Ottawa NextHome+CondoGuide Jan. 19 - Feb. 2, 2019

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Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca ART DIRECTOR

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Will 3D-printing revolutionize new-home building?

BY KELLY RYAN

INSPIRATIONS

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Designer Jo Alcorn’s 2019 home decor trend report

Majority of Boomers financially helping their adult children eQ Homes brings joy to Make-A-Wish kids

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Last year was a good one for Ottawa’s real estate market

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6 Editor’s Note 22 Hot Properties 24 Advertisers’ Index 26 What’s Online

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Welcome to 2019!

By all intents and purposes, this may be the year you find your next new home.

While across the country 2018 was a bit of a roller coaster ride of ups, down, dips and curves for many people looking to purchase a new home, the landscape was a bit different for the Ottawa market. And it’s likey to stay that way in 2019.

Why? Because Ottawa is experiencing an overall shortage of inventory, which is extreme in certain pockets of the city. This has fueled the condominium market. With new condo construction coming into completion, it will open up affordable options for those starting out, young families and Baby Boomers who want to downsize from a larger home. And new builds in areas just outside of the city core offer exciting homeowning possibilities for buyers looking for larger properties.

Why not make this year the one you become a newhome owner. Consider this: The best thing about a new year is the endless possibilities lurking around every corner of the next 50-something weeks. So take your time. Do your research and let NextHome + Condo Guide help you discover the multitude of options out there to suit your needs and desires.

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3D-PRINTING WILL IT REVOLUTIONIZE NEW-HOME BUILDING?

KELLY RYAN

From prosthetics to engineering prototypes, 3D-printing technology is bringing innovation to virtually every industry — so can real estate be far behind?

Some may still view 3D-printing as a novelty, but there are a number of very real applications where it might be brought to bear in the way homes are built and sold in the future. And as these advancements become more accessible and affordable, 3D-printing could become a real game-changer for both home builders and their customers.

Take new-home décor. The first commercially available 3D-printed residential faucet has been introduced — a breakthrough that may soon allow interior designers to design a model home interior with décor fixtures and accessories that are the perfect shape, size or colour.

Or eventually, new-home purchasers with their own 3D-printers could customize almost anything they can imagine within their homes. From shelves to vases to wall art, any number of home décor fixtures and accessories could soon be produced by homeowners themselves.

Builders, too, are now starting to produce scale models of new condos or lowrise homes using 3D-printers, and it’s quite possible that instead of buyers viewing a 10 NextHome+CondoGuide | Jan. 19–Feb. 2, 2019

2D-floorplan, they will soon be able to inspect a 3D-printed model of their new home instead.

But if you can produce home accessories or a scale model of a home with a 3D-printer, what’s to stop you from printing an actual home? Apparently not much.

In fact, it’s already possible to 3D-print a home as was done recently by Apis Cor, a San Francisco-based start-up whose design team built an entire house using 3D-printing in just 24 hours.

Mind you, this house was only 400 sq. ft. in size – about the size of a hotel room – but quite a viable living space for those who are part of the “tiny home” movement. And it cost only $10,000 – a price that has already been beat by others.

A Silicon Valley non-profit that builds housing in the developing world just unveiled a new 3D-printer that can also print a house in less than a day for just $4,000. And DUS Architects, a Dutch architectural firm that has been 3D-printing houses since 2012, now has a huge 3D-printer that can build using local recycled materials, thus reducing transport,

material and manufacturing costs.

So down the road, 3D-printing might well be a solution to the world’s housing crisis Still, homebuyers love their “bricks and mortar” too much to believe that 3D-printed homes will be offered in any residential communities anytime too soon.

But it’s an innovation that real estate developers and marketers WILL be keeping their eyes on.

3D-printing used to be the stuff of science fiction, but now, who knows? As digital design software continues to advance and desktop scanners and 3D-printers become more and more affordable, 3D-printing will become an ever more enticing alternative to mass manufacturing – and a valuable new tool in the home builder’s tool box.

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TOUGH FINANCIAL LOVE MAJORITY OF BABY BOOMERS HAVE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED THEIR ADULT CHILDREN Many parents feel the need to give financial support to their grown children well into adulthood, from welcoming them back home after graduation day to helping them pay off their credit card. In fact, almost one-in-five Boomers (19 per cent) admit they would consider putting their own security and financial future at risk to help support their adult children.

Research from TD Canada Trust shows the majority of Boomer parents have financially supported their adult children in some capacity.

They have let them live at home rent-free (43 per cent), subsidized big purchases like a new car or computer (29 per cent), contributed to monthly bills like groceries and rent (23 per cent), and helped pay off their credit card or other debt (20 per cent).

John Tracy, a senior vice-president at TD Canada Trust, warns too much financial support – coupled with mortgage payments, retirement savings, and even eldercare – could put a serious strain on Boomers’ finances.

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“Today’s high youth unemployment, increasing postsecondary education costs and high property prices means many young people are more likely to rely financially on their parents well into adulthood,” says Tracy.

“As a parent, it’s natural to want to help when children struggle with finances, but it’s important this support does not compromise your own financial stability and retirement savings goals.”

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social worker Gary Direnfeld says a little tough love is essential to avoid a cycle of dependency and to maintain healthy family dynamics.

“Some parents worry too much about being liked by their kids, but as parents, it’s our job to teach our children financial independence so they learn how to cope with frustration, overcome adversity and appreciate the value of a dollar,” says Direnfeld.

“Even if money is not an issue, setting boundaries and knowing when to say ‘no’ from the time kids are young will help develop responsible young people, so we don’t end up with a generation of dependent adults.”

Additional advice from Tracy and Direnfeld on how Boomer parents can practice tough love when it comes to family finances: 1 | HAVE OPEN AND HONEST CONVERSATIONS

“Don’t assume that everyone is on the same page; be clear on what you are and are not willing to support financially,” says Tracy.

For example, if grown children move back home, will they be responsible for paying rent or covering any household expenses, and what are the implications if downsizing is a future consideration?

“If the support strains your

finances, share those concerns and explain the basis for your decision to cut back or say ‘no,’” says Direnfeld.

“The big challenge is withstanding the initial backlash and staying firm. Depending on the circumstances, some families find it useful to seek support from a third party, like a financial advisor or social worker.”

2 | PAY YOURSELF FIRST

Tracy says it is vital to prioritize retirement savings in peak earning years, so parents should refer to their financial plan before lending a hand to their children.

“Millennials have decades left in the workforce to earn money, but Boomers likely do not,” says Tracy. “If parents can’t support themselves in retirement, then they risk shifting the financial strain onto their children instead.”

To make saving simpler, set up regular pre-authorized transfers of a set amount into an RSP, and ideally, a TFSA for emergencies.

Saving automatically can help parents resist the temptation to splurge on their children instead of saving for the future.

3 | BUDGET AND PLAN FOR GENEROSITY

Fifty-four percent of parents estimate that even though their adult children are not attending

school, they provide between $100 and $300 each month in financial support. The research also found 18 per cent of parents have helped their children with the down payment on their first home.

Regardless of how much support parents offer, Tracy says it’s crucial to budget for it.

“Before helping with a down payment, speak with a financial planner and mortgage expert in tandem to understand the financial implications and, more importantly, to find out if all parties can truly afford to do it,” Tracy says.

“If your child has saved a sizable down payment and proven they are ready to take on the responsibility of a mortgage, topping up their down payment could save them thousands of dollars in the long run if you have the means.”

4 | BE A ROLE MODEL AND TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY

Tracy and Direnfeld agree that teaching children about money from a very young age can help prevent a cycle of dependency.

But, for parents who feel the strain of supporting adult children today, they recommend firm but measured action. “Parents should gradually shift their role from financial aid to financial coach, and help their kids establish a plan to get their expenses under control and pay down debts,” says Tracy.

Direnfeld adds that grown children need to understand independence means owning their own consequences, and he says parents should let their children learn this lesson through experience rather than making a decision to support them out of guilt.

“Being a role model is only as good as the example you set; let your children see that you hold them accountable for their own decisions,” says Direnfeld. nexthome.ca 13

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Left to right: Katherine Toms, eQ Homes; Simon Anisman, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s; Josh Kardish, eQ Homes; Tobin Kardish, eQ Homes; Bryan Swain, Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario.

More than 1,000 local children received toys this holiday season thanks to an outpouring of community support. Benefiting Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario, gifts for the second annual eQ Homes toy drive poured in at each eQ Homes and Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s locations. With the help of the local toy store, eQ Homes generously matched each donation toy for toy, and donated a toy on behalf of each new eQ homeowner in 2018, bringing the total number to 1,041 toys donated.

“We’re so proud of this year’s eQ Homes toy drive success, especially since it’s only in its second year,” says Katherine Toms, digital marketing co-ordinator at eQ Homes. “Our goal was to exceed last year’s toy donation total of 892 and thanks to many generous donors, we far exceeded that goal.”

Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in the community and aims to bring every eligible child’s wish to life; having a wish granted is an integral part of a child’s treatment.

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and their siblings. We are very grateful to eQ Homes and their clients for their generosity. It’s a pleasure and honour to partner with local companies such as eQ Homes who value giving back to their community.”

“We’d like to give special thanks to everyone who took the time to bring in toys and assist us in helping wish children and their families,” adds Toms. “At eQ, we feel it’s important to support local charities and local businesses, and this toy drive allows us do both at once.”

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Of course, there are many more mortgage features that your specialist can introduce to you. Trust me, by the end of the process, you’ll feel like a specialist yourself.

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• Fixed rates, variable rates and capped rates: A fixed interest rate remains the same throughout the term, while a variable rate rises and falls along with the prime rate. The second option means accepting some unpredictability, but it may yield greater savings than a fixed rate. A capped rate is a type of variable rate that cannot exceed a set upper limit. If interest rates are low but you’re facing a longer closing date, you may choose to be locked into a capped rate, which will apply once your mortgage payments begin.

• Frequency of payments: Most lenders offer weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly payments. At first glance, the difference between bi-weekly payments (every other week) and semi-monthly (twice a month) may seem unimportant, but it

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Over the years, I’ve worked with clients whose ease with numbers would make your head spin — from accountants to engineers.

But, in my experience, such “mathletes” are far outnumbered by those of us who face financial calculations with apprehension.

Thank heavens for mortgage specialists. Whether you opt to go through a broker or your financial institution, a good specialist will guide you through the intricacies of choosing a mortgage with patience and know-how.

Remember, mortgage preapproval is the way to go. This means visiting your specialist before shopping for a home, and obtaining a realistic budget to work from. Pre-approval also speeds up the purchasing process once you’ve found your perfect home.

In comparison with the early 1980s, when mortgage rates surpassed 20 per cent, today’s rates – which tend to hover below four per cent – seem astonishingly low. But substantial savings can still be found by choosing certain mortgage features over others.

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I love when the new trends for the upcoming year are revealed. It’s the perfect time to update your decor and freshen up your home. This year it is all about classic style with a Scandinavian twist. Here are my top trend picks for 2019.

GREY MATTER

The colour of the year as announced by Benjamin Moore (benjaminmoore.com) for 2019 is metropolitan AF-690, a stylish grey with cool undertones.

This colour is understated yet glamorous, which creates a soothing, impactful statement in any room.

WARM AND COZY

I am seeing a major trend toward using electric heat.

With the prices in gas on the rise and more restrictions in homes and condos with accessing gas, people are still looking for a way to get that cosy feeling of a fire. That’s where Dimplex (dimplex.com) electric fireplaces come in. They have a wide selection of mantels, wall mounts, media units and more. You are bound to find something to suit your decor desires.

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WALL AND CEILING DETAIL

People are looking to make a statement on their walls and there is no better way than with wall treatment, statement baseboards and ceiling details.

Metrie (metrie.com) has great options and styles to fit any space and I have a prediction that the new Traditional line will be hot in 2019.

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LIGHT AND AIRY

A big trend in 2019 is to create light and airy spaces around your home. Keep as much natural light as possible flowing into a room with Budget Blinds (budgetblinds.com). Its exclusive Trilight honeycomb shades allow for top down/ bottom up operation that is also cordless, so there are no messy strings.

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SCANDI-INSPIRED

We will see more flooring in lighter tones in 2019. It holds the key to the pared-back simplicity of Scandinavian style.

The lighter colour also brightens and freshens up any space with a clean simple style. Recently, I worked with Neue Floors (neuefloors.com) that has stunning flooring options. I chose its Crans Montana option, which is a European White Oak.

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SHOP LOCAL

Shopping Canadian has become even more important to consumers these days. Done are the days of supporting off-shore products. We want to know where our products are being made, and by whom. We want faces to the products we are supporting and a story to the brand like my home line, Alcorn Home (alcornhome.com).

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SOFT COLOURS

Soft hues for countertop appliances continue to be the latest trend in the kitchen. Whether it’s a mixer, blender or coffeemaker, a soft pop of colour turns any countertop appliance from a kitchen tool to a decorative statement piece. The limited eEdition Heritage Artisan Series Stand Mixer in misty blue by KitchenAid (kitchenaid.ca) is inspired by the first-ever stand mixer and in celebration of the brand’s 100-year anniversary.

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Heading into 2019, people are looking for ease and simplicity in the home.

Household items that take the guesswork out of everyday household chores are top-ofmind. Whirlpool (whirlpool.ca) has a 24-inch washer and dryer that is all-in-one, which helps you do laundry in fewer steps and with a smaller footprint in your home. It’s WiFi-enabled with smart features so that you can access it from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet using the Whirlpool App.

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December 2018 saw a 13.3 per cent decrease in the number of homes sold compared to the same time in 2017. However, overall, last year was a good one for Ottawa’s housing market. According to recent statistics from the Ottawa Real Estate Board, the total number of residential and condo units sold last year increased 2.4 per cent year-over-year, with 17,476 homes sold compared to 17,065.

One factor that contributed to market conditions was the overall shortage of inventory, which is extreme in certain pockets of the city. “While this has caused unit sales to slide in the residential market, it has fueled the condominium market, which has recovered and carried us through much of 2018,” says Ralph Shaw, the Ottawa Real Estate Board’s 2018 president. “We have been predicting this will bode well for new construction in delayed highrise projects.”

Breaking it down, sales of residential properties decreased slightly to 13,418 from 13,478 in 2017, and condominium sales were up 13.1 per cent, with 4,058 units sold in 2018 versus 3,587 in the previous year.

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numbers and has proven to be one of the most affordable larger cities in the country.”

The average sale price of a residential property sold in December 2018 was $453,011, an increase of 4.7 per cent over December 2017, and the average sale price for a condominium increased nine per cent to $278,295. Year-end figures show an average sale price of $446,661 for residential properties in 2018, a 5.1 per cent increase from 2017, and $278,316 for condominium properties, up 3.2 per cent from last year. (Average sale price is useful to establish trends over time but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The calculation of the average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold.

Price and conditions will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood.)

“In 2019, we expect the economic fundamentals of supply and demand to be at play with upward pressure on prices due to limited supply and increasing demand,” says Shaw. “Buyers do have affordable options in outlying communities if they are willing to commute — or they will simply have to pay more provided they can qualify. New builds and purpose-built rental housing could help ease some of the pressure, particularly if builders are able to provide a variety of quality options allowing for more movement in the market.”

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AN AWARD-WINNING VISIONARY COMMUNITY In what has been deemed one of the most successful 2018 grand openings, The River Terraces II at Greystone is one of Ottawa’s most anticipated new waterfront condominiums, offering exceptional views of the Rideau River.

Designed by Eastern Ontario’s premier architecture firm, Hobin Architecture Inc. and developed by The Regional Group, this nine-storey boutique condominium is part of eQ Home’s award-winning community Greystone Village.

Recognized for its unsurpassed innovation, quality of design and construction, Greystone Village was recently awarded a number of 22 NextHome+CondoGuide | Jan. 19–Feb. 2, 2019

accolades including the Special Achievement Award for Best Condo Project (River Terraces) at the 2018 GOHBA SAM Awards, as well as the Community (Planned) Award at the 2018 GOHBA Annual Housing Design Awards.

Your last chance to purchase at pre-construction pricing, The River Terraces II is priced from the mid-

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$200’s to $1.2 million, ranging in size from 300 to just over 2,000 sq. ft. Offering the highest levels of comfort, the new condominium also has an incredible choice of suite designs from a bachelor to two-bedrooms-plus-den residences with expansive terrace views. Don’t miss out on our fabulous penthouse purchaser

bonus! Receive up to $7,500 at our designer studio plus a free parking spot.

Suite interiors include 10’ ceiling heights on floors one, seven, eight and nine, pre-finished engineered hardwood flooring, and spainspired bathrooms. Gourmet kitchens include designer selected over-height cabinets, Liebherr

semi built-in refrigerators and granite or quartz countertops.

One- and two-bedroom suites will feature AEG multi-function ovens with sleek gas cooktops and streamlined stainless steel pullout hood fans. Incorporated into every suite is the eQ Smarthome technology, allowing residents to control the suite’s climate and lights through a simple app on their smart phone.

Outfitted with state-of-theart modern amenities, The River Terraces I & II features a 950-sq.-ft. fitness studio with both cardio and strength training equipment, a yoga studio, a laundry room, a bicycle and kayak storage facility, a pet spa and a car and bike wash.

Other building amenities include two guest suites, The Terraces Dining Room and The Terraces Social Lounge featuring a games room and a fireplace.

Greystone Village is a 26-acre mixed-use, master-planned community committed to sustainability and green living.

The first project in Ontario to be awarded the LEED ND v4 SILVER, the community is complemented by its Grand Allée, featuring a vibrant green central plaza complete with extra-wide tree-lined pathways, promenades and trails.

In close proximity to the future LRT and integrated transit stops, Greystone Village is just minutes from the downtown core. Local shops and restaurants, excellent schools, beautiful parks and a host of recreational activities make Greystone Village one of Ottawa’s most desirable communities to live, work, play and shop. Several suites are still available in the first phase of The River Terraces for quick move-ins. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.

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The Greystone Village Presentation Centre is located at 175A Main Street in Ottawa. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Visit us online at graystonevillage.ca or call 613.569.3043. nexthome.ca 23

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LILYTHORNE By: Claridge Homes City: Findlay Creek Housing type: Singles, bungalows, towns Contact: 613.788.2776 claridgehomes.com

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PLACE ST. THOMAS By: Valecraft Homes City: Embrun Housing type: Single-family homes, bungalows Contact: 613.370.0288 valecraft.com

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ST. CHARLES MARKET By: Modbox City: Beechwood Village, Ottawa Housing type: Boutique condominiums Contact: 613.301.7782 stcharlesmarket.ca

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SUNDANCE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.425.1332 claridgehomes.com

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THE CORNERS ON MAIN By: Domicile City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.806.6246 cornersonmain.ca

THE GRID LOFTS By: Modbox City: Ottawa Housing type: Lofts Contact: 613.301.7782 thegridlofts.ca

WATERRIDGE VILLAGE By: Mattamy City: Rockcliffe Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.421.7127 mattamyhomes.com

THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS By: Richcraft City: Centretown Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

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Page

WEST Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

•

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

• •

Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

•

Hunt Club

Claridge Homes

Hunt Club Flats

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood Trails

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Kanata

•

From $390's

12, 13

From $259's

15

From $400's

12, 13

•

From $348,900

18, 19

•

•

From $426,900

18, 19

Miller's Crossing

•

•

From $310's

7

Phoenix Homes

Fernbank

•

From $390's

12, 13

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Terra Flats

•

From $200's

12, 13

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

•

•

Inquire

7

Richmond

Cardel Homes

Creekside

•

From $500's

7

Richmond

Caivan Communities

Fox Run

•

From $400's

9

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

EdenWylde

•

•

From $380's

7

Stittsville

Claridge Homes

Westwoods

•

• •

From $383,900

18, 19

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Felton Court

From $270's

12, 13

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Strandherd Meadows

•

Inquire

12, 13

Barrhaven

Caivan Communities

The Conservancy, Barrhaven

•

•

From $400's

9

Findlay Creek

Claridge Homes

Sundance

•

•

From $249,900

18, 19

Findlay Creek

Claridge Homes

Lilythorne

•

• •

From $383,900

18, 19

Findlay Creek

EQ Homes

Pathways

•

Inquire

17

Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Pathways

•

Inquire

C8

Greely

Phoenix Homes

Shadow Ridge

• • •

From $300's

12, 13

Nepean

Mattamy Homes

Blackstone South

•

From $234,990

4, 5

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Summerhill Village

•

•

From $377,900

18, 19

Ottawa South

Phoenix Homes

Pathways

• •

•

From $400's

12, 13

• •

•

SOUTH

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EAST Clarence-Rockland

EQ Homes

Clarence Crossing

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

Navan

Claridge Homes

Spring Valley Trails

Ottawa East

EQ Homes

Greystone Village

Ottawa East

Claridge Homes

Wateridge Village

Ottawa East

Caivan Communities

Orleans Village

Orléans

Phoenix Homes

Halo Flats

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

Nepean

Mattamy Homes

Abbottsville Crossing

Brockville

The Fuller Group

Downtown

• • •

•

From $200's

17

Inquire

2

From $482,800

18, 19

Inquire

17

From $613,400

18, 19

From $300’s

9

From $200's

12, 13

From $360's

15

•

From $373,990

4, 5

Tall Ships Landing

•

Inquire

C2

Claridge Homes

Icon

•

From $336,000

C4, C5

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Tribeca

•

From $465,000

C4, C5

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

•

From $200,000

C8

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine Du Vieux-Port

•

From $260's

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Horizon

•

Inquire

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Jardins McConnell

•

Inquire

15

Orléans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

•

From $199's

15

Ottawa Central

Brigil

Kanata Lakes

•

Inquire

15

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Claridge Plaza

•

From $319,000

C4, C5

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

•

From $585,000

C4, C5

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Waterstreet

•

From $339,000

C4, C5

West Nepean

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

•

From $289,000

C4, C5

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NORTH

•

CONDO

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