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1091 Gold Russ Lane - $429,900

1446 EVERGREEN DR • $459,900

• Come for the summer or enjoy full-time waterfront living, this 7 yr old cottage/home sits on pristine Hungry Lake.

• This property sits on a level lot with 8.9 acres of trees, granite outcroppings, 900 feet of waterfront and includes a sand beach • The cottage/home features 3 bedrooms, plus a loft, soaring cathedral ceiling in living room with a wall of windows facing the lake, large eat-in kitchen with island and breakfast bar.

• The large walk out deck from the kitchen, living room or master bedroom is great for entertaining guests or watching the sunset.

• Located above the garage you will find a fully finished loft/ Bunkie with kitchenette and full bath; great for large family gatherings.

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1327 Howes Lake Lane - $165,000 • Great lake views from this traditional cottage with 266 feet of waterfront • The cottage has 3 bedrooms plus a loft and a half bath • Take in the evening and morning lake views from the large wraparound deck • With a little grooming, the waterfront could support all your water activities • Howes Lake is only 25 minutes from the 401 and less than 5 minutes from the conveniences of Verona.

• Call today and enjoy the coming cottage season!

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SOBELLA HOMES

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10 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN...THIS HOME WAS CUSTOM BUILT BY SOBELLA HOMES IN 2010, KNOWN FOR EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL, OFFERING 3500 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE

Sutton Group – Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

Sales Representative Direct:

613.539.3325

MLS# 363391456

539 FIELDSTONE DR • $749,900

Dreaming of a fully updated bungalow in an established neighborhood? You’ve found it! This terrific home offers an open concept kitchen/ dining/living area with gas fireplace. Four good-sized bedrooms and 3 full baths, including a large downstairs bedroom with its own bath... your teenager’s dream! Completely re-wired, brand new furnace and A/C, all windows done in 2011, plus freshly painted throughout! All this on a quiet street that’s an easy walk to schools, shopping and more! Great value at $300,000. Call Mark now to see it!

Convenient Cat Woods!

EN E OPOUS. 2-4 H UN S

Terrific 3 bedroom, 4 level side-split on a large lot, within two minute walk of one of Kingston’s newest Elementary Schools! Large bright eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile floor, ground level family room with fireplace, separate living/dining room, huge 12 x 16 master bedroom with a wall full of closets. Large fenced and level back yard with 27 ft above ground pool. Recent updates include high efficiency furnace and A/C, garage door, tankless water heater and stamped concrete patio.

All this in Cataraqui Woods, so convenient to everything in the West End! See you Sunday 2-4 at 828 Cataraqui Woods Drive!

Ryan Hanes

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$269,000 313 - 573 ARMSTRONG RD

Enjoy eastern water views of lake Ontario from this 3+1 bedroom elevated bungalow.This home features a gorgeous updated cooks kitchen with access to a multi tier deck and above ground pool in the fenced yard. Main floor bathroom has been recently updated, main floor includes 3 large bedrooms. Lower level features large family room with gas fireplace, 4pc bathroom, 4th bedroom and an office/den. This home also includes a separate entrance to the lower level making potential for a secondary income suite, or an in-law suite. Other improvements in recent years include; roof, and windows. Call today for a personal viewing.

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Excellent condo, ideal for first time buyer or investor. Terrific central location, carpet free, balcony, in-suite storage, fridge and stove included. Call today for your private viewing.

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Kingston Mortgage Solutions - Lic. # 12248 Franchise of Mortgage Alliance - Independently Owned and Operated 739B Arlington Park Place, Kingston, ON K7M 8M8

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722 SQUIRREL HILL DR • $494,900 Top quality finishings situated on wide walk-out lot, 1782 sq.ft.

Bungalow with full brick with stone accent in front elevation, walk in from garage to 9` main floor and basement. Oversized double garage. Spacious kitchen with large centre island, 5 piece luxury ensuite with walk in closet, open concept great room, main floor laundry room, hard wood & ceramic tile on main floor, gas fireplace, tray ceiling with cove in great room, dining room & master bedroom & led pot lights.

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Finished basements save energy and deliver more living space (MS) — By finishing your basement, you can gain more living space while reducing the amount of energy loss from downstairs. Basements that are not fully finished typically do not have insulated walls or covered flooring.

This can result in heat loss and cause your furnace to work overtime.

A remodeled basement offers more than additional storage space. It can provide a lot of extra room for a growing family, such as space for a gym, home theatre, office, guest suite, or a playroom for the kids.

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Tammy Heath Gurr

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Cell: 613-453-7621 Office: 613-384-5500 Email: jhbreimer@gmail.com Website: www.johnbreimer.com

Your Total Real Estate Package!

www.gurreathomes.com Tammy Direct:(613) 583-0616 Heath Direct: (613) 985-2414

Are you thinking of selling your waterfront home, cottage or vacant land parcel?

115 BARRETT CRT UNIT #608

Sutton Group – Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

34 CONNAUGHT ST $229,000

$254,000

WE WILL BE SHOWCASING ALL OF OUR WATERFRONT PROPERTIES AT THE FOLLOWING SHOWS THIS SPRING:

The Ottawa Cottage and Backyard Show:

The Kingston Home and Garden Show:

The Spring Cottage Life Show in Toronto:

March 3 - 5

March 24 - 26

March 31 - April 2

Our listings will be seen by thousands of people at our booth during these shows.

If you would like your property featured, contact us!

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Enjoy beautiful views of the cataraqui river from this wonderful 6th floor unit in a desirable deerfield condominium, just minutes form downtown. 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom unit. Master bedroom features dual closets and full ensuite. Kitchen has an open view to the living/ dining area including views to the river. In unit laundry and large storage unit. Building is loaded with amenities including 2 pools (indoor and outdoor), games room, library, party room with kitchen, guest suite, bbq area and more. MLS® 367430066

Spectacular transformation making this one of the most beautiful homes in the area. Current owners have performed substantial renovations and upgrades. Kitchen re-designed with upgraded cabinets and flooring and features an open view to the living/ dining area with 3 sided gas fireplace. Staircase to the 2nd floor has been completely replaced with a Maple staircase. Upper level pine floors re-finished and a 1/2 bath and 4th bedroom have been developed on this level. A steel roof has been installed. Windows have been replaced with vinyl upgrades. The front entrance has been totally re-designed and renovated complete with heated ceramic flooring. MLS® 360680048

243 KING ST EAST, GANANOQUE

525 KING ST EAST, GANANOQUE

$179,000

$799,000

Renovated family home or rental property located in the heart of downtown Gananoque. 2 Storey 3 bedroom home with updated windows and roof. Gas heat. Close to schools.

Currently rented. Your opportunity to own your own home in a convenient location or generate income as a rental. Call today.

MLS® 442480228

Tremendous opportunity! Commercial building with high visibility located in a high traffic area of downtown Gananoque.

Newer construction with ample parking. Zoning allows for a wide variety of potential uses. Ideally set up to host either one or multiple tenants. Seller will consider holding mortgage oac. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity! Act today! MLS® 442440023

How to determine if downsizing is for you As men and women retire or approach retirement age, many opt to downsize their homes. Such a decision can save older adults substantial amounts of money while also liberating them from the hassle of maintaining large homes they no longer need.

Downsizing to smaller homes or apartments is a significant step, one that homeowners should give ample consideration before making their final decisions. The following are a handful of tips to help homeowners determine if downsizing to smaller homes is the right move.

• Get a grip on the real estate market. Downsizing is not solely about money, but it’s important that homeowners consider the real estate market before putting their homes up for sale.

Speak with a local realtor or your financial advisor about the current state of your real estate market. Downsizing can help homeowners save money on utilities, taxes and mortgage payments, but those savings may be negated if you sell your house in a buyer’s market instead of a seller’s market. If you think the current market won’t get you the price you are hoping for, delay your downsize until the market rebounds.

• Take inventory of what’s in your house.

Empty nesters often find that their homes are still filled with their children’s possessions, even long after those children have entered adulthood and left home. If the storage in your home is dominated by items that belong to your children and not you, then downsizing might be right for you. Tell your children you are thinking of downsizing and invite them over to pick through any items still in your home. Once they have done so and taken what they want, you can host a yard sale, ultimately donating or discarding what you cannot sell.

Once all of the items are gone, you may realize that moving into a smaller place is the financially prudent decision.

• Examine your own items as well. Your chil-

dren’s items are likely not the only items taking up space in your home. Take inventory of your own possessions as well, making note of items you can live without and those you want to keep. If the list of items you can live without is extensive, then you probably won’t have a problem moving into a smaller home. If you aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to many of your possessions, then you might benefit from

staying put for a little while longer.

• Consider your retirement lifestyle. If you have already retired or on the verge of retirement and plan to spend lots of time traveling, then downsizing to a smaller home may free up money you can spend on trips. And if you really do see yourself as a silver-haired jetsetter, then you likely won’t miss your current home because you won’t be home frequently enough to enjoy

it. If travel is not high on your retirement to-do list but you have a hobby, such as crafting, restoring classic cars or woodworking, that you hope to turn into a second profession, then you might benefit from staying put and converting your existing space into a workshop.

Many retirees downsize their homes, but this decision requires careful consideration of a variety of factors.

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WELCOME TO 1218 ATKINSON ST. This home has the wow factor!!! Executive all brick bungalow, fine craftsmanship & quality throughout.

Maple hardwood flrs, gourmet kitchen, walk-in pantry, 3 bdrms on the main floor including a master bedroom with both his/her walk-in closets, large ensuite with double sinks, glassed in walk-in shower & soaker tub.

Truly a home you need to see!

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Top 5 renovation tips to create more space in your home (MS) — As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels. As a result, more and more Americans are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. In fact, some forecasts predict that 2015 renovation spending could exceed the record of $324 billion set during the peak of last decade’s housing boom. While the hunt for more square footage can be challenging, homeowners shouldn’t feel like a costly second story or complete addition are the only options.

Here are five great ways to create or optimize space in your existing home.

1. Finish an unfinished basement.

A basement renovation can hold limitless potential and increase the resale value or income potential of your home. Think about the possibilities: a home theater, offi ce, spare bedroom, basement apartment or recreation room.

The key to doing it successfully is to focus on what’s behind the walls, especially since moisture is a common issue in basements.

Choosing the right insulation is critical. Look for products that are vapor permeable, dimensionally stable and mold and moisture resistant. Many contractors use Roxul Comfortboard IS semi4

rigid sheathing board paired with Comfortbatt batt insulation to combat thermal bridging and protect against mold and mildew growth. An added benefi t of this type of mineral wool insulation is that it’s also fire-resistant to 2,150 F. For interior walls and ceilings, Safe ‘n’ Sound insulation is ideal because of its ability to absorb noise and indoor traffic sounds, ensuring your newfound space is a peaceful one.

2. Create a more open-concept feel with light and color. If your home wasn’t blessed with towering windows, installing French doors and pot lights can encourage light to travel more freely, creating the illusion of space. Likewise, choosing a paint color for walls, trim and moldings that is lighter and cooler in tone (think soft grays or blues) will help to reflect light and give the room a more open feel.

3. Remove non-load-bearing walls. Homeowners have the opportunity to rethink the layout of their home by removing nonload-bearing walls.

Removing structurally unnecessary walls can make your whole home feel larger, improve fl ow, lighting and the function of your home.

4. Convert your garage into usable living or work space. For many homeowners, the garage becomes an overflow room for storage –– and is often a walk-in headache. Convert your garage (or a portion of it) into

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another living space, guest bedroom or home offi ce. Install carpet and quality thermal insulation such as Roxul Comfortbatt to block outdoor noise and keep in warmth.

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Choose furniture and

accessories carefully. Adopt a minimalist’s eye. Begin looking around your home for furniture or accessories that overwhelm the space. Interior designers recommend choosing low-profile or

small-scale furniture for rooms with less square footage. Dual-purpose items, such as ottomans with storage chests inside, are a budgetfriendly way to save on space while staying organized.

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613.539.8051 derek@royallepage.ca

Office: 613.384.1200

Janet Goodfellow Sales Representative

681 Montreal ST $219,900

1184 Marble Rock Road $329,900 NEW LISTING

Derek McCauley Sales Representative

105 Simurda Court $259,900

699 Muirfield Cres $392,900 LARGE BUNGALOW

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 PM • 2+2 Bedroom 3 Full bathroom, Open concept • Efficient ICF to the trusses, Walk out basement • Cost effective In floor heating & outdoor furnace

• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, shows well • Efficient Geothermal Furnace • Great fenced yard, deck & sunroom

MLS# 442220219

MLS# 360010049

• 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms, 5 years old • Beautiful Master ensuite & walk in closet • 2nd floor laundry, central air, open concept MLS® 451312752

• Vacant Land •

1320 Howes Lake Ln $399,900

2914 Railton Rd $399,900

HOWES LAKE

Leland Road 7.67 ACRES - $69,900 MLS® 362830308 Cemetery Road 9.5 ACRES - $199,900 MLS® 442450102 Bath Road - Waterfront $79,900 MLS® 451320258

GREAT LOCATION

• 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Open Concept • Main floor laundry, large fenced yard • Newer windows, shingles & more MLS® 362660397

MillCreek • Odessa's Newest Subdivision • Walkout lots and secondary suites available.

• 3 Bedroom, Bright & Open Concept • 7.2 Acres, Over 1000’ Waterfront • 1600 sq. ft. updated cottage MLS® 361490189

• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath (Lg Ensuite) • Under 1 yr old, open concept • Huge Finished Rec Room, gas fireplace MLS® 362760546

Detached models starting at $329,900 Semi models starting at $269,900

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Sutton Group Masters Realty Inc. Independently Owned & Operated

1650 Bath Road Kingston, On. K7M 4X6 Tel: (613) 384-5500 or (613) 544-2000 Fax:(613) 384-6800

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$339,900 Brandon Grant Sales Representative

Direct: 613-484-8666

4631 CLARK RD, SOUTH FRONTENAC • 3834 Square Foot Home • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath • Double Car Garage

887 Grandour Court • $339,900

A meticulously maintained 3 bedroom Judy May 2 full bathroom custom built bungalow with Sales Rep. main floor laundry. Large portion of lower Luc Romanica level is finished w workshop. Move in Ready!

Sales Rep. Direct: (613) 453-7967 MLS 362660160

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Stephen Lutz Sales Rep.

613-539-2542 lutz@sutton.com

1396 THORNWOOD CRES, KINGSTON • +/-2,000 Sq. Ft. Of Finished Living Space • Located In A Quiet Family Oriented Neighbour Hood • Close To Schools, Shopping And The 401 Arnold Campbell • Finished Basement With A Hair Studio Sales Rep Direct: 613-329-8144 • MLS # 360890605 • $279,900

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• Centrally located charming brick Townhouse loaded with character • Upgraded roof, furnace and some windows • Walking distance to parks and shopping • Parking at the rear off a quiet lane.

• MLS® 360510251 $299,900

KATHARINE McCLELLAND

$229,900

• Backs onto park • Immaculate BROKER 613-561-7000 • Professionally finished lower level

In-law Suite!

130 ISLANDVIEW DR. AMHERSTVIEW • Custom built with Full Legal In-law Suite on lower level • Separate entrance for the Income minded buyer • 4 plus 2 bedroom • Open concept main floor with gourmet kit/custom cabinetry.

Arnold Campbell • Large master suite w/walk in closet & full ensuite.

Sales Rep • This Home is a must see Direct: 613-329-8144 • MLS # 451312409 • $542,500

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