The chance to sit down with the builder and slightly modify the floor plan of your new home is a distinguishing feature of the purchasing process at Grajen Meadows in Oshawa.
"Joe Galloro of Grajen Homes is a relatively small builder, so you can discuss adjusting some of the floor plans of your home," sales representative Avie Green says.
"He's been building homes for 20 years, and has a site in Lindsay and Newcastle so buyers can also see the quality of his work."
Grajen Meadows is a collection of 30 homes on 40- and 45-foot lots. The lots are 103 to about 120 feet deep with premiums of about $1,000 to $4,000 for special locations.
Homes range from 1,291 square feet for $246,900 to 2,620 square feet for $305,900.
Ceramic tile is featured in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and foyer.
For other areas, 40-ounce broadloom is used.
"But you can choose from a variety of upgrades, from hardwood flooring to upgraded kitchen cabinetry and counters," Ms. Green says.
"Many of the buyers are interested in the bungalows, and younger families like the two-storey homes because they are larger," she adds.
Schools are within walking distance of the community, and there are plenty of big-box and department stores nearby.
Closing dates are set for June, 2005.
Grajen Meadows
Location: Oshawa
Developer: Grajen Homes
Square footage: 1,291 to 2,620
Price: $246,900 to $305,900
Sales centre: Coldstream Drive, north of Taunton Drive, west of Wilson Road.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, noon to 7; weekends and holidays, noon to 6 p.m.
Contact: 905-433-3997; http://www.grajenhomes.com