HOMEFINDER Brockville and Leeds & Grenville February 13th to 27th, 2014

Vol. 2, #60

February 14 - February 28

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1347 Linden Cres, Brockville

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13 Island Park Drive, Iroquois

3548 County Rd. 26, Maynard

120 Victor Rd., Prescott

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Furnace 2013; Immediate.

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Long Sault, Ontario

Only one hour from Ottawa and Montreal.

Lots are fully serviced with Municipal Water and Sewer, Natural Gas, Hydro, Bell and Cable.

Phases 1 to 5 SOLD OUT! Phase 6 is already 44% SOLD OUT!

Call today to Reserve your Estate Lot.!

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Irene Cameron

Phases 1-5 SOLD OUT!

Sales Representative Office: 613-937-4445 Cell: 613-551-1589 cameron_7@sympatico.ca

Phase 6 is over 44% Sold Out!

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH FROM 2-4PM 70 FENNELL CRESCENT, CORNWALL

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54-58 MILL STREET, CHESTERVILLE

33 QUEEN STREET, CRYSLER

Fantastic 3 bedroom bungalow in a great part of town.

This home features a good sized kitchen with eat-in dining area, large living room with a wood fireplace.

The backyard is awaiting a new family to use it to it's fullest potential!

Call today for your private viewing!

(THE SIDE DOOR & SUN GAS) FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! THIS GREAT PROPERTY FEATURES A GAS STATION, RESTAURANT AND LIVING ACCOMODATIONS ALL IN ONE! CALL TODAY FOR DETAILED INFORMATION!

This side by side duplex in the village of Chesterville, only 45 minutes from Ottawa.

These units are large, bright, high ceilings, with hardwood floors and laundry hook ups.

Each unit has it`s own driveway and garge.

This property is close to all amenties, schools, churches, parks and swimming pool.

Let your tenant pay the mortgage.

Call today for your private viewing!

770 ST. JEAN STREET, CONDO #17, CASSELMAN

68 CHARLES STREET, CRYSLER

44 FRONT STREET, FINCH

Beautiful split level condo in a fabulous setting! This home features open concept kitchen/dining/living room on the main floor, then 2 great bedrooms and bathroom on the second level.

Along with this comes in unit laundry room as well as storage.

Call today for detailed information!

506 Pitt St., Cornwall

Well established hardware store.

Offers all aspects needed; plumbing, electrical, hardware, tools, paint, seasonal items, kitchenware, propane refill station, giftware, sporting goods, lighting and fixtures, automotive, pet supplies, electronics, cleaning supplies, what more could you need?

Tired of working for someone else?

This well established restaurant comes along with additional space for potential rental income. Then as you head to the back, you will find a recently renovated 3 bdrm apartment. There is too much to detail here, call today for more info!

2590 CTY. RD. 7, CHESTERVILLE

Beautiful bungalow ideally suited for first time buyers or downsizing! This 2 bedroom home features an updated kitchen with formal dining room, living room and a rec room, workshop and a great storage shed. All this sits on a beautiful lot just on the outskirts of town. This home is move in ready with many renos and updates including new roof, front door and some windows, decks, 12x28 shed and gas furnace. Call today to view this great property and make it your new home.

SOLD 30 QUEEN STREET, CRYSLER

Fantastic 3 bedroom home is looking for a new family. This home sits in the beautiful town of Crysler close to all amenities. Featuring lots of updates including new roof and gas furnace in 2013. also has a great fenced in back yard providing lots of space for the kids to play.

Call today for your private viewing!

Hilda Buiting,

Sales Representative 111-722 Pitt Street Cornwall K6J 3R9

Office: 613-938-3860 Direct: 613-913-0891

www.performancerealty.com hildabuiting@royallepage.ca

13660 COULTHART ROAD, CHESTERVILLE

Great opportunity awaits!

This 3 bedroom home with an in-law suite also has a separate 1 bedroom unit! The main home features a great family room, dining room and 3 bedrooms, the in-law is very spacious with separate entrance, then escape to the backyard with hot tub, beautiful pond and lots of room.

1114 GRAND AVENUE, CORNWALL

Beautiful 3+1 bedroom home sits on a quiet street close to all amenities. This home sits an a nice lot with room to relax in the back yard or head downstairs to the great family room.

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75 King Street East, Brockville

1 Antares Dr., Suite 110, Ottawa

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$112,999-Cardinal-617 East St-$109 mo/natural gas incl heat & hot water! Brand new front windows! Brand new hickory kitchen & 2 meticulously renovated full baths!!

1 inch of Styrofoam added to exterior before new siding was added-energy efficiency!

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$145,999-Cardinal-131 Henry-Open concept dining rm & $30,000 Heritage custom kitchen 2012 with modern,yet traditional style cabinetry is the focal point of your wonderful 1600 sq ft historical home-Some hrdwd & pine flring & orig coloured glass in front living room walk-in bay window-Most windows pvc, 30 yr shingles & nat gas fur 2010-fenced backyard-garage has powerwww.ModernHistoricalHome.com

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$142,888-Cardinal-3068 Walker-3 bdrmsNew laminate main level flring-Spectacular to-die-for custom kitchen & unbelievably renovated bath 2013 with porcelain tile flring in both! 40 x 12 ft deck-overlooking your 100 ft x 100 ft town lot-Except for 1 window, all have been updated incl the basement-Both levels freshly painted! www.IncredibleBungalow.com

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$149,999- Cardinal-135 Marjorie - 1100 sq ft carpet-free bungalow features new wheelchair rampUpdates: main level windows-Renovated main level bath-Kitchen countertops -Laminate flooring & new shingles on both house & 22 x 30 ft dble garage-Focal point of your new home is open concept incl massive eat-in kitchen, huge living room & spacious centre foyer between 3 bdrmsFamily room! Features: huge storage room with 2 cedar closets-Huge side-yard-Quiet cul-de-sac$89 mo/nat gas-www.aFantasticPlace.ca

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$232,232-Edwardsburgh-1107 Brouseville-The front of your new home is now the back because someone moved the road a few decades ago!

With all the huge windows, the sun gleams off the old pine plank floors that are on both levels of your carpet-free home-Beautiful grand room with 9 ft ceilings-older kitchen cabinets with brand new doors & moveable centre island- Updates: Pointing ($15k-2012) Windows-Steel entrance doorsPacific Energy wood--Both baths-Septic Huge deck-Steel roof! www.aFantasticPlace.ca

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$259,999-Spencerville-320 Dobbie-Secluded 1525 sq ft bungalow-0nly 1 neighbor-Gorgeous hrdwd in open concept: amazing kitchen with island, dining & living room w/crown moulding overlooking 2 acre lot & miles of vacant land-3 bdrm/2 bath incl mstr with ensuite & walk-in closet-mn flr lndry-gas propane furn&woodstove-www.FantasticBungalow.com

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$239,999-Iroquois-Order now for spring delivery a brand new 1212 sq ft side-split located on a quiet cul-de-sac, walking distance to the shopping centre-Grand room-Living, dining, custom kitchen with centre island-Features include metal roof, hi-efficiency nat gas furn-18 x 24 ft garage with direct entrance to interior10x12 ft deck-Carpet free-choice of floor plans, either 2 or 3 bdrm-Reputed builder with lots of references-hst incl-www.aFantasticPlace.ca

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$259,999-Edwardsburgh-518 Brouseville-At the end of your long laneway is your beautiful 16 acre property-approx 12 acres clear-numerous fenced paddocks-modern 32 x 48 ft barn: 10 ft ceilings-6 box stalls, tack room-elec-water-metal roof-Your new 3 bdrm historical home has tin ceilings, original main level hrwd-Updates: wiring, plumbing, insulated steel doors-windows (except 6)-siding, main bath & more-wood pellet stove can heat entire home-www.aFantasticHobbyFarm.com

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$299,999-Spencerville-Glen Smail RoadSet back 350 ft from the road is your brand new 1176 sq ft hi-ranch with lower level walkout overlooking your private 50 acre estate16 x 24 ft garage-metal roof-hi efficiency propane furn-7 year new home warrantyOpen concept grand room-Custom kitchen with centre island & quality cabinetry-2 or 3 bdrms, your choice-add $50k for 1400 sq ft & dble garage-www.aFantasticPlace.ca

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$323,999-Edwardsburgh-224 Pitt-Located on 4 private acres, far from the neighbors is your tastefully appointed bungalow with wall-to-wall hrdwd & ceramic tile-large rear deck & hot tubcompletely made over in 2005 with 2 new baths incl 2 pc ensuite, new custom kitchenwindows-steel doors-new propane hi-eff furnace Detached 48 x 36 super-insulated garage/workshop with tall ceilings & electricitywww.HouseWithMassiveGarage.com

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BEAUTIFUL ST. LAWRENCE RIVER WATERFRONT PROPERTIES! NEW!

$324,999-Iroquois-11403 Lakeshore-Very unique exterior appearance yet simply gorgeous inside!

Brick bungalow with new sided 2nd level loft master suite with 3 pc ensuite or use as separate office (2005)! 1575 sq ft of primary living space, all hdwd-ceramic + 1200 sq ft finished bsmt incl huge family room & 4th bdrm! Semi-open conceptNewer kitchen cabinets-renovated 2nd full bathmetal roof-large deck & a/g pool-Take your coffee down to the river & watch the sunrise or watch the Tall Ships sail by right before your eyes www.IncredibleRiverview.com

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$378,888-Edwardsburgh-403 County Road #2-Hilltop 1400+ sq ft bungalow with breathtaking panoramic views of St. Lawrence River & river access-Open concept grand room custom kitchen, corner gas fireplace accented with stone-Wall of south facing window with French drs leading to huge deck-All main level hrdwd & porcelain tile-Main flr lndry, direct entr to dble gar-40 year shingles-Water access via set of stairs down sloping wall of Galop Canal which could provide sheltered dockage for your boatwww.MajesticRiverviewHome.com

GENTLE SLOPE TO RIVER!

$377,777-Edwardsburgh-219 County Road #2-Wall-to-wall hrwd & ceramic tile on two 1200 sq ft levels-Gentle slope leads to your new 20 x 20 ft riverfront deck/dock-Wow factor custom kitchen 2012-Spectacular main level bath in your 2+2 bdrm/2 bath all brick/stucco bungalowMn flr lndry-Patio door leads to new 40 ft wide deck overlooking St. Lawrence-finished lower level -New hi-eff gas furnace & c/a-huge garage- www.obeo.com/851416

2 x WALK-OUT!

$399,999-Edwardsburgh-723 County Road #2-waterfront 3 level bungalow with double walk-out incl in-law suite & over 3500 sq ft finished living space-5 bdrms-2.5 baths-Grand mstr bdrm with gas fireplace-Mainly hrwd flring-Paved drive-Small dock, excellent swimming-Deck has incredible panoramic views of the shipping channel-Custom kitchen with centre island! www.aFantasticWaterfrontHome.com

ADD YOUR HOME TO OUR GROWING INVENTORY & WATCH THE SPRING MARKET SWEEP IT AWAY!!!

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1. Rent By Owner

6 Tips for renting out your cottage

Spring is just around the corner, and while most cottage-owners view their summer properties as their weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, they can also serve as fantastic investment opportunities. Planning on not using your vacation property often enough this summer or are just looking to make some extra cash this year, here are some tips on what you need to do before listing your special getaway.

or Agency / Real Estate Professional .To create income for the coming year, owners must get their property prepared for rental, marketed and advertised and be ready for accepting bookings very quickly. You’ll need skills in marketing, social networking, search engine optimization, and web design to make a quick start, or be willing to spend the money for outsourced help. If you don’t have a clue where to start or are unwilling to spend the time learning how to do it well, you might be better off using an agency / Real Estate Professional, at least for the first year. There are commission costs in getting professional help to do the work but that could pay itself back in the increased marketing power a professional has.

2. Develop a marketing strategy

and set a budget. It is easy to spend a lot of money on different listing sites, print advertising and other marketing options so it is important to make sure there is a budget.

Allocate an initial set-up amount depending on what type of web site

is being designed, then an annual amount for listing. I suggest listing on a couple of sites focused on your particular area, and one or two print advertising media.

3. Create a plan. It’s easy enough

to put an ad in print or online but unless there are systems in place to manage the calls and emails, and a rental contract ready to go, bookings can be lost. A plan should outline the tasks that need to be done before the property is even advertised. These tasks include deciding on property management, your own usage of the property, how bookings will be dealt with, systems for accepting money, checking on insurance etc.

4. Organize your cottage. Ensure

that your cottage is rental-ready by cleaning and clearing the space of any clutter. Remove all of the wonderful pictures of your family and any personal items. Closets and drawers should also be emptied to make room for your guests' belongings. A locked closet can be kept to store any personal items or valuables that you want to keep at the property.

5. Safety regulations. You never

know who your renters are going to be or whether there will be any

accessibility issues, so make sure that your property is up to code.

Take time to examine the area to ensure that it’s safe for young children and elderly people. Check that exterior railings, deck boards and stairs are all in good condition.

Property owners will also want to get in touch with their insurance provider to see if they have appropriate coverage in the case of an accident.

6. Meet your renters. Although

you’ve set up the space to be a rental property, you still want to attract respectful renters who will treat your cottage like their own home. Meet and go over any rules you have for the property, having them sign a contract to ensure they understand the fees, terms and conditions.

View this exchange as a long-term investment. You’ll want to ensure that you’ve covered all of the bases to encourage repeat renters for the years to come. Good luck in your rental wether you are doing it yourself or through a professional. Have a great 2014 year and don't hesitate to contact this publication for advertisement or ask your Real Estate professional to contact us at 1-877-935-7503.

February 14th to February 28th, 2014

BAMBI MARSHALL

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235 Water Street, Unit 115, Prescott $159,900 MLS

815 Kyle Court - G-3, Brockville $74,900 MLS

810 Kyle Court - G-4, Brockville $74,900 MLS

1346 Millwood ave, Brockville $283,000 MLS

314 Perry Street, Cardinal $99,999 MLS

16 Elgin St, South, Athens $182,900 MLS

1158 County Road 2, Elizabethtown $214,900 MLS

6568 Roger Stevens Drive, Smiths Falls $109,900 MLS

15 Smiths Falls ave, Smiths Falls $99,999 MLS

1388 Flanders Rd, Brockville $269,900 MLS

653 Duke St, Prescott $144,900 MLS

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Countertop decisions

Can't decide which countertop surface is best for you? Well, that is not surprising Liz’ Tips By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind considering the numerous countertop surfaces available.

Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment Brockville, Ontario

The following information is to help you find a stylish surface (lithifies) into stone. Because its main component is calcium, that resists most stains, scratches and spills and fits your it can be affected by acids such as vinegar and citrus. budget! Explore the differences between highly popular * Metamorphic rocks arise from the transformation of existing natural stone surfaces, and read helpful information to help rock types, in a process called metamorphism, which you decide which of the many kitchen countertop surfaces is means "change in form". perfect for your project. ** Lithification is derived from the Greek word 'lithos', meanWhat is granite? ing 'rock'. It is a geology term which refers to a process whereby sediments compact under pressure, expel conGranite is a very hard igneous rock made up of feldspar, mica nate fluids and gradually become solid rock. Lithification and quartz. Granite is formed deep in the earth's mantle at may occur at the time sediment is deposited or later. extremely high temperatures. It is a very hard, resistant stone made of crystallized minerals. Although Granite is very What is “cultured” marble? durable and capable of lasting a very long time, this product is porous, so staining is possible without a quality sealer. Marble dust is combined with cement or synthetic resins to Granite being crystalline in structure always has tiny pits - make reconstituted or cultured marble. The appearance of spaces between the various mineral crystals. Some granites marble can be simulated with faux marbling, a painting techpit more than others when being polished, we suggest that nique that imitates the stone's color patterns. Cultured maryou take a closer look at the slab you choose for your job. ble is a versatile building material; it is very cost effective and Chances are, if you look at it across the light you will notice has a number of colour options including limited colour the natural pitting of that stone. Remember, this is natural matching. Cultured marble is a composite product made of and it should not be considered an imperfection of the stone. 75% marble stone and 25% resin and pigments. Each part is Granite sometimes has natural fissures as well, which may custom molded to your specifications, so it is seamless and look like cracks, but are not structural defects and are a there is no waste in the manufacturing process. This product naturally occurring result of the immense heat and pressure is non-porous and is easy to clean, but may scratch. which formed the granite eons ago. These characteristics are Scratches can be polished out and even small chips can be part of the natural beauty of stone and will not impair the repaired. function or durability of the material. A product of nature What is quartz? cannot be expected to look manmade.

Quartz is a manufactured stone (also called engineered What is “natural” marble? quartz or engineered stone) comprised of 93% quartz stone The Romans conquered Greece, observed the Latin poet and 7% resin binder. It is hard to duplicate the veining and Horace, only themselves to be enslaved by the superior cul- pattern look you get from genuine marble or granite. As an ture of their captives. No luxury eastern product had a more engineered product, it's available in a far greater range of all-pervasive effect on the exterior and interior appearance colors and patterns than natural stone; quartz is artificially of Rome and its provincial cities in the west than the exotic colored throughout for a custom and unique look. Quartz is marble imported from the Orient. The symbolic potential of slightly more expensive than granite. The chunks of quartz this product was fully appreciated by Rome's first emperor, are recombined using intense pressure and heat. As a result Augustus, and consistently employed by his successors. - of this process, quartz typically does not have the veining or Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of re- porosity that is found in natural stone. Pricing tends to be crystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or higher than granite, but quartz offers a stronger, non-bacterdolomite. Geologists use the term "marble" to refer to meta- ial surface. For those people who do not like the wild variamorphosed* limestone; however, stonemasons use the term tion that can be found with some granite, quartz offers a more more broadly to encompass un-metamorphosed limestone. regular appearance. There are visible seams in quartz, just Marble is quarried from the earth. The marble family - lime- like granite. stone, travertine, marble, onyx - start out as sediment - to bo continued... animal skeletons and shells, plant matter, silt - at the bottom of bodies of water. After millions of years this solidifies

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