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“Working Hard to Bring You Home!” SALES REPRESENTATIVE www.lisamastin.com Visit my website for more listings & info! 613-246-SOLD (7653) 1-866-345-3664 (24 hr pager) www.8WalshCourt.com (Brockville) 16x32' family rm, workshop, sunroom $309,900 MLS ® NEW PRICE! ALL BRICK! Jon LaBrash Sales Representative Office: 613-345-3664 [email protected] www.jonlabrash.ca 2A-2495 Parkedale Ave. Brockville 304 Colonnade Dr, Kemptville Bringing You 20 years Of Real Estate Experience Office: 613-258-1990 • Toll Free: 1-866-447-1990 [email protected] • www.royallepagegale.com Direct: 613-658-2233 Francine Menard Sales Representative 126 Hyndman Rd., South Mountain $209,000 Hobby Farm – 12 acres – located next to Nationview Golf Course, 4 bedroom farmhouse with large stable/barn set up for horses and cattle, workshop, drivesheds & more. MLS # 859096 2025 County Rd. 21, Spencerville $499,000 2-storey renovated century home, 5 acres, private setting, well-designed 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrms, country kitchen, hardwood, fireplace, encl porch, heated workshop 40’x80’ & more MLS # 859990 Buyers or Sellers, find more properties and Real Estate Professionals serving your community log on: www.HomefinderWeekly.com Our Featured Homes Renovated Bathroom. Fresh Paint. 3 + 1 Bedroom. OPEN Family, Dining and Living areas. Gas Fireplace. Yard suitable for outdoor living. Perennial Beds. Very Desirable WELLINGTON WOODS subdivision. CLOSE to all AMENITIES. MLS #822711 $219,000 138 KINGSTON CRESCENT, PRESCOTT Great Spot for YOUR family with community playground nearby, finished rec room, some flooring updates, 3+ bed- rooms, gas furnace ( 2012) $199,500 4 HAYES DRIVE, LYN HEATHER MACKAY Sales Representatives Office: 613-925-0505 [email protected] 111 KING STREET E., PRESCOTT www.mouse2yourhouse.com DONNA BREWER & IAN STEPHENSON Brokers Office: 613-345-2121 116 KING STREET WEST, BROCKVILLE www.c21townsman.com REDUCED TO SELL!! TOWNSMAN LTD. BROKERAGE Independently Owned & Operated 11Windsor Dr. Brockville, On K6V 3H5 Angela Hay 613-498-2526 1-866-924-2851 www.brockvillehomesfreeinfo.com E EV VA AL L U UA A T TI I O ON N What’s your Home Worth? Quick Over-The-Net Jean Paul Chapdelaine, Sales Representative. HomeLife / DLK Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage FREE Office: 613-925-5538 - [email protected] Vol. 2, #39 March 28 - April 11

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“Working Hard to Bring You Home!”

S A L E S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E

www.lisamastin.com Visit my website for more listings & info!

613-246-SOLD (7653)1-866-345-3664 (24 hr pager)

www.8WalshCourt.com (Brockville)16x32' family rm, workshop, sunroom

$309,900 MLS®NEW PRICE! ALL BRICK!

Jon LaBrashSales Representative

Office: 613-345-3664

[email protected]

2A-2495 Parkedale Ave. Brockville

304 Colonnade Dr, Kemptville

Bringing You 20 years Of Real Estate ExperienceOffice: 613-258-1990 • Toll Free: [email protected] • www.royallepagegale.com

Direct: 613-658-2233 FrancineMenard

Sales Representative

126 Hyndman Rd., South Mountain$209,000

Hobby Farm – 12 acres – located nextto Nationview Golf Course, 4 bedroomfarmhouse with large stable/barn set up

for horses and cattle, workshop,drivesheds & more.

MLS # 859096

2025 County Rd. 21, Spencerville$499,000

2-storey renovated century home,5 acres, private setting, well-designed

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrms, countrykitchen, hardwood, fireplace, encl

porch, heated workshop40’x80’ & moreMLS # 859990

Buyers or Sellers, find more properties and Real EstateProfessionals serving your community log on:

www.HomefinderWeekly.com

Our Featured HomesRenovated Bathroom.Fresh Paint. 3 + 1Bedroom. OPEN Family,Dining and Living areas.Gas Fireplace. Yardsuitable for outdoor living.Perennial Beds. VeryDesirable WELLINGTONWOODS subdivision.CLOSE to all AMENITIES.MLS #822711

$219,000

138 KINGSTON CRESCENT, PRESCOTT

Great Spot for YOURfamily with communityplayground nearby,finished rec room, someflooring updates, 3+ bed-rooms, gas furnace( 2012)

$199,500

4 HAYES DRIVE, LYN

HEATHER MACKAYSales RepresentativesOffice: [email protected]

111 KING STREET E., PRESCOTTwww.mouse2yourhouse.com

DONNA BREWER &IAN STEPHENSONBrokersOffice: 613-345-2121

116 KING STREET WEST, BROCKVILLEwww.c21townsman.com

REDUCED

TOSELL!!

TOWNSMAN LTD. BROKERAGEIndependently Owned & Operated

11Windsor Dr.Brockville, On K6V 3H5Angela Hay613-498-25261-866-924-2851

www.brockvillehomesfreeinfo.com

EEVVAALLUUAATTIIOONNWhat’s your

Home Worth?Quick Over-The-Net

Jean Paul Chapdelaine, Sales Representative. HomeLife / DLK Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

FREEOffice: 613-925-5538 - [email protected]

Vol. 2, #39 March 28 - April 11

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Shorter mortgageis money in yourpocketAs of July 19, 2012 the federalgovernment made changes tolegislation reducing all insuredmortgage amortization from 30 yearsdown to a maximum of 25 years.

For those getting into homeownership later in life, a longer amortizationcould mean making payments into retirement.

This is not the first timemortgage amortizations have

been limited to 25 years.Industry veterans know people

still bought homes before theamortization rules were relaxed andtheir main goal was to pay off theirmortgage as soon as possible.More recently, attitudes have

changed, and these new rules willhelp us regain that focus and helpus to avoid carrying a mortgageinto our retirement.The new generation tends to put

homeownership on the back burnerand may not get on the propertyladder until their 30s. If you are inthis position, mortgage amortiza-tions of 35 or 40 years mean youcould still be paying off yourmortgage into your retirementyears. With the limiting of amorti-zations to 25 years, you will bein a better position to enjoy yourretirement.Reducing amortizations from 30

years to 25 years (this reductionapplies to default insuredmortgages only) means that forevery $100,000 of your mortgage atan interest rate of 5%, yourpayment will go up by $47.91 amonth. However, you will also savemore than $17,000 in interest costsper $100,000 over the lifetime ofyour mortgage.Think of what that kind of money

could buy; for instance, putting itinto RRSPs could significantlyimprove your financial situation inretirement.This is money in your pocket

and peace of mind that you willbe mortgage-free sooner.

Will these new rules makequalifying for a mortgage moredifficult?In most cases it should not

prevent you from purshasing yourhome, but you may need to built alarger down payment to keepwithin the bank’s debt servicingrequirements. Ensuring you canafford your mortgage is veryimportant – you don’t want anysurprises if interest rates rise.A great way to protect yourself

from rising rates is to lock in yourmortgage rate and by choosing afixed-rate term, you will beprotected until your mortgagecomes up for renewal.Akey piece of advice is to consult

with your mortgage specialist –start planning now and build yourstrategy to make the move fromrenter to homeowner.

Steven Soule is the area mortgagespecialist for BMO Bank ofMontreal. If you have a questionabout home financing, reach him [email protected] call 613-925-2725

BMO Bank of Montreal

From the Homefinder Staff!

Have a safe andHappy EasterLong Weekend!

Hire a ProfessionalHire a REALTOR®

A qualified, competent REALTOR®

will help you navigate the myriad of decisions that arisewhen buying and selling a home. A REALTOR®

provides value to the homeowner in many ways:• Pays for all marketing and advertising costs.

• Adds experience and expertise in all aspects of the sales processincluding marketing, financing, negotiations and more.

• Handles all showings.

• Brings a network of known, trusted real estate professionals.If your REALTOR® doesn’t have the answer, he or she likelyknows someone who does.

• Always has your interests in mind so you always have someoneon your side.

• Can handle and advise on all price and contract negotiations.

• Provides you with all the possible options and opportunitieswithout holding back.

• Gives an unbiased, realistic view of your home and your options.

• Unlike buyers and sellers, a REALTOR® has no emotionalattachment to property.

• Has the knowledge to help you ask the right questions.

• Being a third party, potential buyers are more likely to tell yourREALTOR® the truth about your home, even if it is unflattering.This objective viewpoint will help you make the necessarychanges to get your home sold.

• Your time is valuable. A REALTOR® allows you to spend your timehow you want.

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“ Live the LIFESTYLE of the RIDEAU - ST. LAWRENCE Valleys! ”

571 Ann St., Prescott2 storey stone; renovated kitchen

& bath; considerable upgrades; fire-place; hardwood 2 levels; verandah;deck; garage; above ground pool;

paved driveway.MLS # 861672 $239,900

JerryHough.com RemaxOttawa.com Remax.ca [email protected]

CLEARED LOTS – READY TO DIG!

Direct 613.349.5307 Office 613.692.8200Independently owned and operated.

ADynamic Team... the Experience of Jerry and the Power of RE/MAX!Jerry HoughBroker

3476 Cty. Rd. 26; Augusta Twp.$45,000 MLS # 845924

0 Blue Church Rd., Augusta Twp.$35,000 MLS # 845937

0 Lords Mills Rd.; Augusta Twp.$40,000 MLS # 845962

803 St. Lawrence St., Prescott3 Units - side x side duplex, plus bun-galow. 1 unit vacant for new owner or3rd tenant. detached garage, ample

off-street parking; immediatepossession; strong investment.MLS # 862875 $164,500

14 George St., MaitlandA legal steal!! 2 bdrm; renovated kitchen;drilled well 2012; septic system replaced;newer windows, doors, roof, and many

other upgrades; 1 block from St.Lawrence R.; great location; Immediate.

MLS # 847830 $148,500

781 Victoria St.; Prescott3 bedroom 1 ½ storey; bright, spaciousL-shaped living-dining areas, hardwood;

large eat-in kitchen; deck; newerfurnace; other upgrades; large yard;cul-de-sac. Property for opportunist!

MLS # 854089 $85,000

156 Park St. E., Prescott3 bedrooms; renovated kitchen; bathor partial on 3 levels; living, dining and

family rooms; deck; detached dbl.garage; gas appliances included; walkto St. Lawrence R., quick possession.

MLS # 845889 $154,000

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FOLLOW USFIND US

Dale CharbotBroker

[email protected]

111 King St. E., Prescott 613-925-050510781 City Rd. 2, Iroquois 613-652-2222

Toll free 1-866-487-0077

Helping You Is What We Do!

Henrietta DuvallOwner/Sales RepresentativeOffice: 613-937-4445Direct: 613-930-5372www.homescornwall.ca

\\ÇÇzzÄÄxxáá||wwxx - Brick by brick this charming home was relocated to Ingleside from itÊsoriginal 1818 location. Driving through the gates at this property known as Hickory Hill is like

driving back in time. Take note of the antique weather vanes, original gates and the list continuesinside with many original fixtures in the home. Once inside this home you will note the large

baseboards, wood floors fireplaces and of course the beautiful stairs. This home has been throughmajor renovations to offer all the modern conveniences' and yet retain the original charm.

An 1800's family dwelling replica can be found on the grounds for a nostalgic experience. 2530 sq. ft. heated garage was built in 2007. $$559999,,000000

KEN ALLENSales Representative

Office: 613-342-9000 x114CALL DIRECT: 613-498-7307Email: [email protected]

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www.kenallen.ca

851 FLORENCE ST, PRESCOTT $299,900 MLS5 Buildings Approx. 21,000 sf.

Will consider all offers. MUST BE SOLD!

LISTINGS REQUIRED!City & Rural homes. Also income property up to6 units for serious investor. If you are thinking ofselling give Ken a call 613-498-7307 anytime.Serving Leeds & Grenville for the past 32 years.

BONNIE ZELICZBroker of [email protected]

326 COUNTY ROAD 8 TOLEDO • 613-275-2070www.bonniezeliczrealestate.com

Promoting & Protecting Your Interests

111, 722 Pitt St. CornwallPhone: 613.938.3860 Fax: 613.933.3860

Mobile: 613.363.8304 [email protected]

Susan Helmer,Sales Representative

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY?

THIS IS IT! Sprawling and unique in design,

this Ault Island property is situated on the forest's edge, where you can hike,

bike or just walk the beautiful trails. Thousands spent on creating a serene permanent home/weekend retreat.

Note the spacious kitchen and living room - perfect for entertaining the crowds.

$399,900

Ault Island... between Ingleside and Morrisburg!

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138 KINGSTON CRESCENT,PRESCOTT MLS #822711Renovated Bathroom. FreshPaint. 3 + 1 Bedroom. OPENFamily, Dining and Living areas.Gas Fireplace. Yard suitable foroutdoor living. Perennial Beds.Very Desirable WELLINGTON

WOODS subdivision.CLOSE to all AMENITIES.

REDUCED to SELL! $219,000

545 DUKE ST., PRESCOTT MLS #861642Gorgeously kept large bungalow, with wonderful

fenced yard for pets, or privacy. 3 Bedrooms, LargeFamily Room/ Den area. Hardwood and CeramicFloors. Bright and windowed. Walking distance tothe PGC, River, Marina, Fort Wellington, and arena.Close to schools, parks, and churches. Priced atan affordable $214,900. NEW LISTING!

$214,900

953 MASSIE DR., PRESCOTT MLS #862154NICE 2 +1 Bedroom Bungalow. Prestigious MassieDrive. SHOWINGS begin with OPEN HOUSE April7th, NOON to 4 pm. Currently undergoing renova-tions. Inground Pool. Park setting. Close to schooland shopping. 2 Full Bathrooms, income potential, orin-law suite. MLS # 862154 priced at an unbelievable$229,900.WILL NOT LAST!! NEW LISTING!

$229,900

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Brokers

Custom 3 + 1 bed, 3 bath home on 1.63 acre lot.Welcoming frontverandah offers shaded outdoor relaxation space. Bright openconcept living/dining/kitchen area w/ cathedral ceiling.Convenientmain floor laundry/mudroom. Master bed w/ full en suite bath &walk-in closet. Lower level partially finished w/ rec rm,bed & bath+ entry to double attached garage.Large rear deck w/ propaneBBQ hook up. Easy access to #416. Early occupancy possible.

2302 Glen Smail E. Rd, Spencerville $298,000Great value here in this stately 3 bed, 2 bath, cultured block homeon St. Lawrence River.Formal living & dining rms + eat-in kitchenw new cabinets.Spacious master bedroom w/ 2 closets.Other isspace for extra bath or storage.Loads of character w originalbaseboards,trim,hardwood & softwood flooring.Heated ingroundpool. 2 + car det garage w car lift is drywalled + heated works-hop.Professionally built floating dock for your water toys.

217 County 2 Rd, Cardinal $347,000Great retail/commercial building with plenty of flexibility. Fourbuildings totalling approx 5900 sq feet include a 2 bedroombungalow approx. 1300 sq ft. Other buildings offer store frontvisibility & warehouse accomodations. Excellent location inTown of Cardinal with easy accesss to Hwy. #401, Hwy. #416and USA bridge. Bungalow rental and commercial/retailbuildings currently have tenants.

161 Shanly Rd, Cardinal $185,000Almost new, Energy Star rated custom bungalow on 1.6 acresclose to #416 & Spencerville.Bright open concept living space wcathedral ceiling in living/dining/kitchen area.Additional pantryspace + access to 12' x 12' rear deck off kitchen.Two good sizedbedrooms.Easy care maple & tile flooring.Insulated basementw laundry area & rough in plumbing for extra bath.Full verandahfor outdoor enjoyment.Move in,unpack, landscape and enjoy!

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Independently Owned and Operated, Brokerage

WATERFRONT!

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343 FORSYTH STREET,GANANOQUECall for more info

$285,000 $495,000 $285,000 $795,00081 HICKORY STREET

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Great lease income!Call for more info

194 SWEETS CORNERSROAD

Fixer upper hobby farm,27 acres, good land.Call for more info!

1817 MIDDLE RD.,KINGSTON

A little less than 100 acres with a3400 SQFT house. In-ground pool,tennis court, circular drive, electronicgate, backs up on a golf course.Note: After inspection, non conditionaloffer only with 1,000,000 deposit.

$2 899,999$169,900281 LYNDHURST ROAD

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CONDITIONAL OFFER

John M. (Jack) Willoughby Broker of record

Office: 613-659-2002 Direct: 613-530-6435 [email protected]

$399,999-Iroquois-5 very private acres is your 1800sq ft bungalow-style completely renovated homew/2nd level mstr bdrm w/ensuite-all hrwd&cer tile-custom kitchen w/breakfast bar&vaulted ceilings-

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www.10392HaddoRoad.com

$348,888- Edwardsburgh-1003 Scott Rd-Enjoy 5.6acres of privacy! 1200 sq ft 2+1 bdrm, 2.5 bath bunga-low + 1800 sq ft workshop/garage w 200 amps, bothwith metal roofing-home features add'l 1000 sq ft oflower level finished area-all hrdwd & ceramic flring-

massive south facing deck, pool & more-www.Obeo.com/759102

$224,888-Spencerville-28 Centre Street-Spacious1800 sq ft 4 bdrm renovated historical home with

original trim, hardwood/pine flring-high ceilings-customkitchen, renovated bath-metal roof on both home &

massive 26 x 42 ft insul garage/workshop with power &two 10 x 8 ft garage drs-propane HE furnace 2013-huge

backyard-www.HouseWithMassiveGarage.com

$299,999-Brinston-10723 Kirker Road-1200 sq ft 2+1bdrm hi-ranch-inside entry to att dble garage-dreambath with 4' walk-in shower & Jacuzzi tub-newer win-dows-lovely open concept with French drs leading to16x24 deck & yard surrounded by 14 ft high cedars-hi

eff woodstove-new hi-eff gas propane furn-28 x 60 ft detinsulated workshop/garage-www.Obeo.com/763557

Office: 661133--449988--33111133

Randy NorthSales Representative, B.A.Direct: 613-340-0794

Chris McCorkellSales Representative, B.A.

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125 Stewart Blvd., Brockville • Office: 613-342-9000 • Fax: 613-342-2933

395 James Street East, Prescott$119,900 MLS

MLS # 070801001010100

1358 Windsor Drive, Brockville$204,900

MLS # 080203007552200 314 Perry Street, Cardinal$114,900 MLS

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1388 Flanders Road, Brockville$279,900 MLS

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1766 Cty Rd. 2, Mallorytown$399,900 MLS

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Why Hire a StagerHome staging is the act of preparing a property for sale so as to reflect the home’s bestfeatures, while minimizing any elements which may detract from its broad appeal.

Liz’ Tips (part 2)

Liz’ TipsBy: Liz Quinn of Design’in-MindMaximum Impact with MinimalInvestment. Brockville, Ontario

Some basic steps to prepare your�House for Sale:• Wash all interior & exterior household light fixtures / wipe light bulbs /remove cobwebs / clean windows & window sills.

• Curb Appeal: stand at the roadsideand scrutinize the appearance of yourhouse & property.

• Maximize your space: since you arein the process of moving, rent astorage unit to place unnecessaryfurniture & bikes & stuff.

• De-Clutter: if you don’t need it,donate it or store it somewhere elseuntil your house is SOLD.

• De-Personalize: pack away personalphotographs & family heirlooms &jewellery. Keep in mind that you’reselling your home and not your stuff.

• Re-Arrange all bedroom closets & kitchen cabinets & bathroom linencloset & kids’ toys.

• Make minor repairs & touch up with paint. Freshen up rooms withneutral paint colour.

• Make a good first impression: add a fresh coat of paint to the front doorand entrance area.

• Add flowers in summertime: fresh potted flowers near your outsideentrance, in the same colour scheme, offers organized pizzazz.

• Clean your gutters in spring and summer, but mostly in the fall.

• Scrutinize each room: linger at each doorway and have a look at what abuyer sees. Check under the beds for forgotten items. Remove anyvisible product tags from towels, bedding, and curtains, as you will bedisappointed to view these unsightly tags on your featured online photoslideshow.

•Do you have pets? Please remove all signs of pets, i.e. pet toys, pet food& eating dishes. Check out the front & back yard and remove all traces ofpet feces. The springtime melt can reveal some unsightly items & theincreased temperature can enhance the powerful whiffs of a pet’s feces ina back yard.Abuyer could be very interested in your home until they smell,or step into, something they weren’t prepared for.

Tips for an� Open House:➢ Simmer some cinnamon sticks ½ hour prior to an Open House to give the

inviting smell of “grandma’s freshly baked apple pie. Keep in mind thatsome people have allergies to scented candles & artificial fragrances.

➢Make certain your phone ringer is either on the off position while buyersare viewing your home. Let your answering message pick up any calls toavoid a disruption of a potential sale.

➢Whether your home is being shown on a sunny day… or on a rainy day…turn ON all your indoor lighting prior to the arrival of potential buyers.The lights will help feature a bright airy house, it will look cozy, and willeliminate any dark shadowy areas...

What message does an organized house send tothe buyer(s) ?Vendors have only ONE chance to make a first impression:• buyers can make a decision in the first 8 – 15 seconds of viewinga photo online.

• buyers have made an opinion in the first 2 minutes of walking throughyour home.

• a clean & organized house says that you probably took care of the rest ofthe house as well and that you also did any repairs when needed.

Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind

• has 27+ years of creative experience

• is committed to her clients

• has an understanding of both the local Real Estate market & currentdesign trends.

• offers “Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment”.

Find more tips in the next Homefinder issue.

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