The Real Estate Book Guelph and Wellington County, ON

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35 Carey Crescent 3400 Square Feet, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Gorgeous raised bungalow on an excellent street. Close to all amenities. Tastefully updated home offers a massive backyard - one of the largest yards in the neighbourhood. Open concept living area features a formal dining room that walks out to a deck and a nice sized living room. Large picture window. 3 generous bedrooms and an updated 4 piece bathroom. Newly built deck. Great basement space with large rec room, office, 2 piece bathroom, and garage access. The large gas fireplace in the rec room is perfect!

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$499,990

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15 Walnut Dr 3681 Square Feet, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms Great Location for a Growing Family! Walking distance to everything and close to St Georges Park. Completely Updated and Renovated Top to Bottom. Over 5000 Square Feet of Living Space!!

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$724,900

19 Lockyer Rd 1352 Square Feet. 5 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Amazing Location & Floor Plan! Open main floor incl formal liv & din, updated eat-in kit. 3 large bdrms on main floor. Rec rm downstairs, legal 2 BR apartment. In-grnd pool, landscaped, interlock drive fits 6 cars.

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25 Manor Park Cres 3023 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Exquisite, Spectacular, Luxurious, Majestic! Originally built in 1857 and completely rebuilt from the stone in; 3000 SqFt apartment style condo is beyond extravagant. Steps from the river and walking trails, close to downtown.

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296 Farley Dr 2526 Square Feet, 4 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom Gorgeous custom open concept. Hardwood on main floor. Master suite with whirlpool bath and FP. Great room features 18 foot ceilings back wall is completely glass to enjoy your private oasis. In-ground salt water pool, landscaped. Neighborhood is second to none!

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35 Manresa Ct 9700 Square Feet, 6 Bedroom, 7 Bathroom Georgian-style executive home. 40 X 20-foot indoor pool with hot tub spa designated wing w/20 foot ceilings. Majestic, landscaped, fully-fenced, acre setting w/koi waterfall pond, screened 20 X 12-foot gazebo, and stone fire pit. Luxury living.

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338 Ironwood Rd 1248 Square Feet, 6 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Gorgeous open concept raised bungalow on large lot in the South End. Fully renovated 5+ bedroom is move in ready! Brand new custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Huge yard with deck. Completely finished Basement almost completely above grade giving over 2000 Sq Ft of living space.

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$599,900

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MINTO’S BEST KEPT SECRET!!

Executive Bungalows on large .50 Acre + Lots. Only 10 min from Mount Forest or Harriston!

Close to Hospital, Shopping, Golf & More!

Where else can you find beautiful bungalows on mature lots for UNDER $550,000?

94 Regency Dr, MLS 30689648 | $549,000.

10 Regency Dr, Clifford MLS 30664055 | $529,900.

22 Regency Dr, Minto MLS 30681326 | $549,900

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow on 1/2 acre.

Professionally landscaped, hardwood and ceramics throughout. Kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, a granite island and a walk-in pantry.

Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow on 1/2 acre.

Hardwood & ceramics and beautiful kitchen. Pictures & Virtual tour at www.CWHomeSales.com

4 bedroom, 3 bath, 8 yr old stone bungalow on 1/2 acre fenced lot, 3000 sqft living space Text R953447 to 52187

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Oak cupboards, new countertops, granite sink in kitchen, hardwood & pine floors throughout, single garage, fenced yard and 2 sheds. MLS:180068

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A 3-acre nature lover's paradise. Mature trees, gardens, barn & large MAPLETON 92 acre farm with 68 acres workable. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 pond provide a great atmosphere for relaxing & enjoying the outdoors. bath home w/walkout basement & pond. Out buildings incl 42' x 32' 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths, detached garage and greenhouse. MLS:180063 shed/barn, 37' x 48' shed. Call Dan 519-292-0011 MLS:30678415

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40 Imperial Road N #68, Guelph

180 Elizabeth Street, Guelph

21 Eastview Road, Guelph

A great opportunity for a first time homebuyer or investor.

Sweet bungalow located in an ever-changing, historical, downtown neighbourhood.

Just move in and enjoy this three bedroom bungalow!

$279,900 • 519-824-9050

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5752 Wellington Rd 7, Guelph/Eramosa

12 John Street, Guelph

10 Westmount Road, Guelph

This affordable bungalow is a great opportunity.

Bright and spacious home with unique artistic and architecural elements.

There is only going to be one lucky buyer of this 1,360 sqft. bungalow.

$399,900 • 519-821-6191

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49 Simpson Street E, Alma

8426 Concession 6, Moorefield

25 Carey Crescent, Guelph

Here's your sanctuary! An attractive ranch bungalow on a beautiful one acre lot.

2 Storey home with 15 acres hobby farm and 12 workable acres.

Almost 1800 square foot home with endless opportunities of how to use the space.

$589,900 • 519-824-9050

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160 Lynch Circle, Guelph

38 Jenson Boulevard, Guelph

4569 Concession 11, Puslinch

This beautiful house with 9ft ceilings feels like home the minute you walk in!

This home offers all the creature comforts to satisfy a family’s needs.

This custom stone home is nested on a private 1.76 acre lot on a quiet country road.

$719,900 • 519-821-6191

$779,900 • 519-824-9050

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$1,250,000. 50 acres, 1635 ft. brick bungalow, fully finished on both levels plus 500 ft. sunroom. 36' x 60' workshop. R985739

$539,900. 3 bdrm,2.5 bath,2 storey home in Fergus.

Open concept main level,fully fin lower level. Walkout onto deck, partially fenced rear yard. R1000036

$449,900. 1320 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow on dead end street. Fully fin lower level. Late fall occupancy. R1000110

$249,900. 1 1/2 storey home in Holstein, 2 bdrm, 1 bath on lge lot with 18x28 old barn. Newer kitchen and bath. 3-season sunroom on front R977138

$359,900. 3+2 BR, 2 BA, low traffic st, close to sports complex, park ,hospital, medical center. Open concept main level/wlkout to rear deck & fenced yard R977058

$369,900. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,400sqft raised bungalow, fin lower level/gas fireplace. Fenced rear yard.Close to Sports Complex R981737

$549,900. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 8 yr old stone bungalow on 1/2 acre fenced lot, 3000 sqft living space R953447

$524,900. New Construction. 1640 sqft brick bungalow with covered rear porch. 4 bdrm, 3 bat, finished recroom. R776768

$749,900. 4.7 acre lot w/restored 1888 school house.

Hrdwd flooring, original trim, maple staircase to loft, brick FP. R717735

$314,900. 3 bdrm, fin rec room with gas FP. Walkout to treed parklike lot overlooking farmland, on quiet street. R877968

$699,900. Custom 3 BR, 2 BA, 25 acres. 28 X 40 shop, fin lwr level w/in-flr heat, rec rm wlkout. Master loft, 10X20 deck. R899841

$329,000. Premium end unit! 1,000 sqft 2 bdrm, 1.5 BA Twnhm, full unfin bsmnt. Deck, grnd flr laundry, single gar. R935937

$274,900. 912 sq.ft 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, enclosed sunroom. Ground floor laundry. Located close to downtown shopping. R980307

$359,900. Summer Occupancy-Premier, awardwinning builder, 1210 sq.ft. custom fin interior, partially fin basement. R507968

$309,900. New semi-detached home, 1164 sq.ft.2 bdrm 1 bath, full unfinished basement. Registered Tarion warranty builder. R850742

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$489,900. 1442 ft. open concept bung. Broadloom free, coffered ceilings, custom kit cabinetry. Fully insl unfin basement. R858445

$924,900. 20 acre parcel, 550 ft lake shoreline. 2500 ft. 4 bdrm, log, stone, timber frame construction.

Deck, hot tub, gazebo R924471

$339,900. 2+2 bdrm 2 bath brick home located close to downtown shopping, enclosed sun room, fully finished lower level. R992717

$374,900. 2.5 storey century home, partially fin bsmnt, fully fin 3rd level in Holstein, tastefully landscaped, private yard R965457

$514,900. 3486 sqft of fin living space, 5 bdrm 3 bath bnglw, main floor laundry, in-floor heat throughout, close to schools, park & shopping R948166

$424,900. 2+1 bdrm, 2 bath semi-detached, fin basement, gas fireplace in living room, convenient location close to downtown shopping. R915567

$399,900. 3 BR, 2 BA. 1/2 acre treed lot. 2nd storey deck w/awning, grnd level wlkout, shed/wrkshp quiet neighbourhood, close to schools & park. R887725

$429,900. 2500 sq ft fin living area, 2+2 bdrm 2 bath brick bungalow, family room with gas fireplace, rear deck with gazebo, preferred neighbourhood R960305

$359,000. Spacious 1,516 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath freehold bungaloft townhome with a full unfinished basement. R935945

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SHOULD YOU SELL YOUR HOME NOW OR WAIT UNTIL THE SPRING? There is no exact science for finding the perfect time and season to sell your home, and as like all major decisions, there are positives and negatives. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration before deciding when to sell a home.

For example, many homeowners believe selling a home during the fall or winter months is not a good idea and that the spring or summer are the only times a house should be sold. However, this isn’t true. Sure, most real estate markets across the United States experience a “spring market rush” every year. There is no doubt that the “spring market” is a great time to be selling and buying real estate, however, the fall and winter seasons may be the best fit for you for many reasons. Some of those include:

LESS COMPETITION

HOLIDAY STAGING

In the spring or summer, a drive around the neighborhood will show many for-sale signs up. This is a great reason to sell your home now instead of waiting: there will certainly be less competition. The fewer number of comparable homes there are for sale, the greater the probability that a buyer will look at your home.

The fall and winter months are also a great time for a potential buyer to see what a specific neighborhood is like. Do your neighbors have pumpkins on their front step? Are there lots of Trick-orTreaters wandering the neighborhood on Halloween? Do any of your neighbors have any light displays for the holidays?

It boils down to basic supply and demand.

If there are fewer homes for sale, there are fewer homes that a potential buyer can choose from, therefore increasing the demand for your home. Not only will less competition increase the probability for showings, but it will also increase the probability that an offer will be received and you will get the maximum amount of money for your home.

Also, simple “seasonal” staging such as adjusting the color of the decor or having an aroma in the air that is relative to the time of year can go a long way with some potential buyers and possibly be the difference between a home selling or not.

Everyone loves Pumpkin Spice – maybe a candle and some pumpkins helps to sell your home!

QUICKER TRANSACTIONS Right now, there are fewer real estate transactions than there will be in the spring.

The fewer number of transactions means that mortgage lenders have fewer loans to process, attorneys have less closings to do, and home inspectors have fewer inspections to do. All of these factors should lead to a quicker transaction and closing for all the parties involved. One of the most frustrating things for a seller to deal with while selling their home is not getting answers in a reasonable amount of time. A quicker transaction is going to be less stress for you.

GREAT AGENTS ARE ALWAYS UP TO THE CHALLENGE Any real estate agent who wants to wait for the spring or tells you that the fall or winter months are a bad time to sell is not someone you want selling your home! A great real estate agent will know how to adapt to the current season and market their listings to reflect that.

SERIOUS BUYERS While there may be more prospective buyers out in the spring or summer, there are also more people “just looking� as well. Serious buyers are always out there and will continue to look for homes no matter what time of year it is.

By considering all of the reasons above, you will be able to determine whether now is a good time to sell or if you should wait until the spring. Best of luck in making your decision!

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DON’T SCARE BUYERS AWAY THIS HALLOWEEN

By Liz Dominguez

Editor’s Note: This was originally published on RISMedia’s blog, Housecall. See what else is cookin’ now at blog.rismedia.com.

You may be getting into the holiday spirit this October, but remember that if you’re trying to sell your home, you still have to appeal to the majority of buyers. Not everyone is into the haunted house scene, so maybe tone down the spook factor while you’re on the market.

KEEP IT LIT

You may be trying to set the mood with dim, orange or black lighting, but if your house comes across as dark, then you might be alienating buyers from the get-go. If holiday-themed lights are your weak spot, try to keep them as part of your outdoor decoration, and at a minimum. Trendy lanterns are a great way of boosting your seasonal lighting without incorporating off-putting plastic string lights.

KEEP IT NEAT

You want your home to appear as neat as possible when it’s on the market. Any excess decorations—even if they’re fake spiders, tombstones, ghouls or spider webs—can come across as clutter. Make it as easy as possible for buyers to envision themselves living in the house. Selling will be significantly harder if your home looks like a scene from a horror movie. (On that note, put the fake blood away for the time being, as well.)

PUT THE ANIMATRONICS AWAY

Sure, the sudden sounds and animation are a great way of frightening friends and family when they walk through your door, but you certainly don’t want to have that effect on buyers. Keep the funny, animated Halloween decor, that comes to life with motion sensors, stored away until your home is off the market. Even if turned off, these characters will distract buyers from the real reason for their visit: to see if it’s a place they can call home.

DON’T DECK OUT THE EXTERIOR

While you may be proud of your hair-raising cemetery, rolling fog and thundering sound effects, prospective buyers may have a hard time looking past your seasonal decor.

All of the Halloween accessories can take part in molding buyers’ first impressions.

You want them to think of your place as home, not a haunted attraction.

If you can’t live without the Halloweenthemed accessories, keep it simple. There are plenty of Gothic-inspired items that scream Halloween without being over the top. A simple black rose wreath on your front door and a couple of pumpkins by the entrance won’t hurt your chances of selling. Candles are a great way to show off your holiday spirit, and they also make your home smell clean. Many fall centerpieces with leaves and twigs look great for Halloween, so double up on your autumn decor!

Don’t focus on the fact that you can’t embellish every nook and cranny with scream-worthy accessories. Remember, the faster you sell, the faster you can get into the comforts of your new place, where blood-curdling screams and chilling ghost stories make you feel at home.

Liz Dominguez is RISMedia’s associate content editor. Email her your real estate news ideas at ldominguez@rismedia.com.

Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2018. All rights reserved.

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Located minutes from Guelph, lies the quaint historic town of Maryhill. If you have been looking for the perfect location to custom design the home of your dreams, well you have just found it.

Wide expansive homesites to over 150 feet are now available.

Two Storey and Bungalows with 3 Car garages are all available now! We welcome you to visit our website www.pinestonehomes.ca to select the home of your dreams, then call Evelyn 226 706 9913 to schedule your personal appointment to secure your homesite.

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Top Bathroom Renovation Tips

THAT CAN ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME

A bathroom can be among the top selling points in a home. Upgrading your bathroom prior to listing the home for sale may enable you to sell it at a higher price point. Here are some of ways that you can improve your bathroom and get the highest possible return on your investment.

ADD AN ADDITIONAL SINK If you have to share the bathroom with your spouse or kids, it’s important to have multiple sinks. This allows both parents to get ready for work at once or both kids to get ready for school at the same time. It also allows each person to keep their area of the vanity as clean or as messy as they want without infringing on others.

ADD A TOUCH OF LUXURY Buyers will have a harder time not putting an offer on a home when it has a luxurious feel to it. Adding a Jacuzzi to the bathroom will make a buyer feel as if he or she were about to buy a spa instead of a residential property. Working with companies can make it possible to make your bathroom luxurious yet affordable at the same time.

ADD MORE STORAGE There are many items that you want or need to keep in a bathroom at any given time. For instance, you’ll likely want to keep extra rolls of toilet paper handy or have extra hand towels available. You’ll also want to keep your toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant

in the bathroom. By adding a closet, a larger vanity or extra drawers underneath your current vanity, you provide plenty of space for multiple people to share the bathroom peacefully.

PUT IN NEW TILE Replacing your current floor in favor of a tile one can improve the look and feel of the entire space. In fact, a remodeling contractor can add a heated floor that is ideal for those cold winter days or those chilly spring mornings. It can make it easier to face the prospect of walking to the shower or sink without the need to find your socks and slippers first.

Even if you don’t have a large remodeling budget, you can still make your bathroom look and feel like the best room in the house.

When done properly, this space can be the centerpiece of the home and help to attract eager buyers willing to pay top dollar for it.

This appeared first on RISMedia’s Housecall.

Hannah Whittenly is a freelance writer and mother of two from Sacramento, Calif. She enjoys kayaking and reading books by the lake.

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$424,900. PICTURE PERFECT. 3+1 bedrm, 2 bath bungalow with recent upgrades incl C/A, freshly painted, new bathrm in basement, granite countertops in both bathrms, new water softener. 2 car att garage, large deck & fenced yard. Call Jim. Text R963219 to 52187

$524,900. AAA CUSTOM! 1640 sq.ft bungalow. Custom kitchen w/stone counter tops, 3+2 BRs, 3 BAs, incl custom ensuite w/ glass shower & stand alone tub, hrdwd & ceramic, mn flr laundry, cath ceiling. Mn flr gas FP. Full fin bsmnt w/large rec room, 2 BRs & 3pc BA. Covered rear porch. Call John. Text R746707 to 52187

$849,000. UNIQUE PROPERTY. 50 acre farm with 2600 sq ft completely updated ranch bungalow.

French doors from F/R to screened-in lanai. 4 bdrms, 2 baths. Single car att garage, 32x40 heated shop, 50x66 bank barn. Call Jim. Text R963559 to 52187

$359,900. + Net HST. YOU'RE INVITED. New semidetached home. 1210 sq ft + 415 sq ft fin basement. 2 bath, w/ensuite, 2 bdrms, 9' ceilings, main floor laundry, maple kitchen. Call John. Text R506461 to 52187

$1,099,000. TAKE A SECOND LOOK. 102 acre farm priced to sell. 55 workable acres, 45 acres bush with trails. Corner property on paved road. 1632 sq ft 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, large sunrm, insulated shop. Call Jim. Text R926574 to 52187

$399,900. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. This 4.25 acre property has prime residential development potential. Located on the west end of Mount Forest, south side of Queen St. Call John.

Text R926580 to 52187

$799,900. IT'S ALL HERE. 2+1 bdrm, 3 bath custom Shouldice stone bungalow on 5.2 acres with pond & river on paved road south of Mount Forest. Geothermal furnace, in-floor heat in walkout bsmnt & garage. Solid cherry custom kit with granite, ash hrdwd flrs, carpet free. 2 kit & 2 gar on each level. Call Jim. Text R805435 to 52187

$749,900.

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW. 4 years old on 1.7 acres. Quiet subdivision. 2+2 bdrms, kitchen/dining rm with custom cabinets & island, hrdwd flrs, gas f/p, large deck. New insulated work shop. Call John.

$379,000. OPEN FOR CLOSE INSPECTION. 1408 sq ft 2 bdrm, 11/2 bath, brick & stone bungalow. Mn flr laundry, mn flr family rm w/walkout to deck, large rooms, rec rm with gas f/p, walkup to 11/2 car garage, metal roof. Call Jim. Text R984659 to 52187

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50’ SINGLES, SEMI’S & TOWNS STARTING FROM $334,900

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