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Currently grossing monthly $5000.00. Century old home built in 1901 from Limestone and wood milled from the Babcock Mill. This master piece of its day has extensively upgraded to modern lifestyle with no loss to its character and charm and would be perfect for a B&B or large family with 8+3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, updated kitchen with butternut cabinets, granite cabinets, Wolf gas cook top and Sub Zero fridge. Cathedral ceilings and large hallways makes you feel the old world presence. Located on Main street in a small Village, 10 minutes to Kingston, this home offers many possibilities both commercially and residentially. Ideal for a large family looking for old world charm or keep as an investment. MLS 451280025
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Enjoy the waterfront lifestyle without the waterfront expense! With a southward view over some of the area’s best fishing grounds, this fully renovated 3 bedroom home has a lot to offer. Gorgeous bright main floor with new kitchen, large principal rooms, all new paint and pristine pine floors. 3 bedrooms plus a study area upstairs. Located across the street from a large waterfront park with boat launch, and a couple minutes walk to the town’s recreation centre. Fully renovated from the studs in, including floor joists & beams, windows, electrical, insulation, siding, heating & plumbing. It’s an easy drive to Prince Edward County, Kingston or Belleville from this Deseronto location. Fantastic value at $265,000. Call Mark for more info!
485 Alfred St • $329,000 Great legal duplex within easy walk to queens and downtown. Two 3 bedroom units, each with in suite laundry. Lower unit completely renovated within the last 4 years, most windows replaced. Currently fully leased. Great value for this terrific location. MLS# 360700037
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Host a successful open house When selling their homes, homeowners can employ several strategies in an effort to drum up interest among potential buyers. One such strategy is to host an open house, which invites prospective buyers to tour the property. Realtors have long used open houses to introduce properties to the market, and a well-planned open house can help sellers generate numerous offers in a single day. Whether working with a realtor or listing homes on their own, homeowners can follow a few simple tips to ensure their open house is a success. • Generate publicity online. Nowadays many prospective home buyers do the bulk of their research via their computers and devices. By advertising their open houses online, sellers have the potential to reach a wide array of buyers. Many real estate agents employ sites such as Zillow. com and Trulia.com to promote open houses and showcase properties, so sellers can make sure their agents are taking advantage of these wildly popular sites. Some even allow sellers to list their homes on apps that buyers can peruse on their smartphones. • Generate publicity in traditional ways as well. Traditional publicity should not be overlooked when promoting an open house. A $5 “Open House” lawn sign is an effective and inexpensive way to attract buyers who are driving through desirable neighborhoods looking for their next homes. While the Internet is a valuable resource to promote your open house, the sheer volume of online listings can 2
make it hard to reach potential buyers. A traditional lawn sign and a listing in your local newspaper are budget-friendly promotional opportunities that can generate interest in your open house. • Invite your neighbors. Neighbors can be great salesmen for your home and the community where you live. Invite friendly neighbors to your open house and encourage them to chat with prospective buyers. Buyers will appreciate neighbors’ firsthand knowledge about the community, and their friendliness can help to create a strong first impression that increases buyer interest in your home. • Consider some changes to your home decor. When hosting an open house, you might not need to go so far as to stage your home, but you may want to make some changes to the decor to make your home more neutral and appealing to buyers from all walks of life. Remove any potentially controversial artwork or decorative items, replacing them with more neutral items that won’t offend or distract any potential buyers. • Leave the hosting to the professionals. Unless you’re selling the home on your own, resist the temptation to attend your open house. Let your realtor do the work. Your absence can make it easier for potential buyers to see themselves in your home, while your presence may make them uncomfortable or hesitant to explore the property and ask any questions. When hosting an open house, sellers can take several steps to make their homes more appealing to buyers.
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1048 CAITLIN CRES. N E PE S M O OU -4P H N2 SU
First time offered for sale, this is a wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful family home in desirable Westwoods backing onto conservation. Custom built by Virgil Marques in 1990, 4 + 1 beds,3.5 bats, 3 fireplaces, walkout basement, lovingly maintained & updated over the years, situated on an oversized corner lot with room for all the toys! Hardwood, ceramic & cork flooring on main level, lg living & dining rooms, gorgeous eat in dream kitchen (2012) with loads of cabinets, built in appliances, granite eating bar open to main floor family rm with gas fireplace, terrace doors to 2 level deck overlooking the conservation–enjoy nature at your doorstep! Main floor laundry/mud room, main floor den & extra 2 pc bath. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms, master has gas fireplace, luxurious ensuite (2012) with heated floor & towel rack, custom closet cabinetry, updated main bathroom as well. The lower level has 5th bedrm, hobby room, storage + a lg rec rm with terrace door walkout to the patio & gardens. Asking Price of $679,900 – Dir: Off Lancaster Dr. MLS #17608255
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Ever dreaming of boating all through the Rideau Canal? Now is your chance! Solid bungalow on beautiful level lot in Seeley’s Bay with gorgeous views & access to all that the Rideau has to offer. Featuring pine flooring, cathedral ceilings with exposed beams for that cabin feel, open concept kitchen with eating bar, pantry, family room with wood fireplace insert, terrace doors to massive deck overlooking the water, main floor laundry, 2 bedrooms up, master has walk in closet & 3 pc ensuite. The lower level is quite bright with large windows, laminate flooring & terrace door walkout to lower level deck. There’s a rec room with woodstove, 2 more bedrooms & 3 pc bathroom, storage area leading to garage/workshop room. Metal roof in 2014, everything redone in 2001. MLS #17607534. Asking Price $479,900
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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Less than 1 year old main floor Condo Unit with patio. Many upgrades including granite counter-tops and upgraded cupboards. Hardwood and composite tile floors. One of only 11 units with storage locker Premium building location. Exercise room with T.V. and party room with fireplace. Across from park. MLS® 367770009
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$1,999,900 Nestled in the heart of the 1000 Islands with spectacular views of the St. Lawrence, this stunning bungalow offers luxury features throughout. Over 7500 sq ft of available living space. Gourmet Chef’s dream custom Corel kitchen with granite counters and built-in appliances. 12 ft ceilings with triple tray ceilings rising to 16 ft in the great room. Formal dining room features triple tray ceilings as well. High quality flooring including travertine & hardwood. Exquisite Master Suite with separate sitting area with water views, huge walk-in closet & 5 piece ensuite boasting soaker tub and separate shower. Expansive porch with unobstructed views as well as a patio below from the walkout basement. Large 3 car garage (could be 4). Impressive interlocking driveway and courtyard. Beautiful landscaped level lot. Basement has been partially developed but awaits your finishing touches. The list goes on...don’t miss the opportunity to view this amazing property!! MLS# 442540084
243 KING ST EAST, GANANOQUE
422 CAVENDISH CRESCENT
Beautiful open concept, four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home, with over 2800 sq. ft. of living space above grade. Beautiful hardwood and tile floors on main floor. Large kitchen with premium cabinetry and granite counter tops. Open concept main floor family room with gas fireplace. Large deck with fully accessible yard to accommodate pool installation. The upper level of this home boasts extremely large bedrooms and foyer space. Master has full ensuite. The lower level is completely unspoiled and ready to finish the way you want. $549,900
207 VICTORIA STREET. All brick home on Victoria Street just a few doors from Union Street. Five bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a finished rec room down. This home can easily be converted to 6 bedrooms. House is currently rented until May of 2018. Please call for details. $599,900
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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
Amazingopportunitytobuildyourbusinessinthishightrafficlocation.Zonedbothresidential/ commercial, this property offers a host of opportunities for a home based business combined with a meticulously maintained and updated home with park-like yard with beautiful gardens surrounding the peaceful patio/deck areas. Wheelchair accessible 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths house features hardwood in living/dining rooms, bedroom areas and office. Updated kitchen. Main floor office with convenient separate entrance for customers.Tastefully finishedbasement.Separategarage,workshop,andstorageareas.Largepavedparkinglot.The c3 zoning allows for a variety of business applications. Call today. MLS# 360891538
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Recently renovated, this 2+1 bedroom elevated bungalow semi with single attached garage is located on a quiet cul-de-sac. New wood floors throughout upper level. Ceramic tiles in kitchen, bath and foyer. Lower level offers patio door walkout to rear yard, finished rec room, 3 piece bath and den/bedroom. The lower level could be converted to an in-law suite. The rear yard is totally privacy fenced. High efficiency gas furnace and central air conditioning. MLS# 360840904 $279,000
669 JOHNSON ST
All brick four bedroom home in walking distance to Queen’s University and downtown. This home located at the corner of Johnson and Macdonnell offers kitchen with granite counter tops, hardwood floors throughout. Bath has been update and includes glass shower. There is a huge backyard and driveway on the side. Parking can be easily expanded to accommodate more cars. The home is currently leased until April, 2018. Please contact me for additional information. MLS# 360250223 $425,000
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In picture perfect condition, end unit townhome with oversized one car garage. Custom built with 2100 square feet of living space. Located in popular Woodhaven, 3 bedrooms, master with gorgeous ensuite bath and huge walk in closet. 2nd floor laundry room. Fabulous open concept main floor with gas fireplace, granite counter tops and walk-in pantry. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile. Lower level is fully finished with family room and separate storage. Great rear yard with two-tier decking and fully fenced. A must to view.
Amazing and impressive describes this stunning family home with 3 car garage on private 5 acres, 18 foot high great room with full stone fireplace. Main floor master bedroom with large walk in closet with ensuite bath. Main floor office, 3 spacious bedrooms, open concept kitchen and dining room, bright with generous use of windows with western exposure. Ceramic tile in all bathrooms and mud room, large walk in pantry off kitchen, granite kitchen countertops. Situated on approx. 5 acres with 2 acres cleared. 5 minutes to 401, 10 minutes to Cataraqui centre. This fabulous home is a must see for the active family
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Luxurious custom built bungalow on exclusive Cottsmere Court cul-de-sac. Full stone exterior with fully fenced rear yard and enclosed sunroom. Built 2005, hardwood and ceramic tile throughout. 9ft ceilings, main floor family room (14`10 x 14`10) with 2 sided gas fireplace into dining room, 2 spacious bedrooms on main floor with 3 piece ensuite. Pride of ownership, great location - minutes to city.
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