ISSUE 10 • 2014

WIN 4 LEAFS TICKETS PG.16 • REAL ESTATE TIPS FOR BUYERS & SELLERS PG.12

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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HOCKLEY VALLEY VIEWS!A charming bungalow with incredible views. Finished walkout basement and an inground pool on a private acre plus an insulated detached garage with shop space and loft. Renovated, open concept, main level with rich hardwood floors. Bright kitchen with breakfast bar & walkout to raised deck. Adjala.MLS® N2976215 $519,900

MUSKOKA-LIKE BACKYARDLarge family home ideal for entertaining. Fresh interior with 2 bedrooms having ensuites. Main floor den, separate entry to finished basement. Family sized kitchen. Dead-end street & small subdivision ideal for the growing family. Huge lot backs onto conservation. Enjoy the outdoors. Caledon. MLS® W3021870 $669,000

EXCEPTIONAL ESTATEStunning executive home on wonderfully treed & private lot. Extensive living space offering potential for home office, extended family or nanny area on the upper level. 6 fireplaces, Cherry floors, lavish master suite with Juliette balcony, outstanding pool & backyard oasis. Oversized, 3 car, garage & more. Orangeville. MLS® W2983917 $1,295,000

GREAT CURB APPEALThis “Cape Cod” styled home is within the Mayfield High School boundary. Hardwood floors, main floor master & guest room with 2 large bedrooms upstairs. Finished basement. Oversized, 2 car, heated garage, terrific for the car buff or hobbyist! Electric gate entry. Large lot, nicely landscaped & more. Caledon.MLS®W2966767 $664,900

SCENIC, PEACEFUL LOCATIONGreat country views on a quiet, dead-end, road. Brick “Cape Cod” style home on approx 5 acres. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining room & views of the rolling hills. 2 stall stable with paddock for possible horse set-up. New 4 piece bath with Jacuzzi tub, new hardwood floors. Detached 1 car garage. Mulmur.MLS® X3025232 $465,900

COUNTRY HOME ON 4 ACRESA lovely setting with mature trees. 1 ½ storey brick home with upgraded kitchen w/granite tops, updated hardwood floors, master with ensuite & open concept loft-style room on the 2nd level. Large Quonset building with concrete floor & hydro. A Nottawasaga tributary runs through the property. Mono.MLS® X2941217 $695,000

EXECUTIVE CLASS ON 22+ ACRESSitting on the hill overlooking a private pond. Treed privacy & rolling terrain. Wonderful curb appeal. A drive through divides carriage house with loft apartment above the garage. Open concept home with soaring ceilings, main floor master suite, gourmet kitchen w/granite. Finished basement & a “tree fort” in the bush. Mono.MLS® X3026826 $799,900

LARGE EXECUTIVE ON 4 ACRES WITH PONDWonderful countryside views and overlooks a private pond in the rear. Fencing & gates at the front make for an estate feel. 4 bedrooms up, one on the main & 2 in the walkout basement plus wet bar. Multiple fireplaces, huge multi-level solarium style area across the back. 3 car garage and more. Caledon.MLS® W3026995 $995,000

PRETTY MONO FARMAlmost 90 acres with rolling farm lands, over 50% workable and previously organically farmed. Suitable for horses or cattle. Older, 3+1, brick & stone bungalow, many outbuildings including a large barn, pole barn, drive shed & implement shed. All in well maintained condition. Gorgeous views. Mono.MLS® X2893373 $1,200,000

PRIVATE RETREATJust outside of Caledon East village. This spacious bungalow lends itself to large families or multi-family use. Bright walk-out basement with large bedroom, new modern bathroom, wet bar, sun-room & billiard room. Upgraded kitchen, master with cathedral ceiling. Geo-thermal heat. All on over 6 acres. Caledon.MLS® W3023121 $899,900

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINESTWelcome to Muskoka without the drive. Open concept country home with large, natural stone, double-sided fireplace. Pine floors, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar. Main floor master ensuite with claw tub. Large barn/workshop, all situated on a pristine park-like & private almost 8 acres! Mono.MLS® X3022503 $649,000

PICTURESQUE HOCKLEYHandsome home set well away from neighbours & the road. Heavily treed & rolling, almost 3 acres. Large living spaces with multiple fireplaces. One main floor bedroom nicely removed from the 3 on the 2nd level. Finished walkout basement. Beautiful sunroom overlooking the pool & rear yard. Mono.MLS® X3023704 $549,900

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HOCKLEY VALLEY VIEWS!A charming bungalow with incredible views. Finished walkout basement and an inground pool on a private acre plus an insulated detached garage with shop space and loft. Renovated, open concept, main level with rich hardwood floors. Bright kitchen with breakfast bar & walkout to raised deck. Adjala.MLS® N2976215 $519,900

MUSKOKA-LIKE BACKYARDLarge family home ideal for entertaining. Fresh interior with 2 bedrooms having ensuites. Main floor den, separate entry to finished basement. Family sized kitchen. Dead-end street & small subdivision ideal for the growing family. Huge lot backs onto conservation. Enjoy the outdoors. Caledon. MLS® W3021870 $669,000

EXCEPTIONAL ESTATEStunning executive home on wonderfully treed & private lot. Extensive living space offering potential for home office, extended family or nanny area on the upper level. 6 fireplaces, Cherry floors, lavish master suite with Juliette balcony, outstanding pool & backyard oasis. Oversized, 3 car, garage & more. Orangeville. MLS® W2983917 $1,295,000

GREAT CURB APPEALThis “Cape Cod” styled home is within the Mayfield High School boundary. Hardwood floors, main floor master & guest room with 2 large bedrooms upstairs. Finished basement. Oversized, 2 car, heated garage, terrific for the car buff or hobbyist! Electric gate entry. Large lot, nicely landscaped & more. Caledon.MLS®W2966767 $664,900

SCENIC, PEACEFUL LOCATIONGreat country views on a quiet, dead-end, road. Brick “Cape Cod” style home on approx 5 acres. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining room & views of the rolling hills. 2 stall stable with paddock for possible horse set-up. New 4 piece bath with Jacuzzi tub, new hardwood floors. Detached 1 car garage. Mulmur.MLS® X3025232 $465,900

COUNTRY HOME ON 4 ACRESA lovely setting with mature trees. 1 ½ storey brick home with upgraded kitchen w/granite tops, updated hardwood floors, master with ensuite & open concept loft-style room on the 2nd level. Large Quonset building with concrete floor & hydro. A Nottawasaga tributary runs through the property. Mono.MLS® X2941217 $695,000

EXECUTIVE CLASS ON 22+ ACRESSitting on the hill overlooking a private pond. Treed privacy & rolling terrain. Wonderful curb appeal. A drive through divides carriage house with loft apartment above the garage. Open concept home with soaring ceilings, main floor master suite, gourmet kitchen w/granite. Finished basement & a “tree fort” in the bush. Mono.MLS® X3026826 $799,900

LARGE EXECUTIVE ON 4 ACRES WITH PONDWonderful countryside views and overlooks a private pond in the rear. Fencing & gates at the front make for an estate feel. 4 bedrooms up, one on the main & 2 in the walkout basement plus wet bar. Multiple fireplaces, huge multi-level solarium style area across the back. 3 car garage and more. Caledon.MLS® W3026995 $995,000

PRETTY MONO FARMAlmost 90 acres with rolling farm lands, over 50% workable and previously organically farmed. Suitable for horses or cattle. Older, 3+1, brick & stone bungalow, many outbuildings including a large barn, pole barn, drive shed & implement shed. All in well maintained condition. Gorgeous views. Mono.MLS® X2893373 $1,200,000

PRIVATE RETREATJust outside of Caledon East village. This spacious bungalow lends itself to large families or multi-family use. Bright walk-out basement with large bedroom, new modern bathroom, wet bar, sun-room & billiard room. Upgraded kitchen, master with cathedral ceiling. Geo-thermal heat. All on over 6 acres. Caledon.MLS® W3023121 $899,900

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINESTWelcome to Muskoka without the drive. Open concept country home with large, natural stone, double-sided fireplace. Pine floors, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar. Main floor master ensuite with claw tub. Large barn/workshop, all situated on a pristine park-like & private almost 8 acres! Mono.MLS® X3022503 $649,000

PICTURESQUE HOCKLEYHandsome home set well away from neighbours & the road. Heavily treed & rolling, almost 3 acres. Large living spaces with multiple fireplaces. One main floor bedroom nicely removed from the 3 on the 2nd level. Finished walkout basement. Beautiful sunroom overlooking the pool & rear yard. Mono.MLS® X3023704 $549,900

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40 Panorama Crescent Beautiful & updated all brick 5 level backsplit on a 150 ft deep lot. No carpets - beautiful hardwood �oors on all top 3 �oors except family room has parquet. Updated new kitchen (Nov 2013) with granite counters, under mount kitchen sink, ceramic backsplash & new stove (2014). Gas �replace in family rooms. Freshly painted throughout. Replaced vinyl windows & doors, Interlock, 4 car driveway. All baths updated. Entrance from garage into basement.

Squeaky clean! 2 bedroom home with legal basement apartment. Available immediately - move in ready. No carpet on top 2 �oors, beautiful wood �ooring, sanded, stained & varnished. Professionally freshly painted throughout. All updated along the way, roof shingles (2007), all windows & exterior doors including double garage door (2007), door to garage & high ef�ciency furnace (2005), interlock driveway (2004), large corner lot, deck & tool shed in fenced.

16 Calstock Place Quality custom built 3,860 sq ft bungalow has walkout basement on over one acre lot of forest & ravine. Original estate home built 1986. Grand covered entrance & slate walkway, double door front ent with glass & peaked transom windows, architectural features include vaulted ceilings in family room, peaked glass inserts above octagon shaped sunroom with slate �oor, dark hardwood in upgraded high end Downsview custom kitchen & much more!

Beautiful home located in Chateaus of Castlemore on a desirable street. Surrounded by ravine, walking trails & pond.10 ft ceilings on main & high ceiling in �nished basement with 2nd kitchen,3 piece bath,1 bedroom & huge rec room gas �replace. Main kitchen has been upgraded with high end custom kitchen, built-in appliances & custom backsplash. Granite �ooring in kitchen & in dining room with coffered ceiling & cornice mouldings.Call before its gone!

Very unique & rare �nd on 10 acres with ravine settings & couple of minutes east of Highway 10 with 570 ft frontage on Highway 9. Beautiful updated bungalow with 3+1 bedrooms, 4 baths, double garage, new roof shingles (2014) & �nished walkout basement. 2 furnaces, above ground pool, large wrap around deck, plus approx 7,600 square foot building with 14’ high overhead doors to accommodate truck height. 1750 square foot �nished as 2 of�ces with bathroom.

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MONO/ORANGEVILLE SUBDIVISION - BACKS TO ISLAND LAKEViews of Lake & conservation, open concept 3+2 bedroom 3.5 bath with attached 42 x 36 ft. insulated garage (6 cars). Gourmet's kitchen with stainless appliances, granite, gas stove, centre island, hardwood. Heated floors (2 levels) + heat pump. Fabulous covered patio with skylights, fireplace. $948,900

CALEDON VILLAGE ON 3/4 ACREImmaculate, well maintained 1,911 sq ft home with 4 bedrooms, 1 full & 2 half baths, rec room with gas fireplace, gas heat, town water, spacious kitchen, L-shaped living/dining room & main floor laundry. Large rear deck & garden shed/workshop. Mayfield School District, easy commuting $563,900

MONO LUXURY APPOINTED BUNGALOWOn premium lot backing to conservation, stunning 2617 sq ft stone & brick, 3+2 bedroom, 3.5 bath with finished walkout basement, separate entry, 2nd kitchen. Upscale finishing, hardwood throughout, 10 & 9 ft ceilings. Awesome! MLS® X2931596 $1,080,000

SUTTON’S 2013 OVERALL TOP PRODUCER, 12th Consecutive Year* - Selling Caledon, Orangeville, Mono, Erin and Surrounding Areas

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CALEDON EAST SUBDIVISION - 2 ACRES + POOLMature lot with award winning Solda inground 20 x 40 ft. saline pool, waterfall, hot tub, garden lights, stone+interlocking patios, 2 cabanas, gazebo. Spacious 5,321 sq ft, 2 storey, 5 bedroom, 4 + 2 half baths, 4 gas fireplaces, hardwood, 4 car insulated garage. Fabulous area! $1,250,000

LUXURY IN CALEDON ESTATE SUBDIVISIONOn 2 mature acres backing to forest, 4,062 sq ft, 4+1 bedroom, 6.5 bath home has amazing 2,000 sq ft solarium addition with inground saline pool plus open concept basement with separate entry, 2nd kitchen, dining, rec & games rooms with built-in oak bar, 5th bedroom & 2 baths. $1,299,000

WEST ORANGEVILLE EXECUTIVE CUSTOM HOMEUnique design, 3,320 square feet, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom in estate subdivision on 1.28 acres. Custom wainscoting, cabinetry and mouldings, hardwood and heated garage. MLS® W2779264$738,900

CALEDON - ESCARPMENT VIEWS, 14.86 ACRESPrivate locale, 4,400 sq ft contemporary style, 4+1 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom with recent renovations. Living, family and great room with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings. MLS® W2843430 $1,275,000

CALEDON 2.89 ACRES, POND, STREAM, WORKSHOP3+2 bedroom, 3 bathroom raised bungalow. Features upgraded steel roof, vinyl siding, windows, insulation, heat pump, 6 ft vertical platform lift, kitchen, 2 propane fireplaces and greenhouse. MLS®

W2993975 NEW PRICE $708,900

BRAMPTON ON QUIET CRESCENTIn Fletcher's Meadow, immaculate 2,735 sq ft with 4 bedrooms + den, 2.5 bath brick 2 storey has upgraded walnut floors throughout, California shutters, new high baseboards & window trims, crown mldgs, light fixtures, gas fireplace with Corian mantel, extensive decking, above ground pool. $623,900

CALEDON BUNGALOW ON 1 ACRE,WORKSHOP & POOLMinutes to Brampton, spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 3 car detached heated workshop, plus attached 2 car garage with separate entry to basement. MLS® W2880931 NEW PRICE $668,900

CALEDON FORKS OF CREDIT1.4 ACRES + STREAMWarm and inviting 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom 4 level sidesplit. Sitting room, hardwood floors, brick fireplace plus woodstove, upgraded windows and roof shingles. Basement hobby room plus workshop. Lovely! MLS® W2976704NEW PRICE $708,900

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EAST GARAFRAXA10 ACRES, WORKSHOP, POOL, PONDAmazing 40 x 50 ft detached 8 car heated shop with four 10 x 10 doors. Renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom contemporary with heated pool, cabana with toilet, hot tub, pond, trails, firepit and more!MLS® X2896705 $879,900

CALEDON 1890’s VICTORIANON 1.5 ACRESMaple treed laneway with rockery accents, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom with 4 car detached garage/workshop. Character abounds, original pine floors. MLS® W2996247$598,900

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existing guy-centric space to the next level, here

are a handful of upgrades sure to make your

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HONEYWOOD EXCLUSIVE2+1 bedroom on 8.5 acres with everything new: modern kitchen with granite counters, custom backsplash, hardwood �ooring, 3 baths, procelain tiles, oak stairs with wrought iron pickets, �nished basement with above grade windows and in-law potential, hot water heater, 5 appliances, septic system and 5,000 square foot barn. $424,900 TEXT: T208516

HEART OF MISSISSAUGA IN SQUARE ONEOne of the most unique and modern designed apartment buildings, offering city life at its best! 836 square feet, Square One, 1 bedroom and solarioum/den that has a completely renovated bath, sleek dark laminate �ooring, fresh paint, walk-in closet, new backsplash, new light �xtures, pantry and parking. $209,900 TEXT: T208515

DON’T MISS THIS ONE2 bedroom 820 square foot unit overlooking the pool with North east views with a beautiful wrap around balcony unit looking East on one half and North on the other. One parking space and storage unit! TEXT: T208519

EASY LIVING, EASY STYLEThis stunning 1 + 1 bedroom condo is upgraded with smooth �nished ceilings & an upgraded bedroom light �xture, ensuite from Master bedroom, with balcony views from the Master & living room. Has 1 parking space & 1 storage unit on the 5th �oor. TEXT: T208520

INVESTOR’S DREAMOver $44,000 of net income on this re�ned income producer. 3 bedroom suite, 2 bedroom suite, 1 bedroom suite and commercial garage with commercial parking on main road with great exposure.$739,900 TEXT: T208517

SHOW STOPPING BUNGALOWSeeing is believing! All renovations completed in 5 years - new maple kitchen with pantry, granite counters, custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances, new 2nd kitchen, 2 laundry rooms, hardwood �oors, renovated main �oor bath, potlights, yawning and casement windows, roof shingles, landscaping & more. TEXT: T208524

4 BEDROOM STREETSVILLE HOMEViews of a quiet park across the street! Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wainscoting, potlights, renovated baths, master ensuite with soaker tub & stand-up shower plus 2 bedroom in-law suite. Professionally landscaped & deck. Steps to public transit, public & catholic schools, rec centres, shopping, golf course & more. $679,900 TEXT: T208000

CENTRAL MISSISSAUGA CORNER LOT!Approx 3,000 square foot home on quiet court. Renovated kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances & new French doors leading to prof landscaped yard with pattern concrete patio, gazebo and pond. Main �oor laundry, dual oak stairs, main �oor den, �replace, vinyl windows throughout, fresh paint and so much more. TEXT: T208523

DETACHED IN DOWNTOWN TORONTOTriplex with 1 x 2 bedroom, 2 x 1 bedroom suites. Hardwood �ooring, crown moulding, 2 existing kitchens, 1 full bath on all 3 �oors, walkout basement with 2 exits/entrances, 1 garage with additional parking on interlocked driveway & 3 walkouts. Steps to Catholic, private & public schools, church, rec centre, TTC, subway & more. $849,900 TEXT: T208521

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7,500 SQ FT LAKESHORE CUSTOM BUILDPrivate 1/2 acre lot. Open concept gourmet kitchen, conservatory/library, media room & living room. Floor to ceiling windows & custom glass entryway. Heated, multi-car drive and pair of double garages are just some of the luxury details of this property. $2,999,900

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home décor

Whether in a workshop, basement or garage, men have always enjoyed their personal spaces. With the rise of flat-screen 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 enter-tainment 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.

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 HEAVENA 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 full-motion 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.

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 WALLSThe 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 high-priced 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

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home décor

Whether in a workshop, basement or garage, men have always enjoyed their personal spaces. With the rise of flat-screen 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 enter-tainment 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.

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 HEAVENA 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 full-motion 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.

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 WALLSThe 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 high-priced 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

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he real estate market is heating up and spring and fall are traditionally the most active seasons for home sales. This year, industry experts predict that home prices will continue to rise and, with mortgage rates remaining low, the spring and fall real estate season will be competitive for both buyers and sellers.

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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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.

STEP ONE

Don't go it alone.Use a Real Estate Agent. Real Estate Agents bring value to both sides of a home sale, ensur-ing 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 Maga-zine 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. »

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Buyers & Sellers

4to help

both WIN this fall

he real estate market is heating up and spring and fall are traditionally the most active seasons for home sales. This year, industry experts predict that home prices will continue to rise and, with mortgage rates remaining low, the spring and fall real estate season will be competitive for both buyers and sellers.

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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REAL ESTATE TIPS

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.

STEP ONE

Don't go it alone.Use a Real Estate Agent. Real Estate Agents bring value to both sides of a home sale, ensur-ing 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 Maga-zine 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. »

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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 includ-ing 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 con-tingencies or offering to rent the home back to sellers for a short period of time to help them with their transition.

real estate

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

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 includ-ing 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 con-tingencies or offering to rent the home back to sellers for a short period of time to help them with their transition.

real estate

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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