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$1,499,900 19 Shadow Dr 4100 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms Unbelievable Bungalow & beautiful lot, seconds from the city. Truly one of a kind! Kitchen has Amazing Views. En-suite or en-suite privilege in all bedrooms. Over 4500 Square Feet of Living Space!

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$1,099,000 296 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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$1,349,000 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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$689,900 60 Arkell Rd 2000 Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Luxury Town in award winning complex. Contemporary fixtures and classic colours. Excellent chefs kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas range. Gorgeous kitchen and perfect flow in the main living space.

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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

$259,900. 912 sq.ft 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, enclosed sunroom. Ground floor laundry. Located close to downtown shopping. R980307

$319,000. 1,000 sq ft 2 bdrm, end unit townhome, full unfin bsmnt,deck,single car garage. Comm element fees apply. Spring/Summer 2019 R937519

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

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

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$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

$304,900. 3 bdrm, fin rec room with gas FP. Walkout to treed parklike lot overlooking farmland, on quiet street. R877968

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

$524,900. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 storey in Fergus. Open concept main, full fin lower. Walkout to deck, partly fenced rear yard. R1000036

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

$359,900. 1,516 sqft 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath bungaloft townhome, full unfin basement,deck,attached single car garage. Harriston Heights community R937524

$424,900. 2+1 bdrm, 2 bath semi-det, fin basement, gas fireplace in livingroom, Convenient to downtown shopping. R935932

$419,900. 3+1 bed 3 bath 2 storey home on corner lot, fin lower level, attached single car garage R1009870

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

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

$349,900. 2 bdrm semi-detached new const home, partially fin basement. Tarion registered builder. Late winter/early spring occupancy R1045494

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This spacious brick bungalow is located in a mature East end of Guelph.

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1234 sq ft bungalow on a quiet cul-de-sac 10km North of Guelph.

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Unique 2 1/2 story red brick building located at the edge of Downtown.

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5000 sq ft of home with nearly 25 acres of bush and trees, open fields, and a pond.

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Maple tree lined driveway leads to a 3400 sq ft, 2 storey,5 BR Limestone farmhouse.

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How to Stage Your Home on a Budget Staging your home so that it is in prime showing shape is essential for selling it in the shortest amount of time for the best possible price. While a professional home stager can work wonders, it might not be in your budget. Buying new furniture, redecorating, or other big home improvement tasks might not be either. However, there’s no need to worry. There are many great ways to inexpensively stage your home, without paying a professional, such as: Getting rid of the excess. Minimalism is in, and when someone comes to look at your house they want to imagine what they can do with it, not think about someone else’s personal belongings around the house.

The first thing every home stager will do is get rid of the clutter. And that is something anyone can do on your own without spending a dime. Get some boxes and storage bins and start removing whatever you can, including: framed photos; anything hanging on the fridge or anywhere else; knick knacks; most books (save a few nice ones for staging); trophies and awards; kitchen gadgets; personal effects such as glasses, keys, jewelry, etc. The golden rule? You can’t remove too much.

Rearranging the furniture. Go from room to room and make sure the furniture is ar-

ranged in a way that makes the room look as open and spacious as possible. If this means removing chairs or tables to open the flow, go for it.

Brightening things up. Replace heavy drapery with sheer panels, raise blinds and shades, and place higher wattage bulbs in lighting fixtures, adding a lamp or two where necessary. Maximizing natural and artificial light is essential to making your home look as bright and appealing as possible.

Painting where necessary. A small investment of paint in key areas will be worth it.

Change any dark or oddly painted rooms to a light, neutral color, and prioritize walls and rooms where the paint is dirty or showing signs of aging. Paint can also be a good option for updating kitchen cabinets that are otherwise too expensive to replace.

Adding new accessories. A trip to your nearest discount store can send you home with a bundle of new accent pillows, throws, bathroom and kitchen accessories and a nice vase or two for the dining room and coffee tables. These decorative accessories will add a fresh feel and pops of color where necessary throughout your home. Just remember: less is more.

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Bungalow, 3bed/2bath, 1390 sq ft, carpet free, modern open concept.

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The New Year is upon us, which means that it’s time again for resolutions you can stick to. Saving money is often one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, and one that can be easier to do (it’s a lot easier to take care of your finances than get on the stair stepper).

And since owning a home is easily one of the biggest expenses the average person will have in their lifetime, saving money around the home is crucial. Even for those who are able to pay off their mortgage, the cost of annual maintenance - plus the little luxuries we tack on - can really add up. In order to save some money this upcoming year on home-related expenditures, consider these steps:

REFINANCE. Interest rates are still fairly low right now, so take a look at your current mortgage and assess if it would be wise to refinance. Cutting even $100 from your monthly mortgage payment will mean huge savings over the life of your loan. Be sure to understand the terms of the refinance, as sometimes the cost to refinance does not outweigh the savings. Consult your accountant or financial adviser as well before refinancing.

SHOP YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE. We often overlook the cost of homeowners insurance because it is escrowed and paid as part of our monthly mortgage payment. However, you could be greatly overpaying for homeowners insurance, which would increase your monthly mortgage payment unnecessarily. While you’re at it, ask your home insurance agent to package in your car, boat, or other insurance policies to get additional discounts, typically up to 20%.

REDUCE ENERGY WASTE. Take a look at your monthly energy bills to see how much energy you are really using each month.

Make efforts to reduce energy usage in the winter cold and summer heat by properly sealing windows and doors that could be susceptible to drafts. Set your thermostat a few degrees cooler during the day when no one is home to save on unnecessary heating and cooling.

Another way to reduce energy waste is by completely switching to LED lighting. LED light bulbs might cost a little bit more in the beginning, but in the long run, they save more money than incandescent bulbs. In-

candescent bulbs aren’t efficient: only about 10% to 15% of the electricity that they consume results in light. The rest is turned into heat, but not enough heat to add warmth to your house, so it’s a waste.

Making the switch will also help you fulfil a resolution to be better to the environment!

SKIM DOWN YOUR CABLE, PHONE AND INTERNET. Oftentimes, when homeowners set up their television, Internet and home phone service they get talked into a bigger package than they need. Do you really need the fastest Internet speed? How many of those 245 television channels do you actually watch? See if you can save yourself a few hundred dollars a year by downgrading your service package. A lot of service providers can help you save money by bundling services. At the very least, it’s worth it to give them a call and ask if there are any adjustments that can be made to your bill, since you’re a valued customer. It sometimes works!

GET SMART AT THE GROCERY STORE. We often think of our food costs as a necessity--therefore, we justify the expense. However, a little bit of frugality can go a long way when you’re working the aisles at your local market. Get in the habit of clipping coupons and checking the sale papers to make some smart food shopping choices.

By following these tips and consciously spending wisely, you will be able to sock away more money, which can come in handy, especially if you’re looking to move into a new home!

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7 PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE RESALE VALUE Even if you have no immediate plans for leaving your home, it’s a good idea to approach renovations with resale value in mind. Upgrades that are likely to appeal to future buyers protect your investment while also improving your enjoyment of the home.

One key to a successful renovation is figuring out how to personalize the space without making it so customized that it’s not attractive to other potential owners. For example, eliminating a bedroom to create a giant walk-in closet may help achieve your dreams, but losing that bedroom can be a major hit to your home’s value.

These renovation ideas - which include both cosmetic touch-ups and more labor-intensive suggestions - can help boost your home’s value.

OPEN SPACE. Older homes were often that needs to be relocated. You’ll likely designed with a boxy, formal layout that is less conducive to most modern families’ needs. Today’s open floor plans offer functionality for everything from keeping an eye on the kids while making dinner to entertaining guests. This type of floor plan can also make small rooms feel larger and invite more light into darker parts of the house.

The most cost-effective way to create an open space is to remove non-load-bearing walls (load-bearing walls help support the roof; while they can be removed there’s typically quite a bit more time, labor and expense involved). Removing a wall may not be that complicated unless you encounter plumbing or HVAC ductwork

have some electrical outlets to move, and both the floor and ceiling will need attention to remove lingering signs of the former wall.

CLIMATE COMFORT. Not every aspect

of home improvement is visible at first glance like a fresh coat of paint; some value-boosting upgrades are more behind the scenes. One example is climate management. If you renovate a space that needs better climate control, or if you add a new room where extending the existing ductwork is impractical, a splitductless HVAC system may be the perfect solution. The ductless design saves HVAC contractors time during installation, therefore saving homeowners money.

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE. Features like crown molding and other wood accents such as chair rails are elegant upgrades that can elevate a home’s value with a relatively modest investment. An office or dining room is the perfect place to introduce these design elements to add a bit of formality to the space. You can also find crown molding in spaces like the living room, with the molding coordinating with built-in shelving flanking a fireplace.

COLOR CHANGE.

Although paint is one of the easiest ways to personalize your home, it’s also one of the least expensive, simplest ways to improve its value and appearance.

A fresh coat of paint, inside or out, can create an appealing illusion of newness no matter the age of your home. For maximum resale value, stick to neutral tones so future buyers can focus on envisioning the place as their own, without the distraction of your own vibrant choices. If you don’t like the thought of boring beige, consider adding accent walls for pops of color that can be easily changed down the road.

ADJUSTABLE LIGHTING.

A room’s ambiance can be completely transformed with lighting. For multi-purpose rooms, an option like dimmer switches lets you customize the lighting to fit the use, which can vary throughout the day.

A well-lit living room is essential for a large gathering or a small group gathered for game night. That same space can be equally

inviting for an intimate conversation or a casual movie night with the lights turned down low. One of the best parts is minimal experience is needed to swap out standard switches for the more versatile dimmers.

Plus, in today’s technology-driven world, there’s an app for seemingly everything, including lighting. Homeowners can control the ambiance from their phones by installing smart light bulbs and lighting strips.

GRUNGE-FREE GARAGE. Even though a garage’s functionality is the top concern for most buyers, a dingy, unkempt space can be a real turn-off. One way to instantly brighten and refresh the space is an epoxy coating on the floor. Applying the coating is relatively easy and once dry it helps prevent unsightly stains and damage in the future.

Combine that with a thorough sweeping, wiping down walls and other surfaces, and organizing the clutter to create a more inviting space you can utilize to the fullest.

BETTER BATHROOMS. Many homeowners approach a bathroom upgrade with big projects in mind, like swapping out the vanity, replacing the tub or installing tile flooring. However, it’s possible to make a noticeable impact with much smaller changes. Simply updating bathroom fixtures and fittings such as shower heads, faucets, towel racks and lighting can transform the space with minimal effort and far less work and expense than a large-scale renovation.

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