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www.TheSoldSolution.com 315 Montreal Street - $199,900 • Step back into yesteryear while enjoying modern day conveniences in this charming 3 bedroom home • On a deep lot there is room for parking and gardens, and, conveniently located in downtown Kingston puts you close to just about everything • Multiple renovations/updates done : furnace, ceramics, bathroom, flooring, staircase, and windows • The renovated bath is massive and has a lovely soaker tub, separate shower, and ceramic tiling • There is easy care laminate and ceramic flooring throughout – no carpets • The neighbourhood boasts many parks, a golf course and both elementary, high and private schools • This home’s charm will win you over, come view today!
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Introducing this‘Frontenac’model brought to you by DeHoop Homes 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bath elevated bungalow with gorgeous stone front accent Perfectly laid out open concept design 9 foot ceilings with large windows that flood the home with plenty of natural light Lovely upgraded kitchen Master bedroom features his and her walk in closets and an ensuite bath Bonus basement with exterior walls plugged and drywalled Attached double car garage with 8 foot garage doors
4004 BURNETT RD, VERONA, ON • $365,000 With over 3000 square feet of living space, 40+ acres and 700+ meters of shoreline, could you need any more space? This 5 bedroom 2 full bath raised bungalow is in the heart of the K & P trail. Enjoy your own ponds for skating and a creek for kayaking you will truly experience the beautiful natural surrounding that is your new home. New roof in 2016. Please book your appointment today.
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80 Queen St., Kingston, ON
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Joy Todd Sales Representative
Cell: 613-329-3276 joy@joytodd.ca
Sutton-Group-Masters Realty Inc., Brokerage EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED OFFICE 613 384-5500 • 1650 BATH RD., KINGSTON
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$299,900 2912 PINE GROVE RD. WALK UP LOWER LEVEL
Excellent home located on a great landscaped lot. 3 bedrooms up and 2 full bathrooms. Home features hardwood and laminate floors, updated gas furnace, loads of storage space. Patio doors from the dining room lead to large deck and fully fenced yard. Lower level fully finished with a walk up to rear yard. Double wide paved driveway with 1-1/2 garage. Call today for a personal viewing.
4343 BATH RD
$349,000 605 TRUEDELL ROAD
$349,000
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One of a kind 2200 sq. ft. home on a mature 3.5 acre lot within easy reach of downtown. Gracious main level with custom wood finishings, stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings, wood and tile floors. Open kitchen features an island as well as a walk in pantry. Large master with walk in closet, ensuite and balcony. Clarke Griswald ladder up to the 3rd floor loft where you will find a great play room for the kids. In floor heating throughout, HRV, main floor office space. Character, location, space, this has it all.
$299,900 291 OLD HAMBURG RD.
This great backsplit offers the perfect combination of amazing location, with a large city lot while boasting a fully updated, tasteful home. Sure, all the mechanicals (roof, windows, furnace) have been updated in the last 10 years but it is the open concept living room, dining room, custom kitchen that will really impress you! Add to that, hardwood floors throughout, large private deck off of the kitchen, finished basement with walk up to the rear fully fenced yard, included appliances, large paved driveway and you have a stunning property to call home.
$549,000 815 LELAND RD.
$214,900
SECONDARY SUITE POTENTIAL
Enjoy eastern water views of lake Ontario from this 3+1 bedroom elevated bungalow. This home features a gorgeous updated cooks kitchen with access to a multi tier deck and above ground pool in the fenced yard. Main floor bathroom bathroom has been recently updated, main floor includes 3 large bedrooms. Lower level features large family room with gas fireplace, 4pc bathroom, 4th bedroom and an office/den. This home also includes a separate entrance to the lower level making potential for a secondary income suite, or an in-law suite. Other improvements in recent years include; roof, and windows. Call today for a personal viewing.
Serenely set on a private, 5+ acre lot, this brick victorian home has been thoroughly refurbished including a large addition containing a living room, office, family room, large 3 season room with stone fireplace and massive attached garage. Features include - large principal rooms throughout, douglas fir floors, cherry cabinetry and granite in the kitchen, spectacular main bath with glass shower, radiant in floor heating in the family and living rooms, garage roughed in for in floor heating, finished studio/exercise room above the garage, spacious covered porch wrapping around 2 sides, heated on ground pool with decking, large storage outbuilding with multiple bays.
Sutton Group – Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated
Find great value in this move in ready 2 bedroom bungalow sitting on a beautifully landscaped lot, many mature perennial gardens, hardwood trees & circular driveway. Home features a large country kitchen, updated cabinetry and countertops, a bright sitting room which leads to a huge South facing deck which borders a large above ground swimming pool. Master bedroom is very large (could be easily converted to 2 bedrooms) has access to updated 4pc bathroom with deep soaker tub.. Lower level is finished, with a large rec room area and 3pc bathroom also includes a walkup to rear yard. Double car garage. Steel roof, propane furnace, and wood burning furnace will help save on utilities. Detached storage shed with loft area give room for all your toys or could be a workshop with power! Call today, this is a great country home at a great price.
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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. 2
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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Make the most of your home appraisal When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many fi rst need to secure some funding to fi nance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refi nancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the home and property is worth. Home appraisals compare your home to neighboring properties to determine your home’s current market value. Homeowners can facilitate the process by having certain information readily available for the appraiser. When preparing for appraisers, homeowners should consider and collect the following information: • If your home was built on the largest lot in the community. • If you have made significant upgrades since it was last appraised, such as installing a new roof or siding. Don’t overlook smaller renovations, like extra insulation added or sealing drafty windows, which can increase a home’s value. • Proof that you have used sustainable resources or if you participated in any energy-savings programs. Naturally, any expansion projects, such as adding another bedroom or extending the footprint of the home, should be mentioned. A real estate appraiser is a certified, licensed professional who will do his or her best to determine the value of your home. The appraisal provides banks with information that can tell
loan offi cers if the house is worth the loan amount. Expect to pay a fee for the appraisal, which is generally included in your closing costs. The appraiser gathers information for the appraisal report from a number of sources, but the process often begins with a physical inspection of the property, both inside and out. He or she also will compare your home against a few others in the neighborhood, which are known as comparables, or comps. Appraisals will be based on recent prices of comparable properties as well as other factors. Apart from the improvements done to the home, there are other ways to get a higher appraisal amount. The appraiser may consider the overall maintenance of the home and property. It is wise to consider curb appeal and ensure the home is clean and maintained when the appraiser arrives. Minor repairs or common maintenance can impress the appraiser. Removing clutter and cleaning up the home’s interior can make the home appear larger, possibly increasing its value as a result. It may be worth it to invest some more money into the property before having an appraisal done. A study sponsored by the National Association of Realtors says wood fl oors, landscaping and an enclosed garage can lead to a more favorable appraisal. An appraiser will spend roughly 30 minutes in a home. Try to give that person space to do his or her job. Following the appraiser around during an inspection can raise a red
fl ag that something is wrong with the house that you don’t want to be seen. Turn lights on throughout the house, make sure the heating or cooling system is functioning at full capacity and keep
pets locked away. Move items that can impede access to basements or attics. An accurate assessment of the value of your home will give banks the information they need to determine
loan amounts for future renovation projects. Providing background information on the home and having a well-maintained property can improve the chances of a favorable appraisal.
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PO BOX 285, 14180 RD. 38, SHARBOT LAKE, ON, K0H 2P0
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Direct: 613-217-3449 Email: maggie@mmprorealty.com
Michael MacHale
www.mmproteam.com
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Direct: 613-329-8125 Email: michael@michaelmachale.com
Sutton Group Masters Realty Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WHERE YOU’RE # 1 AWAIT!
THINKING OF SELLING? Call Maggie McNulty or Michael MacHale today for a FREE, no obligation Marketing Evaluation.
MABERLY $59,900
TICHBORNE $59,900
Century Building, stained glass, 1700 sq.ft. 47 TRILLIUM COURT - $219,000
Good Bones, Treed yard, 3plus beds, Immediate Possession
4767 BATH RD. - $409,900
WARREN LAKE $49,900
LONG LAKE $165,000
Quiet nature lovers get-a-way, very private MLS 16605498
• 3 bedroom, 3 bath updated 2 storey • Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac • Basement with second kitchen and walk-out • Beautifully landscaped pie shaped lot • MLS# 360620075 1040 COUNTY RD 14 - $339,900 TE IA N ED IO M ESS IM SS PO
• This 2 story home is only 15 minutes outside of the city. • Fully fenced, private yard w/ no rear neighbours • Walk to waterfront parks & conservation areas. • This 2900 sq. ft. home has been completely renovated • Heated garage, A/C, new windows & new roof. • MLS# 451320269
Beautiful clean water, huge rocks, hydro to the lot, build here! MLS 16604549
CROTCH LAKE ACCESS $48,900
Manicured lot 280 x 410ft., camp sites, fire pit, Great Fishing, Pristine Lake
4391 COUNTY RD 41 - $249,900 TE IA N ED IO M ESS IM SS PO
TRILLIUM POINT $218,900
4 Season cabin, on Sharbot Lake, Ready DUPLEX $179,900 to move into Quite Country perfect In-Law Suite or income MLS 16608699 to help pay the Mortgage Sharbot Lake
• New Bunglalow with 3 Bed 2 bath *walk in closet • Gas fireplace and open concept • Attached double garage and 2 detached garage / workshop • On almost 3 acres of level, waterfront land • MLS# 450640188 212 BRICELAND - $247,900 TE IA N ED IO M ESS IM SS PO
BOLTON LANE $119,900
Treed 5Acres, septic ,well, comfy 4-season cottage, part 500 acre assoc
• 2.99 Acre lot, 2 storey 3 bdrm, 2 full bath • In-law potential • Well maintained home • Single attached garage with inside entry • Heated double detached garage • MLS# 450560279 3406 SILVERWOOD DR. - $687,000 TE IA N ED IO M ESS IM SS PO
FRONTENAC ROAD $239,900
Custom Bungalow, 3 beds, office, Open concept SHARBOT LAKE $139,900 living area, full finished LL, garage Just waiting for the perfect couple, 2Beds, MLS 16608598 Hobby Room, Up grades to Bath
ARDOCH RD $259,900
GREAT LOCATION $119,900
Close to Lake, Medical Centre & Stores, K&PTrail, 2Beds, Large living area with propane stove
Custom Brick Wood burning fireplace, 3 Beds, familyroom opens to 12acres pond stream & plus det.2 car garage PARHAM bush $179,900 Quick Possession Open concept 3 plus bedrooms, waterfront MLS living, 17acres, Call to16608700 View
DON’T MISS THIS ONE ! • 3 bdrm – 2 full bath • Fully finished lower level with walkout and full bath. • Large master bedroom and open concept living room • Walk out basement, fully fenced yard • Landscaped with hot tub and all appliances included • MLS# 60570698 982 BURNT HILLS RD. - $189,900
• Executive all brick two storey, 4 large bdrm, 2 full bath • Granite countertops inc ensuite with jacuzzi tub • 2 piece bath on main level, Second level Laundry • Updated kitchen with quartz countertops, fully finished bsmt • New forced air furnace, central AC, attached double garage • MLS# 362780474
LOT6,VILLAGEWOODSDR $33,900 Secluded, wooded building lot, with driveway
WAGNER ROAD $39,900
6.17 surveyed acres, drilled well, trailer & shed
1719 BORNDENWOOD RD. - $159,900 TE IA N ED SIO M S IM SSE PO
• Gorgeous country home, on almost 2 acres of level land. • Wrap around porch, big barn, lots of room to play. • 3 bdrm, main level laundry. Beautiful hardwood floors • Wood stove and country kitchen. • Call Today for your personal tour. • MLS# 362860076
• Beautiful bungalow situated on a private country lot • Enveloped with trees and overlooking conservation. • This 3 bed 1 bath home tastefully refinished from top to bottom. • Bathroom boasts updated flooring, vanity, and deep soaker tub • New kitchen features ample countertop and cupboard space • Brand new stainless steel appliances, including a propane gas stove MLS# 361720043
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SHARBOT LAKEBURNEY $349,900 POINT RD $64,900 ZEALAND ROAD $14,000 Make your home on the Lake, Private & Quiet, Appointment Please 2004 RV Trailer, Hydro, Drilled Well, Small 3 Acres, 925 ft. road frontage
MLS 16605196
Cabin, 16.9 Acres
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Mimi Antoine, Broker of Record (613) 279-2657 Christopher Jones, Sale Representative (343) 363-6328 For full details and information visit www.antoinerealestate.com
Sutton Group Masters Realty Inc. Independently Owned & Operated
1650 Bath Road Kingston, On. K7M 4X6 Tel: (613) 384-5500 or (613) 544-2000 Fax:(613) 384-6800
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• 2 storey semi, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths • Bright kitchen, finished rec room • 150' lot, large deck, fenced yard • MLS# 451310128
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• 3 storey tnhse condo, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths • Lower level den w/gas fp and walk-out • Spacious dining area w/laminate flrs • MLS# 367440008
$239,900
KATHARINE McCLELLAND BROKER
613-561-7000
• Great potential in this 1.5 storey Portsmouth village home • Three large bdrms up and an office/bdrm on the main floor • 1.5 baths and a large country kitchen. • Great fully fenced yard and parking for 4-5 cars. • This home would make a great student rental
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65 SARAH ST. - GREATER NAPANEE Michelle Dimopoulos Sales Rep.
Direct: 613-305-2400
• Minutes to the Napanee Golf Course and Southview Public School. • New flooring throughout, new kitchen countertops and bathroom vanity • 2 bedroom upper but can easily be converted back to a 3 • 1 bedroom in-law suite/apartment on the lower level. • All appliances come with in-law suite • MLS# 451130030
493 BARRIE ST. KINGSTON
122 – 124 EAST ST. NAPANEE Looking for an investment property with great returns? This 6 unit building is fully tenanted, with five 2 bdrm Michelle units, and one 3 bdrm unit, plus a 3 bay garage bringing Dimopoulos in an extra income. It’s just a short walk to all the Sales Rep. amenities downtown has to offer, which makes it an Direct: 613-305-2400 ideal place to live! MLS# 450920093
BROKER
613-561-7000
• Downtown condo living but without the fees! • Move-in ready and nicely decorated, this 2.5 storey home • All new pine doors,and three french doors, updated baths, • 3 piece ensuite in the loft master bdrm, 2 deeded parking spots • Laundry on the second floor and a deck at the back.
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1065 LONG LAKE RD. PARHAM 306 SPITHEAD ROAD, HOWE ISLAND
$189,900 Jamie Quinn Direct
613-530-7663
Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom renovated century home, on 2.12 acres in parham. This home has been updated and ready for your finishing touches. MLS® 361590230
Kim Donaldson Sales Rep
Direct: 613- 561-1677
• 334’ of Bateau Channel Waterfront • 2.02 Acres manicured, level lawn • 2 bdrms, 2 baths, full walk-out • Over-Sized garage w/heated workshop • Large Boat storage below garage • MLS #363120646
COUNTRY ESTATE IN INVERARY Mary Jane Turnbull Sales Representative
Direct: 613-536-9205
• Gorgeous newer custom home • Fully finished home with all the extras • Bonus shared waterfront access
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Brian Morrison Sales Representative
Re/Max Finest Realty Inc.
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9838 County Road # 42
Brand new 1,400 sq. ft. bungalow with walk out basement & grand views of Upper Rideau Lake & minutes to the village of Westport. Open concept kitchen with quartz counter tops. Living room with cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace & floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood floors through out, master with 4 pc ensuite and walk in closet. Retirement living at its best. $349,900.
MARTIN SPILCHEN N Real Service, Real Results, Real Estate ate 640 CATARAQUI WOODS DR. OFFICE 613.384.1200 • DIRECT 613.539.2100 martin@realestatekingston.ca For more info: www.realestatekingston.c
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Homes are potentially susceptible to a host of problems. While unforeseen problems can prove costly, homeowners who keep attentive eyes on their homes can oftentimes discover small problems before they escalate. Water damage is a potentially costly problem that can afflict any home. Old homes tend to be most susceptible to water damage, and that damage can manifest itself in various ways. The following are some telltale signs of water damage that should give prospective home buyers pause and compel current homeowners to seek professional assistance as soon as possible. Stains Many prospective home buyers have been disappointed by the sight of water stains during an open house or home inspection. Water stains tend to be on ceilings and/or walls. Stains on ceilings tend to be round, while wall stains are straight lines down the wall that may or may not have forced paint to peel. Water stains are not necessarily indicative of a major problem, but homeowners should have the stains examined by a professional while potential buyers should direct their home inspector’s attention to the stains.
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How to recognize water damage in a home
Deteriorating wood Wood around windows or doors that is deteriorating may indicate water problems. The wood might be deteriorating because water is
infiltrating the wood during storms. Baseboards and molding that is dilapidated or beginning to deteriorate may also indicate water damage. Buckled drywall or wood Drywall or wood that is buckled or beginning to buckle is another potential indicator of water damage. Drywall buckles when it gets wet, and that is often a sign that there is a leak behind the drywall. Severely buckled drywall will feel as if it has ridges. Wood also buckles when it is exposed to excess moisture, and this can usually be felt when walking on the wood barefoot or in socks. Odor Sometimes water damage is best detected by the smell test. Homeowners who notice the smell of mold or mildew in rooms that previously never emanated such odors might have homes that are in the early stages of water problems. The water damage might be behind the walls, where mold is beginning to form thanks to water damage. Older homes tend to be musty, but call in a professional if you notice that mustiness if more pungent than usual. Water damage is a potentially costly problem, especially if it goes unnoticed for months or even years. Homeowners and prospective home buyers should be on the lookout for signs of water damage before problems escalate and require expensive repairs.
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Tips for first-time home buyers Buying a home for the fi rst time is an exciting period in a person’s life. Deciding to buy a home often indicates buyers are ready to establish firm roots in a community where they can see themselves living for years to come. The process of buying a home is rarely easy, and first-time buyers may feel overwhelmed at times. Such feelings are perfectly normal and felt by firsttime buyers regardless of their budgets or home preferences. But there are a few ways to make buying a home more enjoyable than it is nerve-wracking. • Examine your fi nances. The first step toward buying a home has nothing to do with deciding if you prefer a craftsman- or Tudor-style home. Before you even begin your search for a home, carefully examine your fi nances to determine how much is coming in and how much is going out of your household each month. Figure out how much debt you are currently carrying, be it student loan, automotive, consumer or any other types of debt. Order a credit report so you can see how prospective lenders are likely to see you, and address any errors you find on the report before meeting with any lenders. Peruse past bank statements to track your spending habits, looking for areas where you might be able to scale back if need be. • Be prepared when visiting lenders. Prospective borrowers can make the home-buying process go smoothly by having all of the necessary documentation ready when visiting potential lenders. Many mortgage lenders will want to see some recent pay stubs (from both borrowers if buying with a spouse or partner), a couple years’ worth of W-2s and tax returns, as
well as your recent bank statements. You can always call ahead and ask lenders what they need to see when applying for a loan. Having these materials ready in advance means you will spend less time at the bank and more time finding the right home for you. • Secure fi nancing before you begin house hunting. Many first-time home buyers might not realize the benefits of securing fi nancing before they
begin looking for a home. Mortgage preapproval lets buyers know how much a bank will loan them, meaning they won’t spend time looking at homes they can’t afford. In addition, preapproval means buyers won’t lose out on their dream homes as they scramble to secure financing after making an offer. • Work with a local real estate agent. Real estate agents are an invaluable
resource to home buyers and are especially valuable to those buyers who have never before purchased a home. Agents can help first-time buyers navigate the often confusing and, at times, disappointing process of buying a home. Choose an agent who is established in the area where you want to buy a home. He or she can provide information about local property taxes and schools as well as a multitude of
additional issues that first-time buyers may not think of. Agents also know the lay of the land regarding home prices, which can ease fi rst-time buyers’ fears about overpaying for their first homes. A home is the biggest purchase many people will ever make. First-time buyers may be intimidated as they begin searching for their homes, but there are several ways to make the process go smoothly.
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Kingston Homefinder.ca - Thursday, October 6, 2016