As more people opt out of hosting open house functions, those that do have only one chance to get it right. Open houses have a reputation for being outdated and usually have a hard time translating to sales, but they are still a great way for a large number of people to experience a property, […]
Kemptville, a small town about 55km south of Ottawa, will be the new home to 136 condos built by the non-for-profit Options for Homes. The Toronto-based company plans to keep to its mission to sell standard homes at cost to those with low household incomes. The low-rise building project plans to construct the condos within […]
A new trend hitting new Ottawa-area homes is the “curve.” Curved walls, barrelled ceilings, and curved doors are among the new accents that home builders are using to fuel interest in their houses and floorplans. “We’re very happy with the way the curved-wall features turned out,” says Bill Land, owner of Edmonton-based Land-Kor Homes. They […]
Starting December 31, 2011 all homebuilders must begin to observe the stricter energy standards set forth by the Ontario Building Code, making all homes “greener.” The standard, known as EnerGuide 80, is centred on air leaks, sealants, heat loss resistance, window quality and other aspects that influence the efficiency of a property. Homebuilders, like Tartan, […]
