Finding a home that fits your lifestyle needs is important, but finding one that fits the budget is just as critical, if not more so. That’s what “right-sizing” is all about.

The “right-sizer” was never just a buzzword in Edmonton, as whether downsizing or upsizing a home, finding the right-size home is what everyone needs. After all, no one wants to be house-poor, meaning having a home that you can’t afford.

“Right-sizing means finding a home that fits the way you live today while still providing flexibility for the future,” says Brookfield Residential Senior Marketing Manager, Jenna Rilling. “It is about moving into a space that offers the comfort, functionality, and features you need without maintaining more home than necessary.”

Right home, right price

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a couple of guidelines to finding a home that you can comfortably afford. First, your housing costs shouldn’t be more than 32 per cent of your gross income. Housing costs include mortgage principal and interest, taxes, heating expenses and half of your condo fees. Second, your total debt (for housing, cars, and credit cards) shouldn’t be more than 40 per cent of your gross income.

Fortunately, Edmonton’s new homebuilders work with their customers in offering all home types that can fit their various financial and lifestyle needs. Whether a front-drive garage home, a laned home, a duplex, townhome, apartment condo, Edmonton’s new home buyers have a wide range of new-built options to choose from for their “right-sizing” lifestyle.

Healthier lives, energy-efficiency focused

In Brookfield Residential’s case, they aren’t just looking to build a home that fits your needs and wants, but a healthier lifestyle as well. The renowned builder and land developer launched their Healthier Homes this year that equips their homes with better health features that include advanced radon mitigation, whole-home air filtration with UV purification, reverse osmosis water systems, and smart safety monitoring without extra cost.

“Affordability and health are important considerations for Albertans when choosing a home. At Brookfield Residential, we are committed to building healthier, higher-quality homes that support the well-being of our homeowners while delivering lasting comfort, performance, and value as a standard,” Rilling says.

“So, it’s not just right-sizing, but healthier living too,” she adds.

While Coventry Homes is introducing their line of Net Zero Homes that promises energy-saving, sustainable design. “This home represents the next step in energy-efficient living, designed to produce as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year,” says Tara Van Horn, Director of Marketing & Communications at Coventry Homes. “It will showcase advanced construction techniques, superior insulation, and high-performance mechanical systems that work together to deliver lasting comfort and sustainability.”

Townhomes

StreetSide won back-to-back-to-back BILD Edmonton Metro’s Best Multi-Family Builder awards, and now they are introducing the back-to-back townhome to the city that can make owning your own home easier than ever.

StreetSide is introducing this innovative and easily affordable back-to-back two-storey townhome design to the highly desirable communities of Blackmud Creek (SW Edmonton), Marquis Meadows (NE Edmonton), and Summerside (SW Edmonton). And they are destined to be sure-fire hit.

Designed with both style and practicality in mind, these townhomes offer a perfect balance of affordability and elevated living, says Jacey Todd, StreetSide’s Marketing Lead.

“Homeowners won’t have to compromise on quality – each unit features modern finishes, thoughtfully designed layouts, and contemporary design elements that create a comfortable and visually appealing space. From open-concept living areas to efficient use of square footage, every detail is crafted to maximize functionality while maintaining a high-end feel,” Todd explains.

A brand-new showhome is now open #44, 17319, 5th Street where buyers can see for themselves the stylish functionality that StreetSide brings to the back-to-back townhome. Find out more at streetsideedmonton.com.

Duplex homes

Brookfield Residential’s duplex homes are a great option for buyers looking to right-size while still enjoying the benefits of a spacious, low-maintenance home. With up to 1,728 square feet of living space, open-concept designs, a backyard, and an attached front garage, these homes provide the privacy and convenience of a traditional home with added affordability, Rilling says. “Many duplex plans also include an upper-floor bonus room, creating an additional flexible space for a home office, hobbies, guests, or growing families.”

Brookfield Residential offers duplex homes in several Edmonton communities, including The Orchards in the southwest. Their MacKay duplex model here has a two-car garage with plenty of space for vehicles, as well as any storage needs. Inside, you’ll find a beautifully designed 1,619 square foot home with three bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, and a bonus room. Whether you’re looking to host guests or simply enjoy some extra space, this home has it all.

Duplex living can also offer financial advantages. “These homes are more affordable than detached front-drive homes, making them an attractive option for first-time buyers or those looking to enter the market,” Rilling says. “Select plans also offer basement suite opportunities, providing potential rental income or additional space for extended family.” Go toliveorchards.com for more.

Laned homes

Laned homes may be the perfect right-sizing home – no shared walls, no condo fees, and big enough for a growing family.

“Laned homes offer the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a detached home with a more efficient design. With multiple layouts and personalization options, homeowners can choose a space that works for their current stage of life while still providing flexibility for what comes next,” Rilling says.

Brookfield’s laned homes are designed to provide flexibility through a variety of floorplans and pre-planned options that allow homeowners to personalize their home based on what matters most to them, Rilling says. “Whether you are looking for a dedicated home office, additional bedrooms, a larger entertaining space, or a layout that better fits your daily routine, our options help create a home that feels uniquely yours.”

Available in almost all the four communities they build in in Edmonton, Brookfield’s laned homes are designed to maximize living space, with functional floorplans where each area is intentional and purpose driven.

“Open-concept main floors, smart storage solutions, and adaptable spaces make these homes easy to live in, whether you are reducing your square footage as children leave home or adding space as your family grows,” Rilling says.

“One of our newest laned models, The Kendal, allows for flexibility with a one bedroom or two-bedroom basement development or basement suite option. Allowing for you to receive rental income, accommodate multigeneration living or just flexibility in the future.”

Currently Brookfield Residential laned homes come with a detached garage complimentary, she adds. “And new duplexes come with an upgraded kitchen that includes cabinet tower with wall oven, an electric cooktop, chimney hood fan surrounded by full height tile backsplash, built-in microwave, cabinets to ceiling and we include all appliances including washer/dryer. Find out more at brookfieldresidential.com.

Front-drive homes etc.

Anyone looking for their right-sizing home is sure to find one to fit their needs at Coventry Homes. The multi-awarded builder has been a significant part of the homebuilding fabric of the Edmonton region – through the ups and downs of the economy, the ever-shifting design trends, and the unpredictability of the local homebuilding industry. And through it all, Coventry Homes has held on to its core belief that they are building homes meant for families – and families need flexibility.

“Family has always been at the heart of Coventry Homes both in the homes we build and in the people behind them,” says Tara Van Horn, Director of Marketing & Communications at Coventry Homes.

“Our biggest accomplishment is helping thousands of Edmonton-area families find a home that truly fits their lifestyle,” she adds. “From first homes to forever homes, we’ve had the privilege of building spaces where milestones are celebrated, and memories are made.” They are the right-sizers’ friend.

Their front-drive garage homes are a highly sought after and are designed so the full potential can be easily realized to make them fit the buyers’ evolving needs.

“Front drive garage homes offer incredible value by providing more square footage and functionality on a single lot,” says Van Horn.

Currently, Coventry builds in 16 communities across the greater Edmonton region with 12 showhomes that bring their flair for dramatic designs and practical functionality to the forefront.

One of the most exciting projects on the horizon for Coventry Homes in 2026 is its new Net Zero showhome in the community of Timberheights.

“While we have offered green building technologies for years in Lifestyle packages such as ‘The Radiant One’, which offers different levels of solar panel packages, this showhome provides us the opportunity to truly show homeowners the extent of what Coventry can offer in terms of green living,” Van Horn says.

Go to coventryhomes.ca for more.