House For Sale . . . No Previous Owner. The Beauty Of A New Build Home Is Waiting For You
The housing crunch in our region is real; just ask anyone who has been out there hunting for their next home.
It can be exhausting as you trudge your way through endless open houses. Your weekends and weeknights are no longer about relaxing — they are about the search for a home that matches your needs, taste, price range, and location. Those are a lot of variables to say the least.
To make the process even more of a joy, there is always the prospect of multiple bidders.
So, there you are, three months into the process having submitted many unsuccessful offers on a variety of homes that “kind of” check off all the boxes for you.
What if there was another way? What if there were no other bidders, no endless showings, no apple pie air fresheners covering the smell of the current and previous occupants’ activities?
The purchase of a newly built or custom-new build home can take a lot of the frustration and uncertainty out of the home buying process.
There are multiple stand-alone lots and numerous large-scale developments in the area, and if the cost and location are favourable, what is stopping you from building a home that is entirely yours? Talk about checking off all the boxes!
For many, the concept of stepping into the new build home market can seem intimidating and we at Biz X totally getthat. So we decided to bring a collection of industry experts into the discussion to better address your concerns.
Luckily for you our local region is blessed to boast a wide collection of qualified professional builders who were more than happy to assist!
Perhaps It Is The Luxury And Exclusivity Of A Gated Community That You Seek
Let’s set the scene . . . cruising along at a leisurely pace in your new convertible you are enjoying the sunshine on another gorgeous June day in southwestern Ontario.
The drive along the water was relaxing, but not as relaxing as arriving home. You pull up to the entrance of your luxury community and the gates open in the way one would open their arms to provide a welcoming hug.
You are home and all is good!
Nor-Built Construction, located at 1000 Alma Street in Amherstburg has been in business for the past 36 years and its President Norbert Bolger (see photo on front cover) has 40 years of experience to draw upon in the local building industry.
The company provides services in Design and Build for custom homes, commercial, renovations, developments and accessible homes.
“I think one of the things that makes us unique in the local market is our personal up-close interaction with our clients,” comments Bolger. “We strive to achieve their wants and needs by tapping into our years of experience for the benefit of the client.”
Nor-Built Construction is currently developing a new secluded executive luxury community in Amherstburg.
“Just imagine driving through your wrought iron semi-gated entrance and following the road leading to your luxury home situated in a secluded community of unparalleled homes, away from the hectic outside world,” he describes. “The community of Brittany’s Gate offers you this rare opportunity to be one of the few owners of the 18 secluded luxury homes.”
Bolger continues by stating: “Your home will be nestled among other discerning homeowners who also seek a ‘Community of Quiet Elegance’ while still being only minutes away from the needed amenities of life. The tree-lined backyards assure you of future privacy, as well, the limited number of site opportunities ensure traffic and congestion will never invade your secluded community.”
The company is hoping to start on Brittany’s Gate in 2024, servicing late spring and building early summer.
“Your new home and your neighbours will be unique in that all homes will be architecturally designed with no two homes the same,” he notes. “Each will have the owner’s own fingerprint, both in design and amenities. This means all clients will choose their own styles, when it comes to exterior finishes, paint colour, cabinet colours and styles, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and the home design itself.”
If this lifestyle is calling to you and your dreams, please contact Nor-Built Construction for further information and talk about the opportunity to be a resident in the community of Brittany’s Gate.
“We also are involved in other options in the area, such as clients’ custom-built 4-plexes in Amherstburg,” states Bolger. “We have completed duplexes here in Amherstburg at Meadowview and in Harrow at Hawksview. Given the current housing crunch, these options can be quite cost effective and provide more units per acre.”
He adds: “We work with the best collection of vendors and suppliers that can be assembled. On our recent build of the Brentwood lottery home, found in Harrow this year, all our suppliers and vendors stepped up to the plate and donated time and materials to the build. We couldn’t be prouder of them all. So many to mention . . . let us just say from the ground up!”
Major Developers Are Providing Many Amazing Floor Plans For The New Home Market
One doesn’t have to venture too far in our region to see homes springing up in newly developed local subdivisions.
The benefits to a new development are many and go beyond the confines of the walls of your new home build. The newly installed infrastructure feeding the fledgling community provides a level of assurance in services essential to the functionality and enjoyment of your home environment.
For the past 11 years NOC Development of Concord, Ontario, has been building communities across our province. Currently, they are quite active in Windsor and Essex County and Danna Wang, NOC’s Director of Marketing, was very accommodating when asked to give our readers an idea of all they have going on, in the local housing market.
NOC is quite diverse in their local developments she indicates: “We focus on developing and building new homes and we have a few condo developments that we are currently working on with the City of Windsor right now. We hope to bring those units to market next year.”
The activity in our local communities doesn’t stop there for NOC, with current housing communities in the region in the works, such as Central Park in Windsor.
There are a total of 30 lots in the Central Park Windsor subdivision, in a fantastic location, however only about 10 homes are still available. This community is in the heart of the city and very accessible to multiple modes of transport and services.
These homes are available for purchase right now with completion time about nine to 12 months from purchase.
There are five different floor plans to choose from in Central Park: the SOHO, Tribeca, Astoria, Chelsea, and Manhattan. The homes range from 1,900 square feet to 3,100 square feet, two car garage, four bedrooms, 2.5 or 3.5 bathrooms.
Wang adds: “We have a model home on site. I’d highly recommend people view our model and experience the quality of our builds.”
NOC Development works with many local teams in the Windsor Essex region, such as JMD Design and D.C. McCloskey Engineering, on a lot of their projects.
Wang was also enthusiastic to touch upon some of the details of their other local developments in Essex County.
“Queens Valley Estates in Kingsville is a multi-phase development, where we are currently selling phase 2 of this community,” she informs Biz X. “The site is 10 minutes drive to downtown Kingsville and downtown Leamington and home buyers can enjoy both the boutique lifestyle and experience fabulous local restaurants and shops in Kingsville, as well as having access to the convenience of big box stores within a short drive to Leamington. We have a variety of ranch homes and two-storey detached home designs. All of these are three to four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and two to three car garages. This community is perfect for families looking for more interior and exterior space at a great price point.”
Their other unique development is Bevel Line Towns in Leamington.
“We’ll be launching a townhome project this spring where home buyers can choose from two-storey or ranch style townhomes with two to three bedrooms,” announces Wang. “This scenic community is next to Erie Shores Golf & Country Club and is a short drive to the Leamington Marina. This is the perfect location for those raising a family or downsizing.”
When it comes to flexibility in design, Wang notes their sales team works with clients to help them choose interior/exterior finishes — from engineering hardwood floors, bathroom tiles, premium kitchen cabinets, quartz or granite countertop, faucets, hardware and more.
Clients can even bring their interior design inspiration photos and they will do their best to create a similar look for their new build home.
“We focus on providing fantastic modern design and premium interior finishes, which are perfect for all families’ needs,” she concludes.
“Whether you are first time home buyer, or move up buyers and looking to downsize, we have the home for you.”
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