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How home design trends are evolving for physical distancing

(NC) COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Check out these and other noteworthy trends:

Houses over apartments. Many people who live in condos or apartments do so to be closer to the action – work, entertainment and shops – and never planned on spending much time at home. But the pandemic has changed that, and more people are going to want a home that offers plenty of room and outdoor space in case they need to self-isolate again.

Self-sufficiency: A hard lesson we’ve learned is that things and services we thought we could count on aren’t necessarily a sure thing, so items that increase self-reliance will become very popular. Expect to see more homes with sources of energy like solar panels, sources of heat like fireplaces and stoves and even urban and indoor gardens that allow you to grow your own produce.

Outdoor living. Between playgrounds closing and parks becoming overcrowded, many of us are turning to our balconies, patios and backyards for fresh air and nature. This means we’re going to be investing more in our outdoor spaces, with functional kitchens, soothing water features, cozy firepits and high-quality outdoor furniture to create a much-needed escape.

Healthier spaces. Thanks to spending more time indoors and reprioritizing our health, we’ll turn to design to help ensure our homes are safe and healthy for our families. We’ll see a rise in products like water filtration systems as well as materials that improve indoor air quality. For new homes and additions, alternatives to wood-framing like insulated concrete forms from Nudura, which offer improved ventilation for healthier indoor air quality and an environment that’s less susceptible to mould, will be key.

Home office space. Business experts are suggesting many companies will see that working from home is not only possible but offers tangible benefits, like saving money on office space rent. With working from home on the rise, creating a home office space that inspires productivity will be a major project many of us tackle. Luxury home office furniture that feels chic and blends into your décor as well as ergonomic chairs and desks will see a major boost.

Custom and quality. With the hit to the economy, people are going to be buying less, but what they do buy will be better quality, while at the same time making an effort to support Canadian businesses. When it comes to design, trends will shift to locally made furniture, custom-built homes and pieces and materials that stand the test of time.

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Edmonton Highrise Condos in Downtown and Oliver and their Condo Fees

If you're looking for a concrete highrise condo in Edmonton's downtown, the options seem endless. One criterion that often gets overlooked, especially when budgeting what you can afford, is the condo fees.


Condo fees can have a dramatic effect on the affordability of any condo, and it's important to know what the fees include. Some condos may start out with low fees when they're first built, but once a condo board and reserve fund is established, those fees can increase significantly and very quickly. Some buildings, at first glance, may seem to have high condo fees, but they may be including amenities such as a gym, pool, car wash, social/games rooms and guest suite. When you factor in the cost of a gym membership or paying to get your car washed, you may actually find you can save money. Some buildings even include extra utilities or services, such as electricity, cable and wi-fi.


When buying any condo, the fees and what they include is an essential consideration.


With that said, I've compiled a list of some popular Downtown and Oliver condos. I've sorted them in order of 'condo fees per square foot'. In other words at 51-60¢ per square foot, a 1000 square foot condo would have condo fees in the range of $510 to $600 per month. Condo fees are actually based on unit factors, not square footage, but square footage does play a significant role in how unit factors tend to be determined when a condo is first developed.


There's a significant range of fees, going from around 30¢ to nearly $1.00 per square foot.


For more information, I've included links to all the currently active listings for all the buildings listed below. Don't see a condo you're interested in, listed below? Contact Jason and he'd be happy to get the information for you.


Condo Fees per Square Foot

31-40¢

41-50¢

51-60¢

61-70¢

71-80¢

81-90¢

91¢-$1.00

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