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Illustration The thoughtfully designed two-storey home is spacious and functional.

Generous two-storey in Oak Bluff West makes you feel right at home

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

There’s nothing better than getting home, stepping inside and feeling immediately at ease.

That’s exactly the feeling you get when you enter Avanti Custom Homes’ upcoming show home at 14 Bryce Blvd. in Oak Bluff West, says sales representative Taylor Jaman of Century 21 Carrie Realty.

“This home features a great floor plan,” she says of the 2,482-square-foot two-storey home.

“It was built on a 72-foot by 142-foot lot. That allows for a more expansive floor plan. As a result, the home has a very spacious, open feel.”

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TODD LEWYS / FREE PRESS The 1,910 sq. ft, two-storey Florence is one flexible, fashionable and value-packed family home.

Brand new and ready for you

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Brand new and ready for you

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jul. 4, 2026

The cost of a new home has increased exponentially in the past two to three years.

These days, it’s not unusual to see a brand-new 1,500 to 1,600 sq. ft., two-storey home sell for more than $600,000.

That’s a stiff price for any family to pay, especially when the cost of groceries and gas shows no signs of decreasing anytime soon. Fortunately, an occasional house comes on the market that delivers exceptional value.

The brand new two-storey at 43 Elk Meadows Pl. in Prairie Pointe is one of those homes, says Rob Hutchison of RE/MAX Performance Realty.

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Saturday, Jul. 4, 2026

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The 2,315 sq. ft., two-story Bergen at 163 Whitehorn Cres. features family-friendly design from start to finish.

Generous family home in Bonavista has room to spare

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Generous family home in Bonavista has room to spare

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jun. 27, 2026

Big families need plenty of space to in order to function at their highest level day-in, day-out.

However, if that space isn’t well-used — that is, if a home’s layout isn’t efficient — then life won’t be nearly as free and easy as it could be.

Consequently, a builder must literally think about how a family would live in a home, and then design it accordingly.

The design team at HomeBrand by AspenGrove Developments did just that with their brand-new show home at 163 Whitehorn Cres. in Bonavista, says Bobby Silman of RE/MAX Performance Realty.

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Saturday, Jun. 27, 2026

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Supplied illustration The two-storey condos at 27 Kestrel Way offer all the amenities and conveniences of a single-family home.

Opportunity comes knocking

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Opportunity comes knocking

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jun. 20, 2026

With starter homes often selling for $500,000 in bidding wars incited by a shortage of inventory in the resale market, families are desperately looking for options that deliver better value.

Turns out, one has just become available — the second and final phase of an attached townhome project in Charleswood’s RidgeWood West fronted by Randall Homes.

“These are the last two-storey attached condos that will be built here,” Glen Harvey of Sutton Group-Kilkenny Real Estate says of the homes, which will check in at 1,398 sq ft. and come with full basements and attached garages.

“We have built six, and two have already sold, leaving four units for sale. These homes offer two advantages over buying a resale home.”

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Saturday, Jun. 20, 2026

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Pixabay Always find out if there are buried utility lines on your property before disturbing the ground.

Always click before you dig

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Always click before you dig

Lanny McInnes 3 minute read Saturday, Jun. 20, 2026

It’s the time of year for tackling lawn and garden projects.

If your landscaping or yardwork calls for digging to be done on your property, it’s crucial that you know exactly what is below the surface before a shovel hits the ground.

Every year, homeowners in Manitoba damage buried utility lines on their property, resulting in costly repairs, injuries and even fatalities. If your project involves digging, please always click before you dig. The Manitoba Common Ground Alliance (MCGA) has established the “Click Before You Dig Manitoba” program to help you. This service provides underground facility screening and notification for safe excavation, both for people who intend to disturb the ground and the utility operators who register their buried facilities.

To improve safety and prevent damage to underground infrastructure, utilities like Manitoba Hydro and Bell MTS have joined the MCGA’s Click Before You Dig Manitoba service. Commercial and residential excavators can reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage by using the service, reaching more operators of buried utilities with only a single web-based request.

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Saturday, Jun. 20, 2026

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The 2,172 sq. ft. bungalow, which is situated on a private, pie-shaped lot, offers plenty of function and has a quiet wow factor.

Dream home at Taylor Farm offers luxury, convenience

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Dream home at Taylor Farm offers luxury, convenience

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jun. 13, 2026

When building a show home, builders need to walk a fine line.

On one hand, they want to impress prospective home buyers with their handiwork. On the other, they don’t want to work too hard to achieve that goal.

Consequently, it’s incumbent upon builders to make a statement with the home’s design without going over the top to make it.

Step inside Irwin Homes’ new show home at 3 Hunter’s Close in Taylor Farm and it’s immediately apparent that its design team got that balance just right.

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Saturday, Jun. 13, 2026

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Todd Lewys / Free Press The intelligently designed Aqua Townhomes have sold out phase one (with the exception of the show home); phase two is 50 per cent complete, with its 18 units being ready for possession sometime in November.

The Aqua Townhomes a fine option for first-time, move-up buyers

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The Aqua Townhomes a fine option for first-time, move-up buyers

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jun. 6, 2026

This is a challenging time for buyers looking for a starter or move-up home.

Two factors are making it incredibly difficult for first time buyers or young families to find an affordable home.

First, there’s the local real estate market, where competition for resale homes has been frantic due to a lack of inventory.

There have been several instances in which homes in desirable areas have sold for $100,000 or more over the asking price, with more than 20 offers, leaving many a first-time buyer out in the cold.

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Saturday, Jun. 6, 2026

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Supplied An illustration shows the thoughtfully designed Cambridge model from Kensington Homes.

Imagine the possibilities

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Imagine the possibilities

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, May. 30, 2026

When people think about building a spacious bungalow, they often believe that 1,400 sq. ft. is the magic number.

After all, chances are a bungalow of that size is 200 to 300 sq. ft. larger than the one the homeowner grew up in. At the same time, it’s small enough to bring down construction costs — or is it?

The truth is, it doesn’t cost that much more to build a larger bungalow, say something in the 1,700 square foot range.

All you need is a slightly larger lot to accommodate it, and in most cases that’s outside the city, as lots outside city limits tend to be wider.

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Saturday, May. 30, 2026

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The five-acre infill site once occupied by the old Allard School will soon be home to 58 bungalow condos and 12 townhome condos.

Condo development breathing life into former school site

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Condo development breathing life into former school site

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, May. 23, 2026

Patience almost always pays off.

Because, let’s face it, many of the best things in life are worth waiting for.

This is a mantra that Karma Developments’ Myles Kraut has been living for the last six-plus months, as work preparing the site of the old Allard School at 130 Allard Ave. for his new infill condo development in Westwood, Glendale Estates, proceeded at a painstakingly slow pace.

“Remediation of the school took much longer than expected,” he says. “But it’s finally complete. I’m happy to say that rough construction on Glendale Estates is well underway. The piles for the homes are all in, and we are now pouring foundations.”

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Saturday, May. 23, 2026

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Todd Lewys / Free Press Space and style abound in this stately great room at Oak Bluff Condos.

Style and substance

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Style and substance

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, May. 16, 2026

If there’s one key to making the successful transition to being an empty-nester, it’s feeling like you’re not settling for less when you sell your longtime home.

And that means having to make few — if any — adjustments to adapt to the home you’re downsizing to.

That’s often easier said than done, because space and function are still high priority for empty-nesters.

After all, when you’ve lived in a 2,500-sq.-ft., two-storey single-family home for 25 years or more, the transition to a 900-sq.-ft., two-bedroom apartment-style condo can be rough.

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Saturday, May. 16, 2026

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TODD LEWYS / FREE PRESS The two-storey, 2,069-sq.-ft. dwelling takes full advantage of its prime positioning, offering incredible style, functionality and gorgeous forest views.

West St. Paul two-storey’s wooded lot perfect site for family life

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West St. Paul two-storey’s wooded lot perfect site for family life

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, May. 9, 2026

It’s an oft-repeated adage in real estate: location, location, location.

And while location plays a central role in determining the value and desirability of a property, there’s another factor that also contributes to a home’s allure: where it’s situated within a community.

The positioning of Hilton Homes’ new show home at 296 Masters Ave. in West St. Paul pays off in more than one way, says the sales representative for the 2,069-sq.-ft. home, Soren Frederiksen of Re/Max Executives Realty.

“I think the first thing to note about this home is that it’s on a corner lot that’s a very good size at 44-feet wide by 154 feet and 180 feet at different points,” he says. “Not only that, because of its positioning, there will also never be a home next to it on its right-hand side looking at it from the street.”

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Saturday, May. 9, 2026

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Panache Homes’ show home (left) at 557 Centennial St. (there’s also a similar design for sale next door) is filled with quality and style.

Brand-new two-storey great fit for older neighbourhood

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Brand-new two-storey great fit for older neighbourhood

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, May. 2, 2026

As attractive as a brand-new infill home in an established area can be, it’s unwise to rush into buying.

That’s because one important detail needs to be carefully examined before signing the purchase agreement — how well was the build executed? This is a critical detail, as some infill homes are built on short time frames with sub-par structure and mediocre finishes to make for a quick sale.

Suffice it to say, such a hastily built dwelling is unlikely to age well. That can lead to unwanted maintenance costs and repairs within the first five to seven years of owning it — all after paying a premium price to live in a desirable neighbourhood.

Reid Boles says there are no such concerns with a sharp-looking two-storey home that was recently built at 557 Centennial St. in River Heights north.

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Saturday, May. 2, 2026

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MHBA photo To ensure safety, all visits to residential construction sites should be co-ordinated by appointment only and with the full awareness of both the builder and site supervisor.

Stay safe around active construction sites

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Stay safe around active construction sites

Lanny McInnes 4 minute read Saturday, May. 2, 2026

With the arrival of spring weather, people have started enjoying more outdoor activities. This also means construction is about to become busier.

While we usually equate the spring season in Manitoba with road construction, it’s the busiest time for residential work as well. Home construction season doesn’t solely involve new dwellings going up in new communities. It also includes demolitions, infill construction, landscaping projects, driveway repairs and many other home-renovation tasks taking place either inside or outside of houses.

This means residential construction and its accompanying common hazards can be present in any neighbourhood. With more people understandably feeling the urge to get more active outdoors, now is a great time to remind people of all ages to keep an eye out for the potential hazards that can pop up.

Vehicles, equipment and materials used on construction sites can pose a hazard to workers, drivers and pedestrians on residential roadways while work is taking place. These hazards can include equipment backing onto roadways, as well as machinery and trailers parked on city streets.

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Saturday, May. 2, 2026

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MHBA photo Beware this summer of contractors offering cash-only deals with a handshake ‘contract’ when considering home-renovation quotes.

Get it in writing from contractors this summer

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Get it in writing from contractors this summer

Lanny McInnes 4 minute read Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026

Now that winter weather appears to be behind us, Manitobans are turning their attention to preparing for spring yard work, gardening and planning on how best to enjoy the long and beautiful summer we all deserve.

Sometimes, that also means planning a summer renovation project for your home. Many homeowners are booking these summer projects with renovators now. But one thing to keep in mind when researching both your residential project and picking the right renovator to do it, is that when a deal sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

There are some key points to remember when you are offered a “really great deal” on home renovations, especially cash-only deals where the person doing the work is being paid “under the table.” These deals usually mean no taxes are paid and no permits are taken out for the work to be done. Possessing no receipt and no contract also means there is no record of the work being done on a dwelling.

If your contractor cuts a few corners and uses substandard materials, you have no recourse because there was no formal agreement. If the workmanship is shoddy or the renovation work caused some damage to your home, there is no actual record of the work ever taking place.

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Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026

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Supplied The 2,083-sq.-ft., executive-style bungalow is packed with style, functionality and serenity.

Executive-style bungalow in Headingley offers style, serenity, livability

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Executive-style bungalow in Headingley offers style, serenity, livability

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026

One of the best things about building in communities outside the city is that lots are more expansive than they are in town.

Not only does that provide more separation from neighbours, but it also allows for the construction of king-sized bungalows that are rarely built inside city limits.

Still, builders need to take full advantage of the opportunity by coming up with designs that make the most of all that extra space.

That’s what Irwin Homes’ design team set about doing when they were presented with a huge lot at 3 Woodland Lane in Headingley’s Forest Grove Estates.

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Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026

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TODD LEWYS / FREE PRESS The efficiently designed Florence model proves a home need not be over 2,000 sq. ft. in size to offer the functionality families require.

Efficient elegance

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Efficient elegance

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026

For some reason, many families looking for a new dwelling believe a home must be over 2,000 sq. ft. for it to possess the flexibility and livability they need to live life to the max.

That isn’t necessarily the case if a home is efficiently planned, says Rob Hutchison, the sales representative for A&S Homes’ new show home at 297 Granite Grove Rd. in Prairie Pointe.

“If a home is well-designed, you don’t need over 2,000 sq. ft. for it to meet the needs of a large family,” he says. “This home, the Florence, is a good example of that. Our design team took the base model, which is 1,869 sq. ft. and added 41 sq. ft. It’s a subtle tweak, but it really paid off. It made the home so much more family-friendly.”

As it turns out, several spaces were impacted in a very positive way by taking the home’s square footage up to 1,910 sq. ft.

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Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026

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