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Meadowbrook’s first phase includes 49 new lots

» Continued from Page 29 Meadowbrook Village is near and dear to
the hearts of all those involved in its cre-
So now we are officially Meadowbrook ation, according to White, and seeing it suc-
Village, Manitoba.” ceed as a place where people are delighted
White said the existing village now con- to live is really the icing on the cake.
sists of about 145 homes, with a recently “We’ve put a lot of our heart into it –
added expansion, called Campbell Cove, we’re a small team, but we’re very passionate
which boasts 49 new lots. The Cove is about this project and extremely committed
Phase One of the village’s expansion plan, to customer service and making sure that
with plenty of space available for further the new home experience is enjoyable,”
growth should demand warrant it. White said. “We really do believe that we
“We have approval for four phases,” have the solution to affordable housing.
White said. “At this point we’re only com- And ironically, what we envisioned with the
mitting to Phase One, but the approvals are start of Meadowbrook Village was that we
there, the drawings are done, and if this is would see a lot of young families and first-
well received, we can certainly continue to time home buyers coming in, and we did in
expand.” the existing park because we put 20 homes
White said she and her associates firmly in there. But in Phase One, what we’re at-
believe that Meadowbrook Village is the tracting a lot of is couples who are wanting
answer to what some would-be home own- Brand new modular homes fill some of the 49 new lots that opened at Meadowbook Village a few kilometres to retire early … and simplify their life.”
ers are looking for. east of Brandon. And the company’s commitment to its
“We offer what we truly believe to be created community doesn’t end with the
Brandon’s solution to affordable housing,” solid structures they’ve had built and the
White said. “I’m a licensed realtor, and I was last February.” White said. “There’s room for new home- land those homes sit on. It extends to the
transferred to Brandon four and a half years Located just east of Brandon off the owners to put a garage in if they so choose. lifeblood and the soul of the village, and
ago by the owners of Sawatsky Group. Trans-Canada Highway at Curtis Road, We project-manage their new home proj- making it a great place for people to enjoy
Shortly after getting to Brandon, I realized Meadowbrook Village encompasses the en- ects, so if they want to make it really easy, living.
that lots of people loved our homes, but tire half-mile section up to the highway, al- we can work with contractors for fences, “We created a social committee this sum-
they couldn’t find a place to put them. We lowing it a whole quarter-section to expand central air, sheds, garages – pretty much mer, and its mandate is to create added at-
heard it over and over, all day long. And it should that be required. And while she cer- whatever they desire. But our typical home tractions and events for all of our residents
was to the point that I was spending most tainly hopes the desire for modular home package for Meadowbrook Village includes to really connect the developers with the
of my day trying to track down land for locations exceeds expectations, White water, sewage, electrical connection, new homeowners,” White said. “We are truly
people to put homes on. So we, at that stressed that the company is moving pur- modular home pad, topsoil and sod, stairs trying to form a community – our own rural
point, started talking really gently to the posefully, one phase at a time. and landings at the doors, extended home- subdivision of Brandon, if you will. We be-
Campbell family about the possibility of The amenities Meadowbrook Village has owner’s warranty for 10 years, kitchen ap- lieve we offer a tranquil, relaxing country at-
selling the park, and started working on to offer are the reasons many residents have pliances – there’s a lot of added value. We mosphere with the conveniences of
getting approval for an expansion. And it chosen to make the village their home. do everything possible to make our homes Brandon just an easy drive away.”
took a while, but we finally got possession “We have large lots – they’re very roomy,” turn-key – ready to move into.” » The Brandon Sun

Classic Trailers lets the product speak for itself

Classic Trailers believes in the ‘no pres-
sure’ approach when it comes to dealing
with customers.
“We don’t have an on-site business man-
ager,” said Jeff Pinnell of Classic. “We find
it a little easier. It’s less pressure. You’re not
being ‘put in the box’ – that kind of idea. We
feel that people are more comfortable,
which is very important to us. We let them
take time to look around and find what fits
their family’s needs.”
It’s that type of salesmanship that has
made Classic Trailers a leader in the RV in-
dustry. After recent success in Headingly,
the company has made its way to the
Wheat City. They opened their doors offi-
cially last July with an impressive 10,000
square foot indoor showroom, which can fit
up to ten trailers at one time. Year-round
trailer shopping in Brandon has never been
more comfortable.
“It’s a fantastic place,” Pinnell said. “We
have a good mix of different trailers in the
showroom and it is always warm and com-
fortable, no rain, no snow, no mosquitos –
basically everything you want to avoid when
camping!”