Summer 18 Newsletter

Summer ‘18

In this issue...

-What’s Trending From GR Flooring
-Kensington Greens
-Varsity Staff Bio
-In Technology
-Home Maintenance

-Mortgage Partnership

Presents...

Urban Builder

What’s New at Varsity...

New Show Homes...
The Creeks - 4610 Chuka Drive - Opening Fall 2018
Pilot Butte - 409 Lafarge Street - Opening Fall 2018
Maple Ridge - 1559 Maple Garden Road - Opening Fall 2018

Check out our new standard plumbing fixtures by Riobel
See page 5 for more information.

We are very excited to announce our partnership with Lehanne Potts
Mobile Mortgage Specialist with Conexus Credit Union
See page 7 for more information.

Subscribe at www.varsityhomes.ca 409 Lafarge Street 1559 Maple Garden Road
4610 Chuka Drive

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What’s Trending from GR Flooring

Choosing paint colors for any room can be a challenging but rewarding
endeavour! There are so many possibilities to choose from, which can often
make for a stressful time. Here’s some information about a few different color
schemes to help you through the process.
COLOR SCHEMES
Here are the 4 main simple color schemes to follow when you are choosing paint
for any room. Each color scheme depends on your personal style.
•The first color scheme, Warm Spaces, includes the warmer colors of the color
wheel, such as inviting reds, oranges and yellows. These colors encourage socializing and activity, which are
perfect for spaces you want people to congregate (i.e. living room or dining room). You can even create a
warm space using tans, browns, and grays that have warm undertones.

•The second color scheme is Cool Combinations. The cool side of the color wheel is made up of greens,
blues and purples. Palettes featuring these colors create a soothing, calm, tranquil atmosphere that is well
suited to relaxing spaces, such as a bathroom, family room, office, or bedroom.

•Next, you have the Analogous color scheme. Analogous colors are those that appear adjacent on the color
wheel. As neighbors, they pair well together and offer a pleasing visual harmony. An example of
analogous combinations would be yellow-orange,
yellow and yellow-green in the same room. Make sure
you have enough contrast when choosing an
analogous color scheme.

•The final color scheme includes Complementary Hues.
Complementary colors are any two hues that sit directly
opposite on the color wheel. These would be red and
green, or yellow and purple. Using complementary
colors produces a dynamic, lively look because they
provide visual contrast and magnify each other’s
intensity.

Looking for a quiet neighbourhood with lots of green space? Kensington Greens is for you and
your family!
Living well begins with Kensington Greens. Start with a lot that is wider and deeper for more outdoor
living space. Choose between a lot that backs green space, one with a rear lane to have a rear attached
garage, or one with neighbours across the fence. Continue with one of our qualified local builders.

Kensington Greens has architectural controls to make sure your new home investment is protected for
years to come. The neighbourhood features a great deal of green space for children to play and with
well lit fenced in walking paths. The area is surrounded with a concrete perimeter wall to help keep down
noise. This area is also close to the schools in the Uplands community, as well as to the major outdoor
recreational facilities at Mount Pleasant Park. There
are plenty of available, affordable lots in Kensington
Greens. The proposed business area will add more
amenities within walking distance, and add more
value to your dream home.

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Staff Bio - Bonnie Whitten

Bonnie Whitten has been with the Varsity Homes team since fall 2007 as a sales
consultant and later became the Sales Manager in 2010.
Her passion and talents have helped grow the Varsity Homes brand. Bonnie
has a special flair for staging and interior design, this talent helps make Varsity
Homes stand out! After she has helped clients build their dream homes, they
even ask for tips and advice on decorating their new home.
In her spare time, you can find Bonnie out and about
engaging in the Regina Community. Seeing that she is
married to CC from Z99. Together, they have taken an
active role in many Community events. These events
include the Z99’s Radio-a-thon, the Alzheimer’s fall gala, breast cancer events
and the Terry Fox run. Just to name a few.

When Bonnie gets some time to herself, you can find her at spin classes, on a
yoga mat, hanging out with her kids and grandkids. She can also be found out on
the golf course teaching CC a thing or two. Bonnie takes pride in her work and her
professionalism.

She can help turn your vision into your dream home.

In Technology - Apple Watch Series 3 VS Fitbit Versa

Fitbit has been around for the last 11 years, and in the last 4-5 years they have made some great
advances in there line of fitness trackers. They have started to evolve into a smart watch market that is

comparable to the Apple watch. Apple Watches have only been around
since 2015 which makes them relatively new to the fitness tracking world.
Both of these watches are great products, but here are some differences in
the two to help make the decision of which watch is going to best suit your
needs.

Both watches are about the same shape and size,
although the Fitbit fits closer to the arm and is less
likely to get caught on. The apple watch has been said to stick on a bit more than
the versa and is more likely to get caught on things. This makes it more likely to get
broken as the screen on the apple watch is glass.

Both watches are water resistant up to 50m! This is a complete first for fitness
trackers in this price range. The Apple Watch even comes with an open water swim
mode to better track your swimming in the lake.

Fitbit Versa can go uncharged for 4+ days. Whereas the Apple Watch is similar to a
phone in this aspect and needs to be charged nightly.

The price point for these fitness watches is higher than your standard Fitbit. The Fitbit Versa is $249.99
for the standard version and $299.99 for the limited editions. The Apple Watch Series 3 starts at $429
and with cellular goes up to $519.
For the full review of the differences of these two fitness tracker – smart watches, visit our blog at www.
varsityhomes.ca

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Trade Profile
Town & Country Plumbing, Heating & Electrical

Regina and the surrounding area has been well-served by
the staff of Town & Country Plumbing, Heating &
Electrical since 1963. For 55 years, our team has been
keeping the residents of Regina comfortable. Town &
Country is proud to work with Varsity Homes to exceed
homeowner’s expectations in the design and construction
of their custom homes. We complete all aspects of
mechanical and electrical systems including plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality and electrical
systems. We are experts in creating a comfortable and
safe home. We are active on construction sites from
framing stage to the final clean. We start by trenching in
plumbing pipes under the concrete slab, designing and
installing heating and ventilation ductwork systems and
installing water distribution pipes through walls prior to
drywall. During the rough-in stage of the home, our team
of electricians install electrical system
components, data cabling and sound systems. The
homes are completed as we install faucets, electrical
outlets, lighting fixtures, shower doors and various other
finishes. The result is a custom Varsity Home with a Town
& Country designed and installed mechanical and
electrical system. As continuing service is extremely
important to Varsity Homes, Town & Country provides an
education seminar to teach customers about their new
home. One year after a Varsity Homes’ possession date
Town & Country will also complete a T&C Plus precision
tune-up on the home’s mechanical equipment.

Town & Country Plumbing, Heating and Electrical is a
diverse company ready to handle any job, big or small.
We have a complete 24 hour, 7 day a week service
department as well as a showroom to showcase our
products.
Drop by to visit us at 1450 South Railway Street,
Regina, give us a call at 306-352-HEAT, or check out our
website @ www.tccomfort.com

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Riobel
Plumbing
Fixtures
Our New
Standard
Plumbing
Fixtures From
Town & Country

Check out our new standard plumbing fixtures that will be featured in our homes by Riobel. Riobel is a
Canadian company that was started in Quebec in 1995. Since opening in 1995 they switched over to
being more focused on the design of their products in 1999. In 2009, they opened up to the US market.
They have continued to grow and in 2014 they opened Riobel Academy - Canada’s first institution with a
focus on the science behind faucets.
Riobel today is the result of one man’s passion and dedication passed onto the next generation to
continue on his pursuit of excellence, quality and desire to keep
innovating and improving product design and functionality.

Our new standard plumbing fixtures
are Njoy Series by Riobel Pro. View
them on their website

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Home Maintenance

Perennials

These are great plants to add to your flower beds as these types of plants come back year after year. Not
all perennials like the same conditions though. Some prefer more sun and others thrive in the shade. This
is something to be aware of when picking plants, so you don’t have to replace them every year.

Monkshood is a shade to full sun perennial. It grows to being 3-4 feet tall with
a spread of about 2 feet, which makes it great for the back of your flower bed.
It will peak over your smaller plants to add a pop of color. Since this perennial
isn’t picky about being in the sun all the time, that allows you the ability to plant it
almost anywhere.

Yarrow is a full sun perennial. This perennial has three color variations
including pink, purple and summer pastels. It grows to about 2 feet tall and has
a spread of 2 feet, this plant is ideal for the middle towards the back of a full
sun flower bed. This plant does not enjoy excessive moist, so it is good to plant
similar low watering plants around it for ease when watering. This perennial can
grow in poor soil conditions and is considered drought-tolerant.

Blue Ridge Woodland Phlox is a shade to partial shade perennial. It grows to
6-10 inches tall and has a spread of 12 inches. This plant likes evenly moist
conditions but does not like standing water. It grows best in acidic soils and
likes a nice layer of mulch to help keep in the moisture. This plant isn’t available
everywhere as it tends to grow and spread at a fast rate.

Concrete Sealing

Sealing your concrete is an inexpensive way to help your driveway, sidewalk or patio last longer and give
it a nice glossy look. You’ve spent a lot of money for that new driveway and the cost to replace it once it is
cracked, is stained or the surface begins to flake far out ways the cost of sealer every other year.
Concrete is not impervious to water so when snow melts or rain runs into any hairline cracks it freezes
over the cold winter months and thaws in the spring causing cracks to further expand into big noticeable
ones. The sealer also protects against stains and helps protect from the road salt picked up on your tires
from the roads. It is not recommended to use ice melt on concrete - sealed or not sealed.

On new concrete, it is recommended to wait at least 30 days for
the concrete to fully cure before applying sealer. First, you should
thoroughly clean the area removing any dirt, debris or stains. Al-
low the concrete to fully dry as the sealer will not adhere
properly to wet concrete. Stir up your sealer and pour it into a tray
then evenly roll the sealer onto the concrete. If you’ve missed
spots or are using a thinner material you can apply a second coat
at a right angle to your first coat once it has dried. After applying
sealer do not use the concrete right away, times will vary based
on the brand used. You can also hire a professional as they are
experienced and have access to higher quality products.

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Partnership with Lehanne Potts

Mobile Mortgage Specialist with Conexus

Credit Union

Hi, I’m Lehanne Potts, Mobile Mortgage Specialist with Conexus
Credit Union. I am pleased to be an industry partner with Varsity
Homes to offer in-house mortgage solutions.
As a Mortgage Specialist, my objective is to understand YOU, what
your goals, plans, and priorities are so I can help you fulfill your
dream of Home Ownership. I have been an independent mortgage
broker for 8 ½ years, and I am thrilled that the opportunity came up
to join Conexus as I am now part of a team who offers a more holistic
approach to your full financial picture, rather than “just mortgages”.
I work hard to find solutions and options for my clients and due to my
vast mortgage network and experience, if for some reason Conexus
does not have the best solution for you, I can direct you to the
professionals who can help. My services are free and always
confidential. I love it, after meeting with a client, when I hear them
say “thank-you – no one has ever taken the time and explained the
process so clearly to me before”. I take my responsibility seriously, to
provide you with an experience that is as stress less as possible.

You are my priority.

Giving Back

Varsity Homes helped raise $13,000
for a new playground

at Sacred Heart Community School.

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New Neighbours

Dillon & Taryn
Michele made the whole purchasing process a breeze, she was
very friendly, professional and able to provide us with answers to
any questions we had. We look forward to maintaining a future

relationship with Varsity Homes and
life in our beautiful new home!

Kaalyn & David
“Bonnie made process of moving into our new

home so simple and easy!
It was a pleasure to work with her!”

Congratulations Lyndsey and Riley on signing
your new build contract with James.

We are excited to start building your new home!

Bonnie Whitten Michele Long James Empey
Cell: 306.529.2035 Cell: 306.529.0180 Cell: 306.551.9679
Showhome: Showhome: Showhome:
3248 Green Water Drive 1640 N Maple Garden Road 1312 Kingbird Road
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