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Spring is in the air after a long winter season. It is time to put away those thick winter coats, breath in the fresh air and give your home a good clean and declutter in the process. This can be a really overwhelming task if you go at it without a plan and you might miss little things that shouldn’t be ignored. As a reminder, we have come up with a spring cleaning list that you shouldn’t forget when tackling this task! So open the windows wide, let in the fresh air, pop the radio on loud and let’s get started!

1. Wash seldom-cleaned linens.
This is really simple yet we almost always forget to do it. Take all the curtains in your home and load them into your washer. While waiting, you can wipe off your blinds or start cleaning a different area in your home.

2. Let in the light!
The sun is out and it is gorgeous! One way to ensure that you’re letting in all the light is to clean the windows really well, inside and outside. This can also be the perfect time to dust off your light fixtures if you don’t regularly do that. When the sources of light in your home are all clean and clear, you’ll find it brighter and more inviting!

3. Pay attention to nooks and crannies.
So important yet so easy to miss! Cobwebs in ceiling corners and dusty baseboards can often be ignored when doing your regular cleaning. Make this a fun task by getting your kids to help you with wiping the lower areas. Keep it easy by running a Swiffer dry sweeper along the tops of the baseboards.

4. Perform longer-term maintenance.
If you have leather couches, spend more time conditioning them. If your home is carpeted, give the carpets a good clean. Carpet cleaning is an important routine that you must never miss as it is expensive to constantly change it. Simply cleaning it regularly and giving it a good-steam cleaning once in a while will help you save money in the long run.

After cleaning, make your home smell delicious and lovely by diffusing essential oils or baking something wonderful. Invite friends over for brunch or host a fondue night. Share your clean, bright new home and make some new memories!

For a more detailed spring cleaning checklist, feel free to download our Spring Cleaning Checklist to get your home into top-notch shape inside and out!

If we ask the question: “what does home mean to you?” the most common answer we’ll receive is exactly what you might be thinking right now; a home is a place where you live, where you create memories or a place for relaxing and fun. How we use our home space is always changing and because of that, it makes sense to have rooms in the home that can change too. In real estate, these are called flex rooms.

What is a Flex Room?
A flex room is essentially a space that can be used for a number of functions or can be customized to serve more than one purpose. It gives you more possibilities to tailor your home specific to what you and your family needs. Whether it’s an office, formal living room, a playroom or a music room, the possibilities are endless!
To make the most of this space, start by thinking about what your needs are. Perhaps you’re looking for a place to cultivate your hobbies, show off your book collection, or create a learning space for your kids.

1. Formal Living or Dining Room
Why have one when you can have two? Turning the flex room into a second living or dining room gives you the option of having both a formal space for guests and an informal space for family time.

2. Home Office or Study
When you want a space in the home where you can tune out distractions, a home office is an ideal space to accomplish just that. The flex room can provide a peaceful escape to work remotely.

3. Playroom or Homeschool Room
Your flex room can be a designated space within your home for school-related activities. This is a perfect example of how multi-purpose rooms can evolve over time. Today it’s a playroom, tomorrow it’s a homework station, and in the future, it could be your hobby room.

4. Hobby Room
Whether you’re into video games, sewing or another creative hobby, turning your flex room into a hobby room is a great use of the functional space!

5. Reading Nook or Library
Are you an avid reader? A flex room library allows you to keep all of your literary favourites in one spot. Line the walls with shelves for all your novels, magazines, and comic books, and add a few comfy chairs to read on.

Flex rooms are a great opportunity to create a special spot that your family will enjoy for years to come. Whatever you decide on how you use your flex room, we have plenty of options to help customize your space to fit your needs!

There is nothing more stressful or exciting than purchasing your first home. For many people, it is a time of adventure but for others, it can be scary deciding whether or not you’re ready.

Here are some reasons to consider purchasing a single-family home.

1. Space – If you’re an expanding family or have children, a townhome or condo won’t provide the same space as a single-family home – not only inside but also outside. Condos and townhomes rarely come with a yard. A single-family home is situated on its own lot with its own yard.

2. Privacy – A single-family home is the most private residency, you will not share any walls with your neighbours (unless you have a rental suite in your house, which is a bonus source of income). You will have your own yard and won’t have to worry about neighbours using your space.

3. Long Term Investment – Single-family homes are the longest investment you will make in your life, and generally, you can sell your home for a profit if it is well maintained.

4. Variety – A single-family home offers more variety than a townhouse or condo. If you want a specific number of bathrooms or bedrooms, a playroom or a walk-in pantry there are options that will include your preferences. There is also more variety in the floorplan which means that finding a layout that suits your needs is higher than the standardized layouts for condos or townhomes.

If you’re interested in starting your single-family home search in Saskatoon or surrounding areas, come talk to us at North Ridge and we can discuss your options and help find your forever home.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live with a golf course in your backyard, The Woods in Warman is the townhome development for you. With bungalow and walk-out bungalow options, The Woods is a perfect entertaining townhome.

With a modern open concept layout, main floor laundry and optional finished basement, living in The Woods feel like a sweet escape from the busyness of everyday life. Enjoy the perks of snow removal and yard care when you choose from our two unique layout options for your Warman townhome. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main floor (and the option for up to two more bedrooms and a bathroom in the basement), you will be able to enjoy the spacious townhome for years to come.

Located in Warman, you can enjoy the perks of small city living while only being a few minutes away from Saskatoon – true escape without the inconvenience. Warman is a great little city with all the major amenities including restaurants, leisure centres, schools and The Legends Golf Course (which The Woods backs onto). Parks and walking paths are woven into the fabric of the city, so you will have a lot of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

If you enjoy modern fixtures, natural light and a welcoming home, it’s time for you to check out The Woods’ show home located at 437 Palmer Crescent in Warman. Or, you can talk to us and set up your private tour.

Lake Vista: Why You Should Consider Living in Martensville

Martensville is an undiscovered gem of a city, its growing infrastructure and spacious parks will make you feel like you’re living in a small town but with all the perks of a city. Located only 18 km north of Saskatoon, you are never far away from the big city feeling for shopping, movies, or a walk along the South Saskatchewan River.

The community of Lake Vista in Martensville offers spacious single-family homes and townhomes to suit your personal needs. Enjoy spacious living spaces and open-air parks that allow you to enjoy the great outdoors. No need to worry about busy city streets or rush hour traffic. In Martensville, you can relax and enjoy every moment of the day. With constant development in the business district, you can find all the basic necessities from groceries to gas, restaurants to renovations. Check out the Lake Vista community and realize the beauty of life in Martensville.

At North Ridge, we are proud to offer functional layouts; premium features and finishes; a strong commitment to quality and unwavering dedication to genuine customer service. After all, we are dedicated to not just build quality homes but also to build quality relationships with our homeowners.

1. Function
Whether you’re looking for a bi-level, bungalow or a two-storey, our single-family selection offers a number of different layout designs to meet the needs of varying lifestyles and budgets. Even if this includes more bedrooms, bigger living space or a separate legal basement suite, we have the perfect home for you and your family.

2. Design
From gorgeous lighting to durable flooring to garages that can actually fit your truck, function and style are noticeable throughout your brand-new North Ridge home.

3. Quality
From the moment you choose your home to the moment you get your keys and even after you’ve moved in, we work hard to ensure that we’re meeting your needs.

We are a member of the Saskatchewan New Home Warranty Program, which offers up to ten years of warranty on the structural integrity of your North Ridge home. In addition, we offer our own Customer Care Warranty Program – your assurance that your North Ridge home is constructed to the highest building standards of the industry and has passed our rigorous Quality Assurance inspection of over 300 items.

The North Ridge Customer Care Warranty Program provides workmanship and material protection on your new home by providing three scheduled comprehensive service calls at 30, 180 and 365 days.

We understand that building a new home comes with many exciting challenges and a certain level of stress. We pride ourselves on guiding our customers through the entire process and beyond to ensure your peace of mind. When you’re ready to start your new home search, we’ll be here for you. Visit one of our show homes today.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city or you are ready to upgrade and don’t want to wait for a house to be built, quick possession new builds are a great option for purchasing a new home. Quick possession homes are completely finished and are just waiting for someone to fall in love with them.

Here are the top three perks of buying a quick possession home in Saskatoon and area:
1. No Waiting – With other newly built homes, you may need to wait for the builders to complete the home before you can move in. However (as mentioned above), quick possession homes are completely built and ready for new homeowners.
2. It’s A New Home – Quick possession homes are new builds. They haven’t been lived in before, so you get to enjoy the perks of a brand-new home with up-to-date appliances, fixtures, and modern features.
3. Newer Neighbourhoods – Most new homes are built in newer, developing neighbourhoods which are a great option if you’re looking for something a little more modern with parks and recreation built into the fabric of the neighbourhood.

If these perks seem appealing to you, check out our move-in ready homes and see if anything catches your eye. We have a number of move-in ready homes available in Brighton, Rosewood, Aspen Ridge, Lake Vista, Warman and Dalmeny.

Improving Affordability: Support for First-Time Home Buyers

There is nothing more exciting (or stressful) than purchasing your first home. For many people, it is a time of adventure, but for others, it can be a little scary deciding whether or not they’re ready. The federal government wants to make homeownership more accessible and affordable for first-time home buyers and to do so, is introducing the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive administered by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC).

With this incentive, CMHC provides 10% of a first-time buyer’s purchase of a new build in exchange for an equity stake, allowing for smaller mortgages that will keep monthly payments lower! The incentive is available to first-time homebuyers with qualified annual incomes of $120,000 or less.

Set to launch on September 2nd, 2019, take advantage of this exciting new program and let us help you get to homeownership! Visit one of our show homes to learn more.

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If you’re looking for a community that is built on the principles of nature, relaxation, and connection, Brighton is the place for you.

The community of Brighton will be built to surround 81 acres of parkland, which includes 41 acres of protected wetlands. Nature is the unifying aspect of the entire neighbourhood. The layout of Brighton encourages its residents to practice green transportation by having pedestrian-friendly streets and easy access to public transportation.

Eventually, the neighbourhood will introduce the Brighton Marketplace which will include major amenities from restaurants to groceries to fitness. The idea of Brighton is that nothing is ever far away, because nobody enjoys driving 10 minutes just to get some coffee.

Located south of Highway 5, Brighton is a quick drive to the University of Saskatchewan and not much farther from the downtown area. Accessible from 8th Street and off of Highway 5 at McOrmond Drive, you can come check out the up and coming neighbourhood, we are certain you will fall in love. If that does happen, come talk to us about building your dream home in this unique community, or visit our Brighton show home.

When it comes to buying new builds, the first thing you need to think about is when you want to move in. At North Ridge Development, we have two options for newly built homes, quick possession homes and developing homes.

Quick possession homes are move-in ready, they’re entirely built and just waiting for a family to move in and fill the rooms with love and laughter. If you have a short timeline, you may not be able to wait for a developing home which means that your options will be fewer, but you won’t have to wait very long.

Developing homes are in progress, whether that be in the planning stage or actual building process. The timelines with developing homes are usually quite a bit longer than with quick possession homes because they are not yet move-in ready. If you are willing to wait or if you have a longer timeline, developing homes allow you to be more involved in the development of your home.

So, when you’re looking at purchasing a new home, think about your expected move-in date and once you’ve determined how long you need you can narrow down the type of home you can/want to purchase. From there, you choose between our move-in ready or homes in progress and begin the journey of finding your dream home in Saskatoon, Martensville, Warman or Dalmeny.