Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Brantford & Region, ON. Volume 25, Issue 6
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R332929 COMING SOON ON MLS…. FOREST HEIGHTS RAISED BUNGALOW WITH DOUBLE CAR GARAGE, backing onto greenspace, walkout basement (ideal for in-law suite). Near schools, shops, expressway.
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• Elegant five-plex, with a total of 17 licensed bedrooms • Two 2-bedroom, two 4-bedroom and one 5-bedroom unit • Classic curb appeal, on a mature tree-lined city street • Exclusive Uptown location – backing onto Waterloo Park • Maintained in excellent condition, with pride of ownership evident • Steps from campus at Wilfrid Laurier University, five minutes to the University of Waterloo • Easy walk to shops, restaurants and bars of King Street North; among many other businesses and employers • Soon to be very handy to LRT via Waterloo Park stop (coming Spring 2018) • Property offers lots of space and flexibility to be geared to student and/or professional accommodations • Controlled entrances and updated safety lighting
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R272594 A FEW DOZEN
$174,900
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$3,300,000
R272062 A UNIQUE
$799,900
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CHARMINGLY UPDATED HISTORIC MANSION on a huge deep lot in Kitchener’s Sought After Civic Centre District and close to downtown. MLS® Darryl Watty* Ext. 2462
$579,900
R303496 THIS SPACIOUS 4
$659,900
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ZONED M2 PERMITTING multiple uses. The house could remain as residential rental or converted for other uses. 5 yrs old. MLS® Denis Pellerin* Ext. 2334
$319,900
R322393 GREAT LAYOUT
$599,900
R138263 CENTURY HOME.
$349,900
STEPS from the front door to campus-any closer and you’d be waking up at school already! A total of eight licensed beds. MLS® Lee Quaile* Ext. 2163
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EXECUTIVE SUITE in Waterloo’s brand new Sage 2 development! Open concept suite with large bedroom, den & 2 bathrooms. MLS® Mike Bolger* Ext. 2117
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along Lake Huron. Located @ Bluewater Beach. Backyard for kids, grandkids or dogs. Fresh paint with new fixtures. MLS® Susan Raymond* Ext. 2337
OFFERING for those who wish for a private lot with over 6 acres. Main house is almost invisible from the road. MLS® Janette Braun* Ext. 2093
BEDROOM HOUSE has it all. Walking distance to Laurelwood Public school, the new YMCA and public library. MLS® Mike Bolger* Ext. 2117
and about 2000 square feet of finished space. Four Bedrooms. This one is truly move in ready. MLS® Susan Raymond* Ext. 2337
2 minute walk to downtown & the beautiful Avon River. This home was built in 1887 as the manse to St. James Church. MLS® Gayle Draper* Ext. 2084
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R312330 EXECUTIVE
$569,000
4 bedroom plus den Upper Beechwood home with many upgrades. Move in & relax! MLS® Chris Gehl* Ext. 2126 Mary Anne Gehl* Ext. 2172
R157027 GREAT INVESTMENT, zoned MNU6. Use as rental property/student housing, development opportunity, great location! MLS® Lee Quaile* Ext. 2163
$575,899
R319244 SPECTACULAR
$359,900
R330089 URBAN 2 BED,
$484,900
R319909 HARDWOOD &
$2,549,000
R303176 LUXURY HOME
UPDATED 3 bedroom, 4 bath ideally located in Eastbridge. Vaulted 2 storey great room open to gourmet kitchen. MLS® Sonja Miner* Ext. 2015
in heart of Kiwanis Park, offers lots of privacy with gorgeous views & backs onto the River. MLS® Janette Braun* Ext. 2093
CERAMIC FLOORING through-out home, oak kitchen, large fenced yard with two decks & gazebo’s. MLS® Darryl Watty* Ext. 2462
R310175 CHECK OUT
$479,900
R309944 FIND SANCTUARY
THIS SPACIOUS COTTAGE in Conestoga Lake. Approx. 2000 Sq Ft with 5 bedrooms and 2 full washrooms. MLS® Kelly Ruston* Ext. 2247
in this quaint village of Wellesley. On the main floor there 2 good sized bedrooms and a four piece bath. MLS® Darryl Watty* Ext. 2462
$400,000
R299151 .92 ACRE
$1,695/Mo
R217090 CENTRALLY LOCAT- $1,580/Mo
level lot in North Dumfries Township to build the home of your choice with space for an extra building. MLS® Don Shiell* Ext. 2284
$3,000/Mo
ED IN THE HEART OF UPTOWN WATERLOO. All suites have spacious open concept floor plans. MLS® Jenny Domingos* Ext. 2217 Sven Kutnik* Ext. 2152
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R294187 FULLY FURNISHED 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with high end finishings, hardwood, marble counter tops, and the works! MLS® Mike Kidd* Ext. 2019
R269353 SEVERAL UNITS
AVAILABLE! WIFI, TV, full kitchen, furnished, living area & work area. 1 bed + 1 den, ranging from 500900 Sq feet. MLS® J.R. Waddell* Ext. 2384
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$469,500
2 BATH LOFT with soaring 13’ ceilings, expansive windows & concrete floors. Includes stackable washer & dryer! MLS® Jasmyn Lancinger* Ext. 2143
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www.coldwellbankercommercial.l.ca 508 riverbend dr - kitchener
OFFICIAL PLAN: Major, High Density Node MIXED USE SITE
$1,199,900
R209649 OUTSTANDING
$4,250,000
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$10.00/SF/Mo
R152015 30,400 SF ON 3 AC.
$899,000
R180229 UNIQUE HIGH
$385,000
R328458 FANTASTIC
$3,450,000
R178555 PROFESSIONALLY
$4,100,000
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$18-$25/SF/YR
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$18.50/SF/YR
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Other worthwhile smart appliances to consider are smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, refrigerators, and smart home hubs. A hub can connect and control several smart appliances at once. The future is here, and the Jetsons would love it.
3. Be Secure A frequently overlooked but extremely important feature of any home is its security. Even if crime is not a concern in your neighborhood, quality security improvements still protect and enhance your home’s value. In addition to thermostats and refrigerators, smart security cameras and locks are popular in today’s market and constantly dropping in price. With smart locks, gone are the days when you have to turn the car around if you forget to lock the door. A swipe RI \RXU ĆQJHU IURP DQ\ZKHUH LQ WKH world can do that task. Smarts don’t always outperform brute strength, however. High quality steel doors are still the standard to transform your house into a fortress, and they offer an excellent, reliable return on your investment.
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BY RACHEL CRONIN
There is something to be said about the quality of construction in older homes. Back in the good old days, homes were built with time, expertise, and sturdy materials to ensure safety and longevity. If you have lucked out on a home with good bones, you may choose to keep some of that structure during any remodeling plans. Choosing to reuse components of an older home can maintain that vintage flair of the home’s time period while saving money on quality building materials. Conversely, there are also times when replacing parts are more beneficial. Some dated designs should have stayed in the past and should only be preserved in your memories. In other situations, reusing parts of an old home presents health, safety, and financial hazards.
Here are a few tips that will help you decide whether parts should stay or go:
YOUR PLAN V. THE FLOOR PLAN The first step in remodeling your home is to figure out which aspects of the home are helpful to you, and what could stand to be improved. While the current kitchen cupboards may provide a homey touch, they may not provide enough space for your pantry goods. Make a list of all of the changes that you would like to make to your home and organize them by their priorities. Discuss your ideas with an architect to create a plan for a home that caters to the needs of you and your home
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STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY While you are creating the remodeling plan with an architect, you should keep in mind that any areas that show signs of rotting, decay, or dilapidation can jeopardize the structural integrity of the home. If you, or a home inspector notice any signs of weakness in your property’s structure, it should be made a priority in your remodeling plan. Fortunately, this particular step can render decision making much more simple regarding whether you keep or replace a part of your home. Alfred Cronin, a professional Carpenter (and my father), provided that a good rule of thumb is to start the remodeling process from the ground up. If, however, the home has a roof in ill repair, you should make the top of your home the first priority, then work your way down.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS During the home buying process, your home should have been inspected for any hazardous materials in the home, such as traces of lead, asbestos, or radon. If for whatever reason this inspection was not completed, hiring a home inspector to examine the home should be a top priority. These toxins are sneaky, and can be found in numerous parts of the home. If your home contains any old pipes, these should also be inspected for traces of lead. If your home had any discovered hidden toxins, you should hire professionals to come and remove them. Any material surrounding the area should also be replaced to ensure there are no toxins continuing to lurk in your home.
UP TO CODE If you have an older home, there is a possibility that the electric or plumbing systems are not up to the current code in your area. When you have created a plan to remodel your home, a code official from your city will check your home to make sure that your home systems have the ability to safely support any current or additional home provisions. While the pipes in your home may have been clear of lead, they may need to be replaced if they seem weak, particularly if they are made from Polybutylene, which is prone to breaking. In addition, any light fixtures or powered furniture (such as an antique lighted mirror) that you want to reuse should be inspected to confirm that they are able to function safely with your up-to-date wiring.
IS IT WORTH SAVING? On occasion, attempting to reuse parts of a home in the remodeling process can be futile, and sometimes more expensive than replacing them. If you find that you need to remodel the flooring, wood can split and tiles can chip. Moving an old window from one area to another can cost more than replacing the old windows with new ones. If certain accents of the home are important to you, get an estimate on how much it will cost to restore them before you make the decision on whether they stay or go. If you decide to replace said parts, you may be able to commemorate it by reusing the scraps to create a unique art piece for your home-depending on what the scraps are!
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ILVERTON Caiden-Keller Homes! 3 bed, 2 bath, LMIRA 2 bed, 1.5 bath Bungalow on a quiet street. bungalow. Open concept with luxury custom Open concept with a spacious living room, large dining area. Master bedroom, an ensuite and walk in closet. kitchen. Large living room and spacious dining room. Sliders to the covered deck complete with gas bbq. MLS® Call for more details. MLS®
$649,900
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EW DUNDEE Exceptional views of Alder Lake in this modern, raised bungalow - featuring over 2000 square feet of living space to enjoy. Double car garage and parking for 6 cars. 3 + 1 bedroom, plus office. MLS®
Grand Valley Realty BROKERAGE
$359,900
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Christian
KRIEGER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Small Town Service, Big City Results Direct 1-844-339-1114
R157930
ATERLOO INVESTORS Over $30,900 projected gross annual income! This vintage century building features Five bedrooms. Leases in place until at least end of April, 2018! Walk score is 95. MLS®
• Office 519-745-7000
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christian@kwhomeseller.com • www.KwHomeSeller.com