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December 27, 2019

Industry-leading warranty to fall asleep with at night

There’s a lot of competition in the home-building industry, which is why it’s important we do something to stand out. With an industry-leading warranty program, we not only deliver exactly the homes our customers expect – we stand by the quality of their craftsmanship and design for many years to come.

November 28, 2019

Building Green

Do your environmental standards match your builder’s? Read on for Kensington’s approach to sustainable housing. When choosing a new home builder, you want your environmental values to be reflected in their approach. Every new home designed by Kensington Homes prioritizes sustainable measures, meeting and exceeding modern expectations for energy efficiency.

August 02, 2019

Neighbours Watching Out for Neighbours

When moving into a new community, it’s important to keep in mind the positive affects a Neighbourhood Watch Program will have. It’s a program designed to help a community reduce break and enters and other property crimes.

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June 19, 2019

Prevention is a big thing to us, and to you

As part of our commitment to keeping you empowered and in-the-know during your build, we also provide reassurance that we don’t run away right when you take possession.

May 01, 2019

Are you ready to Own the Build?

Kensington Homes has been building safe havens for Winnipeggers for over 49 years. Throughout that experience, we’ve truly seen it all, and we’ve been able to hone a process that prepares for the unexpected, keeps things moving, and delivers homes on-schedule more often than just about any local competitor.

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April 15, 2019

Skip the decisions and enjoy quick possession of your dream home

If you’ve found your way here, you’ve likely decided that buying a fixer-upper home – or a move-in-ready older home that could be full of surprises – is not the way to go for your family. Often, brand-new homes save you time, work and headaches just from being untouched by anyone but a professional builder.

March 29, 2019

Can’t get any better than Canterbury Crossing

Winnipeggers are loving living next to the perimeter and downtown Transcona, evidenced by the quick sales in the steady development. Canterbury Crossing’s relaxed environment is enhanced by a focal retention pond, with a small park space to its south, including a walking path and field.

February 25, 2019

Talking through the possession orientation process

Getting to see your completed home for the first time is one of the most exciting parts of the building process. If you build with Kensington Homes, you’ve already toured your home before completion day, and received updates on every milestone along the way. The finished home won’t come as a surprise to you – but we hope it may still take your breath away.

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October 22, 2018

Feeling connected to the process helped Jess and Chad Willis navigate their new home build with Kensington

When choosing a home builder for their growing family, Jess and Chad Willis liked the fact that they felt cared for by the staff at Kensington Homes. The sentiment that Kensington cared carried through the process, making for a smoother home build experience.

August 15, 2018

Tips for building new from industry insider Melissa MacTavish

Melissa MacTavish has been designing beautiful showhomes and helping new Kensington homeowners create their own personalized spaces for over five years. So when it came time for her to embark on her own build, picking out the perfect home for her and her schnoodle pup, Charlie, she had some significant industry know-how to make the experience easier.