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This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Loretta Phinney Sales Representative

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Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

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Michael Regan Broker

Allison Addison Sales Representative

Sharon Regan Sales Representative

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage Jackie Noble

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Tammy Snow Client Sevices Manager

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REAL ESTATE TIPS

FOR BUYERS & SELLERS

SENIOR DESIGNERS Dana Sedlak Tim Frankiw

Everyone wants to win in the real estate market, but not all do. Fortunately, some simple steps can help ensure both buyers and sellers achieve the best possible outcomes.

ADVERTISING SALES David Joubarne david@thehomenews.ca Marianne Kennedy marianne@thehomenews.ca ADMINISTRATION Terry Johnson Diana Lynas

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Matthew Regan* Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

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Michael Brejnik*

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Martin Sheikhan*

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Loretta Phinney*

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Steven Friendly* & Jenny Tang* Royal LePage Kingsbury Realty, Brokerage

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Sam McDadi* Sam McDadi Real Estate Inc., Brokerage

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MODERN MAN CAVE MUSTS

If you’re ready to create a man cave in your home, or take your existing guy-centric space to the next level, here are a handful of upgrades sure to make your cave feel like a castle.

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$7,000,000 Situated on a magnificent setting on prestigious Lakeshore Road this home features soaring ceilings, slab limestone floors, custom trim and rich mahogany that enhance the priceless water views. This exceptional one-of-a-kind estate home with its unparalled lake views and manicured grounds will leave you breathless.

$4,995,000 Designed & built by one of North America's premier builders Ferris Rafauli.

Stunning transitional home has 3 bedrooms, 3+2 baths, 3 car garage, 100’ x 210’ manicured property. Soaring ceilings, Gourmet kitchen with book matched slab marble & top of line appliances, plaster mouldings & silk & leather studded walls. MLS®H2072894

$2,398,000 Stunning custom built 4 bedroom 3 plus 2 bathroom home situated in south west Oakville with stunning lake views on a gorgeous treed lot! Over 6,700 square feet of living space with exquisite finishes and details too numerous to mention! MLS®H3120778

$2,199,000 Exquisite home with over 6,100 sq ft of luxury living on a 222’ deep mature lot. This 4+1 bedroom, 4 ½ dream bathroom has a designer kitchen with granite counters, 6 built-in appliances, exotic wood flooring, master retreat with walk-in closet & 5 piece ensuite bath, prof finished basement with walkout & more. MLS®H3128599

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$1,999,998 Custom 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath bungalow on the ravine. High ceilings, stone, hardwood, gas fireplace in great room, exquisite finishes, large master with walk-in closet & 5 piece bath with heated floors, separate dining room, unparalleled views from your covered porch! Over 3200 sq ft on 1 floor of luxury living.

$1,898,000 Open concept 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bathroom home on 88 x 201 foot lot! Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood and stone floors, 2 storey family room, games room, theatre. A walk to the lake! MLS®H3119165

$1,888,000 Beautiful home on sought-after street in south Burlington. 4 bedrooms, 5+1 bathrooms, hardwood and marble floors, 10 ft ceilings, stunning kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, home theatre, gorgeous porch with gas fireplace and much more on a beautiful lot!

$1,149,000 Charming 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath Georgian with water views! S/S appliances, granite counters, wood & gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, crown moulding, pot lights, stunning master with walk-in closet & updated ensuite bath with laundry.

Gorgeous property with possible severance potential.

Walk to downtown, the pier, the beach, spencer smith park with easy access to the QEW, 407 & 403!

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$799,000 Updates throughout this 4 bedroom home. Upgraded trims, crown mouldings, hardwood, all bathrooms, kitchen and separate entrance finished basement.

$229,900 End unit in the great neighborhood of Tyandaga in a quiet well maintained complex Perfect for Renovators and first time buyers! This 3 bedroom, 1 and ½ bath is ready for your personal touch. Updated windows and doors, higher ceilings in basement, walk-in closet and ensuite privilege in master! A great space that won’t last!

5,000 square feet of completely updated luxury finishes. 4+1 bedrooms, 4 ½ bathrooms, gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, hardwood floors, crown moulding, heated floors, marble, wine cellar, bar and gym.

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hether in a workshop, basement or garage, men have always enjoyed their personal spaces. With the rise of flatscreen technology, having a "man cave" became an official home improvement trend. In fact, a 2013 survey by online retailer Newegg found that more than half of homes now have a man cave. After more than a decade of partying, the old man cave is out and the modern man cave is in.

Modern man caves go far beyond pricey audio-visual components, a refrigerator and a couple of worn-out recliners. Today, luxury and entertainment features share space with practical ones, and when perfectly balanced, create a room to meet a variety of needs - relaxation, fun, family time and even work. Âť

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POOL, RAVINE!

PRIVATE, TREED, PIE-SHAPED LOT!

ACROSS FROM FOREST!

Quiet crescent. 4+2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Terrific in-law suite with separate entrance. Steps to trails/parks.

Few mins walk to lake! $935,000 Call today!

Over 4,000 square feet of luxury. FIVE large bedrooms, five bathrooms, (two Jack & Jill)! Sought after crescent.

Steps to lake. $1,249,000 Call today!

Over 2,400 square feet of luxury living. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Professionally finished lower level with recreation room and walk-up to backyard. $2,350/MO

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Beautifully designed and decorated in sought-after neighbourhood of Ancaster. 4 beds and 3 baths. Close to spectacular Bruce Trail and all amenities. $649,999

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If you're ready to create a man cave in your home, or take your existing guy-centric space to the next level, here are a handful of upgrades sure to make your cave feel like a castle:

TECH HEAVEN A TV is a must for any man cave, but it's no longer enough to simply have a huge flat screen and a remote control. To really be worthy of your man cave, whether plasma, LED or LCD, a flat screen should have all the latest bells and whistles, including Internet access, 3-D, high definition and a fullmotion wall mount. Surround sound and satellite signal (for visual and audio content) are also musts.

Tech needs don't stop with A/V requirements, however.

ABOVE: Samsung Curved HD Smart LED TV RIGHT: Stainless Steel Beer Kegerator Refrigerator

Creating a computer centre, complete with Wi-Fi, laptop and multiple screens, not only enhances gaming opportunities, it can allow your man cave to double as an office. A refrigerator is a man cave staple, and plenty of high-tech versions are available for smaller spaces like a converted basement or garage. Add a wine or beer cooler, or even a humidor to round out your tech needs.

THINKING OUTSIDE THE CAVE WALLS The very concept of a man cave is about going your own way, but early iterations seemed to follow the same basic, frat-style formula of sports-themed decor, cheap seating and highpriced tech toys. Today, man caves are as individual as the men inhabiting them. Look for ways to personalize the space for your interests and needs.

Have a passion for working out but don't always feel like having an audience or trekking to the gym? Include some fitness equipment in your man cave. Prefer to get some work done late at night and don't want to keep the family up? Park a desk and PC in a convenient corner. Love golf but can't stand pool? Ditch that man-cave staple - a billiard table - and put in a mini putting green.

Finally, don't overlook the fact that the king of the castle (or man cave) might want to invite his queen into the space. In fact, 89 percent of the men surveyed by Newegg said they would welcome a member of the opposite sex into their man cave. So be sure your man cave includes comfortable seating, dimmable lighting and a film collection that goes beyond sports and action flicks. THN Courtesy of BPC

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design by Gren Weis. Backyard with pool,

with ensuites, 7 Baths. 100 x 240 ft lot, ‘top

to 1 acre lot, hardwood floors, soaring

5-8 cars! Absolutely stunning! $4,498,000

hot tub and separate play area $3,500,000

notch’ Kitchen, walk up Lower $3,195,000

ceiling heights, plaster moulding $2,850,000

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Sought after Joshua Creek

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Prestigious new 4 Bedroom w/ breathtaking Beautiful 4+1 Bedroom, 4 Bath open finishes with boxed ceilings, hardwood concept home. Gourmet Kitchen, finished

Rare fourplex fully tenanted. Lots of

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parking on mature street in Southeast

façade facing parkland. Stainless appls

and all Bedrooms with ensuites $1,369,000 Lower with second Kitchen. $1,129,000

Oakville with wonderful lot size $989,000

& hardwood throughout main $450,000

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Impeccably-kept 4 Bedroom with spacious New well-designed custom, high ceilings trim, soaring ceiling heights, brilliant granite Centre-island kitchen & finished floor plan and excellent flow for on all 3 levels, vantage auto lighting, chefs Kitchen & an elevator $2,398,000 lower level with wine cellar $2,299,000 entertaining and raising a family $1,898,000 sound & temperature control $1,775,000

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REAL ESTATE TIPS 4 to help

Buyers & Sellers

both WIN this fall

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Buying the right house, especially under pressure, isn’t always a sure thing. A quarter of North American homeowners who bought the home they currently live in said they would not buy their same home again, according to a nationwide survey conducted online of more than 2,000 adults. 

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STEP ONE

Don't go it alone.

Everyone wants to win

in the real estate market, but not all do.

Fortunately, some simple steps can help ensure both buyers and sellers achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Use a Real Estate Agent. Real Estate Agents bring value to both sides of a home sale, ensuring that sellers get top dollar and spend less time waiting for their homes to sell, and that buyers get the best home at the best price. To find a good agent, search this Real Estate Magazine and search online. Interview several agents, read online reviews, get recommendations from family and friends and take your time. Look for an agent who makes you feel comfortable.

An agent should never pressure buyers to bid on any house, and sellers should never feel pressured to list their home for a price they're not comfortable with. If selling, look for an Agent that has a comprehensive marketing plan, including printed Real Estate publications and an online strategy to sell your home.

Historically, Real Estate Agent have asked for commissions up to a total of 6% of the sell price of the home. Today, Real Estate Agents will negotiate their commissions. Typically the Agent that brings in the buyer will receive 2.5% and the listing Agent (the one that sells the home) will also receive 2.5%. The listing Agents commission is usually negotiable. However, don't be fooled by a low commission that may not offer full service or a marketing plan. Âť

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STEP TWO

Know what's going on in your market.

When it's a hot market Agents get competing in multiple offer situations. In order to maximize their chance of success, both buyers and sellers should thoroughly research home prices in their area.

Knowing what other homes are selling for will help sellers competitively price their homes, and buyers who do their research will be less likely to overpay.

Buyers may also be able to avoid unproductive bidding wars if they're armed with price information and know ahead of time how much they are willing to stretch their budget for any given home.

Most agents will be happy to provide buyers and sellers with a comparative market analysis of home values and prices in their area.

STEP THREE

be creative.

Sellers don't want to set prices too low and buyers don't want to pay too much. Creativity can help close the deal for both groups.

Rather than listing a home for a lower price, sellers can enhance their listing's attractiveness in a number of ways, such as offering to help buyers with closing costs or including a home warranty in the sale. Buyers - especially those in multiple offer situations - can make their offers more attractive by getting mortgage pre-approval, waiving contingencies or offering to rent the home back to sellers for a short period of time to help them with their transition.

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STEP FOUR

know when to walk away.

Sometimes a deal just isn't right. Perhaps the other party's agent makes you uncomfortable, a buyer is adamant about a lowball offer or a seller refuses to make necessary repairs. Flash sales, bidding wars, price jumps and inventory crunches can also make you feel uncomfortable.

When a bad scenario occurs, the best course of action may just be to walk away. With 25 percent of current homeowners feeling buyer's remorse over the home they're currently in, it pays to do everything you can to make sure the deal you're considering is right for you.

To learn more about buying and selling homes, contact any Real Estate Agent advertising in this Magazine. THN Courtesy of BPC

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mcdadi.ca/6550b 95 stunning acres. Custom bungaloft. 3+2 bedroom. 5 bath. Pond, stream & farmable land.

mcdadi.ca/416l Steps from the lake. 7,500 sq. ft. Chef’s kitchmcdadi.com/1267b en. Main floor master. Stunning basement.

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mcdadi.ca/12s mcdadi.com/1594w Waterfront estate. Approx 9,000 sq. ft. Tiered gardens. In-ground pool. Stunning vistas.

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mcdadi.ca/476m

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mcdadi.ca/13611w

mcdadi.ca/201w

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318 ft. of waterfront. Approx 10,000 sq. ft. of living space. Indoor pool. Walkout basement.

Custom. 3 acres. 7 bedroom. 7 bath. Hardwood. Granite. Finished walkout basement.

Spanish mansion. 3 acre lot. 4+3 bedroom. 8 bath. Master with 2 full baths. In-ground pool.

David Small designed. Over 6,500 sq. ft.

In-ground pool. Steps to Lake.

Coronation Park. New 4 bedroom. 4 bath. Gourmet kitchen with centre island. Tarion Warranty.

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mcdadi.ca/136e

mcdadi.ca/520a

mcdadi.ca/1116t

mcdadi.ca/6g

mcdadi.ca/10075p

Shoreacres community. Hardwood throughout. Jenn Air appliances. In-ground pool.

Lorne Park. Approx 6,000 sq. ft. of living space. 4+1 bedroom. Indoor salt water pool.

Lorne Park. 100 x 319 ft lot. Renovated. 24 ft. ceiling in living room. In-ground pool.

2 homes on 11 acres. Unique country property.

Ideal for 2 families or investment.

Whispering Pines Estates. 2 acre ravine lot. 5 bedroom. 6 bath. In-ground pool.

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mcdadi.ca/147w

mcdadi.ca/3141w

mcdadi.ca/134h

mcdadi.ca/8344n

mcdadi.ca/6205t

Old Oakville. Custom. Approx 2,500 sq ft home. Luxurious finishes. Walk-up basement.

Backs onto ravine. 3 bedroom. 4 bath.

Tons of upgrades. Finished basement.

Kerr Street Village. 4 bedroom. 3 bath. Custom built. Finished walk-up basement.

Lovely 335 x 458 ft. lot with pond. Renovated.

3+1 bedroom. Finished walkout basement.

1.5 acre manicured lot. Approx 2,500 sq. ft.

Hardwood. 2 skylights. Finished basement.

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mcdadi.ca/280s

mcdadi.ca/23904p

mcdadi.ca/128g

mcdadi.ca/28d

Completely renovated. Self-contained basement apartment. Stunning yard.

Live/work opportunity. River Oaks. Approx 2,389 sq ft. 3 bedroom. 4 bath. Hardwood.

Wyndham Place by Vandyk. Brand new units.

9 ft ceilings. Hardwood. Granite counters.

Townhouse. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Facing green space. Hardwood. Modern kitchen.

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mcdadi.ca/12m Amazing views of Lake Erie. Gated community. Private beach & amazing amenities.

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