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Over my 40-year career as a realtor, I have learned that ‘winning’ in real estate is about making 2 to 3 good real estate decisions in one’s lifetime. The key to making good decisions is not making the mistakes. How do you avoid mistakes? You hire a competent realtor in whom to put your trust.

Over those 40 years, I have helped my clients avoid mistakes and make those good decisions. Real estate purchases are not about doubling your money in a year. Good real estate purchases and sales reflect your needs and wants at specific times in your life. Buying a properly built, well-cared-for home in a good neighbourhood, that will appreciate in value over years, is the objective.

If you buy quality, you also will be selling quality when that day comes.

So much of what a realtor should do is listen to the stated needs and wants of their clients. A good realtor can then provide the proper advice relative to price, quality of home, neighbourhood and market conditions. There must be a good rapport between realtor and client. I am not part of a real estate team and have a proven record of being able to plow through the volume of real estate transactions year after year. My clients deal with me, personally, because that is the only way I know and the only way I want it. When you are happy, I am happy –and you deal with me... face to face.

As your Realtor, I will listen, I will advise and I will represent you in the manner that will help you avoid the mistakes and make good, sound decisions. In my 4 decades of experience, I preach what I have learned. My advice and guidance come with decades of experience that will navigate your buying or selling needs in a seamless process without the stress.

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I was always intrigued with building.” John started CBG Homes in 1999 at the age of 20, while still living at home. Two years later he and his mom moved into a modest Etobicoke apartment, and even by the time John and Paola were married in 2006, spacious, luxurious homes belonged to John’s clients, not his own family. John worked nights and weekends for many years as the pair saved for the future –a habit he continued when he was his own client.

As he visited job sites across the GTA and beyond, John began to narrow his aspirations to the Caledon area because of its tranquil, rural locale. “The first time I drove Paola up here she was like, ‘Where are you taking me?’ It felt far at the time. But we fell in love with it. We wanted peace and quiet.”

In 2016 John happened upon a oneand-a-half-acre estate lot 10 minutes from Bolton. A developer owned the land and had built a model home on the same street, but John lobbied to purchase just the land so he could build his own home. “The first answer was a hard no,” John laughs, signalling how successful his quietly tenacious approach would eventually be. John signed the deal on his and Paola’s 10th wedding anniversary. “So instead of

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ABOVE A hallway on the east side of the home leads to the family’s three bedrooms.

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And so an exhilarating, at times exhausting, DIY project was underway. The couple sold the Brampton home they’d lived in for 10 years and moved in with John’s mother, who by then lived down the street from them. John and his team started the house in 2017, and the family took up residence in August 2018, just in time for the school year. To hit that deadline, John and Paola became adept at rapid-fire decision making. “It can be overwhelming,” she says. “There was no time to hem and haw over a doorknob.”

The couple was also decisive when it came to deciding much of their older, dark furniture didn’t work here, so they got rid of a lot. But they also found they were too tired to shop, so they’ve furnished the place slowly over the past five years – choices include an arresting chandelier, white leather couches and cabinets, and pieces with chrome details that stand up to the architecture. The basement is unfinished for now, with a few of the family’s older pieces of furniture allowed to linger. It’s a wide-open space and therefore a boon for the kids, who rollerblade the entire width of the house and whack tennis balls against a wall marked with targets. As we sip our espressos, Paola points to the oversized window above the kitchen sink, which looks out to the lawn and trees beyond, as one of the biggest luxuries of the move. In their previous Brampton subdivision home, privacy never felt like a given. “I wondered if my neighbours could see how many sugars I put in my coffee,” she jokes. “No one’s watching me here.” living/dining, chef’s kitchen Main floor laundry, walkout to multi-level deck Finished basement with rec room, bathroom, gym and office 90x133 ft lot,

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But when the family does want to engage with neighbours, they’re easy to find, especially during walks on nearby Mount Pleasant Road. “Caledon is one of the nicest communities I’ve ever been in,” says John. “Sometimes we’ll go for a few kilometres and the number of people that will walk past and say hello –they’re so friendly. Sometimes my son and I will be playing tennis in the driveway, and people will stop and talk with us. You can have a conversation for five minutes with someone you’ve never known before.”

The family is keen on fishing and hiking at Albion Hills Conservation Park, which is just west of them, and the boys can be found on Earth Day picking up garbage along the roads where they greet their neighbours. “The kids take pride in where they live.”

As much as they love their new community, the Chiodos admit they are homebodies at their core, a trait already emerging in the next generation. For Luca’s birthday last year, they asked him where he’d like to host it. Thirteen-yearolds like theme parks, trampoline gyms, maybe laser tag, right? Nope. He wanted it in the backyard on the covered porch. “I want to stay home,” he told them.

Luxury of privacy in the peaceful hills of Hockley Valley, exceptional 5-acre estate backing on to conservation land Over 5000 sq ft of living space meticulously renovated by Millcreek Builders

Open-concept main floor with elm plank flooring & soapstone fireplace showcases remarkable aesthetics and design Custom kitchen with zebrawood cabinets and quartz countertops Beautiful views of the landscape & gardens with numerous walkouts East wing w/ large primary bdrm, 4-pc ensuite, sitting room w/ gas fireplace overlooking saltwater pool West wing w/ foyer, bdrm & large office/meeting room Impressive property w/ extensive limestone slab patios, cobblestone driveway, huge garage, beautiful fruit trees & perennial gardens High speed fibre internet $2,900,000

Spectacular 65 acres located in the heart of picturesque Mulmur Rolling open fields, hardwood forest bank barn 7 stalls beautiful run-in and trails throughout the property Custom design chef's kitchen, with large island, natural stone countertops, dining room and living room with cathedral ceilings and plank flooring Very private and peaceful setting with a view over the pond and dock Lots of amenities at your doorstep, skiing, biking, golfing, Bruce Trail and farmers’ markets $2,950,000

Offers gorgeous pool, hot tub, water and fire features and timber frame cabana 3+1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms all remodeled with designer finishings

1 4 acres with 103' deep water shoreline nestled amongst mature trees 4 bedrooms, 2 5 bathrooms with amazing lake views from every room Separate bunkie and Arctic swim spa included Short drive to Barrie or Orillia, golf courses, and approximately 1 hour from GTA rolling acres featuring 9 paddocks (7 self-watering) with perfect sandy footing, 8 stalls and 80x160 ft super bright indoor arena 100x200 ft outdoor sand ring and lunge ring 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, detached 3-car garage Just minutes to Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave 45 minutes to Angelstone and 20 minutes to Teen Ranch

20-acre severed lot is part of the 100-acre parcel Stunning 4633 sq ft home has sweeping views accompanied by a world-class equestrian facility

24 stalls, indoor arena, viewing lounge, heated wash stalls, and outdoor sand ring The property features a guest house, artesian spring-fed pond, 39 acres of hay, forest with trails, multiple barns, and 10 paddocks The house and facility are accessed by separate gated drives, providing added privacy and security $4,950,000

Located a serene dead-end road, this walkout bungalow sits on a 1-acre lot Features 3+1 bdrms/4 baths and walkout to a deck - an ideal setup for entertaining $1,499,000

Primary house is charming stone (1858) with a seamless addition providing the popular contemporary design features: main floor primary suite, eat-in kitchen/huge island, walk-in pantry, main floor laundry, walkouts to multiple flagstone patios Floor-to-ceiling windows offer long views over rolling lawns to the natural pond, spectacular mature trees and carefully planned perennial gardens Destination pool waits discreetly a short stroll away, for longer walks enjoy trails through the forest The second home has a 4-car attached garage, 2+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, vaulted ceiling open-concept main floor and fully finished walkout lower level 2 fireplaces and covered back deck area complete the package $7,250,000

Sun-filled stone bungalow on an executive cul-de-sac in the historic village of Cheltenham Main floor features: all wood kitchen, formal dining, sitting and family rooms, 3+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms Enjoy lovely deck views over the quiet natural ravine Fully finished walkout lower level has second granite kitchen and guest suite, entertaining area boasting wet bar, fireplace seating, TV/games area and a workout space! Plus tons of storage 3-car garage is extra tall for all your toys, with access to house/yard/walk-down to the basement Everyone’s dream!

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As featured in film productions, recently CBC's Anne with an E, Belain farm has been a working farm since the 19th Century, whose long-term protection has been secured under The Ontario Farmland Trust This 4 bdrm, 3 5 bath, with main flr in-law suite pot, has breathtaking views over the rolling countryside & 2+ ac pond w/ weeping willow 10-stall barn 5 paddocks w/ run-in shelters sand ring 3-car grg, lrg drive shed, a sep 1-bdrm apt, plus an unfinished studio About 40 acs are farmed & 35 acs in forest w/ majestic trails 45 mins to in-law/income potential Legal non-conforming duplex on 78 ft x 90 ft lot Two 2-bedroom units with two driveways, carport, garage with a studio Near Caledon Ski Club and Conservation Area New septic 45 minutes northwest of Toronto $998,000 and geothermal heating/air conditioning $4,250,000

This almost 1-acre property, with C1 zoning, includes four retail and storage buildings Highlights are a historic brick building with offices bathrooms and a licensed kitchen restaurant and a 25ft x 105ft metal building with heated workshop and multiple doors Additional features include a 23ft x 65ft drive shed and a 27ft x 30ft heated, insulated space Ample parking space is available for and needing storage solid investment

28-acre commercial plaza in a prime location offers diverse uses with its Corridor Commercial zoning The 17,000 sq ft complex includes grade and truck level doors Ample front and rear parking provide convenience

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This 3-bedroom, 2-bath chalet-style home in Port Bruce is perfect as a personal retreat, a VRBO

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Opportunity knocking Future development land Outside of Niagara Escarpment Commission & Conservation One farm away from family residence Indoor pool, sauna Large workshop 50 acres $3,999,999

25 private acres surround this 6000 sq ft modernist masterpiece 4 light-filled bedrooms 4 bathrooms Nearby access to golf clubs, skiing, hiking Asking $5,250,000

Over 100 acres of beautiful land is the setting for this magnificent 7 bedroom/6 bathroom Georgian-style home and 40-stall Halton Hills equestrian estate This property includes indoor arena, workshop, 3 separate apartments and frontages on 2 roads A beautiful place to live, a great income generator, and a wise long-term investment There have been no severances taken Convenient to the city in a quiet country location $7,500,000

Sturdy stone home on over 100 acres near Freelton 60 acres workable plus forested land Renovate the existing 3-bedroom home for yourself or build your dream home and restore the existing home as a guest house You decide the dream – farm life, getaway, lavender farm, weekend retreat Large parcels convenient to the city are a rare offering $2,750,000

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Overlooks hills of Hockley Main floor prim bdrm Sunrm, pool, hot tub & koi ponds w/ waterfalls Fields, gardens, trees, trails, brook & long views 3-car grg w/ heated 2nd lvl loft $3,299,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

Perfect private setting on almost 30 acres Renovated 4-bedroom Victorian farmhouse with large rooms & fin bsmt Separate 2-bdrm apt for family/income Brand new custom 42x36 HFH horse barn with custom finishes & heated tack room 5-car garage, separate bank barn with 5 stalls plus addition stabling New sand ring for the horses & pool for the humans 8 paddocks with waterers plus forest trails You ll never want to leave home! $2,899,000

Large 83-acre parcel of vacant land with approximately 48 acres of workable land Includes woods and a stream flowing through Perfect storybook setting for your dream home with the opportunity to continue to have working farmland Build your own dream farm or contract the land to a farmer and watch your investment grow Conveniently located near Belwood between Orangeville and Fergus "They re not making more land " $2,300,000

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Newly built on 2 46 ac w/ approx 6000 sq ft of total space High end finishes throughout, 9ft ceilings, open concept, walk-up from finished basement to large 4-car garage 4 bedrooms and 5 bath Mins to Orangeville! $2,599,900 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

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Lovely bungalow in the trees had a complete rebuild in the late 1980s 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Newly renovated kitchen offers a unique, pleasing layout – adaptable for quiet evenings alone or large group entertaining Floor-to-ceiling windows multiple walkouts bring all the beauty of nature right to your doorstep! Simply breathtaking!

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Clear land with fenced perimeter and pretty pond is suitable for sheep, or a couple of horses, located on a paved county road 3-bdrm 2-bath home is larger than it looks with a new propane furnace and w/o lower level with separate entrance $1,199,000 9 jacquelineguagliardi com

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Move-in-ready, 3-bdrm bungalow w/ fenced yard Detached 2-car garage w/ loft + 30’x32’ Quonset for toys & hay 3 year new, insulated, 3-stall barn w/ tack/feed room and wash stall, fenced 80’x160’ outdoor arena, chicken coop and 5 acres seeded in hay $1,350,000

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This strong architectural open-concept home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, primary room with 4-piece ensuite with steam shower crown moulding top quality Thermador kitchen appliances including Thermador steam oven and ample natural light Enjoy 4 fireplaces and many walkouts to your serene 3 44-acre backyard with inground pool and outdoor dining/ entertainment area Generac generator Fully automated and controlled by your phone from lights to heating/AC system Whole home renovated (2015-2016), high efficiency propane furnace (2016) windows (2015) and many more Turn key move-in-ready – just in time to enjoy the beautiful property this summer! $2,299,000

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Year-round enjoyment at this 5-acre wooded property complete with backyard oasis including heated inground pool, patio and firepit areas, outdoor kitchen and cabana Beautiful

“True North” log home with wood-burning fireplace, an open concept rustic charm, with soaring ceiling up to loft and primary bedroom Finished basement features wet bar, gas fireplace and 4th bedroom Plus detached workshop/garage $1,499,999

With over 1550 sq ft of living space, you don’t need to downsize This 2-level, penthouse condo offers updated kitchen with view out to the open balcony, large family room/den, separate laundry room and upper level with two primary bedrooms, each with full ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets Did we mention the two underground parking spaces and short walk to shops, cafés and restaurants Book your private showing today $684,900

Located in central Orangeville this irresistible 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow offers a beautiful mature lot 60 x132 , large trees and parking for 4 cars Features include a spacious kitchen with oak cabinets, dining room with walkout to rear sunroom, updated 4-piece bath Basement has recreation room with wet bar, bright laundry room with above-grade window and large workshop/utility area $699,900

Peaceful one-acre property, NW of Orangeville, overlooking farming fields & open meadows Facing easterly views, this classic red brick bungalow awaits its new owner 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room with cozy wood stove, engineered wood floors Spacious country kitchen has quartz countertops & white cabinetry Main floor laundry/mudroom w/ access to doublecar garage, rear yard & stairs to basement Visit our website for virtual tour $984,900

One of Ontario’s most sought-after communities Features walkout basement kitchen, large principal rooms Workshop and hanger $3,249,000

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Backs onto coveted Credit River in Brimstone for fly fishing Stunning loft style home with great room main floor concept, gourmet kitchen, walkout lower level $1,949,000

Situated on nearly 90 acres this Dutch Masters built equestrian facility features 16 stalls 2 grooming stalls, wash stall, 80x180 indoor arena with heated viewing room, heated tack room, office and 100x200 outdoor sand ring 14 paddocks, 30-acre hayfield and a separate bank barn with 7 additional stalls Lovely updated and maintained 4-bedroom house Separate 4-car garage $3,950,000

Tucked away on nearly 15 acres of Carolinian forest with 2 spring-fed ponds this wonderful 3-bedroom family home has been totally updated inside and out New kitchen, bathrooms, wiring, plumbing, furnace, a/c, composite deck, roof, siding and so much more Brand new state-of-the-art septic system just installed Enjoy a coffee on the deck overlooking the main pond 20x40 detached workshop/garage Don't miss this one! $1,975,000

3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms with superb unobstructed views of this scenic 45-acre parcel Enjoy ever-changing seasonal views from the covered wrap-around porch All-season shop with heated floors and studio/office with bathroom, heated 3-car garage, and bank barn Wonderful setting for an equestrian facility, landscaping business, hobby farm, agricultural crops, wedding venue and more Only a 6-minute drive to the Acton GO where 10 GO trains run daily to Union Station Angelstone Tournaments a 6-minute drive, Blue Springs Golf Course a 10-minute drive away and 26 minutes to Mohawk Woodbine Racetrack 4962 Third Line W in Erin $2,880,000