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Beautifully renovated and upgraded, 2,691 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 4 bath townhome in Commodore’s Cove Ideally situated close to parks, golf course and minutes from downtown, Queen’s and KGH Tranquil water views of Lake Ontario creates a cozy and relaxing Living Room and Solarium A wall of windows illumines the Kitchen with lots of natural light Stunning and spacious master with renovated bath makes this an idyllic parent retreat Fully finished basement features oversized windows, an office with its’own bathroom, and spacious storage which makes this home practically priceless • Enjoy waterfront living with none of the maintenance!

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Quality and comfort were at the forefront of mind when designing this open concept home. Sitting on a large level partially fenced lot, this home has great curb appeal with lovely brick and quality Maibec wood siding on the exterior. Some features include 3 generous sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, main floor laundry, soft earth tone colours under a stunning vaulted ceiling with gas fireplace in bright family room, upgraded trim package, pot lighting accent beautiful maple hardwood floors.

A large kitchen including stainless steel dishwasher, a raised breakfast bar,&loads of cabinetry, dining room area with access to covered porch. Master bedroom includes a beautiful 4 pc ensuite with large walkin closet. Access to main floor from the oversize double car garage which provides loads of storage space. Lower level has a roughed in 3rd bathroom and is awaiting your design ideas. Central air installed. A wonderful family home which is also great to entertain guests in

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down payment on a house

A home is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nervewracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment.

Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale. Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they’re buying. Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. The cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount. While plenty of homeowners pay PMI, buyers who can afford to put down 20 percent can save themselves a considerable amount of money by doing so.

Down payments on a home tend to be substantial, but the following are a few strategies prospective home buyers can employ to grow their savings with an eye toward making a down payment on their next home.

• Decide when you want to buy. The first step to buying a home begins when buyers save their first dollar for a down payment.

Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy. If buyers decide they want to buy in five years away, they will have more time to build their savings.

If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI. • Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should first sit down with a mortgage lender to determine how much a mortgage

they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the home buying process a lot easier, and it also can give first-time buyers an idea of how much they can spend. Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 percent down payment threshold. In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It’s important for buyers to understand that a down payment is not the only costs they will have to come up with when buying a home. Closing costs and other fees will also need to be paid by the buyers.

• Examine monthly expenses. Once buyers learn how much mortgage they will qualify for, they will then see how close they are to buying a home. But prospective buyers of all means can save more each month by examining their monthly expenses and looking for ways to save.

Buyers can begin by looking over their recent spending habits and then seeing where they can spend less. Cutting back on luxuries and other unnecessary spending can help buyers get closer to buying their next home.

• Avoid risky investments. Some times it’s great to take risks when investing, but risk should be avoided when saving for a down payment on a home. Traditional vehicles like certificates of deposit, or CDs, and savings accounts can ensure the money buyers are saving for their homes is protected and not subject to market fluctuations.

Saving enough to make a down payment on a home can be accomplished if buyers stay disciplined with regard to saving and make sound financial decisions.

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Bright & beautiful 1327 sq ft elevated bungalow on a meticulously landscaped corner lot in Historic Bath within walking distance to parks, shopping, marina, waterfront & golf course w/seasonal water views of Lake Ontario. Featuring ceramic foyer, gleaming hardwood in living/dining rm w/gas fireplace, terrace doors to private bi-level deck w/awning, open concept kitchen w/tons of pull out drawers, island w/eating bar & extra prep sink, pantry, gas stove, built in microwave & dishwasher. 2 bedrms upstairs, master has 4pc ensuite & walk in closet. The lower level is quite bright, in law potential w/entrance through the garage, lg recrm w/gas fireplace, infloor heating, 2 more bedrms, another full bathrm, a craft/ workshop rm, & storage. Beautifully maintained & move in ready! Asking $329,900

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West end executive entertainer w/6.7 acres of peaceful privacy only 10 mins from the Cat Centre. 2400 sq. ft., only 10 yrs old, in floor heating up & down, vaulted ceilings, beautiful crown moulding & trim throughout, carpet free, plenty of pot lighting. Open concept, modern kitchen w/tons of working space, great rm w/gas fireplace, door to unbelievable composite deck w/glass railings for picture views, den w/2pc ensuite, 3 bedrms up, master has luxurious ensuite & walk in closet, spacious main bathrm, main flr laundry rm, lg mudrm w/entrance to oversized double car garage w/heated floor. The LL is fully finished w/in-law potential, flr to ceiling windows, walkout to covered patio, nature at your door, 4th bedrm, another den, 3pc bathrm, huge recrm w/projector screen tv. Another garage/workshop underneath the garage MLS®16602028, Asking $849,900

What an adorable country gem this brand new 1005 sq. ft. bungalow is! Located on a beautiful country road between Camden East and Newburgh, this bright peaceful retreat is an easy commute to Kingston or Napanee. With beautiful views of the valley, this super insulated, highly energy efficient doll house is perfect for the 1st time home buyer or retirees looking for a virtually maintenance free new home. It`s simple in design with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom but with the home facing south, the sun-filled living room and kitchen are beyond cozy. A terrace door in the kitchen allows you to look out over the Cataraqui Trail which backs onto the 1.42 acre property. The heated crawl space allows for full storage use as well. Call today for your personal viewing. MLS®1610563 Asking $199,900

3 tips to prepare to sell your home According to Realtor.com, spring is the busiest and best season to sell a home. While a good home can find a buyer any time of year, homeowners might find the buyers’ pool is strongest in spring and into summer. The reasons for that are many, ranging from parents wanting to move when their children are not in school to buyers wanting to move when the weather is most accommodating.

Because spring is such a popular time to sell a home, homeowners who want to put their homes on the market should use winter as an opportunity to prepare their homes for the prying eyes of prospective buyers. The following tips can help homeowners during the pre-selling preparation process.

1. Address the exterior of the home.

Winter can be harsh on a home’s exterior, so as winter winds down, homeowners who want to sell their homes should make an effort to address anything that might negatively affect their homes’ curb appeal. A study of homes in Greenville, S.C., from researchers at Clemson University found that the value of homes with landscapes that were upgraded from “good” to “excellent” increased by 6 to 7 percent. If it’s in the budget, hire professional landscapers to fix any problematic landscaping or address any issues that arose during the winter. Homeowners with green thumbs can tackle such projects on their own, but hiring professionals is akin to staging

inside the home.

2. Conquer interior clutter.

Clutter has a way of accumulating over the winter, when people tend to spend more time indoors than they do throughout the rest of the year. Homeowners who want to put their homes on the market in spring won’t have the luxury of waiting until spring to do their “spring” cleaning, so start clearing any clutter out in winter, even resolving to make an effort to prevent its accumulation throughout winter. Just like buyers are impressed by curb appeal, they are turned off by clutter. The Appraisal Institute suggests homeowners clear clutter out of their homes before appraisers visit, and the same approach can be applied to open houses. Buyers, like appraisers, see cluttered homes as less valuable.

In addition, a home full of clutter might give buyers the impression, true or not, that the home was not well maintained.

3. Eliminate odors.

A home’s inhabitants grow accustomed to odors that might be circulating throughout the house.

Pet odor, for instance, might not be as strong to a home’s residents as it is to guests and prospective buyers. Because windows tend to stay closed throughout the winter, interior odors can be even stronger come late-winter than they are during the rest of the year. A thorough cleaning of the house, including vacuuming and removal of any pet hair that accumulated

over the winter, can help to remove odor. In the weeks leading up to the open house, bathe pets more frequently, using a shampoo that promotes healthy skin so pet

dander is not as prevalent. Open windows when the weather allows so more fresh air comes into the home.

Spring is a popular and

potentially lucrative time to sell a home, and homeowners who spend winter preparing their homes for the market may reap even greater rewards.

Eliminating pet odors, including those associated with pets, can help homeowners prepare their homes for prospective buyers.

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Make a home offer they can’t refuse Buying a home can be very competitive. A well-maintained property with all of the bells and whistles that today’s buyers demand figures to attract many offers, and buyers who have found their dream homes must be prepared to make an offer that sellers can’t refuse.

Standing out in a sea of other potential home buyers is not always so easy, but there are steps buyers can take to ensure their offer is the one sellers ultimately accept.

• Get preapproved for a mortgage. Sellers’ patience may wear thin with buyers who are not preapproved for a mortgage when making their offers. Preapproval can speed up the selling process, as buyers won’t need to secure financing afterward. When sellers receive multiple offers on their homes, they are more likely to sell their homes to buyers whose financing is already lined up as opposed to buyers who have to scramble to secure loans.

• Establish a strong rapport with the sellers. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to develop emotional attachments to their homes, and buyers should keep that in mind when viewing a home and negotiating their purchase. Sellers won’t want to hear about how ugly a home is or how much money buyers will have to spend to bring the home up to their standards.

While buyers must weigh such variables when making their offers, keep it as cordial as possible and avoid any inflammatory remarks during the negotiation process.

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Sellers may be more likely to accept a lower offer from a buyer they like than a higher offer from someone they don’t like.

• Don’t delay an inspection.

When a property is drawing significant interest, buyers can set their offers apart from the rest by arranging for a near-immediate inspection. Some buyers may want sellers to give them a couple of weeks to arrange for an inspection, and that may irritate sellers who want to sell their homes as quickly as possible. Have an inspector ready to perform an inspection within days of making your offer.

• Include an escalation clause.

When making an offer on a home, prospective buyers can include an escalation clause. Such a clause acknowledges that a potential buyer is willing to increase his or her initial offer by a predetermined amount to exceed any bids that are higher than that initial offer. When sellers trigger such clauses, they are often required to show the other offers they received that triggered the escalation clause. Escalation clauses show the sellers you really want the house while keeping potential buyers’ hopes of buying the home alive when the bids are competitive.

Prospective home buyers may find themselves in some stiff competition upon finding their dream homes. But a few simple strategies can make their offers stand out and increase their chances of buying their ideal homes.

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How to transform a fixer-upper The real estate market will always have its ups and downs, but real estate is an oft-profitable investment. Real estate investors do their investing for various reasons.

Some see a house as a place to hang their hats for years and years, while others look at properties as nothing more than investments.

Buying a home with the intent to fix it up and resell it is called a “fix and flip.” In such situations, investors buy homes at belowmarket prices before refurbishing the homes with the goal of recouping their initial investment and then some when the homes are ultimately put back on the market.

Flipping has become popular for both expert remodelers and novice investors. RealtyTrac®, the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, noted in its “Year-End and Q4 2015 U.S. Home Flipping” report that 5.5 percent of all single family home and condo sales during the year were flipped properties. This marked an increase from the same time the previous year.

Investing in a fixer-upper requires a leap of faith and a vision of what the home can look like in the future. Turning a real estate lemon into lemonade requires certain skills and a good measure of patience. The following are some guidelines to get anyone started.

• Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Make an honest assessment of your abilities and which renovations, if any, you

can handle. If you are unskilled or inexperienced working with your hands, then it can be easy for an investment property to quickly become a money pit. Before purchasing a property, hire a trained home inspector to tour the home with you and point out all of the areas that will need renovation. With this list, begin getting estimates on how much money the work will entail. Determine if this fits with your budget or not. You do not want to invest so much that it exceeds what you could feasibly recoup when it comes time to sell.

• Overlook cosmetic things when visiting properties. Cosmetic issues include all of the easily replaceable items in a home, such as carpeting, appliances, interior paint colors and cabinetry.

Focus on the bones of the house — the architectural integrity and those little touches that you envision having a “wow” factor.

• Seek the help of experts. Some flippers think they’ll save the most money by doing all of the work themselves. This isn’t always the case. Professional architects, designers and contractors may help you save money.

Contractors have an intimate knowledge of where to buy materials and may be able to negotiate prices based on wholesale or trade costs. In addition, experts can help you avoid common pitfalls because they’ve already done this type of work

time and again. It’s smart to rely on expert advice, even if it means investing a little bit more.

• Save money by doing some work yourself. While the pros may tackle the more complex parts of a given project, such as rewiring electricity or changing the footprint of a home, you can still be involved. Ask to participate in demolition, such as taking down walls or removing old materials from the home.

Such participation may be fun, and it can save you substantial amounts of money on labor.

• Recognize that not everything must be completely redone. Realize that, in some instances, a coat of paint and some new accents may be all you need to transform a space. For example, if kitchen cabinets are in good condition, see if they can be refaced or painted instead of replaced entirely. Install new door pulls/handles to add visual interest. Look for some ready-made items, such as bookshelves, instead of installing custom carpentry.

• Think about what the buyer wants and not what you want.

Renovate with an eye toward prospective buyers’ needs. Keep things neutral and accommodating. Research the latest trends to understand what buyers might be seeking in a home. You want potential buyers to envision themselves moving right in.

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time, but it can be a worthwhile project, and one that can help anyone turn a profit in a booming real estate market.

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