December 2014, Issue #1
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Sudbury Events for December
some last minute gift ideas
IDEAS FOR HOME HOLIDAY DECOR sales representative
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Contents 6 SUDBURY EVENTS FOR DECEMBER If you’re looking for fun and entertainment, you don’t need to travel far.
18 WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LISTING YOUR HOME IN THE WINTER? 24 IDEAS FOR HOME HOLIDAY DECOR Convert your home into a holiday hot-spot with these holiday décor ideas.
32 YOUR HOME MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST FOR DECEMBER Lorem Endus imint de susapicia delest la explabo. Re nulpa ius simus repudio minvenis si bea atiis si nullec.
36 FOUR TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME IN THE WINTER A beautiful house will shine no matter what the seasonal changes bring.
42 TOP FIVE TIPS TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR 46 SHOPPING ON BOXING DAY? CHECK OUT OUR 5 TIPS FIRST! 52 SOME LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS Some ideas for gifts that most anyone would like, just to help you out.
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About Chris Chris Penny is highly regarded
a system took a tremendous
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Real Estate Agents. Chris
Penny’s
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to
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team to a total of five members
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swer questions. I was kept
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well informed and loved
being ranked 3rd in Ontario and
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the services of a Professional
your services in selling
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your feedback feature. My
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What our clients say Jane & Jeff Kuhn
Mr. Neal Philipow
Lesley & Mike Warbrick
We recently listed our home of thirty years with the Chris Penny Team. We were very pleased with the “gentle” handling of our sale. Chris reassured us from the first meeting and we continued to have wonderful service from Natasha, who promptly responded to all our questions. Chris took the time to walk us through every step of the process and Natasha provided all the support when I found the process puzzling or hard to understand.
Chris Penny and team did not disappoint. They were on top of it every step of the way. At no point was I not able to get a hold of someone or feel like I didn’t know what was going on. The email feedback system was particularly impressive as it let you know not only how many showings you had and when, but also how they went. I liked knowing if the house was showing well and should there be something that was getting negative attention, I would know about it through the feedback and have the opportunity to do something about it. Anyway, I sold the house in roughly six days when many others were taking well over a month. Would definitely list with Chris again!
Chris Penny and his team are excellent at looking after our real estate needs. Chris is very knowledgeable about the current real estate market and knows how to price a property for sale so that it isn’t over priced or under priced.
We would like to thank the team that works so well together for making what could have been a very stressful & traumatic experience another wonderful memory on the journey we call “life”. Thank You!
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The entire Chris Penny Team goes over and above when it comes to servicing their clients. They are available 24-7. Angela Snow was an absolute pleasure to deal with and makes the entire process much more manageable. Thank you for helping us find our awesome new property!
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Sudbury Events for December The Christmas season is upon us! This is the time of year to get out into our city and check out all of the events happening this month. If you’re looking for fun and entertainment, you don’t need to travel far; everything you need is right within the town of Sudbury! Here are some of the things that you can do locally. Santa Shuffle December 6 - 10am to 12pm Join in the fun at Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Road where there will be a 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk (for children) to help three of the Salvation Army program communities: Cedar Place Women & Families Shelter, the New Life Centre and Family Services. Visit www.santashuffle.ca to download your pledge form and start collecting as many pledges as you can before the date. Dress up in festive apparel and run or walk with a group to help raise money for these wellneeded causes.
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Breakfast with Santa December 14 - 9am to 11am Head over to the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Lockerby at 2200 Long Lake Road for their annual Santa Breakfast! A full breakfast menu with eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes and toast will delight your stomach and kids will get to visit with Santa, who will have some gifts to hand out. It’s only $5 per plate, and only $3 for children under 12.
One of the greatest gifts around the Christmas holiday is being able to enjoy it with friends and family. Happy Holidays!
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Sudbury Chamber Singers Christmas Concert December 14 - 2pm to 4pm If you’re missing out on the Christmas music this season, head on over to the Church of the Epiphany, 85 Larch Street, for a concert to uplift you during this oncoming season. With carols from all genres and different cultures, you will walk away with a feeling of inspiration. Tickets are available at www.sudburychambersingers.com.
Les Miserables: In Concert December 17-19 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
fice for tickets at 705-673-1280 or get them online from the symphony or the theatre site.
Check out this special concert presentation with the YES Theatre and Sudbury Symphony Orchestra at the Glad Tidings Auditorium, 1101 Regent Street. This is the first time the Symphony has done a full musical and the first time the theatre has worked with the live orchestra! Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for seniors and students. You can call the box of-
As you can see there is no shortage of wholesome entertainment in the Sudbury area for the month of December, and this is just a few of the events happening! Get out there and have some fun before it’s all over. One of the greatest gifts around the Christmas holiday is being able to enjoy it with friends and family. Happy Holidays!
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Spacious 5 bedroom bungalow located in a fantastic area of Hanmer. Features include a refinished master bedroom with en-suite and beautiful built-ins, open-concept kitchen leads to a large dining room with gas fireplace and hardwood floors, the lower level is fully finished perfect for the family to gather. Outside you will find a fully fenced in lot with an in-ground pool, 2 sheds and a large deck. This home is freshly painted and move-in ready! Call Angela Snow Sales Representative 705-929-3337
$219,900
Rayside Balfour - Onaping Address: 818 Highway 144 Immaculate duplex featuring 2 large 3 bedroom units. This property has over an acre of land, a double detached garage, a gazebo, hot tub, all appliances and furnishings and much much more. Both units will be vacant upon closing. These units are beautiful and this property has alot to offer. A Must SEE!!. Call Angela Snow Sales Representative 705-929-3337
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Valley East - Capreol Address: 212 Hanna Ave Perfect family home in Capreol. This 4 level side split offers a double interlock driveway with extra space to park your RV or boat. Access the trails from your spacious fully fenced backyard which also includes two sheds. The inside of this home is immaculate. Features include 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, newer roof (2012), newer gas fireplace (2013), open-concept dining/living room, new stainless appliances and the list goes on. (gas-$900/water$864/hydro $2196) Call Derek Goudreau Sales Representative 705-690-0745
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Sudbury FlourMill Address: 421 King St This 4 year young home is located on a corner lot close to shopping. Enjoy the very spacious open-concept kitchen that offers a walk-in pantry and cathedral ceilings. This home is equipped with a massive master bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Other features include a large rec room, hardwood floors, central air, single car garage, metal and so much more!! Call Angela Snow Sales Representative 705-929-3337
$249,900
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SOLD Sudbury South End Address: 1730 Desloges Rd This one year old raised ranch is in the perfect location. Just 10 minutes from the four corners. This home is nestled on a 9.76 acre lot that is completely private and surrounded by mature trees. Features include a modern kitchen with extra large island, open-concept dining room and living room that offers hardwood floors, 3 modern bathrooms, a large master bedroom with ensuite, central air and plenty of room to build your dream garage. Don`t wait!! Call Derek Goudreau Sales Representative 705-690-0745
$339,900
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Being on my own I was stressed and apprehensive with the selling of my home. I have only praise for the efficiency of The Chris Penny Team. Chris I truly appreciated the time you took to walk me through this transition. Obviously my home was in the perfect price range. Your online feedback is a very good feature. Natasha was always there to answer my questions no matter how trivial. Miss Snow did an excellent job walking the right clients through my home. I was amazed at the quick sale I will be sure to recommend your team. Thank You! Sincerely, Pauline Carlson
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Sudbury - South End Address: 1283 Red Deer Lake S Your search for a camp is over!! Located only 20 minutes from New Sudbury this private 1+acre Red Deer Lake property is a gem close to home. Enjoy the best of both worlds, privacy only minutes from town. Lots of room for bunks and beds, open concept kitchen and living room. Outside multiple storage shed, and of course lake front view. Don`t wait, call now!!! Call Arielle Hall Sales Representative 705-521-4088
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Although there are less people looking to purchase a home on the market, the ones that are looking are more serious buyers who are more likely to make an offer instead of take their time.
What Are the Benefits of Listing Your Home in the Winter? When homeowners are ready to list their home on the market, the time of year is often one of the most important factors that will determine how quickly the property sells. Most people do not consider listing their home in the winter due to the busy season and weather conditions that can be expected. Although listing your home in the winter may be an unusual idea that is not as common, there are a few benefits of listing your home in the winter and making it ready to sell during the holiday season.
Higher Profit on Your Home
to have more room in their budget for a
new year to receive a tax write off with
Homes that sell in the winter are
new home.
additional deductions available with PMI
proven to sell for an average of one
premiums, home mortgage interest, and
percent more because of more serious
Increased Chances of Selling
buyers who are looking to move. Many
the Property
people are desperate to find a property
Although most sellers assume that
Quicker Selling Time
in a short period of time due to job
buyers are busy with Christmas activities
and Transactions
relocation or a growing family, making
during the holiday season, the winter
The winter season is when homes are
them willing to pay a little more due to
actually offers the chance to sell the
less in demand, leaving lenders and
their circumstances. A large number of
property faster. Winter listings are more
title companies with more time on
companies also transfer employees in
likely to sell by nine percent, despite
their hands. They are much more likely
January, which puts the pressure on to
winter conditions. Although there
to complete transactions and approve
purchase a home immediately before
are less people looking to purchase a
applications at a faster rate for a quicker
the new year. The winter is also the time
home on the market, the ones that are
time to sell and close the deal without as
when there’s a rise in mortgage rates
looking are more serious buyers who are
many complications.
with dropped interest rates. Historically,
more likely to make an offer instead of
the rates drop during the months of
take their time. Many people are even
December and January, allowing buyers
more willing to purchase before the
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Homes Show Better
Holiday lights that are lit on the patio
take a break from listing their property
in the Winter
or a Christmas tree that is displayed in
to enjoy the holiday season or to go out
The holiday season is when most people
front of a window can also add instant
of town. This means less competition
want to spend time indoors and feel
charm that enhances the style of your
and a higher chance of allowing your
cozy in their home. For homes that are
home. You can easily make a great first
home to stand out.
listed, it’s the perfect time to showcase
impression before buyers step a foot
the house in a warm and welcoming
into the property simply by adding a
When it comes to listing your home on
environment. Shoppers enjoy seeing
little extra decor that can be seen from
the market, there are many advantages
the holiday decorations hung, the
the street.
for making it available to buyers during
smell of warm cookies baking in the
the winter season. Although the road
oven, and seeing a warm fire ablaze in
Less Competition on the Market
conditions may be poor and holiday
the living room. This makes the home
One of the main perks of selling your
festivities are in full swing, there are
more appealing and will allow buyers
home when winter arrives is that you
still plenty of serious buyers who are
to have heightened feelings toward the
have fewer homes to compete with on
shopping around and will likely make an
property.
the market. Many home sellers want to
offer more quickly.
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SOLD Sudbury South End Address: 1464 Southview Dr Fully loaded South End home! Whether it`s the large back yard, hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, the 2 1/2 baths, bubble tub or sauna that draws you in, there is something for everyone`s wish list. Shingles done in 2013, 1 1/2 car garage this is not a home to be missed. To many features to list. this is a must see! Call Arielle Hall Sales Representative 705-521-4088
$269,700 - SOLD
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Sudbury South End Address: 2331 Gateway The perfect family home located in the South End , minutes away from all the action. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath raised ranch has plenty to offer the growing family. Features include a modern open-concept kitchen with granite counter tops and ceramic floor, a spacious dining room with hardwood floors, comfortable family room with gas fireplace and walkout basement. Outside you will be impressed with the massive 2-tier deck and gas heated above ground pool, professionally landscaped, newer roof(2013) and interlock driveway. There is also a park just around the corner. Come out and see this one!!!
Call Arielle Hall Sales Representative 705-521-4088
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Ideas For Home Holiday Decor
The holiday season is always filled with cheer and merriment, and now it’s time to fill your home with those same fuzzy feelings. Stockings that hang from the mantel, the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies, and the comfort of having loved ones nearby is what makes the holiday season so special, and by decking your own halls in holiday cheer you can have the perfect environment for all of your holiday gatherings. Convert your home into a holiday hot-spot with these holiday décor ideas. A Warm Welcome
carpet runner that flows down the
across the top and sides of your coffee
Upgrade your curb appeal for the
porch steps.
table to give it a gift-like appearance.
holiday season by paying close
You can take the gift theme even
attention to your front door, and if
Wrap It Up!
further by wrapping wall hangings in
you have one, your porch. Hanging a
Gift-giving is one of the highlights
festive paper and sparkling ribbon
wreath is always nice, but try going
of the holiday, but pretty paper and
while using special care to make it look
all out this year to really impress
bouncing bows don’t need to stay
professionally done.
your holiday guests. Create a grand
under the tree. Try transforming your
entrance by hanging lanterns from
year-round furniture into holiday
Cheerful Chairs
garland-wrapped shepherd hooks and
masterpieces by making them look like
Much of your holiday will be spent
retire your old welcome mat for a red
gifts. Crisscross strands of wide ribbon
gathered around your dining room
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table, and while centerpieces are always important, take your table decorations a step further by including the chairs. You can coordinate your chairs to match your usual centerpieces, or try wrapping them in a band of green burlap. Layer a strip of plaid tartan on top, and top it off with wide grosgrain ribbon. Tuck a piece of mistletoe or spruce sprigs behind the ribbon to pull it all together.
Add Interest To Your Tree December is the one time of year that the focal point of your living room is pulled away from the TV, so make it count! Vintage ornaments and twinkling lights turn your Christmas tree into something worth fawning over.
Or you could try something new this year by cascading ribbons down your tree. You can coordinate colors to match your other decorations, or just dig through your craft closet for
boxes for a glass of eggnog, use what is
Spicing up your holiday décor is
spare fabric strips. Tie each piece to
left over to bring holiday cheer to the
a great way to show your holiday
an embroidery hoop and then place it
other rooms in your home. Gather up
spirit and can help brighten anyone’s
on top of your tree like a crown. The
some ornate vases, chalices, baskets,
mood. Whether you’re decorating a
tendrils of colour will bring interest
bins, and whatever else you can find,
mansion or a city apartment, holiday
to your tree and you may be the only
and fill them up with your leftover
decorations set the mood for any
one in your neighbourhood that went
balls. If you want to really impress, you
space. The holiday season only lasts
the extra mile this season. Get the full
can spray paint them to match the rest
for a few weeks each year, and these
tutorial here.
of your décor. Place your containers in
decorating ideas can help you make
various rooms around your home that
the most of them.
Spread Your Holiday Spirit
are often void of holiday decorations,
When you’ve hung the perfect amount
like bathrooms and bedrooms, to make
of ornaments on your tree, or you’ve
sure that every part of your home is
just decided to trade the ornament
touched by holiday cheer.
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Sudbury South End
Address: 1280 Trout Lake Rd Large bungalow on private beautiful lot on Trout Lake Road. This home features a HUGE 40 x 28 garage as well as 3 large bedrooms and a main floor laundry room with option to turn into a 4th bedroom. A newer full high basement (dry walled) has been put in and is ready for your finishing touches. This property is a must see! Call Angela Snow Sales Representative 705-922-3337
$209,900
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Rayside B Chelmsfo Address: 18 Woodlawn Coldwell Banker Charles Marsh Real Estate Brokerage
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Beautifully upgraded side split situated in a quiet cul de sac. Home is very spacious and features an open concept design, modern kitchen, bright sunroom, super large master with huge walk-in closet and cheater suite. It is nestled on a gorgeous landscaped lot with plenty of trees. Other features include gas fireplace, sauna and attached garage. Tomorrow may be too late!! Call Arielle Hall Sales Representative 705-521-4088
$299,900
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Valley East Val Caron Address: 2271 Fleming
Great starter home minutes away from New Sudbury. this 2 bedroom home offers an openconcept floor plan with main floor laundry. The incredible backyard is spacious and perfect for entertaining. Other features include laminate flooring, deck, single car garage and a 4 yr old furnace. Book your viewing today! Call Derek Goudreau Sales Representatiiive 705-690-0745
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Your Home Maintenance Checklist for December It’s easy to put off home maintenance tasks during the warm months of summer. You’ve been working hard at taking care of the yard and enjoying outdoor activities while the weather was nice. However, now that the weather has turned colder and you are spending more time home, it’s time to take a closer look at your home maintenance tasks. By following a few important tasks now, you can keep your home in great condition and may reduce repair needs and costs over the years. When you are preparing your list of things to do for the month of December, consider some of these ideas.
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Check Your Home’s Exterior
winter and cut down on the stuff
Review Your Plumbing System
From Top to Bottom
blowing through your house
Take a walk through your home’s
The cold weather can be down-
while the furnace is working.
bathrooms and kitchens to check
right brutal on your home, so tak-
the connections to your sinks
ing time now to check for issues
Clean Your Garbage Disposal
and toilets. Slow leaks can de-
like leaks, gaps, rot and more can
A quick and easy step that you
velop over time, which are easy to
help you to care for your proper-
can take is to clean your gar-
overlook, but the property dam-
ty. Walk around the perimeter of
bage disposal this December. It’s
age caused by a slow leak can
your home slowly, running your
pretty easy to do; simply grind
be tremendous. Identifying and
eyes from top to bottom. Look
up some citrus fruit rinds and
repairing these leaks is easy to do,
for gaps or rot in the siding and
ice. The citrus fruit has acid in it
and it keeps your property in great
areas where the mortar in bricks
that can clean the blades, and it
shape. Make sure you check your
or the stucco may need to be
gives off a pleasant scent. You
hot water tank too!
repaired. Stand farther back from
could also pour a baking soda
the home and look at the roof.
and water concoction down the
While you could hunker down next
Look for shingles that do not lay
garbage disposal to clear away
to a cozy fire all month, a smarter
flat or areas where shingles may
residue and odours. This process
idea would be to spend some time
have fallen off. If it is not snowy
takes only a few minutes to com-
working on your home. These are
or icy, contact a contractor to
plete, and it will help keep your
all simple and easy maintenance
make the necessary repair work
garbage disposal from getting
tasks you can complete now and
now. Otherwise, you can set up
smelly.
will keep your home well-main-
an appointment to have the work
tained.
completed as soon as the warm
Check Your Range Hood
weather arrives.
Your range hood can become dirty from dust, dirt and grease
Clean Your HVAC System
from cooking activities. Based on
Generally, an HVAC system
the type of fan that is in place,
should be professionally main-
you can remove the filter and
tained on an annual basis by a
either clean it or replace it. Try
rimeter of your home
heating and cooling specialist
using a degreasing cleanser to
trained to do so. So if you haven’t
remove grease on the outside
slowly, running your
had this done yet, you should
of the unit. This will help keep
eyes from top to bot-
go ahead and get that appoint-
it looking and functioning great,
tom. Look for gaps or
ment set up. In addition, visually
and it can minimize some odours
inspect your system and clear
that may be present in your
away any visible signs of dust.
kitchen. While cleaning the range
areas where the mor-
Use a cloth to wipe it down or
hood, you may want to consider
a vacuum to remove dust from
cleaning the range as well!
tar in bricks or the
Walk around the pe-
rot in the siding and
cracks. This will help your system
stucco may need to be
to stay cleaner throughout the
repaired.
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Valley Eas Val Caron Address: 3354 Maple St
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st Welcome home! Family friendly sums this property up, with 3+1 bedrooms, a double lot, and backing onto bush, all there is to do is move in! Basement is finished with a bar and rec room. Plenty of space to spread out a family. Enjoy the huge yard and mature forest. Book your private tour today. Call Arielle Hall Sales Representative 705-521-4088
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A beautiful house will shine no matter what the seasonal changes bring. Make sure the snow is shovelled and sprinkle salt all over the walkway to ensure safety.
Four Tips For Selling Your Home In The Winter
Present Curb Appeal
It’s easy to think curb appeal goes out the window once there is snow on the ground. Eliminate this mindset promptly! A beautiful house will shine no matter
The choice to sell your home during
visit during their vacation time. Don’t
what the seasonal changes bring. Make
the winter presents its own benefits.
shut down the hopes of selling until
sure the snow is shovelled and sprinkle
There’s less competition on the market,
spring! Winter is a season when most
salt all over the walkway to ensure safety.
which means your chances increase
people want to be cozy indoors, so you
During the holidays, it’s always nice to
for visits from potential home buyers.
can attract buyers. To get your home sold,
include a wreath on the door and lights
Less competition also means loans are
there are a few things you should do to
around the perimeter of the house.
generally processed faster by lenders.
make your house shine in all its glory.
Remember that these decorations are
People naturally take off time during the
Check out these four ideas to get your
meant to enhance and not distract. It
holidays and are more likely to make a
home off the market in record time.
probably wouldn’t be the best idea to
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display a blow-up Nativity scene on the
Clean Up
around the house. Utilize one central scent and keep it constant (but subtle!)
front yard. Those decorations can wait until the next holiday season for their
It seems pretty logical, right? No one
throughout the home. Don’t leave your
seasonal debut. A simple coloured door
wants to enter a dirty home. When it
visitors gasping for fresh air because the
wreath is a nice touch, but remember
comes to selling a home, up the ante on
scent is choking them.
to take down your Christmas decor in a
the cleanliness factor ten times higher
timely manner.
than usual. Dust collects in places like
Work the Hospitality
the floorboards, windowsills, corners and crevices. Neglect to clean those areas
The kitchen is often considered the
and it’s the only thing potential home
heart of the home. When potential home
buyers will see. Vacuum floors every day,
buyers enter the kitchen, leave warm,
especially before a home tour. Windows
delectable cookies and beverages like
display the beauty of the outside and
water, hot cocoa or hot apple cider out.
allow natural light to flow into the home.
Most people enjoy free comfort food,
Make sure the windows remain as sparkly
especially when they are coming into a
and clear as possible. Check out this post
warm, toasty home safe from the outdoor
for a easy recipe for “the best homemade
elements.
window cleaner”. Even though the tradition of selling Create a Cozy Atmosphere
homes during the winter isn’t quite as popular, there are lots of benefits and
“The weather outside is frightful, but the
rewards to using the holidays as a selling
fire is so delightful.” Following the wise
tool for prospective buyers. Just do your
words of a beloved holiday carol, make
due diligence in the cleaning department,
sure to remember that people want to be
throw some cookie dough in the oven
warm when they come inside. Your home
and you’re good to go! Be ready for a sold
doesn’t need to be super hot (sending
home in no time!
your heating bill through the roof), just keep your home at a comfortable temperature. Relief from the cold is one of the first ways to leave an impression on winter buyers. For the days when people are trudging through wet snow and slush, offer them a place to allow their
“The weather outside
shoes to dry off and offer cozy slippers
is frightful, but the fire
for their house tour. In addition to the
is so delightful.”
warmth in the home, try using neutral scents throughout the home. Stay away from using plug-ins in every single outlet
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Sudbury New Sudbury Address: 1991 Overbrook There is only one like it! This custom built executive home sits on one of the most beautiful lots New Sudbury has to offer. Extremely private lot that overlooks an amazing ravine. The wrap around deck leads you to the pool area perfect for those hot days. This stunning home is loaded with features such as a penthouse master suite with walkout to a glass surround balcony overlooking the ravine, massive walk-in closet and ensuite bath with glass shower, a second master bedroom with walkout to the deck, gourmet kitchen with gleaming granite counter tops, hardwood floors, spacious family room with impressive bar area and the list goes on and on. Come and see this one!!! Call Angela Snow Sales Representative 705-929-3337
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Sudbury New Sudbury Address: 77 Kipling Crt Wow! This all brick bungalow has been transformed into a modern day gem. Features include new open-concept kitchen with gleaming granite counter tops, laminate flooring throughout the main floor, 2 beautiful baths one with glass shower, spacious lower level that includes a finished laundry room and the list goes on and on. Located in one of the most beautiful, family friendly areas New Sudbury has to offer. Only a short walk away to an amazing playground that feature a splash pad and outdoor rink. This convenient location also offers grocery stores, Costco, Silver City, Walmart and many restaurants. Call today to book your private viewing!!! Call Derek Goudreau Sales Representative 705-690-0745
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Top Five Tips to Organize Your Home for the New Year The old saying, “A place for everything and everything in its place,” sounds great, but all your efforts to scale the mountain of clutter to reach this heavenly pentacle of organized bliss have failed. Even the most organized of us have succumbed to the stacks of unsorted mail, piles of laundry, summer and winter clothes living together in overcrowded closets, and miscellaneous items littered over every surface. So, how do we tackle the chaos once and for all?
on decluttering our homes. Choose one specific area each day (drawer, cabinet, closet, countertop, etc.) and focus on decluttering that area. Dedicate a full fifteen minutes; use a timer if you have to. You will be amazed at how much you get done!
Fill one trash bag. See how quickly you can fill up one trash bag with garbage or
Start the New Year off right by getting
simply organizing will not be enough.
organized and becoming an effective
Your household is unique and requires
household manager. An organized home
customized schedules that work for you
Use the Four-Box method. Deciding what
means more time to enjoy the things
and your family. Household 101 is a great
stays and what goes can be hard. The
that are important to you. Committing to
place to start for charts and checklists
Four-Box method helps you consciously
staying organized and getting the rest of
that will get you on your way.
make decisions about the items that
your household involved in the process will eliminate much of the day-to-day
occupy the spaces in your home. Each Declutter Your Home
chaos. Here are five tips to help ensure
and every item in a room is considered individually and placed in one of four
you have more time to enjoy your home
Clutter is a problem in almost all homes,
and family this year.
except for maybe Grandma’s house. We can all identify with those closets
Routines and Schedules
things you can donate.
boxes: trash, give away, keep, or relocate.
A Place for Everything
and drawers where stuff just seems to accumulate. A clutter-free home is more
Seriously, this is possible. It takes some
and
peaceful and easier to maintain, but
time and in some cases, a little bit of
schedules is the foundation of household
how do you tackle the clutter without
money, but it can be done. Get creative!
management, and it’s the only effective
becoming overwhelmed?
Creating
manageable
routines
way to keep the chaos in check. Without
instilling
workable
Double up with furniture that also serves
routines
Give yourself fifteen minutes a day. We all
as storage, i.e.: a toy box for the kids that
and habits in yourself and your family,
have fifteen minutes a day we can spare
also works as a bench.
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Add storage solutions in each room for
every item out. Set aside time to tackle
accumulating junk. Often times simply
things like mail, keys, bags, magazines,
the closet, and just go for it. Try using a
relocating a piece of furniture can
and books.
strategy like the Four-Box method to help
transform a space and provide a new
organize as you take individual items
storage solution.
Utilize empty vertical spaces, like walls
out. Once you determine what stays and
and doors, by installing hooks or shelving.
what goes, take time to evaluate storage
Getting organized and doesn’t have to be
solutions to make the most of the space.
an overwhelming task. Developing good
Additional hanging, shelves, hooks, or
habits and routines is key to maintaining
boxes can all help turn a small space into
your household and your sanity. Once
functional and efficient storage.
you commit to a maintenance schedule,
Organize Closets
There doesn’t seem to be a simple way to go about organizing a closet. Small or large, closets seem to possess the
you can set about organizing your home Repurpose or Get Rid of Furniture
uncanny ability to hold whatever you
by following some of the tips above. Don’t get overwhelmed. Set manageable
desire to stuff into them. They never
Big ticket items, such as tables, chairs,
seem to reach full capacity, but once
televisions, and décor, take up most of
something goes in, you may never find
the space in your home. Evaluate these
it again. Whatever method you use to
items and determine if you really need
sort, there is no avoiding taking each and
them or if they are additional surfaces
goals and attack one space at a time.
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Nickel Center Garson Address: 255 Braemore Wow! This two-story executive home is ideal for the growing family. It comes loaded with extras. The open-concept main floor offers a modern kitchen with custom over sized island and glass tile back splash , large dining & living area that features a gas fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors and main floor laundry. This Willow II model offers 3 spacious bedrooms including an extra large master suite equipped with walk-in closet and ensuite bath. The private yard is a custom oasis where you can either relax after a long day or invite the family over for a swim int he 15 x 26 gas heated salt water pool. You will be impressed with the attention to detail and the pride of ownership. Other features include a 16 x 32 deck with aluminum and glass railing, 12 x 24 privacy deck surrounding pool, fenced back yard, 10 x 12 steel gazebo, finished heated double attached garage with cabinets and epoxy floor, professional landscaping, paved driveway, interlock walkway...and much more!! Call Arielle Hall Sales Representative 705-521-4088
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Shopping on Boxing Day? Check Out Our 5 Tips First! When December 27th rolls around, it feels like another holiday has just begun. While some are fatigued from a season of shopping, cooking, and entertaining, many look forward to the Boxing Day deals that will dominate most storefronts.
This enthusiasm for one of the biggest
Also, keep in mind there’s an increase in
shopping days of the year, with the
blended sale strategies from big stores,
closest rival being Black Friday, can
meaning that some deals are available
lead some to go ahead without much
exclusively online and others at physical
planning, leaving them with regret and
locations. Make sure the deals you’re set
empty pockets. By applying a little tact
on are available at your venue of choice.
to your Boxing Day plans you can make sure you avoid tearing your hair out as
Limit Yourself
you try to take advantage of those great deals. We’ve organized a few tips for you
The temptation to spend like mad will
to help you out.
be present. You’ll want to spend more than you should and the ability to stop
Know What You’re Getting Into
might not be there. Sometimes it may be an impulse buy after seeing an in-
If you go to a mall or a department store on
store advertisement, or simply being
Boxing Day, be ready to be assaulted with
loose with that credit card. While there
signage promising big savings on purchases.
is no foolproof way to keep you from
These ads are effective, and if you’re not
spending more than you should, limiting
sure of what stores are offering or what
your ability is quite doable. If you set
you’re out to get, you’ll probably overspend
at limit, and carry only cash (leave your
and likely miss out on the deals you had
cards at home!), you will be more likely
your heart set on. This can be avoided with
to
a little Internet research. There are websites
reminding you of what it is you really
dedicated entirely to tracking the listing of
want, and what you only kind of want.
major retailers on shopping holidays like this one. By applying a little focus, knowing whether you’re looking for electronics or outerwear, you can find the right deals to get you the items you want at the right price. Coldwell Banker Charles Marsh Real Estate Brokerage
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between
purchases,
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The Night Before
While Black Friday in the US (and recently
the shopping day, limiting the exhaustion
sensible, wearing loose fitting clothes
and frustration you might’ve otherwise
and comfortable shoes are a must. You’ll
experience.
probably be on your feet for hours
in Canada) has developed a reputation for demanding crazy hours from shoppers in
walking through stores, maneuvering Dress Sensibly
order to snag a good deal, Boxing Day
around people, carrying heavy bags. Not too mention if you want to try items on,
isn’t as frenzied an affair. Still, it is in your
If you’re a glutton for punishment, by
it’s definitely a good idea to have clothes
best interest to get to bed early the night
all means wear your most fashionably
that are easy to change in and out of!
before and get plenty of sleep. Waking
uncomfortable clothes so you look
It’s not license to step out of the house
early the next day guarantees better
great while your feet kill you and you’re
looking like a slob, but you should be
travel conditions and an earlier end to
dying to undo your belt! For the more
comfortable for some physical activity.
Bring A Partner
Whether you need someone at your side to let you know you’re spending too much, going off your charted path, or just to mind the car to avoid parking five kilometres from the door, it’ll help to know you’ve brought a friend to suffer with you while you go out to shop. But keep it to one friend. The more people you bring, the harder decision will be and the harder it will be to navigate throughout the shops.
Boxing Day can be intimidating for some who just don’t want to deal with the crowds or fear they’ll break the bank trying to save a little on a TV or laptop, but with a proper plan you can get in, get what you want, and get out with out the hassle.
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Nickel Center - Garson Address: 137 Metcalfe Welcome to 137 Metcalfe Avenue, in Garson. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located on a large corner lot with mature trees and storage shed. Features include renovated kitchen and bathrooms, loads of hardwood, partially finished basement, freshly painted double interlock drive-way, great quiet location very close to neighborhood playground. This is the perfect starter home, only minutes away from New Sudbury. Call Arielle Hall Sales Representative 705-521-4088
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Nickel Center Garson Address: 43 Berrygrove This lovely Raised Ranch style home is situated on a quiet dead-end street in a family friendly subdivision. This home offers an open-concept, loads of cermaic and hardwood on the main floor, formal dining area, spacious entrance, beautiful kitchen with island that includes all stainless steel appliances, huge master bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite bath with corner Jacuzzi tub, stand-up shower and duel sink vanity. Enjoy the convenience of having your washer and dryer on the same floor as the bedrooms. Use your imagination in the unfinished basement to create your own oasis. Let`s not forget about the 15 x 30 heated above ground pool surrounded by gorgeous decking for those hot summer days. You won`t be disappointed! Call Angela Snow Sales Representative 705-929-3337
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Need Some Last Minute Gift Ideas? How did it happen so fast?! Christmas is almost here and your shopping list isn’t even a quarter complete. Here are some ideas for gifts that most anyone would like, just to help you out.
Boogie Board: you write on this
Tiered Serving Tray: perfect for
Lego: seriously, need we say
LCD board, and it erases just as
the person on your list who loves
more? What kid doesn’t love
quickly. A great gift for someone
to create in the kitchen. Try a
Lego?! There are both girl and
who’s constantly writing lists or
glass one from Bowring for a more
boys sets for all the kids in the
for kids to play on during a long
upscale feel.
family. And hey, if your little
road trip.
princess loves the space man legos, go for it!
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Board Games: these are great
Subscription Boxes: so you have
gifts for the family that likes to
that picky someone still left
play together. Classics like Life,
to buy for? Try getting them a
Clue and more will be welcomed!
subscription box. There are tons
Make sure to check you don’t get
to choose from and they get a
them a game they already have,
little something new to try each
and watch for ages too.
month! There’s options for both women and men too.
“Fifty Dress That Changed The
CLUE GAME
World”: if you have a fashionista
There are even more fun, practical
on your list this year, get this book
and just plain weird gifts to be had
for her. An in-depth look at the 50
if you know where to look. Many
most important dresses in history.
of these gifts have wide appeal
You can pick it up on Amazon.
regardless of age and gender, and some are absolutely thoughtful.
Couple Gifts: so we all know that
Go, and be the Gift Master.
couple. The ones who still say “no, I love you more” after years of being together. But sometimes, it really is adorable. Get them a set of matching coffee mugs like this pair. Goodies: cooking for your loved
There are even
ones is a great (and practical) gift.
more fun, practical
Some of their favourite treats in a
and just plain weird gifts to be had if you know where to look.
pretty tin and voila! A thoughtful Christmas gift.
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Sudbury West End/ Gatchell Address: 23 Eyre This two storey classic is a mix of charming character complemented with modern touches of today. Features include a recent renovated kitchen with gas range and marble counter top for the cook in the family, hardwood floors throughout the main floor and 2nd floor, main floor laundry, newer wood burning fireplace (5 yr), a beautiful court yard that includes a 48 x 20 detached garage and an apartment in the lower level with separate entrance to help with the mortgage. Come and see this old world classic. Call Angela Snow Sales Representative 705-929-3337
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Sudbury - Donovan Address: 429 Burton Ave Income Property- Great Opportunity in this newly renovated triplex. Main floor contains 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Basement contains 1 bachelor unit, Upper Level contains 1 bedroom unit. Main & upper units have updated kitchens, Property is in good state of repair with no retrofit. Well maintained. Excellent Net Income $17,993.48. Call Derek Goudreau Sales Representative 705-690-0745
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