New Homes

New Homes

Supplied The 1,675 sq. ft. bungalow at 12 Bryce Blvd. delivers space, style and utility in one beautiful, energy efficient package.

Level up to a brand new bungalow

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026

As popular as two-storey homes are, there’s nothing like a bungalow if you’re looking for long-term livability.

The reason is simple: everything is on one level.

Not only that, but you get a lower level that essentially doubles the size of the home once it’s fully developed.

Put that bungalow on an oversized country lot and the home gets that much better, says Lisa Castro, the new home sales consultant for Sterling Homes.

Advertisement

Advertise With Us

Weather

Sep. 15, 12 PM: 13°c Cloudy with wind Sep. 15, 6 PM: 11°c Cloudy with wind

Winnipeg MB

10°C, Cloudy with wind

Full Forecast

New Homes

TODD LEWYS PHOTOS / FREE PRESS The Amber, a delightful two-storey, 1,355 sq. ft. plan by Hilton Homes, gets an A+ for its efficient, stylish design.

Highland Pointe two-storey boasts style and space galore

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

Highland Pointe two-storey boasts style and space galore

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026

These days, young, growing families looking to move from a cramped apartment to a more livable single-family home face a daunting dilemma.

Simply put: should they buy a resale home or a new home?

That decision isn’t as clear-cut as it used to be.

As recently as even a few years ago, the pendulum almost always swung in favour of a resale home, as with a little effort, you could find one in the $300,000 to $350,000 range — maybe a little under if it was in a less-sought-after neighbourhood.

Read
Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026

New Homes

Simple yet elegant, the great room is an inviting space that’s ideal for family movie nights or visiting with guests after dinner.

West St. Paul location offers room and relaxation

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

West St. Paul location offers room and relaxation

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026

Everyone loves a sprawling bungalow with an attached triple garage.

Problem is, it’s difficult to build one in the city because lots typically aren’t large enough to accommodate such a wide home.

Consequently, it’s necessary to build such a home outside city limits. And that can lead to a different snag — added time commuting into the city for work, errands and kids’ activities.

ADR Properties has a solution to that conundrum, says Anita Sharma Turner of RE/MAX Associates.

Read
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026

New Homes

The 1,500 sq. ft., two-storey attached home at 273 Moonlight Bay is loaded with style and function.

Attached home by A & S blends style with function

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

Attached home by A & S blends style with function

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

As attractive as the exterior designs of most two-storey attached homes are, would-be buyers often cringe inwardly when they think about what awaits inside.

Many two-storey attached designs that fall in the 1,300 to 1,400 square feet range can have a long, narrow feel to their interiors.

That’s totally understandable, as most two-storey attached homes are built on lots with a width of under 30 feet.

A & S Homes’ new, two-storey attached show home at 273 Moonlight Bay isn’t one of those, says Rob Hutchison of RE/MAX Performance Realty.

Read
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

New Homes

MHBA photo Show homes featured in the MHBA Parade of Homes are not only open to visit during the spring and fall events. Winter is a great time to check out the dwellings with many features, heating systems and outdoor lighting, in full operation.

Fall Parade of Homes is just around the corner

Lanny McInnes 3 minute read Preview

Fall Parade of Homes is just around the corner

Lanny McInnes 3 minute read Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

It’s hard to believe that we are only four weeks away from the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes!

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

The MHBA’s 2026 Fall Parade of Homes starts on Saturday, Sept. 19 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 11. People will be visiting Parade show homes in Manitoba’s newest neighbourhoods to learn about the latest trends in new home and interior design, the hottest new home technology and building materials, and to potentially find their new dream home.

Since 1980, the Parade has grown into the largest and most comprehensive home tour in Canada, and this fall’s edition features over 130 stunning new homes on display. Having over 130 different options available to visit — each one with its own layout, materials, finishes and designs — means our Parade of Homes gives Manitoba homebuyers 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.

Read
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

New Homes

The Cambridge — a sprawling, 1,684 sq. ft. bungalow designed by Kensington Homes — deftly balances function and fashion throughout.

Cambridge show home features subtle definition in open-plan design

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

Cambridge show home features subtle definition in open-plan design

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

As popular as homes with open-concept floor plans have been over the past decade or two, the design can create an inherent flaw.

That flaw? When overdone, a main living area can feel like a big box that just happens to contain a few spaces which lack definition and personality.

“We can’t keep homes in stock in this area because the design team at Kensington does such a great job with the homes in terms of their exterior and interior styling, and their floor plans,” says Tabitha Baete of Real Broker, sales representative for the 56-foot-wide, 1,684 sq. ft. bungalow at 388 Grande Pointe Meadows Blvd. “This is my favourite home in the area.”

Baete notes that intrinsic allure of the home — known as the Cambridge — starts with its fetching exterior.

Read
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

New Homes

The sprawling bungalow’s design is stunning yet practical from start to finish.

Luxury and livability

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

Luxury and livability

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026

Those in the market for a new luxury home tend to be looking for two things.

First, the home must be unique — which is to say it possesses defining design characteristics that set it apart from other homes. Second, while the home must be different, it also must be livable.

Problem is, many home builders get too focused on fashion, which often makes for a visually arresting home that, sadly, isn’t as functional as it could be.

Fortunately, that’s not the case in Maric Homes’ stunning bungalow show home at 2 Woodland Lane in Headingley’s Forest Grove Estates.

Read
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026

New Homes

Families will love all the space, light and function that the well-designed second floor offers.

Family-friendly layout sure to be a hit

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

Family-friendly layout sure to be a hit

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026

One of the biggest issues big families deal with is getting organized on busy weekday mornings — when work and school schedules intersect.

That can be difficult in older two-storey homes where space is often at a premium upstairs — especially when everyone is rushing about madly, trying to get ready for the day.

Consequently, when it comes time to look for a new home, families often look for homes with a second-floor layout that will alleviate those annoying traffic jams and long wait times for bathrooms.

Signature Homes has delivered with an exceptionally family-friendly layout in the Havana, its new show home at 105 Mill Rock Road in Highland Pointe, says Signature Homes’ sales manager, Cindi Burak.

Read
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026

New Homes

Distinct yet functional, the Ramona II offers over 1,900 sq. ft. of beautiful, creativity conceived space.

Creating a home in Highland Pointe that will be a joy to live in every day

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

Creating a home in Highland Pointe that will be a joy to live in every day

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

As important a role as imagination plays in the design of a new home, it isn’t advisable to get carried away.

When that happens, a home’s design can quickly go from inspired to impractical.

With that in mind, Spencer Curtis and his design team at Hilton Homes reined in their desire to go all-out in creating a home that was filled with a host of unique design features.

“This is a cool home, but not so cool that it loses its function,” says Curtis, the company’s owner/designer.

Read
Saturday, Jul. 25, 2026

New Homes

Todd Lewys / Free Press The river and city view below is something to behold.

Penthouse at 390 The River offers breathtaking views and a blank slate for your imagination

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

Penthouse at 390 The River offers breathtaking views and a blank slate for your imagination

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

Those looking to purchase a distinctive penthouse suite almost always have one issue to contend with: the need to remodel the suite to have it meet their needs and reflect their tastes.

As anyone who’s done that (or any renovation, for that matter) knows, it can be an arduous — and very dusty — process to tear everything out of a sprawling suite and then redo it.

There’s no need to deal with that process with a 2,098 sq. ft. penthouse suite at 390 On The River in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, says Viktoria Fazekas of RE/MAX Executives Realty.

“This is the last penthouse for sale in the complex,” she says. “The best part about it is that it’s in a totally raw state, which means it’s a blank slate. That gives the purchaser the opportunity to have the exact layout and finishes that they want.”

Read
Saturday, Jul. 18, 2026

New Homes

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 Preview

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

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Saturday, Jul. 11, 2026

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.”

Read
Saturday, Jul. 11, 2026

New Homes

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

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

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.

Read
Saturday, Jul. 4, 2026

New Homes

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

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

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.

Read
Saturday, Jun. 27, 2026

New Homes

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

Opportunity comes knocking

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

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.”

Read
Saturday, Jun. 20, 2026

New Homes

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

Always click before you dig

Lanny McInnes 3 minute read Preview

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.

Read
Saturday, Jun. 20, 2026

New Homes

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

Todd Lewys 5 minute read Preview

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.

Read
Saturday, Jun. 13, 2026

LOAD MORE NEW HOMES ARTICLES