Homefinder Leeds & Grenville March 14-28

March 14 - 28

Vol. 2, #38

Jon LaBrash Sales Representative

Office: 613-345-3664

FREE of Distress Sales,

11 Windsor Dr. Brockville, On K6V 3H5 Angela Hay 613-498-2526 1-866-924-2851

2A-2495 Parkedale Ave. Brockville

jlabrash@bell.net www.jonlabrash.ca

Office: 613-925-5538 - info@homefinderweekly.com

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Fixer-Uppers and Bank Foreclosures

www.brockvillehomesfreeinfo.com

Jean-Paul Chapdelaine, Sales Representative. HomeLife / DLK Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

Independently owned and operated.

Jerry Hough Broker

$154,000 MLS

Direct

613.349.5307

SALES

REPRESENTATIVE

1-866-345-3664 (24 hr pager) 1295Cuthbertson.com (Brockville)

www.lisamastin.com

Exceptional Fully Finished Bungalow

2011

Visit my website for more listings & info!

613.692.8200

Office

156 Park St. E., Prescott

3 bedrooms.; renovated kitchen; 1 full+2 part bath; lower level family rm.; deck; detached dbl. garage; all gas appliances included; walk to St. Lawrence R., parks and paths.

MLS# 845889

571 Ann St., Prescott

3 bedrm;, hardwood throughout; renovated kitchen and bath; numerousupgrades; garage; verandah; deck; above ground pool; immediate.

JerryHough.com

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$148,500 MLS

14 George St., Maitland

Exceptional starter or retirement; 2 bdrm; renovated kitchen; new well; septic system replaced; many other upgrades; 1 block from St. Lawrence R.; Immediate.

MLS # 847830

816 Josephine St.; Prescott

3 bedroom 1 ½ storey; spacious eat-in kitchen; living room, family room addition; porch; deck; private yard; detached garage; paved drive; upgrades.

MLS # 854096

RemaxOttawa.com

$319,500 MLS®

613-246-SOLD (7653)

A Dynamic Team... the Experience of Jerry and the Power of RE/MAX! $239,900 MLS

NEW LISTING!

“Working Hard to Bring You Home!”

$85,000 MLS

3476 Cty. Rd. 26; Augusta Twp. $45,000 MLS # 845924

781 Victoria St.; Prescott

3 bedroom 1 ½ storey; bright, large L-shaped living-dining areas, hardwood; eat-in kitchen; deck; newer furnace; other upgrades; cul-de-sac MLS # 854089

Remax.ca

LOTS READY-TO-BUILD!

0 Blue Church Rd., Augusta Twp. $35,000 MLS # 845937 0 Lords Mills Rd.; Augusta Twp. $40,000 MLS # 845962

jerryhough@ripnet.com

“ Uniting OTTAWA , RIDEAU, SOUTH NATION and ST. LAWRENCE Valleys! ”

Our Featured Homes

2500 NORTH CAMPBELL ROAD, AUGUSTA

$247,900

Pride of ownership.

Maintenance free 3 bedroom (with the option for a 4th bedroom), side-split that is located on a corner lot just minutes to prescott and brockville. Move-in ready and boasts many improvements over the past few years.

8669 COUNTY ROAD 28 (ELIZABETHTOWN-KITLEY)

$489,900

Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional restored 1850's historic home & 58 acre property!

Convenient 15 minutes to Brockville on a paved road.

You will be impressed with the immaculate and pristine condition! 40 acres are tillable pastures with large barn/outbuilding too.

For more info please see: www.8669CountyRd28.com

JON LABRASH

LISA MASTIN

jlabrash@bell.net

lisamastin@royallepage.ca

Sales Representatives

Office: 613-345-3664 2A-2495 PARKEDALE AVE., BROCKVILLE

www.jonlabrash.ca

Sales Representative

Office: 613-345-3664 2A-2495 PARKEDALE AVE., BROCKVILLE

www.lisamastin.com

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March 14th to March 28th, 2013 NEW LISTING

SUNDAY, MARCH 17TH FROM 12PM-2PM

46 Santa Cruz Drive, Ingleside - $174,900 This Home has had many updates - windows Dec 2011, roof shingled summer of 2011, flooring (ceramic tile and Canadian Ash hard wood), both bathrooms have been redone, gas furnace in 2007 along with central air and a gas stove in the rec room. Wine cellar/cold storage, large laundry room with plenty of storage in basement. Det. garage and large paved driveway, 24ft above ground pool along with a garden.

NEW LISTING

A lower amortization rate may seem way out of your budget, but adjusting your spending can help you save a lot in the end.

Lower amortization is money in

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ince then, it’s moved to 40 years, to 35 years and now the maximum of 30 years.

Changes to amortization carry concerns for some, so I thought I would give you some more details to assist you in understanding how lower amortizations can equate to a lot of money in your pocket and help build equity in your home at a faster rate.

Some concerns clients have are: No longer being able to qualify for a mortgage based on the lower amortization, or a lower amortization means a big increase to payments and negatively impacts your buying power. This is not true; rates were much higher when all we had was 25-year amortizations.

In fact, rates were as high as 21% and people still purchased homes.

To illustrate this, let’s look at a mortgage based on $100,000 at 5%. The payment increases by $47,91 when we move from a 30-year amortization to 25 years.

To be more relevant, on a $400,000 mortgage at 5%, the payment increases by $191,66 but you can save more than $70,000 in interest costs.

That means some people are giving away significant portions of their hard-earned salary for the longer amortization.

Choosing a 25-year amortization as opposed to a 30-year amortization will speed up the rate in which you build equity in your home.

14 Coyle Drive, Morrisburg - $339,500

3 + 1 bedroom raised bungalow located just west of Morrisburg and close to the St. Lawrence river. Perfect family home with 3 bedrooms up, open concept living area. Lower level bedroom, 3pc bath, huge family room with wood insert and bar and games room with gas fireplace. Double car garage with basement entrance.

Elevated deck overlooking private backyard with mature trees.

11709 Lakeshore Dr., Morrisburg - $469,900 12716 Highway 43,Winchester - $299,900 Custom built 3000sqft bungalow situated on picturesque Flagg Bay with direct access to the St. Lawrence river. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and open concept living rm, dining and kitchen area with fantastic views. Walkout basement to rear yard, completely finished with 2 bedrooms, full bath, family room, hobby room and sauna. Nicely landscaped, paved drive and direct access from the garage to both levels.

This 4 bed rm 2 storey home has a lot of charm, with an eat-in kitchen, family rm and den, plus a computer rm / office that could easily be a 5 bed rm, also has an all steel shop/barn with an automatic overhead door and full size loft for extra storage or the perfect 'man cave' all of this sits on 8 acres with some mixed bush with nature trails and a good sized pond stocked with koi fish!

13217 Riverside Dr., Morrisburg - $199,900 83 Lakeshore Dr., Morrisburg - $395,000

your pocket

When I started in the mortgage industry, the maximun amortization was 25 years.

NEW LISTING

Situated in Riverside Heights on a 3.47 acres/l shaped lot (to be verified) is perfect for the buyer looking for a little space but so close to town. 3 bedrooms on main level with eat in kitchen - kitchen and bathroom new in 2006. Large lower level rec room with 2pc bath.

Many renovations completed including roof in 2011 and furnace in 2009.

Attached garage and paved drive.

DAVE DUPRAU

Sales Representative Cell: 613-662-7355 dave@coburnrealty.com daveduprau.com

BMO Bank of Montreal

Some budgets are tighter than others, but when was the last time you reviewed your spending habits?

Can you find $48 a week, which is the additional payment amount needed to save up to $70,000 in interest? Take the time to review your budget.

Tools such as BMO’s Money Logic provide ways of tracking and managing your spending, even on a daily basis. It can provide you the intricate details of how you spend your money.

Once you have reviewed your spending, use MoneyLogic to help you stay on track by providing you with alerts once you have gone over your spending budget. Take time to sit down with a mortgage specialist annually to review your situation.

I encourage you to visit your banker and understand how so little can save you so much.

Steven Soule is the area mortgage specialist for BMO Bank of Montreal. If you have a question about home financing, reach him at

STEVEN.SOULE@bmo.com or call 613-925-2725

Waterfront Bungalow! 2 + 1 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located directly on the St. Lawrence River. Living room with gas fireplace, dining room and sunroom all with fantastic views of the river. 2 bedrooms on upper level with full bath and 3pc ensuite. Lower level family room with gas fireplace and 3rd bedroom. Go for a swim, dock your boat Watch the ships! Enjoy the views from the sunroom or back deck.

JOHN MORROW

Broker Cell: 613-330-5580 jmorrow@coburnrealty.com johnmorrow.ca

COBURN REALTY BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated

21 THOROLD LANE, INGLESIDE (In the Plaza) Telephone: 613-537-2000 Fax: 613-537-2004

Keep a home inventory

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By Jason Gadbois State Farm® agent

his one goes in the category of those things we are planning to do when we get the time – making or updating a home inventory.

It may not sound like an exciting activity, but in the event of a calamity such as a fire, burglary, flood or tornado, a current home inventory can save a lot of time, money and frustration in the insurance settlement process.

Take this test. Sit down and try to make a detailed list of what’s in each room of your dwelling. It’s amazingly hard to remember all the “stuff” that accumulates – wall hangings, curtains, cookware, clothing, sports gear, jewelry, knick-knacks, rugs, clocks, etc. Get the picture?

This weekend, go ahead and bite the

bullet. Video or photo each room and list major items on paper. Record brand, model, date and amount of purchase, if possible (serial numbers are important on some items). Also, saving receipts on bigticket items is always a good idea.

For antiques and jewelry, written descriptions or appraisals are important.

Don’t forget the closets, and remember, even your attic may be full of valuables.

You can usually get a home inventory checklist from your insurer. These lists are great tools to help organize your records.

Finally, remember to update your inventory every year or so, and keep it in a safe location away from your dwelling.

Taking the time to make and update your inventory now, can help you in working with your insurer later and maximizing your recovery should you have the need.

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Randy North

Office: 6 1 3 - 4 9 8 - 3 1 1 3

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$229,999-Spencerville-Impeccable 3 bdrm 1500 sq ft bungalowwww.519Chambers.com

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OPEN HOUSE!

$324,444-Augusta-5666 Skakum Rd64 x 36 ft new barn constructed in 2009, outdoor riding track-5 fenced paddocks-Backing onto the Nation River is gorgeous property, 25 of 38 acres tillable -2 bdrm 1600 sq ft impeccably renovated home: all hrwd & cer tile flring-to die-for custom kitchen & space for a 3rd bdrm! www.aFantasticHobbyFarm.com

$59,000-Prescott-847 Claxton TerraceFixer upper with hrwd floorswww.aFantasticPlace.ca

Sales Representative, B.A.

Direct: 613-340-0794

SAT., MARCH 23RD 11-12

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Chris McCorkell

Sales Representative, B.A.

ACREAGE!

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Direct: 613-213-3639

NEW PRICE!

OPEN HOUSE!

SAT., MARCH 23RD, 1-2

$249,999-Iroquois-10014 Broken 2nd Rd2000 sq ft all brick 4+1 bdrm-2.5 bath incl. with mixture of new hardwood & hi-end carpetingInside entry to dbl att. garage-2 gas fireplaceshi eff gas furnace 2013-Shingles 2006-c/a-cen vac-private manicured 1 acre lot & 16 x 16 ft deck-paved circular drive-possible in-law suite- www.BungalowWithHugeGarage.com

HARDWOOOD!

$299,888-Spencerville-Built 2006-1800 sq ft mn level bungalow:Spectacular open concept grand rm: living w/woodstove,dining&custom kitchen-granite countertops-vaulted ceilings,hrdwd &ceramic+add'l 1800 ft lower level w/10 ft ceilings & laminate&ceramic throughout-40x14 ft family room-potential in-law suite-www.2610McNeillyRoad.com

ST PATRICK'S DAY FUNDRAISER

NEW PRICE!

BRING TOOLS & PATIENCE!

$59,900-Cardinal-2155 Dundas Street-2+2 bedroom 1470 sq ft home on a huge country lot in the heart of town-updates include wiring&plumbing-hi efficiency gas furn 2003windows 2009-2 steel doors-aluminum siding, soffit&fascia-older metal roof-inside of home needs kitchen, bath & extensive repairs & renovations-www.aFantasticPlace.ca

NEW LISTING!

VALUE! $124,900-Lyn-31 Main St-Shingles are in good shape-stonework is impeccable-newer windows-updated bath-great kitchen-A+ laminate flrng & linoleum-pristine carpets-deck-Looks like a duplex with 2 doors at front, however they are his & hers entrance doors for your new 1650 sq ft single family home! 9 ft high main level ceilings- www.Obeo.com/760715

75 King Street East, Brockville

$89,999-Augusta-3174 CR #18-3 bedroom bungalow on almost 1 acre country lot-100 year metal roof, gas stove, attached garage-3 minutes to Prescott-it won't last long at this price, call now! www.aFantasticPlace.ca

www.aFantasticPlace.ca

South Edwardsburgh (Johnstown) Community Centre SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD, 7:30 PM-1 AM

7:30 pm - Complimentary wine tasting 8:30pm - Live music by

THE JACK DANIELS BAND

Original music, blues & classic rock Admission: $10.00 p.p. + 2 non-perishable food items

1 Antares Dr., Suite 110, Ottawa

Randy North, Chris McCorkell & the Northern Exposure Marketing Team cordially invite you to attend their

Canned Food Drive for the Food Bank South Edwardsburgh (Johnstown) Community Centre 24 Sutton, near the end Sophia

Saturday, March 23rd, 7:30 pm-1 am 7:30 pm - Complimentary wine tasting 8:30pm - Live music by

The Jack Daniels Band featuring Johnstown subdivision resident Mario Beriault Original music, blues & classic rock.

Proceeds for engraving trophies for the Brockville Novice Angels Girls Hockey team, S.E.R.A. and the new Cardinal Arena

Admission: $10.00 p.p. in advance + a minimum of 2 non-perishable food items or $12 at the door + 2 non-perishable Included: snacks, door prizes, 50/50 draw, Cash bar, complimentary juice or soft drinks for your designated driver & more! (If you would like to donate a door prize, please contact us at 925-2203)

Reservations/Tickets/Info: 613-925-2203

Randy North

Sales Representative, B.A.

Direct: 613-340-0794 www.aFantasticPlace.ca

Chris McCorkell

Office: 6 1 3 - 4 9 8 - 3 1 1 3

Sales Representative, B.A.

Direct: 613-213-3639 www.ChrisMcCorkell.ca

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H MACKAY Sales Representative

$224,900

138 Kingston Crescent, Prescott MLS #822711

Lovely family bungalow. 3+1 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Large Living area, with dining room, and family room/den. Lovely hardwood flooring, newly renovated bath. Freshly painted kitchen. Wonderful neighbourhood near all amenities, Wellington Woods. Be in your new home in time for Spring.

NOW doing SPRING LISTINGS FREE CMA Thinking of a NEW BUILD? Sales Rep for Mapleview Homes. hmackay@sympatico.ca

$369,900

Mapleview Homes Model Home, THE ROCKPORT, with all upgrades and FURNISHED. Double Car Garage, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Open Concept, with ensuite and walk in closest.

Open House for this home and the WATERFORD. New Semi-Detached, Saturdays and Sundays 11-4

111 King St. E. Prescott Phone: 613-925-0505

LOTS FOR SALE!

$219,500

1004 MacKenzie Road, Prescott MLS #856642

March 14th to March 28th, 2013

10369 Hainsville Road, Iroquois MLS #850970

Guildcrest A Frame still under Tarion Warranty.

Wooded setting, private driveway. Wide open living concept with cathedral ceilings. Large wall of windows. Gorgeous Kitchen area. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Main Floor Laundry. MUST SEE! Will not last! Short distance to the City.

9 Adley Street, Brockwoods, Brockville, $59,900 Lot 23, Conc 4 Lord Mills Rd, Augusta $39,500 Lot 24, Lennox Street, Spencerville $40,000 Lot 23, Concession 3, Augusta $65,000 Lot 7, Branch Rd, Augusta $28,900

BAMBI MARSHALL Sales Representative

NEW!

Direct: 613-498-6393 bambi_marshall@yahoo.ca www.bambimarshall.ca

Independently owned and operated.

NEW!

$119,900 MLS

$145,000 MLS

OPEN HOUSE! SAT., MARCH 23 FROM 11-12

OPEN HOUSE!

SAT., MARCH 23 & 30 FROM 9:30-10:30

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

$279,900 MLS

OPEN HOUSE! SAT., MARCH 23 FROM 12:30-1:30

$399,900 MLS

OPEN HOUSE! SAT., MARCH 23 FROM 2-3

395 James Street East, Prescott 421 Jessup St. W, Prescott 1388 Flanders Road, Brockville 1766 Cty Rd. 2, Mallorytown MLS # 070803003502200

MLS # 070801001010100

$136,900 MLS

$259,900 MLS

Dale Charbot Broker

QUICK POSSESSION

MLS # 080202005305400

QUICK POSSESSION

MLS # 080600001507009

dale@mouse2yourhouse.com

Helping You Is What We Do!

111 King St. E., Prescott 613-925-0505 10781 City Rd. 2, Iroquois 613-652-2222 Toll free 1-866-487-0077

$195,000 MLS

$149,900 MLS 732 Sherbrooke Lane, Bob's Lake 3318 Hossack Lane, Toledo 305 Park Street East, Prescott 61 Brock Street, Brockville OPEN HOUSE! SAT., MARCH 30 FROM 11-12

OPEN HOUSE! SUN., MARCH 24 FROM 1-3

MLS # 083183104108906

MLS # 070801001504700

OPEN HOUSE! SAT., MARCH 30 FROM 12:30-1:30

MLS # 080202004546430

LOT: 13 OSBORNE ROAD, ATHENS $22,900 MLS

MLS # 102903002094598

125 Stewart Blvd., Brockville • Office: 613-342-9000 • Fax: 613-342-2933

Willoughby Realty Inc. Brokerage John M. (Jack) Willoughby

$285,000

$495,000

343 FORSYTH STREET, GANANOQUE Call for more info CON DIT ION AL O

81 HICKORY STREET GANANOQUE Rental Income, 5 units!

Call for more info

Broker of record

$285,000

$795,000

1 MAIN STREET NEWBORO Rental Income, 4 units!

Call for more info

670 CHARLES ST NORTH GANANOQUE Great lease income!

Call for more info

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$169,900 194 SWEETS CORNERS ROAD Fixer upper hobby farm, 27 acres, good land.

Call for more info!

$2 899,999 1817 MIDDLE RD., KINGSTON

A little less than 100 acres with a 3400 SQFT house. In-ground pool, tennis court, circular drive, electronic gate, backs up on a golf course.

Note: After inspection, non conditional offer only with 1,000,000 deposit.

$585,000

$495,000

281 LYNDHURST ROAD LYNDHURST Call for more info

Office: 613-659-2002 Direct: 613-530-6435

1095 - 1097 PRINCE ST. LANSDOWNE Rental Income + Laundroma Call for more info

jackw@1000island.net

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Brokers

CALLPRATTTEAM.COM • 613-258-1990

Welcoming families home South of Ottawa for over 35 years!

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2302 Glen Smail E. Rd, Spencerville $298,000

Custom 3 + 1 bed, 3 bath home on 1.63 acre lot.Welcoming front verandah offers shaded outdoor relaxation space. Bright open concept living/dining/kitchen area w/ cathedral ceiling.Convenient main floor laundry/mudroom. Master bed w/ full en suite bath & walk-in closet. Lower level partially finished w/ rec rm,bed & bath + entry to double attached garage.Large rear deck w/ propane BBQ hook up. Easy access to #416. Early occupancy possible.

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217 County 2 Rd, Cardinal $347,000

Independently Owned and Operated, Brokerage

304 Colonnade Drive, Suite 1, Kemptville ON KOG 1J0

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Great value here in this stately 3 bed, 2 bath, cultured block home on St. Lawrence River.Formal living & dining rms + eat-in kitchen w new cabinets.Spacious master bedroom w/ 2 closets.Other is space for extra bath or storage.Loads of character w original baseboards,trim,hardwood & softwood flooring.Heated inground pool. 2 + car det garage w car lift is drywalled + heated workshop.Professionally built floating dock for your water toys.

161 Shanly Rd, Cardinal $185,000

Great retail/commercial building with plenty of flexibility. Four buildings totalling approx 5900 sq feet include a 2 bedroom bungalow approx. 1300 sq ft. Other buildings offer store front visibility & warehouse accomodations. Excellent location in Town of Cardinal with easy accesss to Hwy. #401, Hwy. #416 and USA bridge. Bungalow rental and commercial/retail buildings currently have tenants.

2304 Glen Smail Rd, Spencerville $238,000

Almost new, Energy Star rated custom bungalow on 1.6 acres close to #416 & Spencerville.Bright open concept living space w cathedral ceiling in living/dining/kitchen area.Additional pantry space + access to 12' x 12' rear deck off kitchen.Two good sized bedrooms.Easy care maple & tile flooring.Insulated basement w laundry area & rough in plumbing for extra bath.Full verandah for outdoor enjoyment.Move in,unpack, landscape and enjoy!

SUTTON GROUP-MASTERS REALTY INC., BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated

1650 Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario Office: 613-544-2000 www.stevelutz.ca Direct: 613-539-2542

S te p he n L utz Sales Representative lutz@sutton.com

Unique opportunity offered for sale for the first time!

201 Kilmarnock Road, Merrickville-Wolford

Your guide to...

The Country Christmas Shoppe has become a landmark in the area drawing shoppers from Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and New York State to stroll the property & shop for unique Christmas items. The property not only offers a 1500 sq ft Christmas shop, there are walking trails, several out buildings & a 4 bedroom country home with a pool. The older 4 bedroom home features 2 full bathrooms one fully updated with spa tub & granite counter vanity, forced air oil heat with central air, updated laundry area, large family room with woodstove, separate dining room. Large country kitchen, veranda & many other features. $429,000

OPEN HOUSES

Presented by The Homefinder Bi-Weekly SATURDAYS MARCH 23RD & 30TH, 9:30-10:30AM $119,900

395 JAMES ST. EAST, PRESCOTT

Bambi Marshall

Sales Representative

Independently owned and operated.

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 2-3PM

$399,900

1766 CTY RD. 2, MALLORYTOWN

Bambi Marshall

Sales Representative

Independently owned and operated.

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 11-12PM

$324,444

5666 SKAKUM RD., AUGUSTA

Randy North & Chris McCornell,

Sales Representatives, B.A.

SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 11-12PM

$145,000

SUNDAY MARCH 24TH, 1-3PM

$259,900

3318 HOSSACK LANE, TOLEDO

Bambi Marshall

Sales Representative

Independently owned and operated.

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 12:30-1:30PM

$279,900

421 JESSUP ST. W, PRESCOTT

1388 FLANDERS ROAD, BROCKVILLE

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Bambi Marshall

Independently owned and operated.

Office: 613-498-3113

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HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

SATURDAY MARCH 30TH, 11-12PM

$136,900

Bambi Marshall

Independently owned and operated.

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

SATURDAY MARCH 30TH, 12:30-1:30PM

$195,000

305 PARK STREET EAST, PRESCOTT

61 BROCK STREET, BROCKVILLE

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Bambi Marshall

Independently owned and operated.

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

Bambi Marshall

Independently owned and operated.

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 1-2PM

$249,999

10014 BROKEN 2ND RD., IROQUOIS

Randy North & Chris McCornell,

Sales Representatives, B.A.

Office: 613-498-3113

ADVERTISE your

OPEN HOUSE HERE!

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Liz’ Tips (part 1)

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Why Hire a Stager

Home staging is the act of preparing a property for sale so as to reflect the home’s best Liz’ Tips features, while minimizing any elements which may detract from its broad appeal.

By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment. Brockville, Ontario

Paramount in this process is effectively achieving the “Maximum 3. The final step is the “Home Staging” of the property which will be Impact with Minimal Investment”. The seller gets the best Return on completed by Liz. This includes skillful furniture arrangement and Investment. placement of furniture, art and accessories aimed at highlighting the home’s best features and maximizing the potential profit of the sale.

Four Winds condo BEFORE Photo: Liz Quinn

Decorating Services in your new home.

Once you have sold for a profit, you can create personality and warmth in your new space by having Design’in-Mind provide you with a customized decorating scheme for your home. Liz will work with you at every stage of the process to select flooring and paint options, furnishings and accessories, and suggest layouts that will instantly transform your space.

Home Staging statistics as per the internet: Maritz Research Staging Polls from 2005 and 2006

• 79% of sellers are willing to spend up to $5,000.00 to get their home ready for sale

• 63% of buyers are willing to pay more money for a home that is move-in ready.

Four Winds condo After Photo: Liz Quinn

Why Hire a Stager?

• 86% of those surveyed said storage space is important to potential buyers – effective staging maximizes space and spaciousness.

• The top three interior features for selling are:

1. freshly painted walls Everyone wants to ensure that they get the best value for their investment on 2. organized storage space any purchase, and buying a home is the largest purchase most of us will ever 3. current flooring make. Thus this simple truth becomes even more definitive. Once you have decided to sell your property you want to guarantee that it will entice the Effective staging will highlight all three. most potential buyers at the same time as realizing the greatest amount of profit. By hiring a stager, the home owner gains a competitive edge over • 52% of buyers said the kitchen had the most significant impact on their purchasing decision. other, un-staged properties. Keep in mind that buyers have made an opinion in the first 2 minutes of looking at a property.

• 79% of buyers indicated they would be willing to pay a premium for a home with an updated kitchen.

The 3 Step Process:

Design’in-Mind operates using a 3 Step Process to effectively prepare • Men (41%) were more likely to place a premium on updated décor than women (30%). your property for sale.

1. The first step is the Consultation and Evaluation stage, at which point CSP June 2006 Survey as per the internet: Liz will come to your property and do a thorough assessment of both the • 98% of real estate professionals surveyed believed it was necessary to hire interior and the exterior. During the tour Liz will identify areas requiring a professional home stager. attention and will make a detailed list of recommendations that are specifically aimed at getting you top dollar for your home. The client will then receive a detailed, room-by-room breakdown of these suggestions that in turn lay out the 2nd and 3rd steps of the process - “the work “ involved in to be continued... preparing the location for showcasing and, finally the staging / showcasing itself.

2. Step 2 (or “the work” or “prepping”) encompasses any major cleaning,

packing or decluttering. Liz will suggest painting and/or repairs that may be necessary. Home owners are welcome, and encouraged, to complete this step on their own, however Liz can discuss a list of qualified contractors to complete these tasks in a professional and timely manner. It is recommended that the homeowners ask all contractors for their references upfront. Don’t hesitate to contact their references and ask to view the work that has been done by the contractor; it is also good to ask if the contractor is a friend or a relative since this may not expose the actual work ethics.

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