Homes of the Week: Three Budgets, Ten Cities
Ever wonder whether you would get more bang for your buck by moving to another city? Well here is your chance to find out. CTVNews.ca offers a weekly real estate gallery featuring ten major urban markets from Halifax to Vancouver. From under $300K to under $600K and over $1M, we check out homes close to urban centres that are on the market this week.
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Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $289,900
Location: Halifax
Square Feet: 1,530
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This immaculate, spacious two-storey home features a renovated kitchen, plenty of parking, new hardwood, top-floor laundry and a great deck overlooking a lush extra deep yard."
Edith Hancock / Sutton Group Professional Realty
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $299,000
Location: Montreal
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This home has been renovated and decorated with today's taste. The kitchen and dining room are designed for enjoyable evenings with family and friends."
Line Halley / Via Capital Avantage
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $289,900
Location: Ottawa
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 1 bath
Standout Features: "This stylish and upgraded home features hardwood floors, fresh paint, new lights and fixtures. Main floor layout is great for entertaining, spacious bedrooms with ample closet space, master with ensuite."
Jillian Jarvis / Royal LePage Gale Real Estate
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $292,000
Location: Toronto
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This newly-built solid brick townhouse features a wonderful private outdoor terrace, an open concept living room and a very large master bedroom with bay windows facing South."
Lucais Shepherd / Re/Max West Realty
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $299,900
Location: Kitchener, Ont.
Square Feet: 1,400
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This spacious back-split home features a large L-shaped rec room with a natural fireplace, eat-in kitchen plus separate dining room, large deck, large tool shed and backs onto green space."
Steve MacDonald / Re/Max Twin City Realty
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $279,900
Location: Winnipeg
Square Feet: 1,945
# Beds, Baths: 4 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This character home features hardwood floors, brick exterior, third-floor loft with balcony, rec room, second-floor laundry, two fireplaces, dining room and an eat-in kitchen."
Lorin McLachlan / Re/Max executives realty
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $299,900
Location: Regina
Square Feet: 815
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "Situated on a large lot, this home features a new front deck, custom renovated kitchen, and an updated living room with great corner windows with a view of the park."
Pauline Relkey / Century 21 Dome Realty
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $289,900
Location: Edmonton
Square Feet: 1,237
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This spacious character home features 10-foot main floor ceilings, beautiful and spacious living and dining rooms, two fireplaces, one gas, one ornamental and two newer bathrooms."
Robert Tessier / Re/Max Real Estate
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $289,900
Location: Calgary
Square Feet: 882
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This home features many upgrades, including new roof, windows, siding, decks, doors, kitchen cupboards, counter tops, appliances and stacking washer and dryer."
Steve Peterson / Re/Max Landan Real Estate
Home Budget #1: Under $300,000
Asking Price: $299,900
Location: Vancouver
Square Feet: 547
# Beds, Baths: 1 bed, 1 bath
Standout Features: "This well laid-out condo features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a spacious private terrace that is situated on the quiet side of the building."
Patrick Weeks and Michael Yule / Re/Max Select Properties
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $579,900
Location: Halifax
Square Feet: 2,496
# Beds, Baths: 5 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This century-old home in a much sought-after area features plank flooring, a copper range-hood and a breakfast that nook adorns the modernized kitchen area."
David Dunn / Royal LePage Atlantic
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $599,000
Location: Montreal
Square Feet: 1,411
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This beautiful home features new wood floors on all three levels, large windows and a large living room and kitchen and a rare landscaped backyard."
Louise Mongeon / Royal LePage Altitude
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $599,000
Location: Ottawa
Square Feet: 1,875
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This updated open-concept home features hardwood floors, large windows and a fully renovated kitchen with island, breakfast bar, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances."
Ryan Rogers / The Usher Group
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $599,000
Location: Toronto
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This hidden gem is an oasis of serenity, featuring an open-plan main floor, Japanese-inspired spa bathroom, high-end European kitchen and a walk out to a lovely walled garden."
Isabel Beveridge / Royal LePage
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $584,900
Location: Kitchener, Ont.
Square Feet: 2,100
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This exquisite bungalow features a stunning kitchen, cozy family room with a gas fireplace, large windows, and a nook with a walkout to new composite deck."
Daniela and Emilian Burca / Re/Max Twin City Realty
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $559,900
Location: Winnipeg
Square Feet: 2,652
# Beds, Baths: 4 beds, 4 baths
Standout Features: "This Tudor-style home features an inground pool, patio area, spacious eat-in kitchen with newer granite counters and large eating area overlooking main floor family room with garden doors."
Carol Storey / Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $574,900
Location: Regina
Square Feet: 1,611
# Beds, Baths: 4 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This bi-level home features major upgrades including maple hardwood throughout, a modern gas fireplace in living room and a built-in 46 inch flat screen TV and surround sound"
Natasha Blaisdell and Chantal Blaisdell / Re/Max Joyce Tourney Realty
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $599,900
Location: Edmonton
Square Feet: 2,139
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This brand new home features hardwood and tile throughout on the main floor, five walk-in closets, upgraded stainless steel appliances and a trendy fireplace with built-in cabinets."
Olivia Hu / Realty Executives Synergy
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $599,900
Location: Calgary
Square Feet: 1,629
# Beds, Baths: 4 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This home features a large, inviting, open-concept living room, walk-out style entertaining room with a wet bar and a contemporary kitchen with ample cupboards and granite counter tops."
Thomas Keeper / TINK
Home Budget #2: Under $600,000
Asking Price: $579,000
Location: Vancouver
Square Feet: 851
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 1 bath
Standout Features: "This townhouse boasts beautiful oak floors, in-floor radiant heating, nine-foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace and gourmet kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinets, and sleek black appliances."
Jeff Fitzpatrick / Re/Max Crest Westside
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $1,250,000
Location: Halifax
Square Feet: 4,220
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This luxury home with spectacular Basin views features a grand foyer leading to a distinguished living room, large dining room, magnificent kitchen that opens to a family room featuring one of three fireplaces."
Denise Brenton / Prudential Property Specialists
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $1,239,000
Location: Montreal
# Beds, Baths: 4 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This elegant home boasts an open living room and den with comforting fireplace, grand staircase, and an open foyer leads the way to a lovely spacious kitchen and green spaces."
Ann Malka / Century 21 Vision
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $999,999
Location: Ottawa
Square Feet: 2011
# Beds, Baths: 3 beds, 4 baths
Standout Features: "This luxury homes boasts nine-foot ceilings, pot lights, cabinetry and hardware that flow throughout, granite kitchen with a walk-in pantry, den balcony and a luxurious master suite."
Morris Home Team / Royal LePage Performance Realty
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $1,200,000
Location: Toronto
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This contemporary custom-built new home features top of the line interior finishes, designer decor, private backyard and is steps away from downtown's best amenities."
Helena Sedlak / Condos and Castles Realty Inc.
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $1,050,000
Location: Kitchener, Ont.
Square Feet: 4,066
# Beds, Baths: 4 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This elegant home features a triple garage, stunning great room with two storey wall of windows looking out onto a park-like backyard and a main floor master bedroom with deluxe ensuite."
Team McIntyre / Re/Max Solid Gold
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $1,275,000
Location: Winnipeg
Square Feet: 4,236
# Beds, Baths: 4 beds, 4 baths
Standout Features: "From it's stunning reclaimed brick exterior to its serene lake views, superb style meets versatile function in this extraordinary home, which features a lush landscape of mature trees and perennial flower beds."
Vaughn Tozer / Realty Executives Premiere
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $975,000
Location: Regina
Square Feet: 3,079
# Beds, Baths: 6 beds, 4 baths
Standout Features: "This incredible home on four acres features a dream yard with a hot tub, pool with pool house, and trampoline. The main floor features an owners' suite that boasts over 1,000 square feet of space."
Jason Clermont / Royal LePage Regina Reality
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $1,300,000
Location: Edmonton
Square Feet: 3,835
# Beds, Baths: 4 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This four-level home features professional renovations, a granite kitchen with double built-in oven, double sliding entry doors off kitchen and a sauna and deck with view of downtown."
Ryan McCann / Realty Executives Polaris
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $1,019,000
Location: Calgary
Square Feet: 1,314
# Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 2 baths
Standout Features: "This stunning executive bungalow boasts contemporary design with spacious and open plan, kitchen with ample cabinetry and upgraded appliances, and a lower level family room with a bedroom and bath."
Donna Rooney and Gary Cronin / Re/Max
Home Budget #3: Over $1,000,000+
Asking Price: $1,098,000
Location: Vancouver
Square Feet: 3,088
# Beds, Baths: 5 beds, 3 baths
Standout Features: "This 1911 heritage home has been carefully restored and features two mountain-view decks, three fireplaces, fir floors, and a top floor with a very private 500 square foot master wing."
Andrew M Hasman / RE/MAX Andrew Hasman
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