If you buy a bungalow condo in one of our five Estates Communities, you’ll enjoy an open-concept layout, exceptional standard features, main-floor living, and the chance to customize it all exactly as you see fit. To learn more about these and many other awesome things about the homes themselves, check out this article.

To discover just a few of the practical benefits to downsizing into a NewRock-built home — designed for the Best of Adult Living — keep on reading!

Peace & Quiet

Except for those visits from the grandkids, life in an Estates Community ensures that you’ll be living among folks of similar ages. And while we’d never go so far as to guarantee the maturity of all retired people, or underestimate the youthful vigour of our buyers, we’re fairly confident that as a homeowner living in an age-restricted NewRock Community, you’re unlikely to wake up at 2 A.M. to the sound of bad music blaring from a car whose most expensive part is its subwoofer.

In a word, you’ll be downsizing among downsizers — surrounding yourself with like-minded people of similar ages. To learn more about life in an age-restricted community, check out this article.

Cost of Living

As well as being more accessible, the efficient sizes of these homes help to make them more affordable, too. Whether you plan on saving that spared money for a rainy day or spending it to escape a snowy one: that’s up to you. Regardless, living in a NewRock-built bungalow condo, you’ll enjoy…

• Reduced monthly expenses.
• Reduced real estate taxes.
• Lower utility costs.
• Lower insurance costs.

Lifestyle

Estates Communities — and all NewRock Communities, for that matter — feature maintenance-free living. For a low monthly condo fee ranging from the high 100’s to the low 300’s, you’ll enjoy a fully cared-for community. That means, among other things, that you’ll never have to worry about cutting your grass, shovelling your snow, or maintaining the overall appearance of your community.

Whether you plan on travelling the world or relaxing in your home, this aspect of NewRock Living is sure to improve your quality of life. To hear what Tino & Yvonne had to say about life in an Estates Community, and the lifestyle it enables, check out the video below. To discover exceptional homes near you, browse our Communities Page.

However, what’s next for our NewRock team won’t be far away! Just minutes from Lethbridges Eastside, Parkside Place in Coaldale is on its way to continue offering The Best of Adult Living to the area. Many prospective buyers for the Livingstone Estates project told us that development on the South or East side of the city would be preferable and we were happy for the feedback! When the ideal piece of land, offering park access, open views and quick access to highway three we knew it would be perfect for our next bungalow condo community.

Cam Ens, NewRocks CEO, had this to say about the new location:

“Listening to our buyers has always lead us in the right direction and this new community in Coaldale will be no exception. The outlying community of Coaldale is just minutes from Lethbridges best shopping and lifestyle areas and it’s often faster to get around coming in from the Eastside than other areas of the city. We’re excited to be able to offer this blend of urban and rural living.”

Currently preselling, learn more about Parkside Place by calling Trisha at (403) 331-1132. In the meantime, here are a few exciting aspects of this brand-new community. 

Floorplans & Standard Features

No matter which of our reality-tested floorplans you prefer, — The Newport, The Westport, or The Bridgeport — if you decide to purchase at Parkside Place, you’ll enjoy an open and spacious bungalow condo layout. Inside your home, you’ll notice exceptional standard features like granite or quartz countertops, premium kitchen cabinets, main floor laundry, large walk-in closets and pantries, and en-suite bathrooms.

Ranging from 1122 to 1270 square feet, these award-winning bungalow condo floorplans are large enough to accommodate company and visits from extended family, but not so big as to feel unused or wasteful. And if the standard two bedrooms and bathrooms don’t seem like enough, choosing to finish your basement is a simple and cost-effective way to increase the livable space in your home.

Colors, Features & Upgrades

No two people are the same — nor should their homes be. After choosing a floorplan, you’ll work with our team to choose the colours, features, and upgrades to bring your home to life.

Purchasing at Parkside Place allows you to be an important and active participant in the construction of your home. After pre-buying a particular unit, you’ll have the opportunity to make important design decisions and — if need be — alterations to your floorplan.

Low Cost & Industry-Leading Value

By building the homes at Parkside Place as one combined project, we’re able to cut costs without cutting corners. With highly competitive pricing, these homes are among the highest-quality options in the market for buyers looking to downsize affordably. In fact, it’s quite likely that after selling your current home and purchasing at Parkside Place, you’ll have money left over to do with what you please — travel, save, or jump-start your retirement!

Exceptional Adult Living

Quality, customization, and cost aside, if you decide to buy a home at Parkside Place, you can be confident in the maturity of your neighbours. At the least, you’re not likely to find beer cans in your backyard or a baseball through your window. By living among your peers in an Adult Living Community, you’ll be granted unique social opportunities that you may not find in a traditional neighbourhood.

However, you choose to schedule your days and spend your time — with your neighbours, travelling, or enjoying your home — you won’t have to worry about exterior maintenance. By paying Parkside Places low monthly condo fee, you can ditch the shovel, sell the lawn-mower, and spend more time doing what matters most to you.

To learn more about Parkside Place, or to book a tour of a nearby showhome, call us today at (403) 331-1132.

Here are some quick updates from a few of our sites!

Phase 1 – 4 at Ridgewood Landing are Over 80% Sold-out

It feels like we just got finished celebrating Official Ground Breaking for the bungalow condos at Ridgewood Landing! This site has been moving quickly, and we’re happy to announce that the first four phases are now over 80% sold-out. 

Despite everything this year has thrown at us, the 2020 building season has been one of the busiest yet! Our team has been hard at work getting everyone who purchased in our first three phases moved in, and we’re making steady progress on Phase 4. This phase of our University Heights project finds itself situated in the middle of the community and features some of our most anticipated floorplans and locations.

In addition to its great location, Phase 4 introduces our whole range of floorplans with walk-out basements. This site’s grade has allowed us to offer this highly sought-after basement design throughout the entire phase, making units here unlike any other in the community. The ability to fully customize your basement is already a massive perk of having a bungalow condo built by our NewRock team. Still, the walk-out is a significant upgrade that will automatically take your plans to the next level.

Get a closer look at the site-plan by checking out the official Ridgewood Landing website! Which floorplan and walk-out location is the one for you?

Reaching Our Final 10 Units at Livingstone Estates in Lethbridge

Livingstone Estates offers The Best of Adult Living on the growing Westside of Lethbridge. Sales have been strong year, and we are excited to have reached our final 10 units. With recent changes to the site plan, we’ve also made sure that these final units feature some of our best-selling floorplans — check out the community website to learn more! 

As we’ve approached the home stretch at Livingstone Estates, we’ve also had a great time seeing homeowners make their homes their own with our unique selections and upgrades process. See the results for yourself with this awesome tour of a clients home:

Phase 2 Progress AND 1/2 Sold Out at Meadowview Point In Saskatoon

With strong sales and a bustling construction team, Phase 2 of Meadowview Point is well underway. Early in the fall, we got footings poured for the next set of buildings, which has allowed our team to stay busy throughout the winter finishing up more of Saskatoon’s Most Affordable homes. In addition to the progress being made, we are also happy to have crossed the half-way point for sales.

Located in an up-and-coming area of the Evergreen neighbourhood, Meadowview Point is primed to be a convenient hub for any life phase. However, if you are a first-time homeowner, this community offers exclusive downpayment grants that never have to be repaid and can, in some cases, cover your full downpayment. Downpayment grants, paired with exceptional price points and market factors like historically low-interest rates, make Meadowview Point the ideal way to step out of the rental market and into homeownership!

Learn more about this community and our downpayment grants anytime on our website! 

1/2 Sold Out at Savanna Estates in Pilot Butte

Minutes from Regina’s bustling Eastside, you’ll find Savanna Estates! This community of bungalow condos has been top of mind for local downsizers, and we just recently announced that the community is over 1/2 sold-out. With steady interest and our team working on new buildings, Savanna Estates is a busy place these days with no signs of slowing down!

With recent sales, some of our most popular floorplans (like the one below) have very limited availability. Learn more anytime over on the Savanna Estates website.

Construction Has Started at Southlands Park

Southlands Park is our latest community of bungalow condos in Medicine Hat. Following up on the successful Southlands Gate, we’ve found another ideal Southside location to offer more of these popular floorplans. This past January, we broke ground and are well underway on the first few buildings! 

If you live in or around Medicine Hat and want to downsize or are looking into the benefits of maintenance-free living, be sure to check this community out. As we’ve been building, interest has grown, and the prime spots here won’t last long! For pricing, availability, contact information and more, be sure to visit www.southlandspark.ca.

The Alto is Coming Soon to Medicine Hat

Last but certainly not least is the official announcement of The Alto! This exciting project will bring a modern mid-rise condo building to Downtown Medicine Hat. Situated on the banks of the South Saskatchewan, all homes at The Alto will offer coveted views and amazing lifestyle opportunities. 

More information will be coming soon! In the meantime, don’t miss out and get on the update list over at www.altoliving.ca.

Here are just a few of the highlights and milestones that we are happy to look back on from 2020.

Phase 4 at Ridgewood Landing in Prince George

It seems like just yesterday that we celebrated the Official Ground Breaking for the bungalow condos at Ridgewood Landing! Now, with Phases 1 – 3 soldout, we are excited to be well into Phase 4. 

Despite everything this year has thrown at us, the 2020 building season has been one of the busiest yet! Our team has been hard at work getting everyone who purchased in our first three phases moved in, and we’re making steady progress on Phase 4. This phase of our University Heights project finds itself situated in the middle of the community and features some of our most anticipated floorplans and locations.

In addition to its great location, Phase 4 will introduce our whole range of floorplans with walk-out basements. This site’s grade has allowed us to offer this highly sought after basement design throughout the entire phase, making units here unlike any other in the community. The ability to fully customize your basement is already a massive perk of having a bungalow condo built by our NewRock team. Still, the walk-out is a significant upgrade that will automatically take your plans to the next level.

Get a closer look at the site-plan by checking out the official Ridgewood Landing website! Which floorplan and walk-out location is the one for you?

Reaching Our Final 10 Units at Livingstone Estates in Lethbridge

Livingstone Estates offers The Best of Adult Living on the growing Westside of Lethbridge. Sales have been strong throughout the year, and we are excited to have reached our final 10 units just before the holiday season. With recent changes to the site plan, we’ve also made sure that these final units feature some of our best-selling floorplans — check out the community website to learn more! 

As we’ve approached the home stretch at Livingstone Estates, we’ve also had a great time seeing homeowners make their homes their own with our unique selections and upgrades process. See the results for yourself with this awesome tour of a clients home:

Phase 2 Progress AND 1/2 Sold Out at Meadowview Point In Saskatoon

With strong sales and a bustling construction team, Phase 2 of Meadowview Point is well underway. Early in the fall, we got footings poured for the next set of buildings, which has allowed our team to stay busy throughout the winter finishing up more of Saskatoon’s Most Affordable homes. In addition to the progress being made, we are also happy to have crossed the half-way point for sales. Despite all things 2020, Meadowview Point has met and surpassed our expectations. 

Located in an up-and-coming area of the Evergreen neighbourhood, Meadowview Point is primed to be a convenient hub for any phase of life. However, if you are a first-time homeowner, this community offers exclusive downpayment grants that never have to be repaid and can, in some cases, cover your full downpayment. Downpayment grants, paired with exceptional price points and market factors like historically low-interest rates, make Meadowview Point the ideal way to step out of the rental market and into homeownership!

Learn more about this community and our downpayment grants anytime on our website! 

1/2 Sold Out at Savanna Estates in Pilot Butte

Minutes from Regina’s bustling Eastside, you’ll find Savanna Estates! This community of bungalow condos has been top of mind for local downsizers, and we just recently announced that the community is over 1/2 sold-out. With steady interest and our team working on new buildings, Savanna Estates is a busy place these days with no signs of slowing down!

With recent sales, some of our most popular floorplans (like the one below) have very limited availability. Learn more anytime over on the Savanna Estates website.

New Community Launches, Continued Sales and More! 

In addition to the exciting milestones already mentioned, we continue to make progress in communities like Creekstone Estates; we are about to start construction on a new community in Medicine Hat called Southlands Park, and are working on some HUGE announcements coming your way soon!

As we said at the beginning of this article, 2020 has been an awesome year for our NewRock Team, and we’re looking forward to 2021. We want to thank everyone who has contributed to our success: our many construction teams and contractors, our sales associates stationed all across Western Canada, and most of all, our homeowners!

To find the right home for 2021– and the many years to come — browse our Communities Page.

One of the most significant aspects of this customized plan was the moving of the stairwell. The ultimate goal was to create a larger kitchen that better suited the buyer’s preferences. We did this by reconfiguring the bedrooms in the back of the home and moving the stairs — this opened up the space needed to expand the kitchen. Check it out!

Many of our buyers are surprised at just how customized their homes become — we may start with three base floorplans, but as we’ve seen here with just this one example, the possibilities are endless! What can we create together? Visit an estates community near you today and learn more about this exciting process — we look forward to working with you to create your dream home. 

To hear about this experience first-hand, hear what Tino and Yvonne, purchasers from Southlands Gate in Medicine Hat have to say before you leave.

Making a referral is fast, easy and open to anyone. If the lifestyle or homes found at one of our Estates style communities would be ideal for someone in your life, let them know. Connecting friends or family with a home they might love is rewarding on its own, but to make it even better, we are doubling our referral fee. This means that if anyone you recommend buys a home with us, you’ll have $1000 cash in your pocket! 

To be eligible for a referral fee, those that you refer must be registered before their first visit to our showhome. To do this, head over to the referral page on our website by clicking here. On the site, you will find all of the information you need and an easy to use form. In addition to online registrations, you are also able to fill out a referral card in person at one of our sales centers! If you’re thinking of checking out a showhome, ask one of our salespeople for a card to get started.

If you would like to take advantage of this new program but have any questions or concerns reach out to kaleb@newrockhomes.ca. This version of the program will only be available for a limited time, so don’t wait! 

When designing floorplans and finishing homes, here are the factors that we consider.

Functionality

The most crucial aspect of any home you’re considering is the ways it would affect your day-to-day experience. Bells and whistles — exciting as they are — aren’t nearly as impactful as the accessibility and overall harmony of your home. Designing floorplans, we begin by adding the most functional features and laying out the blueprint in a way that maximizes livability. As Lead Community Designer Stephanie Rann puts it,

“Our primary goal is to create liveable, highly functional homes. By listening to our past buyers, we’ve been able to update our designs along the way to better accomodate evolving needs. We like to call these floorplans reality-tested.”

For example, we now include main-floor laundry in each unit we build. Perhaps the most requested feature among our buyers, the ability to live entirely and comfortably on the main-floor alone ensures that you’ll be free to enjoy your home for decades to come — all without ascending a single interior stair.

Style

Vital as it is for your home to be functional, it also matters how you feel about it! From granite countertops to premium vinyl planking and stainless steel appliances: every NewRock home is decked out with exceptional standards, each available in a variety of styles and colours that will suit your style — whatever it is.

Customization

Regardless of when you purchase — whether pre, mid, or post-construction — you’ll play an active role in dictating the look and feel of your home. If you buy before framing, you’ll be able to make changes to your floorplan. That might mean extending your kitchen to accommodate extra cabinets, compressing a full bath into a half to maximize living space or anything else that you can dream up, and we can pull off.

And even if you purchase later on, so long as its not a fully-finished inventory unit, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from long lists of available colours, options, and upgrades. Sample boards and photographs from past projects at your side, you’ll put the finishing touches on a home designed by and for you.

To discover exceptional homes being built near you, browse our Communities Page.

To discover developments of well-built, affordable condos being built near you, browse our Communities Page!

Built Right & Brand New

Exciting and rewarding as it might be to buy and renovate a fixer-upper, the fact is: older homes often require expensive and unexpected repairs — not to mention a whole lot of time and attention. If you have the skillset and schedule to take on the challenges that come with renovating, then a fixer-upper might be right for you. If not, an older house might be more trouble (and money) than its worth.

On the other hand, when you pre-buy a home from NewRock, you’re ensuring that the place you’ll call home is brand new, built using top-of-the-line, durable materials, and constructed according to the latest industry standards. In other words, you can be confident in the quality and condition of your home.

Time to Think

Depending on when you buy, it might be a few months before you get to move into your new home. While we understand your excitement and desire to move in tomorrow, this period between purchase and possession offers you a chance to be thorough with your move and to plan accordingly. You’ll likely have an apartment to empty or perhaps even a home to sell. Regardless, this time — whether six weeks or six months — allows you to plan your transition smoothly and make your move stress-free.

And, if you do have a house to sell, this time can provide you with the cushion you need to get it sold at a price you’re comfortable with. Excellent as your past place might be, the real estate market can be unpredictable. The process of pre-buying buys you, in general, at least a few months to take care of these important practical considerations.

To learn more about the process of pre-buying, check out this article. To hear what Mike and Dianne — two homeowners at the now sold-out Southlands Gate in Medicine Hat — had to say about their experience purchasing a NewRock-built home, check out the video below!

Making a referral is fast, easy and open to anyone. If the lifestyle or homes found at one of our Estates style communities would be ideal for someone in your life, let them know. Connecting friends or family with a home they might love is rewarding on its own, but to make it even better, we are doubling our referral fee. This means that if anyone you recommend buys a home with us, you’ll have $1000 cash in your pocket! 

To be eligible for a referral fee, those that you refer must be registered before their first visit to our showhome. To do this, head over to the referral page on our website by clicking here. On the site, you will find all of the information you need and an easy to use form. In addition to online registrations, you are also able to fill out a referral card in person at one of our sales centers! If you’re thinking of checking out a showhome, ask one of our salespeople for a card to get started.

If you would like to take advantage of this new program but have any questions or concerns reach out to kaleb@newrockhomes.ca. This version of the program will only be available for a limited time, so don’t wait! 

More than just functional and well-built living spaces, we’re committed to building homes that reflect the unique needs and styles of their owners. If you decide to purchase a home from us, here are a few of the exciting decisions you’ll get to make.

Finishing & Colours

Despite how simple it might seem, choosing the right finishing colours is an important aspect of the design of your home. After purchasing, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your favourite paint, flooring, and cabinet colours.

Selecting from our comprehensive lists of samples, you’ll be able to choose the perfect shade of granite or quartz countertop to compliment the wall colours, and the right flooring to tie it all together. In short, our expert team will work with you to create vibrant living spaces and the kitchen that you’ve always wanted!

And, if you have trouble deciding on any one aspect, we’ll be right behind you to offer guidance and explore some of the fantastic colour-templates that have worked best in the past.

Check out these kitchen photos — taken from Estates-Style showhomes throughout Western Canada — to see just a few of our favourite colour schemes.

Features & Upgrades

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional standard features in each community we build. Whether you’re interested in an affordable condo within a multi-story like Meadowview Point, a townhome at The Willows, or an Estates-Style home — designed for Exceptional Adult Living — we’re confident that the NewRock standards offered in your preferred community will exceed your expectations.

We also offer a wide range of upgrades designed to cater to different needs and budgets. If you purchase from us, you’ll be able to upgrade things such as your appliances, flooring, and showers. Additionally, you can finish your basement, add a wall-mounted contemporary fireplace, or walk exclusively on premium hardwood flooring! All you have to do is make your selections from a long community-specific upgrades list — complete with pricing quotes to ensure you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Or, if there are other changes you’d like made — alterations to the floorplan, extra cupboard space, or extended countertops — simply mention them to your sales representative. Whatever they are, we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs and preferences!

To learn more about the exceptional standard features and exciting upgrades offered at a community near you, check out its website by navigating through our Communities Page!

Care & Quality in Every Home

In order to ensure that we’re fulfilling our commitment to Quality, our team selects only the best materials to use and contractors to hire. As for the Care, we take the time to ensure that each aspect of your home is built correctly and according to your unique needs and style. One of the best parts of the buying process is — according to many of our homeowners — the collaboration that takes place during the design phase. 

To discover exceptional homes being built near you, browse our Communities Page.

To hear what Tino and Yvonne had to say about the process of designing their home at Southlands Gate in Medicine Hat, check out the video below!