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The thoughtfully designed bungalow combines style, function and warmth.

Standout show home

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025

One of the biggest challenges a builder faces when creating a modern, open-concept home is to also make it warm and inviting.

It’s a challenge that Gino’s Homes’ design team took seriously when they were working on their new 2025 Fall Parade of Homes show home at 94 Butterfly Way in Sage Creek, says the home’s sales representative, Cam Ftoma of RE/MAX Performance Realty.

“What I really like about this home — it’s a raised bungalow — is that it’s not the same old, same old,” he says of the 1,570 sq. ft. residence. “This is an awesome home. It’s an absolutely great design from start to finish.”

And the start is resoundingly good.

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Fall Parade of Homes celebrates 45 years

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Fall Parade of Homes celebrates 45 years

Lanny McInnes 3 minute read Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025

Today’s the day — the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at 12 noon, showcasing 135 new show homes built by 32 of Manitoba’s best home builders. The MHBA is proud to present the biggest and best Parade of Homes in Canada.

Show home hours in Winnipeg and surrounding areas are Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Each parade show home is also available for private viewings outside of the regular hours, and on Fridays. Private viewings are a great way to take additional time and have a more in-depth discussion with the sales staff. Contact the show home builder to book your appointment.

During parade hours, each parade show home will have staff ready to explain the special features of that home. Be sure to ask them about the builders, suppliers and materials used in the home. MHBA new home builders pride themselves on building the best new homes in Canada.

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Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025

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The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes is the perfect opportunity to find the home of your dreams.
Supplied The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes is the perfect opportunity to find the home of your dreams.

Classic lines, modern luxury: beautiful bungalow has it all

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Classic lines, modern luxury: beautiful bungalow has it all

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025

Some homes naturally capture your attention, while others don’t.

Such is the case with Artista Homes’ new show home at 8 Bryce Boulevard in Oak Bluff West.

You can’t help but be instantly drawn to its sleek silhouette and clean lines, which suggest the 1,916 sq. ft. bungalow is of completely contemporary design. Yet it has a warmth that comes from what appears to be wood cladding on the front wall and surrounding the front entrance.

“It’s not wood,” says Phil Amero of Royal LePage Prime Real Estate, sales representative for the impressive looking bungalow. “Actually, it’s low-maintenance steel cladding that was made to look like wood. It combines perfectly with acrylic stucco and stone to give the home a soft, inviting exterior that blends beautifully with the countrified surroundings.”

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Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025

The sleek 1,916 sq. ft. bungalow is meticulously crafted to offer a perfect blend of luxury and livability.
The sleek 1,916 sq. ft. bungalow is meticulously crafted to offer a perfect blend of luxury and livability.

Bold and beautiful

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Bold and beautiful

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025

As anyone who’s looking to buy a new home knows, real estate prices continue to climb.

There are multiple reasons for this.

First, there’s the cost of building materials, which are now being impacted by tariffs imposed by the United States.

Then, there’s the price of land. Building lots continue to get more expensive, much to the chagrin of prospective homebuyers.

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Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025

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Part of Kensington Homes’ Value Series, the 1,688 sq. ft. show home at 7 Fireweed Lane was efficiently designed inside and out.
Todd Lewys photos / Free Press Part of Kensington Homes’ Value Series, the 1,688 sq. ft. show home at 7 Fireweed Lane was efficiently designed inside and out.

One cool kitchen

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One cool kitchen

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

One of the most annoying things prospective new home buyers can experience when they view show homes is a condition known as the “duplication effect,” which occurs when two or more homes look virtually the same inside.

When this happens, people often roll their eyes, take a cursory tour and then leave.

So it’s extremely important that builders keep their designs fresh to fire up the imagination of those in the market for a new home.

That’s exactly what Signature Homes has done with the Fresco III at 23 Yaleton St. in Prairie Pointe.

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Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

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The 2,256 sq. ft., two-storey Fresco III at 23 Yaleton St. will tick all the boxes for families with its seamless blend of style and utility.
Todd Lewys / Free Press The 2,256 sq. ft., two-storey Fresco III at 23 Yaleton St. will tick all the boxes for families with its seamless blend of style and utility.

Dream homes on parade

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Dream homes on parade

Lanny McInnes 4 minute read Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

It’s hard to believe that we are only four weeks away from the 2025 Fall Parade of Homes.

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s (MHBA) Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for this province’s residential construction industry, providing Manitobans interested in building their dream home an opportunity and experience unlike any other available in Canada.

The MHBA’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes starts on Saturday, Sept. 20 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 12. People will be visiting Parade show homes in Manitoba’s newest neighbourhoods to learn about the latest trends in home and interior design, the hottest home technology and building materials, and to potentially find their dream home.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the MHBA’s Parade of Homes. Since 1980, the Parade has grown into the largest and most comprehensive home tour in Canada, and this fall’s edition features 135 stunning new homes on display. Having 135 different options available to visit — each one with its own layout, materials, finishes and designs — means our Parade of Homes gives Manitoba home buyers a unique opportunity to see and experience the widest variety of home building options in an actual home setting. An opportunity and showcase of this scope and size is uniquely Manitoban.

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Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

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The 2025 Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Fall Parade of Homes runs from Sept. 20 to Oct. 12, inclusive.
Supplied The 2025 Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Fall Parade of Homes runs from Sept. 20 to Oct. 12, inclusive.

Big, beautiful bungalow

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Big, beautiful bungalow

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025

It’s not something that happens every time you enter a house, yet step inside Irwin Homes’ timeless bungalow show home at 27 Oasis Bend in Bison Run and you feel an immediate sense of comfort.

The reason is that every design detail in the open-concept main living area unfolds before you in quietly sophisticated style.

“I would say everything just looks right,” says David Powell, the sales representative for the splendid 1,751 sq. ft. bungalow, which comes with a fully finished walk-out lower level. It features the latest in design and décor, which seamlessly combines to create a home that exudes a comfortable elegance.”

The large windows are among the first of the design features that jump out at you. Not only do they allow natural light to flow freely throughout the living area and downstairs in the bright rec room, but they also make a fashion statement.

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Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025

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This 1,751 sq. ft. bungalow also boasts a spacious walk-out lower level.
Todd Lewys photos / Free Press This 1,751 sq. ft. bungalow also boasts a spacious walk-out lower level.

Compact two-storey doesn’t scrimp on style

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Compact two-storey doesn’t scrimp on style

Todd Lewys 4 minute read Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

If there’s one thing that keeps homebuilders up at night, it’s coming up with a new home plan from scratch.

Imagine, then, having to come up with a new attached home plan that calls for the house to fit on a 24-foot-wide lot.

“Fortunately, we had a good idea of how to maximize functionality because we’ve been dealing with building homes on 24-foot-wide lots for awhile,” says Hilton Homes’ owner and chief designer, Spencer Curtis.

“This home, the Barnes, is a new design and it’s a bit smaller, so we really focused in on maximizing livability to deliver a more functional, affordable home.”

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Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

A brand new design, the 1,400 sq. ft. Barnes is an impeccable home with flair and function to spare.

A brand new design, the 1,400 sq. ft. Barnes is an impeccable home with flair and function to spare.

Mondo condo

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Mondo condo

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

With so many homes and condominiums being built at a furious pace these days, you might wonder if there’s still keen attention being paid to detail.

That’s not a worry with RidgeWood West Condominiums, Randall Homes’ latest attached townhome condo project in Charleswood’s RidgeWood West, says Glen Harvey, the sales representative for the condo development.

“I think the first thing that stands out about these townhomes is their exterior,” he says, noting that the show home checks in at 1,500 sq. ft. with a full basement and double detached garage. “With a combination of durable vinyl siding, acrylic stucco and stone detailing, they have a luxurious look to them that gives them great curb appeal.”

And while some condos set the bar high with the exterior and then fall flat in terms of layout and finishes, that isn’t remotely the case with this show home.

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Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

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This creatively crafted condo is stately, both inside and out.
TODD LEWYS / FREE PRESS This creatively crafted condo is stately, both inside and out.

Deluxe by design: Tuxedo stunner is a rare find

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Deluxe by design: Tuxedo stunner is a rare find

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025

When a builder gets a huge infill lot to build on in Tuxedo, it’s a real coup. The opportunity to build a luxury home in that storied area doesn’t come along very often.

Consequently, it would be easy to get excited and set about building a luxury home that’s loaded with all kinds of flashy wow factor. Fortunately, the team at DLUX Design & Co. resisted that temptation, opting instead to build a home that is the essence of practical luxury in every aspect.

Garrett Parker, who’s marketing the home with colleagues Chris Pennycook and Val Miller for Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate, says the 3,511 sq. ft. home was designed with great intention.

“Every element of the home was designed with ergonomic storage and purposeful planning in mind,” he says.

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Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025

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The 3,511 sq. ft., two-storey infill home at 303 Boreham Blvd. in Tuxedo impresses with its luxurious livable design.
Todd Lewys photos / Free Press The 3,511 sq. ft., two-storey infill home at 303 Boreham Blvd. in Tuxedo impresses with its luxurious livable design.

Impressive two-storey in Bison Run in Winnipeg is big on style

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Impressive two-storey in Bison Run in Winnipeg is big on style

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jul. 12, 2025

Admit it or not, but intuition — as subtle as the instinct can be — plays a big part in choosing the homes we live in.

That’s because when we enter a home, one of two things happens: we like the feel of it, or — for some hard-to-describe reason — we don’t.

Consequently, first impressions play a central role.

Fortunately, the Easton impresses the minute you step inside, says Lisa Castro, the sales representative for Broadview Homes’ new 2,135 sq. ft., two-storey show home at 273 Rangeview Way in Bison Run.

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Saturday, Jul. 12, 2025

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The Easton is a 2,135 sq. ft. two-storey design that offers big families four bedrooms and three baths.
TODD LEWYS / FREE PRESS The Easton is a 2,135 sq. ft. two-storey design that offers big families four bedrooms and three baths.

Say yes to your dream home

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Say yes to your dream home

Lanny McInnes 4 minute read Saturday, Jul. 12, 2025

Making the decision to build a new home can seem like a daunting task.

For many people, it’s the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. It can be an intimidating process with a multitude of choices to make. In fact, many potential new home buyers imagine building their dream home but decide instead to buy an existing home because they simply didn’t know where or how to start the building process.

Buying a resale home is commonly seen by many as an easier option, but that, too, has its own complexities, especially in a tight resale market. As a result, building a new home has increasingly become the best option for many homebuyers. And there are tips that can help anyone begin the process of building their new home.

The first step is, of course, planning. And summer is a great time to do the planning and research needed to determine what you want and need in a new home. Pinning down your preferences — in terms of the size and functionality of the home, your lifestyle, life stage and location — will help you determine which neighbourhoods are best suited to your current and potential needs.

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Saturday, Jul. 12, 2025

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Figuring out what you want and need in a new home is a key part of the planning process.
Paul Brennan / Pixabay Figuring out what you want and need in a new home is a key part of the planning process.

Winning style

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Winning style

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jul. 5, 2025

When empty-nesters look for a home to downsize to, they tend to look for a few key characteristics.

First — if possible — it needs to be in a quiet area where it’s possible to sit outside and enjoy a drink or the company of friends without traffic noise and sirens intruding on quiet contemplation or conversation.

Second, it must be a bungalow in order to maximize livability with knees and backs not being what they once were.

Third, it must offer ample space to spread out and enjoy life.

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Saturday, Jul. 5, 2025

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The beautifully designed condos in The Villas of Grande Pointe Meadows come in different sizes, styles, finishes and price points.
TODD LEWYS / FREE PRESS The beautifully designed condos in The Villas of Grande Pointe Meadows come in different sizes, styles, finishes and price points.

Plenty of room for the whole family

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Plenty of room for the whole family

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025

When a large family looks at what they desire most in a home, their first preference is always function.

That’s entirely understandable.

After all, home is where they’ll be spending the bulk of their time, activities and social commitments aside.

Big, growing families or large multi-generational families need a space that fosters both family time and privacy.

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Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025

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A true jaw-dropper, the island kitchen at 7 Adara Alley in Aurora at North Point is equal parts style and function.
TODD LEWYS / FREE PRESS A true jaw-dropper, the island kitchen at 7 Adara Alley in Aurora at North Point is equal parts style and function.

Come home to peace and comfort

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Come home to peace and comfort

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jun. 21, 2025

One of the hallmarks of a top-notch luxury home is the aura it possesses. Which is to say that while its design is distinctive — as it should be — it wasn’t designed with the sole intent to impress.

Rather, a thoughtfully designed luxury home draws you in with an unforced sense of warmth and function.

Ryan Miller, one of Hearth Homes’ designers, says the family-run company’s new luxury show home at 19 Oasis Bend in Bison Run features a design that deftly combines fashion, function and serenity.

“The idea was to design a modern home that has a chic tranquility,” he says of the 2,349 sq. ft., two-storey residence. “We wanted it to be warm and inviting, but with a modern feel to it. As is always the case with our designs, function was the top priority. Luxury was then added after to ensure the overall design was as well-balanced as possible.”

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Saturday, Jun. 21, 2025

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Clad in durable metal woodgrain-style siding, 19 Oasis is a warm, inviting luxury home that’s all about function and elegant, understated style.
Todd Lewys photos / Free Press Clad in durable metal woodgrain-style siding, 19 Oasis is a warm, inviting luxury home that’s all about function and elegant, understated style.

Get inspired

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Get inspired

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jun. 14, 2025

Even though mortgage rates have come down substantially in the last couple of years, it’s still challenging for young families to find a new home that fits their lifestyle and budget.

For many families, the style of new home that comes the closest to meeting their budget is an attached two-storey home.

That said, those homes still aren’t cheap.

True, they tend to cost $100,000 to $150,000 less than a single detached two-storey home, but the reality is — at least withing city limits – they come with a price sticker that checks in at the $505,000 to $515,000 range.

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Saturday, Jun. 14, 2025

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The 1,500 sq. ft. Sapphire is a two-storey-attached gem that offers families incredible style and value only 10 minutes from Winnipeg.
TODD LEWYS / FREE PRESS The 1,500 sq. ft. Sapphire is a two-storey-attached gem that offers families incredible style and value only 10 minutes from Winnipeg.

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