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4 FOREST HILL RD, LONG SAULT $549,900 Prepare to be pleased by this more than 2000 sq. ft. bungalow offering 3 bedroom and 3 baths on the main level. This home features luxuries such as a private deck with hot tub from the master bedroom with en-suite bath done in travertine marble, soaker jetted tub, glass shower and in floor heat. The great room offers 2 sided fireplace with slate surround and built in plasma TV, a view of the forest from a wall of windows, and floors done in Brazilian Cherry wood. This home is done with high end materials such as; slate, travertine marble, cherry, and granite. The main level has a very convenient office for work at home. Downstairs will greet you with a bright recreation room that is on a walk out level. This home's lower level walks out to a private back yard or leads you into the 2 car heated garage. Located in Prestigious Arrowhead Estates.
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51 FOREST HILL RD, LONG SAULT $1,495,000 3 Level 6,500 Sq. ft of luxury living-Welcome to this absolutely stunning stone and cedar Adirondack style home-Finest finishing and craftsmanship. This home is offering a perfect blend of contemporary and classic elegance with hardwood and travertine marble floors throughout, custom architectural moldings, 5 beautiful baths, gourmet kitchen with granite counters and restaurant quality appliances including double ovens. This bright sun filled home with breath taking views leads to outdoor living areas with 2000 sq. ft. of ipe decking, tempered glass railing, 4,000 sq. ft. of interlocking patio, heated in ground salt water pool, extensive stone work including walls, stairs and walkways and so much more. So many features: In floor heating throughout lower level, 3 level, double sided stone fireplace, spa like bath, lower level theatre, home gym with mirrored wall, hot tub and the list goes on and on!!!...Call Henrietta @ 613-930-5372 for full details.
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Liz’ Tips (part 1)
What is staging? Who needs it?
Staging is preparing the stage (your house) for a grand finale performance (for sale). Home staging is about illusions. It's beyond decorating and cleaning. It's about perfecting the art of creating moods. Staging makes Liz’ Tips your house look bigger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more loving and, best of all, it makes home buyers want By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment to buy it. Contrary to what you might think, it's about more than preparing the house for sale. Staging is what you do after you've cleaned, de-cluttered, painted, made minor repairs; it's all about dressing the house for sale. What would it be like if The Nutcracker performance was on a blank stage without costumes or props?
Staging is about adding the small details: the lipstick, mascara and, for simplicity, a stunning, single strand of Tahitian pearls.
What makes you think that your house will sell as opposed to the similar one located three doors down?
Travel down any city street or country roads in Eastern Ontario and you will notice thousands of “House for Sale” signs. Regardless of where it’s located or what condition it’s at, everyone is wishing their house to sell quickly and for the highest price possible. Your house needs to sparkle: it needs to appeal to purchasers. It needs to evoke a certain charm. It needs to be de-cluttered and organized. It needs to be staged. What is a Professional Home Stager?
Professional stagers are highly skilled artists. They can take a blank canvas and paint a sensuous portrait without ever lifting a paint brush. Stagers possess the skills and create dramatic scenery that appeals to all five senses. Here are some of their secrets: • Arrange sparse pieces of furniture in an appealing grouping known as a vignette
• Showcase a generous usage of soft fabrics such as silk or satin. • Display unusual knickknacks in units of 1, 3 or 5 • Drape window coverings with simple lines
• Add unique elements to shelving, bookcases and fireplace mantels, which draw attention to predetermined areas What Accessories Does a Stager Use?
Stagers mostly use your existing possessions. However, if your home is empty of furnishings, some stagers can bring items to dress your rooms at additional costs. How they are utilized is limited only by the creativity and vision of the stager. • Mirrors
Liz believes in bringing the outdoors inside through the use of greenery and plants; in creating clean, crisp spaces and arranging furniture with plenty of room to walk around. - She says bathrooms are essential to dress well. Bathrooms should look open, airy and delightful. One of Liz’ favourite tricks is to add baskets filled with spa treatments such as:
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• Plants
In the summertime, the back yard needs staging too. For patios and decks, Liz brings in plants and potted flowers, and adds additional colour by setting the patio table with cheerful dinner plate settings. This creates an ambiance and is very appealing to the purchasers. (to be continued...)
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The kitchen is the heart of any home. Here’s some practical advise for making that space sparkle:
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Tip of the week ODDS VS. EVENS
(1) In general grouping items in odd numbers makes a more attractive display than even numbers. A grouping of three or five works well.
(2) To ensure the correct height when hanging art on the wall, the centre of the painting should be approximately five feet from the floor. (3) When selecting from your art pieces, pick the most elegant and most valuable ones for the living room.
First Time Home Buyers
Tips to successfully purchase your first home. Be methodical in the home buying process. Start from the beginning by selecting a Real Estate agent that you are confident will work for you. You want your agent to listen to what you have to say and show you the homes that you want to see. But even more important than that, they must be able to convey the knowledge and expertise to get you the home that you want for a price you can afford.
Be thorough, in the selection of the home you’re going to purchase. Look at more than one home. Carefully inspect the preferred property for flaws both structural and cosmetic. Select trained professionals to help with the inspection. A home inspector or a general contractor is your greatest resource in this regard. They have the experience and expertise to give you an informed opinion of the condition of the property you are considering. Be decisive. One the most problematic issues new buyers run into is the fact they tend to second guess themselves. This causes first time buyers to miss opportunities to purchase homes because they can’t commit quickly enough to follow through on sales. This only exacerbates the issue, because the frustration level will mount as you miss out on more and more potential properties. Be ready to make a commitment and follow through on your decision.
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A qualified, competent ® REALTOR will help you navigate the myriad of decisions that arise when buying and selling a home. A REALTOR® provides value to the homeowner in many ways:
• Pays for all marketing and advertising costs.
• Adds experience and expertise in all aspects of the sales process including marketing, financing, negotiations and more. • Handles all showings.
• Brings a network of known, trusted real estate professionals. If your REALTOR® doesn’t have the answer, he or she likely knows someone who does.
• Always has your interests in mind so you always have someone on your side.
• Can handle and advise on all price and contract negotiations. • Provides you with all the possible options and opportunities without holding back.
• Gives an unbiased, realistic view of your home and your options.
• Unlike buyers and sellers, a REALTOR® has no emotional attachment to property.
• Has the knowledge to help you ask the right questions.
• Being a third party, potential buyers are more likely to tell your REALTOR® the truth about your home, even if it is unflattering. This objective viewpoint will help you make the necessary changes to get your home sold.
• Your time is valuable. A REALTOR® allows you to spend your time how you want.