you.

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Nothing beats talking with the neighbours to learn about a prospective community. If the development is already partially built and lived in, walk around to get a feeling for the community.

Stop to chat with people on the street or try knocking on somebody’s door to ask a few questions. Most people won’t mind, and it can greatly help you to decide if this is the right community for you.

Source: gohba.ca

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Sara Bederman

converts two Manhattan apartments into one – for a luxurious, familyfriendly space.

City living is often characterized by compromises which we know translates into less living space.

Most urbanites are well-versed with terms such as “micro,” “mini” and “minimal.” So, you can imagine my surprise when my clients wanted to combine two apartments into a single functional and fabulous dwelling.

Aside from its ample square footage, this stunning apartment features a few other urban extras that take it to the next level.

Here are some of my favourite highlights of this home.

FRONT FOYER

This is the first impression of your home, so make it a grand one. In the apartment’s front entrance area, I opted for a glamorous look. Walls were finished in faux eel-skin wallpaper. Underfoot, soft white and grey vein cut marble tile. Brass-detailed furniture, and elegant glass sconces add rich, textural layers into the space.

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BATHROOMS

Regardless if your home is large or small, if the space is shared with one or eight, one thing is certain – the need for enough bathrooms.

This home design tackled demand right from the get-go. The new floorplan included ensuite baths in all bedrooms. The powder room was relocated and finished with a marble feature wall, marble floor and wallpaper.

EAT-IN KITCHEN

Here’s a real luxury when it comes to urban dwellings; the elusive eat-in kitchen. The eat-in banquette boasts a table with a matching Corian tabletop, to keep a cohesive aesthetic in the kitchen. A gorgeous hand-blown glass orb suspension light hangs above the banquette.

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FIREPLACE

A fireplace represents the heart of the home. It’s where family and friends gather, share and... nap. It also becomes a wonderful point of interest in the space. This apartment features a ventless fireplace set within a beautiful custom-millwork wall, with a surround that is clad in marble.

The walls flanking the fireplace are outfitted with custom shelving units, open for display. Remember, only collect and keep the things you really love, never out of obligation. You’ll be proud to display your curios and happy to tell the stories behind them. Your displays will look intriguing and utterly chic.

Overall, this home is as true to its owners as it is to New York City.

It’s warm, welcoming and full of character. The ask – combining two separate apartments into one family home – became a great opportunity to incorporate all those little luxuries that take this space a step above.

Sara Bederman, principal designer for Sara Bederman Design. For over a decade, this Toronto bespoke design firm has become known for creating stylish, thoughtfully curated and livable interiors. The firm provides residential design services for projects of all sizes. Sara Bederman Design works throughout Toronto, GTA. and beyond. sarabederman.com 24

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NEW MORTGAGE STRESS-TEST RULES WILL BOOST BUYING POWER

by SUSAN LEGGE This spring, new qualifying mortgage rules are being put in place to help Canadians boost their home-buying power.

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that beginning on April 6, 2020, the benchmark rate used to determine the minimum qualifying rate for insured mortgages, also known as the stress test, will be calculated based using the weekly median five-year fixed insured mortgage rate from mortgage insurance applications plus two per cent.

CHANGES TO AFFORDABILITY

Under current rules, a family with an annual income of $100,000 with a 10 per cent down payment and a five-year fixed mortgage rate of 2.89 per cent amortized over 25 years qualifies for a home valued at $511,424 under the 5.19 per cent qualifying rate, according to calculations using Ratehub.ca’s mortgage affordability calculator, Under the new stress-test rate of 4.89 per cent, they can now afford a home worth $526,632, 26

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a difference of three per cent or $15,208 in this scenario.

“As a result of Morneau’s review of the stress test, he has announced a change to the rate that will be used to stress-test insured and insurable mortgages,” says James Laird, co-founder of Ratehub.ca and president of CanWise Financial in a press release. “When the change takes place April 6, the stress test rate will be set at the average five-year fixed rate for mortgages applying for default insurance on applications received by CMHC in the past week. Prior to the change, the stress test rate was set at the average of the big bank’s five-year fixed posted rate. The old system gave the big banks too much control over mortgage qualifying and meant that the stress test rate did not change in correlation with underlying mortgage rates.”

The department of finance press release says that overall mortgage standards are “working to ensure that homebuyers are able to afford their homes even if interest rates rise, incomes change, or

families are faced with unforeseen expenses.” This adjustment to the stress test, says the statement, will allow it to be more representative of the mortgage rates offered by lenders and more responsive to market conditions.

EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS

“For many middle-class Canadians, their home is the most important investment they will make in their lifetime. Our government has a responsibility to ensure that investment is protected and to support a stable housing market,” says Morneau. “The government will continue to monitor the housing market and make changes as appropriate.

Reviewing the stress test ensures it is responsive to market conditions.”

Laird expects the stress test will drop to about 4.89 per cent once the change takes effect, assuming current market rates.

“Canadians who are getting insured and insurable mortgages can expect to qualify for a little bit more than what they can today.”

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NEW HOME & CONDO DEVELOPMENTS

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME These listings offer a comprehensive overview of new-home and condo developments currently available throughout the Greater Ottawa Area and the Gatineau.

Legend: D = Detached SD = Semi–Detached B = Bungalow TH = Townhome TR = Terrace C = Condo = Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for more information.

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SD

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TH

–

–

–

SD

TH

–

–

–

–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$324’s

613-909-5315 brigil.com

17, 35

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

25

Longwood Builders

Coleman Central

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

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

–

–

–

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

Stittsville

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–

–

$475’s

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

B

–

4, 5 – –

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

4, 5

–

–

Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

25

C

$331’s

613-219-8746 claridgehomes.com

22, 23

–

–

$472’s

613-836-7437 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

TH

TR

–

Inquire

613-788-2770 minto.com

13, 14, 15

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

–

B

TH

–

–

$596’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

11

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

19

–

Inquire

613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

25

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

25

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

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

Claridge

Westwood 571 Bobolink Drive

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$354’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

27, 36

Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing 332 Haliburton Heights

–

–

–

TH

–

C

$280’s

613-435-7062 phoenixhomes.ca

4, 5

Stittsville

Richcraft

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$465’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

11

Stittsville

Tartan

EdenWylde

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Stittsville

Tamarack

Westwood, Poole Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park by appointment only

–

–

–

–

–

C

426

Nepean

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$426’s

613-617-0001 claridgehomes.com

22, 23

Central 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

–

613-224-0330 – 613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com

28, 29 – 28, 29

C

$388

–

–

–

–

–

C

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

28, 29

–

–

–

C

$577

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

28, 29

–

–

–

–

C

346

613-695-7577 richcraft.com

11

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

thecharlottecondos.com

11

Zibi

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Claridge

Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street

–

–

–

–

–

C

$407

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

–

–

TH

–

C

Inquire

Old Ottawa East

The Properties Group

129 Main

–

–

–

–

–

–

Old Ottawa East

Uniform

Echo

–

–

–

–

–

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay 3454 Greenbank Road

D

–

–

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

–

–

B

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

28, 29

613-569-3043

27, 36

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

19

TH

–

C

$489’s

613-825-7932 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

–

–

–

–

South

–

–

613-823-1900 minto.com

13, 14, 15

–

–

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe 4005 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

TR

–

Inquire

Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance 779 Fiddlehead Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$309’s

613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com

22, 23

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne 4789 Bank Street

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$452’s

343-961-9106 claridgehomes.com

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Findlay Creek

SITE NAME Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT 613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

PG. 27, 36

D

SD

B

–

–

C

$400’s

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

4, 5

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$412’s

613-822-9714 richcraft.com

11

Findlay Creek

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

Greely

Bulat

The Quinn Farm

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

27, 36

Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk

–

–

B

–

–

–

Inquire

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

27, 36

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany 108 Moretto Court

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-788-2776 minto.com

13, 14, 15

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge 591 Summerhill Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$475’s

343-961-9202 claridghomes.com

22, 23

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South 744 Brian Good Ave

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$540’s

613-491-0834 richcraft.com

11

Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

ClarenceRockland

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$290’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

27, 36

ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

Morris Village

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

–

–

–

TH

–

C

–

–

–

Embrun

Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Embrun

SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

D

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-706-4262 brigil.com

17, 35

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

19

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails 247 Joshua Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-841-0560 claridgehomes.com

22, 23

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

4, 5

East

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Orleans

eQ Homes

Orleans

Minto

Orleans

SITE NAME Provence 1375 Trim Road

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT 613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

PG. 27, 36

Inquire

613-834-6400 minto.com

13, 14, 15

$355’s

613-424-6600 richcraft.com

11

$390’s

613-837-5056 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$450’s

Avalon Encore 2370 Tenth Line Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court 203 Shinleaf Crescent

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Orleans

Mattamy

Summerside South 2496 Tenth Line Road

D

Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

D

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

–

–

–

Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

17, 35

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

17, 35

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

17, 35

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

17, 35

Gatineau

Groupe Heafey Group

NIU 2

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf

–

819-682-7000 richcraft.com

11

TH SD

B

–

–

–

–

– 613-421-7127 mattamy.com

– 2, 3

North

Gatineau

D

–

–

–

–

Inquire

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